Monthly Archives: June 2015
BT Sport enlists Ericsson for UHDTV channel development
Written on June 23, 2015 at 05:19, by David Davies
Ericsson has announced that it has signed a multi-year broadcast and media services deal with BT Sport to help launch three new television channels and an interactive red button service […] More
ČT24 selects Quicklink Skype TX for Czech broadcasts
Written on June 22, 2015 at 11:10, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
ČT24 has recently chosen the Quicklink TX solution in order to broadcast Skype transmissions within the Czech television channels group — Česká televize. ČT24 is the first and only Czech […] More
Olympic archiving effort to be recognised at IBC2015
Written on June 22, 2015 at 11:06, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
The International Olympic Committee will receive an award at IBC2015 for its work on conserving and managing its audiovisual archives through its Patrimonial Assets Management programme (PAM). The award recognises […] More
IABM appoints Whitehead to lead Business Development
Written on June 22, 2015 at 11:01, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Darren Whitehead has joined broadcast manufacturer body IABM in the position of Director of Business Development. Whitehead has a background in exhibitions and events and has held many senior roles […] More
Gearhouse Broadcast launches HD9 hybrid supertruck for Australian broadcasters
Written on June 22, 2015 at 10:58, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Gearhouse Broadcast has launched the new HD9 supertruck from the Australian arm of its business. HD9, the country’s first multi-purpose and hybrid OB truck, offers bespoke broadcast services to its […] More
SVGE Analysis: BT Sport COO Jamie Hindhaugh discusses its new 4K channel
Written on June 22, 2015 at 10:53, by
While traditional broadcasters still wrestle with how to produce and deliver 4K programming through entrenched workflows, BT Sport this month announced a new 4K channel that will start delivering continuous […] More
Live From Women’s World Cup: FIFA TV’s enhanced efforts reflect growth of the sport
Written on June 22, 2015 at 10:38, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Canada may not reach the popularity of the men’s World Cup, but the production efforts by FIFA TV this year are proof positive that women’s football is on […] More
Blatter’s contradictory comments on FIFA reform bemuse UEFA
Written on June 22, 2015 at 08:08, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Diego Maradona to stand for FIFA presidency — reports
Written on June 22, 2015 at 08:06, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
ZDF upmixes to 5.1 for FIFA Women’s World Cup using ISOSTEM
Written on June 22, 2015 at 04:32, by David Davies
Berlin-based company DSPECIALISTS has revealed that the ISOSTEM surround sound technology is being used by German broadcaster ZDF to upmix stereo content to 5.1 during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The quality […] More