V-Nova, a leading provider of video compression solutions announced that their SMPTE VC-6 ST 2117 data coding standard has teamed up with D-Orbit, experts in the field of in-orbit transportation, in partnership with intelligent automation specialists Unibap, to demonstrate next-generation hyper-spectral imaging from Polar orbit. VC-6 high-performance AI-powered software library will be integrated into Unibap’s SpaceCloud® computing platform onboard a satellite scheduled for launch in Q2 … [Read more...] about V-Nova teams with D-Orbit, Unibap to demonstrate VC-6 for on-orbit satellite imagery acceleration
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South Asian streaming content platform ZEE5 to launch in the US on 22 June
After having won the hearts of millions of South Asians across the globe, ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has announced its launch in the United States on 22 June. The platform is currently under beta testing in the market. The U.S. is the final and largest launch for ZEE5, setting the stage for its rapid growth in a market with a ready 5.4 million diaspora audience that has a deep cultural and language connect to this content. This direct-to-consumer … [Read more...] about South Asian streaming content platform ZEE5 to launch in the US on 22 June
Viu offers a special treat to frontline food delivery heroes of Singapore
It is undeniable that food delivery riders play a big role in making life easier. While most Singaporeans are staying safe at home, delivery riders and drivers are braving it all to deliver essentials and cravings to our doors. It is in appreciation of these unsung heroes for their service that Viu Singapore is announcing an initiative to deliver entertainment to these riders and drivers as they wait, eat and rest. Starting on 9 June, Viu Singapore will be rolling out free 90 Days Viu Premium … [Read more...] about Viu offers a special treat to frontline food delivery heroes of Singapore
Francois Vaillant joins Dejero from CBC
Dejero has appointed Francois Vaillant as its new senior technical product manager. Vaillant joins Dejero from CBC (Canada Broadcasting Corporation), where he spent the last 15 years at the helm of innovation and standards, last serving as executive director of engineering solutions for the national broadcaster. Having led CBC’s IP transformation, which started in 2017, Vaillant ensured consistency of capital investment and the unification and standardization of the company’s technical … [Read more...] about Francois Vaillant joins Dejero from CBC
LiveU joins SRT Alliance to further interoperability for high-quality, low-latency video streaming over the internet
LiveU, the leader in live video streaming and remote production solutions, announced it has joined the SRT Alliance, the open-source initiative dedicated to overcoming the challenges of low-latency video streaming. The move is in line with LiveU’s commitment to supporting open standards and the ultimate reliability of video contribution and distribution across the public internet. Working in conjunction with LiveU’s Reliable Transport (LRT™), the protocols ensure that video is received … [Read more...] about LiveU joins SRT Alliance to further interoperability for high-quality, low-latency video streaming over the internet
STUDIOCANAL and Seven Stories announce the production of ‘Europa’
STUDIOCANAL announced they are set to make espionage thriller EUROPA, based on the acclaimed best-selling Fractured Europe Sequence series of novels by author Dave Hutchinson published by Solaris, an imprint of Rebellion. Produced by SEVEN STORIES and executive producers Anand Tucker, Colleen Woodcock, Robyn Slovo, Peter Straughan and Tomas Alfredson. EUROPA reunites STUDIOCANAL with writer Peter Straughan, director Tomas Alfredson, and producer Slovo following their collaboration on Academy … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL and Seven Stories announce the production of ‘Europa’