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2021 predictions: What to expect in live sport
With the Olympics leading the charge, spectators and major international events will return providing a fillip for broadcasters, vendors and viewers while moves to remote production will mature and nascent technology like 5G will fuel interactive fan engagement.
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2020 in review: Did OTTs come out on top?
2020 was predicted to be the year of the OTT with new platform launches set to reignite the streaming wars. But did Coronavirus throw a spanner in the works?
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2020 in review: Public service broadcasters
While coronavirus may have boosted viewing figures for public service broadcasters, the cancellation of live events and disruption to production on top of the ongoing threat posed by streaming giants and hostile governments combined to make 2020 a challenging year.
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The Year in Gear: Part 2
2020 in review: Part two of the IBC365 roundup of notable product launches and developments in broadcast tech in 2020
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2020 in review: The satellite sector’s year to forget
The world’s ‘Big 4’ satellite operators suffered badly during 2020, with the impact of Covid along with a host of other factors combining to create challenging conditions and make 2020 a year to forget for the satellite industry.
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Monitoring the situation: Content management and increased automation
As master control room operations grow in density and potential stress-points, the need for multi-faceted audio and video monitoring solutions – underpinned by increasing levels of automation – is becoming more acute.
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Analysis: Why Eleven Sports bought MyCujoo
Eleven Sports has struck a deal to buy OTT tech provider MyCujoo. IBC365 spoke to Eleven CEO Luis Vicente and MyCujoo chief Pedro Presa about the thinking behind the acquisition
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CBC/Radio-Canada turns to IP automation for Montreal facility
CBC/Radio-Canada outlines how automation put the finishing touches to its new IP-based production centre in Montréal.
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How CDN providers are meeting OTT-fuelled demand
The content delivery network sector remains highly competitive as the use of OTT services continues to grow worldwide.
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IBC SHOWCASE: Discover the future of in-car infotainment with DTS
DTS Connected Radio will debate ‘ The Future of Infotainment in the Connected Car’ and ask ‘Can broadcasters help OEMs win the digital dash?’ in an IBC SHOWCASE session taking place at 14:00 (GMT) on Thursday 29 October.
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ITV restructure to see tech investment and jobs shift to OTT
ITV has revealed plans for a major restructure. James Pearce digs into what that actually means for the British broadcaster.
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Streaming vs Cinema: Cinema’s coronavirus crisis
Studios are delaying cinema release dates due to Covid-19, leaving the cinema industry on a precipice. But what impact will this crisis have on broadcasters and OTTs?
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Streamers strike tech balance for top quality experience
With the vast increase in OTT and streaming services supplying a ‘captive’ audience during lockdown, and new streamers investing fortunes in the market this year, the battle for eyeballs is fierce. One of the deciding factors in this struggle is quality, but how do D2C services make sure that, whatever ...
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EBU tackles loudness in streaming with R128 update
Loudness, and in particular differing sound levels on TV have long been a source of frustration for viewers. The EBU R128 loudness standard, which was launched at IBC ten years ago, has addressed it and the latest update now covers streaming services.
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What’s next for the BBC’s technology strategy?
The absence of a high-placed CTO is an opportunity to divorce the BBC’s tech approach from being wedded to iPlayer, analysts say.
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Who’s winning the streaming war?
Amid reports that Quibi could be considering a sale, IBC365 reports on the raft of new services and assesses which have thrived and those that have struggled – and weighs up their impact on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and traditional broadcasters.
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DAB+ rollout continues as EU deadline draws closer
With the deadline for European Union member states to adopt the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) looming, Germany is set to launch its second national multiplex, France is planning the launch of its national DAB+ services and Switzerland has revealed plans for the phase-off of FM services. Experts from these ...
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IBC SHOWCASE: Day 3 review
Hollywood came to IBC on day 3 of the IBC SHOWCASE, with sessions ranging from cloud to personalisation now available on-demand
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IBC SHOWCASE: Day 1 review
IBC SHOWCASE opening day looks at the future of AV1 with tech giants and how to tackle piracy
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Tim Davie makes his mark in first week as BBC director general
The new BBC director general has won plaudits during his first week in charge of the BBC