CBA: “Extraordinarily pleased” with responses
The C-Band Alliance (CBA), which supports the reallocation of some of its members’ frequencies over the US, says it is “extraordinarily pleased with the level of support shown for the…
NEP acquires Broadcast Sports International
Live sports and entertainment outsourced technical production partner NEP Group is acquiring Baltimore-based Broadcast Sports International (BSI), a specialist in the provision of broadcast-quality wireless audio-visual solutions for major television…
India wants new TV ratings system
India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) wants to update and possibly revise its existing TV audience measurement and ratings system. TRAI has issued a consultation paper for stakeholder comments on the…
Input Media wins BBC Coverage of Women’s World Cup
The BBC has appointed London-based sports independent Input Media to produce coverage of this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in France. Input Media will produce live programming…
Rohde & Schwarz acquires Pixel Power
In a move that strengthens its Broadcast & Media business, signal strength specialist Rohde & Schwarz has acquired graphics, master control and integrated playout systems specialist Pixel Power. With this…
NAGRA, NOS team up for football anti-piracy
Content protection and multiscreen television solutions provider NAGRA and Portuguese multiplay operator NOS are stepping up the fight against broadcast and streaming piracy of Benfica football league matches. NOS, which…
Red Bee Media new broadcast centre for Altice France
Red Bee Media has provided Systems Integration Services for Altice France, creating a completely new broadcast and news Centre in Paris, France. The facilities include a playout control room ready…
UK secures multimillion satellite investment deal
A multi-million-pound deal by satellite operator Eutelsat Communications and aerospace manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space for two new communication satellites will see components and major parts assembled in the UK…
Airbus confirms HOTBIRD replacement deal
Confirming the news that UK interests are to play a significant role in their construction, aeronautics specialist Airbus has been selected by satellite operator Eutelsat to build two HOTBIRD new-generation…
Premier League votes for VAR next season
Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to introduce Video Assistant Referees (VAR) to the competition in the 2019/20 season. At a shareholders’ meeting, clubs were provided with an update…