Consolidation & Alliances: An Outlook
As we recently argued in our NAB 2019 Special Report, the rise of online streaming has induced traditional media companies to seek for scale to compete with the deep pockets and global reach of their new rivals.
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5G in Asia: this is not a drill!
At the tail end of 2018 there were many announcements from telcos and governments regarding the roll out of 5G in the APAC region. What is really going on behind those headlines and what should we expect in the coming 1-2 years?
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This annual event covering three days at the EBU headquarters in Geneva brings together 150 professionals from the public broadcast sector and increasingly the private sector as well. In addition to those attending in person, the EBU streams the event live with high production values, interactivity and excellent video and sound quality.
In past years there was more of a deep dive in to the various video formats and specifications in development, SMPTE 2110 and compression algorithm for example. This year similar technology was included but an increased emphasis was placed on operational aspects and developments beyond signal formats. Separate tutorials were provided for more in-depth explanations.
Overall there is a sense that traditional broadcasters are waking up to the realities of modern television which is increasingly on-line and social media driven.
This report provides a brief summary of each session. On request more information can be provided on specific presentations, most have been made available directly after the event.
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Smart business leaders regularly take time away from day-to-day business imperatives to look ahead and see what’s coming down the track. That way, they are part of the next wave rather than victims of it. I’ve engaged with many smart leaders and IABM members over the last few months and also taken some time myself to gaze into the future, taking into account solid, hard data from IABM’s Strategic Industry Analysis report released at IBC2018.
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IABM TV interview with Gavin Jones (MD Mobile, Media & Broadcast - BT Wholesale) on the restructure of BT and the introduction of 5G
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IABM Journal 95 Published Q2 2015 Journal is the IABM Magazine released every quarter that covers hot topics within the industry. It is distributed at major shows, posted to IABM members and posted online for all members to view. Contents: The Telcos are coming – Will 5G change the Broadcast Landscape? Technology Roundup The IABM DC Global Market Valuation and Strategy Report
