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VideoAI can empower you to build your own business use cases

Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, has launched Video Artificial Intelligence (VideoAI), a software-as-a-service (SaaS) that can help companies understand and analyse video (live and on-demand), audio, and closed captions.

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Prescription for 2022: A prognosis by Dr Zaki on managing the broadcast and media business during a pandemic

By Shaun Lim Like many industries, the broadcast and media industry has not been exempted from the disruptions brought forth by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Verizon expands global automation capabilities in digital ecosystems

In collaboration with digital infrastructure company Equinix, Verizon is expanding its Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) solution to allow MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) and Ethernet private networking services to be connected to hundreds of cloud, infrastructure and service providers with automated same-day connectivity.

NCS focusing on 5G in strategic reset to grow telco business segment

NCS Group, a multinational infotech and communications engineering company headquartered in Singapore, has announced a major business and people transformation move to reposition the company for growth in the 5G era.

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Jio & Google Cloud bringing improved 5G connectivity across India

Indian telco Reliance Jio Infocomm, one of the constituent companies of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group, has entered into a long-term strategic relationship with Google Cloud that will see the latter offer complete end-to-end cloud services for fully automated life-cycle management of Jio’s 5G network and services.

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APAC can benefit from shift in world’s original content creation and production

By Shaun Lim As the world continues to grapple with the disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, broadcast and media companies have not been exempted from having to re-examine their business strategies and models as they attempt to pinpoint their future direction.

Covid-19 fast-forwarding studios to leverage AI agility to overcome remote production challenges

To continue operating during the Covid-19 pandemic, studios are producing more live content and working in smaller and more flexible locations to minimise costs.

ATEME wins grant for AI video delivery initiative

ATEME, a leading video delivery solution for broadcast, IPTV and OTT, has been awarded a grant from i-Nov Innovation Contest for its IA4SEC project, featuring innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) video delivery technologies.

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Are you ready for a 500-megapixel cloud camera?

It is reported to be capable of capturing every facial detail of the crowd in a sports stadium or crowded street.

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China Media Group reforming itself to provide bespoke content

The reform impacts 19 TV channels, 17 sets of domestic broadcasting frequencies, 44 languages of foreign broadcasting, three key news websites and media platforms.

AI-enabled VFX creates a double-edged sword

Infusing physics simulation of American actor Josh Brolin with AI/ML (machine learning)-generated imagery, Marvel Studio has brought Thanos, a 2D comics villain, to live in Avengers Endgame.

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Sony unveils solutions of tomorrow

With an emphasis on delivering higher returns and minimising operational costs, Sony is demonstrating its widely acclaimed HDC series system cameras — enabling media operators to offer 4K, HD and HDR content while maintaining compatibility with current production workflow.