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Brightcove earns top ISO Security Certification

Brightcove has earned the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The streaming technology company says the certification further advances its strict approach to data security. Earning the certification involves meeting rigorous standards that dictate how organisations should manage and secure information assets. “Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001 certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to security at every […]

January 17, 2025

Italy: DVB-T2/HEVC transition requires “urgent intervention”

Aeranti-Corallo, the association representing Italian local television broadcasters, has said it intends to draw attention to the “serious situation” that is penalising the Italian local TV sector, in the process of transition to DVB-T2/HEVC. While the global market presents increasingly high-performance and large-sized television screens, capable of fully exploiting the potential of new high-quality image […]

January 13, 2025

THX joins AOMedia

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that THX, a high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company and producer of the iconic THX Deep Note Trailers, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, THX will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open […]

January 2, 2025

WBA outlines Wi-Fi, Private 5G convergence

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has released the Private 5G and Wi-Fi Convergence Report: Phase 2 – Technical Considerations. This report builds on the phase 1 report – which highlighted key use cases and the crucial role […]

December 18, 2024

Trinity College Dublin joins AOMedia

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that Trinity College Dublin has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Trinity College Dublin will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for cutting-edge video, audio, and multimedia advancements worldwide. Founded in 1998 by Professor Anil […]

December 18, 2024

VLITT joins Alliance for Open Media

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that VLITT, provider of energy-efficient video processing and compression solutions, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, VLITT will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for video, audio, and multimedia advancements. VLITT will contribute to […]

December 12, 2024

WBA releases updated OMWi reference architecture

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has released an updated Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements technical report.  This update includes enhanced technical and operational requirements and introduces open-source, OMWi-compliant implementations from partners such as the prpl Foundation, and RDK-B.  It delivers a a […]

December 3, 2024

CIISA launches standards consultation

Industry welfare monitoring body the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) is launching its industry consultation of ‘The CIISA Standards’, a set of expectations that set out the minimum standards of behaviour expected across the UK’s creative industries to enable safe and inclusive working environments. This includes preventing and tackling of all forms of bullying […]

December 2, 2024By Colin Mann

ARF proposes new US TV connection framework

The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has proposed a new framework for classifying how US households connect to TV. The new framework would replace the pay/BBO/OTA scheme the TV industry has relied on for years. Data from the DASH TV Universe Study, including the first wave of DASH 2024, underscore the continued mainstreaming of streaming television, […]

November 26, 2024

Bloomber joins AOMedia

Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) announced that Bloomberg has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Bloomberg will collaborate with other internet and media technology member companies to advance open standards for media compression and delivery over the web. AOMedia and its members are committed to maintaining a thriving, competitive and open internet, which […]

November 13, 2024