As broadcast and media operations scale to meet growing demand across live, playout, and OTT workflows, the pressure to do more with less has never been greater. Not just from a business perspective, but from a sustainability one. With regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) expanding in scope, energy use, emissions, and even supply chain accountability are becoming operational concerns, not just compliance checkboxes.
The good news is that many of the same strategies that drive efficiency also drive sustainability. When workflows are built around resource optimization, energy savings follow. The challenge is applying this thinking across complex and often fragmented operational environments.
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At this year’s Essex International Scout and Guide Jamboree, over 4,500 young people, gathered from across the globe, had the unique opportunity to dive headfirst into the world of broadcast television, thanks to the support of Ross Video and their partner dB Broadcast. For seven days, participants were immersed in the behind-the-scenes magic of television production, gaining hands-on experience through interactive Tech Labs.
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The media and entertainment industry has long been a catalyst for social change, shaping perspectives through the stories we tell and the voices we amplify. Yet when it comes to creating truly inclusive workplaces that entice diverse talent, many of those in our industry are still writing their next chapter. While we can certainly make the claim that progress has been made, the reality is the finish line is not yet in sight. We must fundamentally transform how we define company culture, ensuring that there is a clear encouragement of all professionals, including leadership, to be their authentic selves.
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In streaming, efficiency is multidimensional: speed, sustainability, security, cost, and reliability must align. With decades of experience, G&L Systemhaus shows it’s no longer about the ‘best’ path, but about the best combinations that deliver efficiency in watts, time, and trust.
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Meet the IABM Bursary Students at IBC 2025 Eleven current University students from across Europe are attending IBC this year, thanks to IABM and YOU – our members. The IABM Bursary scheme allows us the bring the best and brightest new Media Tech talent to Amsterdam – paying for their travel and accommodation as well providing conference passes for the full four days. This year we have two students from Germany, four from the UK and five from France. All are excited and desperate to see what IBC has to offer this year. The students will be taking part in the World Skills Café on the Thursday afternoon prior to the show’s launch, and will be around the IBC Talent programme activities on Friday. You might even see a couple of them on stage! We’ll also be meeting some of them in the IABM hub with an Impact stage fireside chat on Monday morning. Here’s your chance to get to know them… Alice Ainsworth Solent Southampton University, BA Hons Film and Television How long have you been on this course and how long do you have left until you complete? I have been on the course for 2 years and I...
Some readers may remember the ECOFLOW project (Energy-Conserving Optimization for Future-ready, Low-impact Online Workflows) that featured in the IABM Journal last November. The project, part of the IBC2024 Accelerator Programme, co-led by Accedo and Humans Not Robots, in partnership with BBC, ITV, Bitmovin, RTL Netherland, Quanteec, Cognizant, the IET, Fraunhofer Fokus, Greening of Streaming, DIMPACT and the EBU, set out to understand energy use of key components in the streaming value chain and see how they react under different conditions. It delivered groundbreaking findings around the energy usage of end-user devices and demonstrated proof-of-concept optimizations.
It was also invaluable in highlighting the state of play, and acted as a reminder of how much we still don’t know. The second phase of the project, ECOFLOW II, is now underway as part of the IBC Accelerator Programme. It builds on the success of last year’s project, with a sharper focus on data visibility and real-world engagement.
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The IABM Technology and Trends Roadmap isn’t just for industry technologists to use as a reference. IABM has discovered industry execs using it as a starting point for their keynote speeches: product line managers are using it to plot their own products; and corporate board members get a better understanding of where the company’s products sit on the adoption curve, hence a better grasp or risks vs gross margins. This also assists marketing activities by giving an indication of how best to promote products within M&E and adjacent/vertical market areas.
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The media landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the game-changer that’s reshaping how media is produced, distributed, and consumed. Whether you’re in advertising, journalism, content creation, or any corner of the media world, there’s no escaping it: AI is here, and it’s not just for the tech gurus. The most challenging aspect is that once again, even our most seasoned media professionals may need to play catch-up on another emerging technology that is becoming pervasive in everything we do.
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Every year at the IABM Annual Awards, IABM recognizes the Andrew Jones Young Person of Year with a special award. The competition for the 2024 award was particularly intense. In the end, the award went to Ciaran Ennis, Associate Engineer at Techex. However, any of the shortlisted candidates would have been worthy winners in their own right.
We spoke to the shortlisted candidates to find out what brought them into the MediaTech industry, what they enjoy about it and how they see their futures unfolding. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and personal drive is a common factor for all of them – as is the support and mentorship they have received. What follow is an inspiring read in its own right and also provides an excellent insight into how to foster the new talent our industry needs to continue to thrive.
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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.
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