Rumours about BBC’s F1 coverage surface
Persistent speculation around the interwebs suggests that the cash-strapped BBC is thinking of not rebidding for the UK Formula One rights when its five-year deal expires in 2013. More
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SRG SSR selects Harmonic for HD transition
Switzerland: SRG SSR, has selected a combination of Harmonic video encoders, stream processing solutions, and management tools to power its new HDTV services. The idea is that the new DVB-S […] More
Thomson Video Networks powers Italian 3D
Italy: Thomson Video Networks has been highlighting its role behind the scenes for the TIMB-owned LA7 channel, Italy’s first HD DTT service carrying live 3D content. The broadcaster uses Thomson’s […] More
EVS highlights Wimbledon role
EVS kit will be a firm feature of this year’s Wimbledon, working with various partners to provide major international broadcasters, including BBC Sport, with host broadcast services. In a busy […] More
Miranda helps kit out NRK’s new HD2 OB truck
Norway: NRK, has selected Miranda’s NVISION 8500 Hybrid embedded audio router, along with 10 Kaleido-X16 and three Kaleido-Modular multiviewers, for its latest HD2 production truck. More
Satellite IRG announces Olympic initiative
Satellite IRG (sIRG) has announced its first key initiative since the restructure. From an idea mooted some time ago, the organisation is now aiming to have the entire industry on […] More
RAI accused of sending poor signals
Broadband TV News: Italy’s competition authority has begun an investigation into the patchy reception quality of the public broadcaster RAI. The inquiry, which will cover both analogue and digital transmissions, […] More
BSkyB investigates full resolution 3D broadcasting
TVBE: BSkyB is investigating ways to broadcast full resolution 3D, revealed Chris Johns, BSkyB’s chief engineer, broadcast strategy, Wednesday (15 June) during TVB Europe’s 3D Masters conference at BAFTA in […] More
Outside broadcasters under rates pressure
TVBE: Outside broadcasters are weathering a tough period as rates are squeezed and competition for ad-hoc non-contract business is fierce. More
Telenet, VOO and Belgacom share Belgian football
Broadband TV News: The Jupiler League, the main Belgian football competition, has divided the broadcast rights to the live games between cable and IPTV, with contracts going to Belgacom TV, […] More