Kontron, a global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Keepixo, a provider of software-based head-end solutions for IPTV and OTT, have announced a joint collaboration to launch a new high-density OTT transcoding solution that combines the Kontron SYMKLOUD Series of converged infrastructure platforms and Keepixo’s Genova software suite for OTT services. Using the latest […]

NGCodec and Xilinx will demonstrate H.265/HEVC video encoder IP at NAB 2016. The NGCodec encoder IP, built with Vivado High Level Synthesis (HLS) and Kintex UltraScale FPGAs, targets the Data Centre, Broadcast and Pro A/V markets. Xilinx and NGCodec also jointly announce an investment by Xilinx in NGCodec to help drive this technology to market. NGCodec will […]

Altera, now a part of Intel Corporation, is demonstrating its field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for broadcast and ProAV markets at  the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, NV, from April 18-21 (Booth #SU9817). Altera FPGAs, such as Arria® 10 and Stratix® with its video […]

Premier automated playout specialist, BroadStream Solutions, has partnered with Digital Alert Systems (DAS) to create a full integration of EAS-Net into its flagship OASYS integrated playout platform to be demonstrated at NAB 2016 (North Hall, Booth N6315). The full integration with EAS-Net provides another unique value to the customer by providing an IP-based communication link […]

Xstream, a provider of OTT solutions, and 24i Media, a TV app developer, today announced a strategic partnership enabling operators, content owners, broadcasters and media companies to unlock the revenue potential of Internet TV with quick to deploy, flexible and future proof OTT solutions, across multiple devices. “We’re delighted to add another innovative company to […]

SintecMedia, a provider of broadcast management software, has announced that TubeMogul is now integrated with OnBoard, a next-generation marketplace for TV and digital advertising sales. OnBoard from SintecMedia fully integrates SintecMedia’s Sales and Traffic systems with TubeMogul PTV, providing TV broadcasters and cable networks streamlined access to demand from the world’s leading brands and media […]

Further addressing the consumer demand and business requirements for OTT video quality and experiences that exceed those of traditional broadcast and cable television, Akamai, a global player in content delivery network (CDN) services, has announced the opening of its Broadcast Operations Control Centre (BOCC). Located at the company’s Cambridge, Mass., headquarters, the facility is designed […]

DTS, a global player in high-definition audio solutions, has announced that DTS-supported content encoding will be available in May through Microsoft Azure’s Media Encoder Premium for OTT streaming services. Enabling broadcast-quality streaming to virtually any device in the world, the Azure Media Services Premium Encoder allows media companies to rapidly and efficiently design and launch […]

Equinix, the global interconnection and data center company, has announced that ContentBridge, a leading provider of digital supply chain solutions for the media and entertainment industry, has turned to Equinix to implement an Interconnection Oriented Architecture (IOA) that will enable the company to transform its digital content distribution solution to a fully cloud-based, distributed model.  By […]

Keepixo, a provider of software-based head-end solutions for IPTV and OTT, has unveiled AL2000-UHD its latest generation of Live Encoder Platforms capable of encoding 4K content in HEVC with resolutions up to 4Kp60 (3840×2160 @ 60fps, 10-bit). 4K is gaining popularity as worldwide shipments of 4K capable TVs is growing rapidly. According to recent studies, […]