Monthly Archives: September 2018

Live from The Ryder Cup: Sky Sports team gets out on the course to capture a unique atmosphere

Written on September 30, 2018 at 12:24, by

Every other year the Ryder Cup affords UK live broadcaster Sky Sports the opportunity to transform the way it covers big-time golf. And this is big-time golf. The giant stand […]  More

Live from The Ryder Cup: Primetime show shares the drama for BBC Sport

Written on September 30, 2018 at 12:13, by

The BBC Sport team in Paris is producing a two-hour highlights show for primetime on BBC2 as the action unfolds over the weekend. BBC Sport has live radio commentary throughout […]  More

Live from The Ryder Cup: Wirecam and Boatcam lead line-up for Aerial Camera Systems

Written on September 29, 2018 at 14:56, by

The undoubted star of the camera coverage show in Paris is the 640-metre Wirecam covering key holes – the biggest system ever supplied by ACS for golf. And then there’s […]  More

Live from The Ryder Cup: Creative Technology serves up LED for fans

Written on September 29, 2018 at 12:00, by

The Ryder Cup is an unusual golf event in that fans on site aren’t usually given a chance to watch hours of live golf. In fact, it is distinctly possible […]  More

Live from The Ryder Cup: Broadcast RF at centre of massive wireless effort

Written on September 29, 2018 at 11:57, by

Broadcast RF is on hand at the Ryder Cup with its largest sports-related presence ever, courtesy of 28 wireless camera systems that are in use by eight clients. It’s also […]  More

IBC 2018 Reflections: PCCW Global’s Alex Berriman on how Console Connect aims to change IT connectivity for live events

Written on September 28, 2018 at 17:43, by

Hong Kong-based international telecom company PCCW Global may not have had a specific product or service to roll out at this year’s IBC Show, but it had an important message […]  More

SVG Europe Outstanding Contribution Award winner Barry Johnstone reflects on his career in new video

Written on September 28, 2018 at 16:10, by

In advance of the SVG Europe Sport Production Awards 2018, Outstanding Contribution to European Sport Broadcasting Award winner Barry Johnstone reflected on some of his many career highlights in a […]  More

IBC 2018 Reflections: Veritone’s Drew Hilles, Wazee’s Greg Loose on the companies’ merger and AI’s coming of age

Written on September 28, 2018 at 15:27, by

Having acquired Wazee Digital last month, AI specialist Veritone was on hand at IBC 2018 highlighting the expanded integration of its aiWARE operating system with Wazee’s Digital Core (SaaS digital-asset […]  More

Counter-Strike Global Offensive eSports finals rock the SSE Arena with FaceIT

Written on September 28, 2018 at 15:07, by

eSports rocked the SSE Arena at Wembley between the 20 to 23 September, at the Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) FaceIT London Major. The Grand Finals, which took place in front […]  More

IBC 2018 Reflections: SIS LIVE’s Phil Govan on the continued expansion of the Anylive fibre network

Written on September 28, 2018 at 12:55, by

Now encompassing around 150 venues, including sports stadia and entertainment venues, the Anylive fibre network has proven to be a significant success for SIS LIVE. At IBC 2018 commercial director […]  More