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ABU DBS 2019: Malaysia to unveil ‘go-digital’ date

At the official opening for ABU DBS 2019, Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Multimedia, revealed that an announcement may be made next month on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting.

The WBU-TC approach to cybersecurity

Dr Amal Punchihewa The media and broadcasting industries have been experiencing an increased number of cyber threats, a growing trend that can possibly be attributed to some of the changes the industries are undergoing.

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Time to switch off analogue TV

APB chats with Dr Peter Siebert, executive director of the DVB Project, on the merits of DTT, and how a new digital terrestial network architecture can potentially hasten the demise of analogue TV.

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4K/UHD broadcasting gains momentum in Asia

By Josephine Tan SEOUL – With the aim of enhancing the quality of 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) broadcasting for local audiences, three South Korean broadcasters — KBS, MBC and SBS — alongside LG Electronics and the Allied Platform, have launched TIVIVA, a terrestrial 4K/UHD interactive service.

Blockchain technology improves protections and selling of copyrights content

By Shawn Liew SINGAPORE – What started off as murmurs of passive concern has in recent months, morphed into a global effort by governments around the world to regulate bitcoin.

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Ideal Systems to bring IP, 4K/UHD solutions to ABU DBS 2018

Teaming up with several equipment manufacturers, Ideal Systems will be displaying a range of solutions to the annual ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium At the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Digital Broadcasting Symposium (DBS) 2018, systems integrator Ideal Systems will be showcasing IP solutions, 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) systems, 360-degree virtual reality (VR) for live and post production, and a host of solutions for live broadcasting of news and sports, from virtual sets to signal back haul.

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US net neutrality repeal may affect free & easy access to content online

KUALA LUMPUR – If the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is successful in repealing the net neutrality ruling in the US, it will create a barrier for consumers to access a wide range of content at affordable prices, said Dr Amal Punchihewa, director, technology and innovation, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

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Broadcasters explore VR as a key storytelling tool

By Josephine Tan SINGAPORE – Virtual reality (VR) is set to “radically change” the way media is consumed, promising consumers an immersive experience and interaction on a level of engagement never imagined before, declared Doreen Neo, chief content officer, Mediacorp.

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