Video software provider Synamedia has announced that Televisa, the Mexican telecommunications and broadcasting company, has chosen Synamedia as its partner of choice for a complete overhaul of its broadcast distribution. Televisa is leveraging Synamedia’s Media Edge Gateway (MEG) and PowerVu throughout its nationwide network, spanning 180 stations across the country, to increase video distribution, processing […]
Thierry Fautier, until recently a senior figure at Harmonic and now MD at Your Media Transformation, in a comprehensive paper presented at NAB, said it is about time to change the game on UHD deployment. He especially drew attention to the Brazil TV 3.0 announcement, and its plans to standardise on a UHD VVC together […]
Extreme E, the off-road electric racing championship, has announced that Chile’s Canal 13 has renewed its broadcast partnership with the series. This extension means that the Santiago-based commercial station will continue to deliver a comprehensive coverage package of Extreme E’s races. Viewers can expect a line-up that includes live race feeds, previews and magazine shows. […]
Opening a global webinar on media and sustainability organised by the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB), United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, called on all media companies to “join forces to be true changemakers”. Addressing the audience of media leaders and sustainability experts, Fleming said: “Today, I urge all of you to continue […]
The last few years have seen a remarkable fusion between digital entertainment and traditional broadcasting methods. This blend, which includes the rising synergy between online casino platforms and traditional broadcast media, has introduced innovative entertainment forms, captivating global audiences. This integration is transforming entertainment experiences and redefining audience interaction with broadcasting. The Shift from Cable […]
Open Broadcast Systems has launched the UMP, a sophisticated Uncompressed Media Processor built on COTS hardware. It frees ST-2110 and other IP media processing from costly broadcast-specific hardware. Featuring Dual Hundred Gigabit Interfaces (upgradeable to Two Hundred Gigabit), Uncompressed video can be processed and monitored on a wide variety of form factors, including monitoring of […]
Media operations technology company, Blue Lucy, has hired accomplished industry expert Alison Pavitt as chief marketing officer. Pavitt’s appointment into the newly created role concludes a period of recruitment to expand the company’s senior management team as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Pavitt started her career at broadcast graphics specialists Aston in the 1980s […]
The organisers of the Hexagon Cup have confirmed that the innovative teams competition will return to Madrid Arena in 2025, following the success of its inaugural event. The second edition Hexagon Cup is expected to take place from January 31st to February 4th 2025. Simon Freer, Hexagon Cup Chairman, commented: “We are thrilled to announce […]
Mediagenix, a specialist in content life cycle solutions, has acquired the media programme management solution of record for broadcast networks and cable companies across the US. As part of the transaction, Mediagenix has acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market specialist in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management. The […]
XGen Network (XGN) and Milachi Media, as the founding members along with the LPTVBA, have announced the the 5G Broadcast Collective, a new Broadcast Industry non-profit to promote and help deploy 5G Broadcasting throughout the world. 5G Broadcasting is a direct to mobile platform that runs independently of any other service on a smartphone chip […]