All Global Markets articles – Page 3
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Industry TrendsM&A: Broadcasters search for scale
In the second part of our M A series, Andy Stout looks at the big movements in the broadcaster space.
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News
GSMA claims banning Chinese vendors will add €55bn to 5G costs
A European ban on telecoms equipment from Chinese vendors would increase the cost of 5G deployments by around €55 billion, according to analysis from the GSMA.
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Industry Trends
Esports revenue to top $1 billion as broadcasters see the chance to play
Esports isn’t new, but it is growing. According to a new Futuresource report, revenue in esports will hit $1.8 billion by 2023. IBC365 spoke to the consulting firm to find out more about this growing opportunity.
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Executive Interviews
Getting to grips with esports production
As the esports market continues to grow, the broadcast and media space are keeping a closer eye on competitive gaming. IBC365 speaks to ESL’s Simon Eicher about the opportunity in esports.
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Industry Trends
M&A: Vendor consolidation continues
In the first part of our look at M A activity in the broadcast sector, IBC365 examines some of the notable acquisitions amongst the vendors and their implications.
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News
Comcast found guilty of infringing TiVo patents
The US International Trade Commission has found Comcast guilty of “repeated infringement” of TiVo’s patent licensing.
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News
SK Telecom partners Sinclair for 5G broadcasting trial
Korean telecoms company SK Telecom has partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Harman International Industries to trial next generation TV broadcasting over a 5G network.
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News
IABM announces new DACH Members’ Council
IABM has appointed a new Members’ Council to act as a voice for members in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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News
Huawei calls on US to reverse cybersecurity motion
Huawei has filed legal action against the US requesting the government to halt its campaign against the Chinese firm claiming there is “no evidence” of a security threat.
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Industry Trends
Understanding the esports ecosystem
Esports is emerging as an exciting new market bringing together players from the broadcasting, gaming and sports industries, writes Ian Volans.
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News
US government “underestimates” Huawei as Google unveils ban
The US has added Huawei to a list of firms American companies cannot trade with unless licenced to do so.
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News
Google and other tech giants targeted in “regulatory bias”
Calls to break up and dissolve the influence and power Google and other technology giants have “no basis in law” says Google’s Eric Schmidt.
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News
Euronews funding audited by EU
The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns regarding the European Commission’s €122 million spend on the channel between 2014 and 2018.
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Video
What is next for the SRT Alliance?
The SRT Alliance celebrated its two year anniversary with 200 official members and an Emmy to its name, Alliance leader Sylvio Jelovcich told IBC365 about its announcements and success since launch and what is on the agenda next.
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News
Google shakes up video accessibility with live captioning function
Google has announced live captioning for Android among other business changes in its new mission to “empower organisations” and “create technology to improve people’s lives”.
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News
Sky invests in software tools developer You.i TV
Sky investment as part of cross-platform UX drive
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News
ABC MD warns of job losses and content cuts
Australian public broadcaster is faced with reducing its budget by $84 million over the next three years and has warned of “inevitable” job cuts and programme disruptions.
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News
Disney sells sports networks in $10.6bn deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group has confirmed the expansions of its sports and cable TV assets in the acquisition of 21 regional sports networks (RSN) from Walt Disney Company.
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Industry Trends
Bezos and Musk: The Billionaires’ space battle
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos have launched their own rocket companies as they seek to tap into the planet’s ever-increasing demand for broadband connectivity. Chris Forrester assesses their chances.
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News
Broadcasters remain most trusted, says EBU report
Broadcast radio and television remain the most trusted media throughout Europe ahead of new media, according to the EBU’s latest report.
