US viewers could start having access to Ultra-HD via the proposed ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard by the end of this year. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to vote on February 23rd on whether to permit broadcasters to adopt the new TV standard on a voluntary basis, and thus kick-start innovation in the industry, […]
Global industry association WorldDAB has completed a comprehensive review and revision of the DAB digital radio standard, identifying obsolete features, clarifying the description of features to aid interoperability and updating specific features. This work ensures that the system standard is fit for the future. The work was carried out by the WorldDAB Technical Committee, marking […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced that five more companies have joined the organisation as associate members. Artel Video Systems is a global provider of broadcast-quality media transport solutions for direct fiber, IP, and managed optical networks. A pioneer in the industry, Artel developed the first commercially available video-over-fibere transport platform. BFE […]
Research from Snell Advanced Media (SAM) shows the majority of businesses across Europe (64 per cent) and North America (56 per cent) are looking to start IP production projects in the next 9 months; driven by wanting more flexibility and reduced costs through adopting open standards (47 per cent). However, 71 per cent of European […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has added the IS-04 specification to its roadmap. IS-04 will bring critical uniformity to the use of video, audio, and ancillary data on a network of devices. The specification is important because it defines how IP-enabled devices can discover each other and connect compatible IP streams as part of […]
UK communications regulator Ofcom has published several procedural consultations as part of its preparations for regulating the BBC. Ofcom is also taking the opportunity to seek stakeholder views on proposed changes to its current procedures for handling content standards and broadcast licensing investigations and sanctions. Procedures for enforcement of BBC Competition requirements This consultation covers […]
Irdeto, the specialist in digital platform security, is working with Harmonic, expertsin video delivery infrastructure, to provide what they say is the world’s first integrated and proven Common Scrambling Algorithm v3 (CSA3) solution. This next-generation encryption technology enables pay-TV operators to securely launch advanced formats like 4K. The implementation of robust encryption technology combines Harmonic’s, […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing an open standard for the delivery of broadcast and broadband services through connected TVs and set-top boxes, has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the creation of a reference application for online streaming of DRM-protected video to HbbTV televisions and set-top boxes. HbbTV aims to […]
AptoVision, Aquantia, Christie Digital, NETGEAR, Sony and ZeeVee announced that they have formed the SDVoE Alliance to standardise the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, and to create an ecosystem around SDVoE technology that allows software to define AV applications. All AV distribution and processing applications that demand zero-latency, uncompromised […]
At CES in Las Vegas, 28 companies announced the Virtual Reality Industry Forum (VRIF), a not-for-profit company with its purpose stated as: “To further the widespread availability of high-quality audiovisual VR experiences, for the benefit of consumers”. The Founding Members of VRIF are Akamai Technologies, ARRIS International, b<>com, Baylor University, CableLabs, Cinova Media, Dolby Laboratories, […]