Monthly Archives: May 2021
Lawo plays a starring role in Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Written on May 19, 2021 at 15:55, by Jo Ruddock
The EBU’s Eurovision Song Contest 2021 (ESC) in Rotterdam promises to be a grand event despite social distancing regulations. Though usually considered to be a one-off event that millions of […] More
Grass Valley appoints Hany Bartella as MD Middle East and Africa
Written on May 19, 2021 at 15:05, by Jo Ruddock
Grass Valley has named Hany Bartella as managing director, Middle East and Africa. Leveraging 25 years’ experience in the broadcast vendor community, Bartella rejoins Grass Valley to help drive its […] More
beIN Sports and LaLiga agree new three-season broadcast deal for France
Written on May 19, 2021 at 15:02, by Jo Ruddock
beIN Media Group and LaLiga have agreed a new deal in France for the broadcast of the Spanish league on beIN Sports until 2024. The renewal extends the exclusive partnership […] More
Ateme unveils world-first low-latency just-in-time packager
Written on May 19, 2021 at 13:59, by Jo Ruddock
Ateme’s NEA-Live just-in-time (JIT) packager now offers production-grade low latency in pull mode for both HLS and DASH. These updates make Ateme the first to bring to market a low-latency […] More
Grabyo partners with Dejero to enhance remote production capabilities
Written on May 19, 2021 at 13:53, by Jo Ruddock
Grabyo and Dejero have partnered to provide broadcasters, publishers and content owners with a simplified end-to-end solution for remote video production and distribution. Dejero’s mobile transmitters and video transport solutions […] More
Open Broadcast Systems adds 5G support to its encoder range
Written on May 19, 2021 at 13:48, by Jo Ruddock
Open Broadcast Systems has added support for 5G to its encoder products, allowing low-latency, high-quality video to be transported from its encoders in full broadcast contribution quality. By building 5G support […] More
Inaugural Extreme E X Prix draws global audience of 18.7 million
Written on May 19, 2021 at 11:59, by Jo Ruddock
Extreme E’s inaugural X Prix – the Desert X Prix, held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in April – attracted a cumulative worldwide audience of 18.7 million people. The series has […] More
Gravity Media ramps up Middle East & North Africa expansion with new hire
Written on May 19, 2021 at 11:51, by Jo Ruddock
Abdelkader Zitouni has been appointed as an advisor for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) by Gravity Media. He will be tasked with raising the company’s profile in the region […] More
Sports producers targeted as Disguise appoints Ventre as VP of broadcast
Written on May 19, 2021 at 10:59, by Will Strauss
Disguise has appointed former Ncam vice president of sports and broadcast Phil Ventre as its vice president of broadcast. In his new role, Ventre, who started earlier this month, will […] More
Scottish Premiership embraces remote production with custom-built workflow and distribution services from QTV
Written on May 19, 2021 at 07:00, by Heather McLean
Glasgow-based broadcast facilities and production company, QTV, has signed a multi-year agreement with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) to provide outside broadcast, production, and distribution services from season 2020/21 […] More