Monthly Archives: May 2019
NEP and Broadcast Solutions team in the Netherlands for 24 camera UHD OB truck
Written on May 28, 2019 at 11:12, by Heather McLean
Broadcast Solutions has teamed up with technical production partner NEP The Netherlands (NEP) to deploy a 24 camera UHD OB truck. The new OB Truck, named UHD 2, adds to […] More
Globecast strengthens contribution and distribution teams with two new hires
Written on May 28, 2019 at 10:42, by Heather McLean
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has further strengthened its distribution and contribution teams. Jack Braybrook has joined the content and distribution team as account manager, distribution, and James […] More
disguise servers help deliver lavish Eurovision Song contest visuals
Written on May 27, 2019 at 18:11, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 spectacular landed in Tel Aviv earlier this month with a bold ‘Dare to Dream’ tagline and world-class staging, upon which 26 countries battled to be […] More
QPR extend live and VoD digital relationship with StreamAMG
Written on May 27, 2019 at 17:54, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
StreamAMG and Queens Park Rangers have agreed a long-term contract extension to continue a partnership that began in 2016. The deal will see the Sky Bet Championship side continue to […] More
SDNsquare orchestrates first Dutch live broadcast based on SMPTE2110 IP infrastructure
Written on May 27, 2019 at 17:46, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
For the first time in Dutch TV history, a live programme has been remotely directed using fully-fledged SMPTE 2110 IP infrastructure orchestrated by the GRID software-defined network controller from SDNsquare. […] More
Broadcast Rental innovator Martin Swart set to become a Media Diamant
Written on May 27, 2019 at 17:38, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
On 6 June ‘broadcast innovator’ Martijn Swart will be awarded a Media Diamant (Media Diamond), the Dutch award and recognition for people working behind the scenes in television, radio and […] More
Virgin Media to screen Eurosport Roland Garros coverage in HDR
Written on May 27, 2019 at 12:28, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
FA Cup Final 2019: BT Sport trials live 8K virtual reality experience
Written on May 24, 2019 at 16:33, by Will Strauss
BT Sport used the 2019 FA Cup Final at Wembley to test a new live 8K virtual reality experience delivered to mobile handsets. Working with Blackmagic Design cameras and switchers […] More
ITV Sport snaps up joint FA Cup broadcast rights in four-year deal
Written on May 24, 2019 at 11:06, by Will Strauss
ITV has picked up the joint TV rights for the FA Cup in a deal that will see it share coverage with BBC Sport, meaning that the entire competition will […] More
DAZN snaps up rights to MLS and the Copa del Rey
Written on May 24, 2019 at 10:12, by Will Strauss
DAZN, the live and on-demand sports streaming service, has picked up the broadcast TV rights to Major League Soccer (MLS) in six international markets. Starting with immediate effect, DAZN will […] More