Monthly Archives: February 2021
Racing TV hits the front with new virtual and augmented reality studio set
Written on February 26, 2021 at 11:44, by Will Strauss
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has unveiled a new virtual studio set that will be used as the hub for all of the horse racing output on its Racing TV channel. […] More
Sports Graphics Spotlight: Will Carling to discuss Six Nations rugby Matchstats
Written on February 25, 2021 at 17:33, by Will Strauss
Former England rugby union captain, and now Amazon Web Services (AWS) ambassador, Will Carling OBE will make a guest appearance at next week’s Sports Graphics Spotlight (5 March 2021) discussing […] More
Sports Graphics Spotlight: Eurosport’s enhanced Cube studio to be showcased during 5 March online event
Written on February 25, 2021 at 13:51, by Will Strauss
Eurosport head of graphics and innovation Alex Dinnin will give Sports Graphics Spotlight delegates an in-depth look at the enhancements and improvements that have been made to the Discovery-owned broadcaster’s […] More
Former IMG exec Melissa Payne appointed as media CEO for Golden Globe and Ocean Globe races
Written on February 25, 2021 at 12:12, by Will Strauss
Former senior IMG executive Melissa Payne has been appointed as chief executive (media) for the two, historic, round-the-world sailing events, the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) and the Golden Globe Race (GGR). Payne, […] More
Test of endurance: Navigating the trials and tribulations of the Australian Open
Written on February 25, 2021 at 12:09, by Heather McLean
The Australian Open has just closed its doors at Melbourne Park on what was an unusual event for both the players and the crews that made it happen. From broadcast […] More
Telstra Broadcast Services connects Australian Open direct and indirect world feed
Written on February 25, 2021 at 10:18, by Heather McLean
Telstra Broadcast Services, the broadcast media business unit of the Telstra Corporation, successfully managed the Australian Open direct and indirect world feed distribution plus on-court Netcam technology. A mix of […] More
Xytech acquires ScheduALL from Net Insight for US $6m
Written on February 24, 2021 at 21:36, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Xytech Systems has purchased the resource and scheduling management system ScheduALL from Net Insight in a deal valued at US $6 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in […] More
IABM and SVG Europe to tackle PTP during BaM Live! on 18 March
Written on February 24, 2021 at 20:10, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
IABM’s BaM Live! 2021 virtual event features a new platform, two days of events on 17-18 March, and, on 18 March, five hours of sports production content, including a closing […] More
AIMS TechFest 2021 set for 9-10 March; IPMX, remote audio production highlight event
Written on February 24, 2021 at 20:04, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is hosting AIMS TechFest 2021, a live interactive virtual event on 9-10 March, with each day featuring four hours of programming. Day one […] More
Sky Germany to broadcast electric off-road racing series Extreme E
Written on February 24, 2021 at 17:02, by Amber Fisher
Electric off-road racing series Extreme E has confirmed that Sky Germany will broadcast coverage of the championship’s X Prixs, highlights and magazine shows. Sky Germany’s coverage of the tournament is […] More