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New DASH validation tool released by DVB and HbbTV Association
The new tool is designed to simplify content conformance with DASH-related specifications from DVB and HbbTV DVB and the HbbTV Association have collaboratively created a DASH validation tool for application developers and content providers.
Digicel adds new DTV services with MediaKind
The installation of MediaKind’s technology will empower Digicel to deliver 48 more channels, bringing the company’s total broadcast channels to 92 In an attempt to deliver immersive content experience and a wider range of content to viewers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Digicel, a telco and digital TV service provider, is enhancing its current systems with compression headend technology and expanded transmitter infrastructure from MediaKind, the new identity for Ericsson Media Solutions.
Martyn Lee to lead DVB’s Commercial Module
The senior technologist at BSkyB replaces Graham Mills, who stepped down earlier this year The Steering Board of the DVB Project has appointed Martyn Lee of UK broadcaster Sky as the new chair of its Commercial Module (CM), which underpins the success of DVB’s market-led approach.
EBU names new director of technology and innovation
Antonio Arcidiacono will join the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) from Eutelsat, replacing Simon Fell, who left the organisation earlier this year The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has appointed Antonio Arcidiacono as the organisation’s new director of technology and innovation.
Work Microwave supports Kiwisat’s new DTH offering
The installation of the DVB-S2X Satellite Broadcast Modulator will enable Kiwisat to improve service uptime for its new DTH service in the Caribbean, said Work Microwave Kiwisat, a French broadcast satellite service provider, has employed Work Microwave’s DVB Satellite Broadcast Modulator for its new direct-to-home (DTH) offering in the Caribbean.
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.
DVB launches new DVB-I initiative
DVB CM-I will look into the commercial requirements for standalone linear TV services over broadband Internet At the recent 80th DVB Commercial Module meeting, the terms of reference for the new DVB CM-I group for DVB-I (Internet) were agreed.
Is it time to switch off analogue TV, doc?
Dr Peter Siebert, executive director of the DVB Project, explained why digital terrestrial television is the only way forward for broadcasters In the April 2017 issue of APB, the argument put forth was this: if broadcasters were to harness the full benefits of emerging technologies such as 4K/Ultra HD (UHD), 8K, virtual reality (VR) and IP, all roads start with digital.
Viaccess-Orca unifies multi-screen experience for net+ subscribers
Subscribers of net+ can enjoy a mix of VoD and live content across mobile devices and via their desktops net+, a Swiss multimedia content provider, has launched its new multi-screen service powered by Viaccess-Orca’s VO Player.
When is a broadcaster not a broadcaster?
By Peter MacAvock A less attractive way of asking the same question might be: “When is an over-the-top (OTT) provider a broadcaster?
Broadcast developments in 2018: Evolution, not revolution
By Shawn Liew SINGAPORE – Many technologies came to the fore in 2017, bringing with them the promise of more cost-effective and streamlined broadcast processes.
Axon focuses on IP and 4K/UHD at BVE2018
SynView Multiview and 400 Series 3 hybrid digital router are among some of the IP and 4K/UHD solutions that Axon will be exhibiting at the show Axon Digital Design has enhanced its range of IP products and production tools to help broadcasters address the challenges of the migration to IP.
DVB sets up new group to enable targeted advertising spec
Co-chaired By Vincent Grivet and Angelo Pettazzi, the CM-TA group aims to unlock the full potential of targeted advertising in broadcast TV Following the publication of the Study Mission Report on Targeted Advertising (TA) last September, the DVB Steering Board has proceeded with the formation of a dedicated TA group to execute the report’s recommendations.
Evolution, not revolution, awaits broadcast industry
Peter Siebert, executive director, DVB Project, casts his eye over the direction the broadcast industry is heading in 2018 For DVB, the highlight of the past 18 months was the standardisation of resolutions beyond HD — combined with new advanced features such as HDR, HFR, a wider colour space and new audio coding schemes.
TeamCast brings automation to bandwidth optimisation
Using an Internet connection to optimise the link budget, the automatic satellite link optimisation solution is able to increase the available payload while keeping operators’ costs low, said TeamCast TeamCast, a solutions provider of digital modulation technologies for digital terrestrial television (DTT), wireless transmission and satellite applications, has introduced a solution that is capable of optimising satellite links.
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