Envivio, a provider of software-based video processing and delivery solutions, has announced that its 4K Ultra HD compression technology is being used by French broadcaster TDF for live streaming of the French Open 2014 tennis championship to compatible 4K TV sets in France. This represents the world’s first DTT broadcast video transmission delivered in 4K, […]
Thomson Video Networks has announced the integration of its Sapphire MPEG stream server with SoftCast, a suite of software products from SoftCast Technologies that streamlines operation and management of broadcast TV channels. SoftCast Technologies is the new product department of Ideal Systems Group, Asia’s largest broadcast systems integrator and a longtime Thomson Video Networks global […]
RRsat Global Communications Network, a provider of digital content management and global content distribution services to the broadcasting industry, has announced its expansion of broadcast solutions for ETTV America, the subsidiary of leading Taiwanese cable TV network, Eastern Broadcasting Company (also known as ETTV). The three-year contract is a continuation of the initial solution that […]
Appear TV, a global provider of next-generation video processing Platforms for broadcast and IP networks, has been chosen to provide additional TV reception and distribution systems for Formula One circuits around the world. Deployments this year will take place at Austria’s Red Bull Ring Spielberg and Thailand’s Buriram circuit, which is set to host its […]
Globecast is providing both ad-hoc outside broadcast (OB) and host broadcaster services at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The 67th edition of the world’s most famous film festival is running from 14th – 24rd May and is being chaired by New Zealand director Jane Campion. Globecast is providing onsite capabilities for broadcasters who require access […]
Ericsson has completed its acquisition of Red Bee Media, the media services company headquartered in the UK, from Creative Broadcast Services Holdings – an entity controlled by Macquarie Advanced Investment Partners. Ericsson announced its intention to acquire Red Bee Media on July 1st 2013, and the UK’s Competition Commission formally cleared the acquisition on March […]
On demand TV service YouView has announced a major recruitment drive that will expand its technology team by over 50 per cent. In the next 12 months, YouView aims to more than 50 of the best developers, test engineers and project managers to its workforce in roles that will spearhead the next stages of pioneering […]
RRsat has confirmed the completion of DPP delivery to Channel 5, on behalf of Princess Productions, following protocol compliant with the DPP standardised requirements. The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) was formed by the UK’s public service broadcasters and is set to introduce best practice guidelines with the UK broadcast industry to ensure digital video content […]
Gearhouse Broadcast, a broadcast services specialist, has delivered a range of facilities for ITV’s live coverage of this summer’s international football championship. Gearhouse Broadcast was commissioned to deliver additional facilities in the International Broadcast Center (IBC), including production office, master control room and transmission gallery. ITV has also commissioned a studio located on the iconic […]
For the third year running, broadcast solutions supplier Gearhouse Broadcast is providing Sky Sports with a complete flyaway production solution for its comprehensive Formula 1 coverage. The interconnecting pods designed, built and integrated by Gearhouse’s special projects team, will travel by road or air to all of the 19 races scheduled during the 2014 season […]