Thai public service broadcaster ETV has chosen a playout system from PlayBox Neo as the core of its high-definition educational television channel. The project was coordinated by GBS Alliance (Thailand) Company Limited, a broadcast systems integration specialist based in Nonthaburi. The newly completed installation comprises two complete Channel-in-a-Box solutions in a main and auxiliary configuration with automatic protective switchover.ETV approached GBS Alliance to advise on a replacement for … [Read more...] about ETV Thailand upgrades to latest generation PlayBox Neo Broadcast Playout
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Asian women showcase their VFX talent at the 2nd edition of Epic Games’ Women Creators Programme 2022
Epic Games’ Unreal Engine announced the conclusion of the second edition of The Women Creators Programme on August 11, 2022. The initiative, in partnership with Open Air Films, ASIFA India and Perforce Software provided India and Southeast Asian women producers with a paid six-week virtual in-depth training and mentoring programme. The programme, the first of its kind for Epic in Southeast Asia, is aimed at equipping the next generation of real-time animators, with a particular … [Read more...] about Asian women showcase their VFX talent at the 2nd edition of Epic Games’ Women Creators Programme 2022
JW Player launches the industry’s most complete and scalable video platform solution for broadcasters
JW Player (JWP), the leading video platform for broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands, has announced it will be unveiling a brand new end-to-end solution at IBC. This solution makes it easy for broadcasters to deliver compelling digital video experiences, accelerate their streaming strategy, and grow their business. The complete broadcaster solution integrates 24/7 Live Channels and Studio DRM into the JWP video platform to enable broadcasters to stream videos (Live or VOD) … [Read more...] about JW Player launches the industry’s most complete and scalable video platform solution for broadcasters
Thomson Broadcast becomes global leader as it acquires GatesAir
GatesAir (“GatesAir”), a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, announced that Thomson Broadcast completed its acquisition of GatesAir from an affiliate of The Gores Group (“Gores”). “The acquisition of GatesAir is an excellent and significant step for Thomson Broadcast to further reinforce its worldwide leadership in the fast-evolving world of broadcast technology,” said Ylias Akbaraly, Chairman of Thomson Broadcast. … [Read more...] about Thomson Broadcast becomes global leader as it acquires GatesAir
Vietnam’s Ba Ria – Vung Tau Radio & Television Station boosts productivity with extended EditShare facilities
EditShare®, the technology leader that enables storytellers to create and manage collaborative media workflows, has extended its storage solution at Ba Ria - Vung Tau Radio and Television Station (BRT), including the platforms for archiving and increased automation. The new facilities also include an additional four 160TB EditShare EFS-300 storage nodes to add capacity for production requirements.BRT is the broadcaster for Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, in the southeast of Vietnam. It has been … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Ba Ria – Vung Tau Radio & Television Station boosts productivity with extended EditShare facilities
Inflation pushes pause on streaming media device shipments in 2022; market forecast to recover in 2023, forecasts S&P Global Market Intelligence
Global streaming media device shipments are expected to fall 1.2% to an estimated 80.0 million units in 2022 as inflationary pressures keep many consumers on the sidelines, according to Kagan, a media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence. Key highlights from the analysis include: The surge in demand for internet video in the early days of the pandemic led to a flood of streaming media device (SMD) shipments, which drained volumes that would have otherwise emerged in … [Read more...] about Inflation pushes pause on streaming media device shipments in 2022; market forecast to recover in 2023, forecasts S&P Global Market Intelligence