Focus: Broadcasting

[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Artel has released its DLT710 multi-format 3G-SDI capable signal generator and test module to the market, the developer announced Aug. 30.     The DLT710 is Artel’s DL4000-based, low-price module designed for simple, automatic link verification of all serial digital video formats. The single module functions as both a signal generator and test...

With consumers growing ever more demanding in terms of accessing content, the job for the traditional set-top box manufacturer has become much tougher. As content providers and distributors look to provide services over IP as well as satellite and cable, manufacturers face more pressure than ever to deliver next-generation units that can ingest media in...

KidsCo is emerging as a key player in the ultra-competitive kids broadcasting market, particularly in Europe. With young audiences some of the most demanding around the globe, the broadcasters that operate in this arena need to be at the top of their game in terms of delivering content in an innovative way. Paul Robinson, managing...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has taken stock of development goals for worldwide information and communication technologies (ICTs) midway between the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2005 — when these goals were set — and the 2015 target date for meeting them. Governments agreed at the WSIS on a deadline for achieving...

Numerous studies forecast massive growth in the consumption of video services via mobile devices, some predicting that mobile video will account for two-thirds of mobile handheld data use by 2015, and at the same time, over-the-top TV delivery services such as Hulu, Netflix and YouTube also are showing strong growth in subscribers. This growth in...

French broadcaster Lagardère Active signed a deal in April to make its content available to the YouTube community in France, as Lagardère Active looks to cater to consumers who want to watch content online. This strategic partnership aims to speed up the promotion and monetization of premium video content on an international basis. Gregory Dray,...

 Content creators are shifting their thinking about delivering their products, no longer focused solely on the TV consumer and looking at users that seek entertainment via other devices. The challenge for manufacturers of delivery components is that the content creators and distributors still want the delivery of the content to be as simple as possible....

[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Globecomm Systems, a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has received a $4.3 million contract from an unnamed media and entertainment company, Globecomm announced Aug. 30.     Under the contract, Globecomm will design and install a DTH satellite uplink and upgrade an existing uplink facility for the media and entertainment...

[Satellite TODAY 08-31-10] AsiaSat signed a capacity deal with Pakistani broadcaster Sports Star International Private (SSI) to deliver two Urdu-language satellite channels, A-Lite and A-Plus, on the AsiaSat 3S satellite, the operator announced Aug. 30.     A-Lite is one of Pakistan’s first female-oriented channels, offering infotainment including cooking programs, make-up tips, interviews, music and talk...

[Satellite TODAY 08-31-10] Iraqi satellite broadcaster Alsumaria has selected Newtec’s DualFlow and FlexACM technologies to help continue its migration toward tapeless news production, Newtec announced Aug. 30.     Alsumaria’s fleet can now deliver live transmission of MPEG-4 over IP, with the dual capability of switching to ASI when required thanks to DualFlow. Staff also can...