Getting content delivery right is a top priority for broadcasters and media providers, with security being a critical, non-negotiable aspect. Broadcasters are increasingly turning to cloud playout to manage the complexities of delivering content to a diverse range of platforms and devices, and so it’s critical that cloud playout systems operate to the highest security standards. Not only do broadcasters need to protect their content and channels from unauthorized access, cyber-attacks and data breaches, but these security threats are constantly evolving as attackers adapt and seek to exploit different vulnerabilities in broadcast systems. And so, for broadcasters wanting to use cloud playout, the inevitable question arises: how can they ensure their content remains secure?
IBC2024 – reactions from the IABM Bursary students
As many of us reflect on our nth IBC this year, for some it was the first time experiencing the event. Among them were IABM’s Bursary winners – ten lucky students from universities in the UK, France and Germany who were selected to receive the sought-after award. Their travel, hotel and Delegate Pass were all paid for, along with a daily stipend for food and drink during the four-day event. We’ve gathered together some of their thoughts and reflections on IBC this year to gain a different perspective.
Broadcast Solutions – Driving success through company values
The idea of a statement of company values is nothing new. It’s been around for 30 years, since Jim Collins and Jerry Porras published their book Built to Last in 1994, proposing a set of principles called core values.
Telestream – Cloud-based workflow systems revolutionizing the broadcasting industry
The importance placed on innovation in cloud technologies and their implementation continues to gather pace, yet real-world deployments still need to be improved. The demand for high-quality content to be delivered across multiple platforms in real-time has meant that the stakes have never been higher.
Cerberus Tech’s Livelink: driving efficiency and agility in live video delivery
The media industry has been focused on cloud and IP adoption in recent years. With that shift, more and more vendors have been offering virtualized services in the cloud, enabling broadcasters to reduce their reliance on hardware-based on-prem infrastructure. For many operations, however, always-on hardware maintains its appeal, despite being overprovisioned or underutilized. And even in the cloud, broadcasters have continued to build siloed workflows dedicated to specific projects, then start all over again each time they launch another project. Using a series of disconnected services, they’ve had no incentive to consider creating comprehensive, repeatable workflows
IABM Student Bursary scheme – 15 years of fostering new talent for the Broadcast and Media industry
Now in its fifteenth year, the IABM student bursary scheme offers students from some of Europe’s top Media technology courses a Delegate Pass to IBC in Amsterdam.
At IBC24 students from RheinMain University in Wiesbaden, Solent University in Southampton and L’Université Polytechnique Hauts-De-France Valenciennes will once again have a chance to experience everything IBC has to offer – from wandering the many Exhibitor Halls to attending conferences.
Over 100 students have benefitted from the scheme since its inception, with travel, hotel and daily expenses covered by the IABM, together with close mentoring from the IABM team throughout the event to ensure they get the most out of the experience.
Imagine Communications – The balancing act
For today’s broadcasters, the choice between deploying services on-prem or in the cloud has become a critical decision. On the surface, it’s a simple one — on-prem systems require significant investments in physical infrastructure and time, while cloud solutions offer rapid deployment without the maintenance headaches.
However, if you dig a little deeper, the choice isn’t so clear-cut. To balance costs and their environmental footprint, broadcasters must determine when using cloud over on-prem solutions makes the most sense.
Net Insight – Maximizing efficiency and monetization in live sports
Live sports provide huge business growth opportunities that linear TV providers cannot ignore. This is reflected by the numbers, with the Premier League being the most-watched league globally, NFL games accounting for 96% of the most-watched 2023 US TV broadcasts and Super Bowl LVIII bringing in a record 123.7 million average viewers. The growth has extended to streaming as well, with the NFL’s first streaming-exclusive playoff breaking records with 23 million viewers.
Projective – Breaking free from the hardware cycle: a new era in postproduction
When considering traditional technology deployments within post-production and broadcast companies, the term “cycle of hardware” highlights a common situation for media technology buyers. Every 2-5 years, companies find themselves entangled in a relentless cycle of sourcing, implementing, powering, and retiring physical hardware – servers, storage systems, backup solutions.
Appear – How to be an immersive and green broadcaster
Delivering immersive live events, whether it’s the thrill of the Olympics’ 100-meter sprint or the suspense of an awards ceremony, while simultaneously meeting sustainability goals, is no easy feat. Broadcasters are rising to this challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative production methods. Today’s audiences expect nothing less than best-in-class coverage, and the recent summer of sports presented broadcasters with the dual challenge of delivering high-quality live content, while adhering to stringent sustainability standards.