Monthly Archives: July 2015
Major tech upgrade to studio RP3 at ORF in Vienna
Written on July 28, 2015 at 07:34, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Crystal Vision has won a contract to provide the core technical infrastructure for an upgrade to studio RP3 at the headquarters of ORF in Vienna, Austria. The contract calls for […] More
New Avid research reveals executive confidence in MAM to drive growth and ROI
Written on July 28, 2015 at 07:31, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Avid has announced new research findings that reveal how the leaders of major global media enterprises are using MAM to improve collaboration and operational efficiency, reduce costs, drive revenue, and […] More
The Italian job: Sky is providing coverage of the Rugby World Cup to its audience in Italy
Written on July 28, 2015 at 02:55, by Philip Stevens
In February Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) announced that Sky Italia will broadcast live coverage of all 48 matches and will also deliver a comprehensive TV, digital and mobile offering […] More
Connecting with French fans: How CanalPlus is preparing for the Rugby World Cup
Written on July 27, 2015 at 14:54, by Philip Stevens
For rugby fans in France, CanalPlus will be providing coverage of every one of the 48 matches played in the UK for the World Cup championships. “We will be offering […] More
Eurosport renews cycling deal with ASO for Asia-Pacific
Written on July 27, 2015 at 12:52, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Eurosport has renewed its deal with cycling event organisers Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) for the exclusive TV and digital rights of eight major cycling races of the international calendar from […] More
Obama visit to Kenya captured by KTN with Quicklink
Written on July 27, 2015 at 12:48, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Friday 24 July saw the official visit of American President Barack Obama to the city of Nairobi in Kenya. This is Obama’s fourth visit to Africa since becoming US president […] More
Fox International boosts MAM operations in Italy and UK
Written on July 27, 2015 at 10:52, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Fox International channels (FIC) has implemented near identical Dalet business solutions, powered by the Dalet Galaxy Media Asset Management platform (MAM), in its FIC Italy and FIC UK facilities. The […] More
Sport Production Summit: BT Sport and partners to discuss Ultra HD channel launch
Written on July 27, 2015 at 10:45, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
BT Sport has dramatically raised the bar this summer with the launch of Europe’s first Ultra HD channel, and taking over as the new UK home of UEFA Champions League […] More
Tackling 2015 Rugby World Cup: How Host Broadcaster ITV is planning its coverage
Written on July 27, 2015 at 09:45, by Philip Stevens
Contested every four years, the Rugby World Cup tournament was first held in 1987. The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis cup – so named after the Rugby School […] More
Guest Comment: Winning the game for sports broadcasters with 4K
Written on July 27, 2015 at 09:37, by
The appetite for 4K among wider audiences is still up for debate – however, one element that is definitely clear is the fact that sport leads the field when it […] More