How satellite, and advances in IP and cloud are enabling greater efficiency in broadcast
With developments in cloud and IP only set to continue to enhance broadcasting, it’s an exciting time to be in the industry.
With developments in cloud and IP only set to continue to enhance broadcasting, it’s an exciting time to be in the industry.
Carol Bettencourt explores the advancements in graphics fulfilment and efficient data integration in modern newsrooms.
Are cloud technologies receiving a warmer reception from companies today? Are we seeing greater cloud adoption within various areas of expertise, and how will this improve broadcast operations and workflows ...
At 45,000km, the project is the longest subsea cable ever deployed, serving communities that rely on the internet throughout all three continents.
Africa’s evolving content landscape has inspired many global companies to set up shop in the region but few have gone the extra mile like Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). ...
East Africa is in the midst of an unprecedented economic growth, fuelled by digitalisation across all sectors. The key to ensuring continuous progress along this path is affordable satellite connectivity ...
There are movie fans, there are film lovers, and then there are cinephiles – such as Butheina Kazim, founder and MD of Cinema Akil, a trailblazer in the heart of ...
According to the study, the demand for data among container shipping companies has more than doubled (108%) year-on-year in June 2022 compared to June 2021.
A Doha Film Institute grant funded the film in 2015, and it participated in the Cinéfondation workshop at Cannes 2017.
The three-season drama series is about the journey of a female refugee through betrayal and abuse after fleeing from war and corruption.
Avid announced earlier this year that it will not exhibit at any major trade shows because of concerns about Covid but has now changed its mind.
A new report has revealed that tankers, fishing vessels and bulk carriers were the three highest sectors for sending distress signals between 2018-2021.
The EMEA region has recovered to slightly under half its pre-pandemic levels, finishing the year with $5bn.
The three-season drama series is about the journey of a female refugee through betrayal and abuse after fleeing from war and corruption.
The selection spans 28 features, 11 shorts and six series in different stages of development and production from 21 territories.
CINE2022 will offer the platform for filmmakers and production enthusiasts to come together and discuss the latest technologies, trends and solutions in digital cinema, broadcast and video.
According to NCEMA, each emirate is allowed to modify cinema capacities as it deems fit.
Its AirBox Neo-20 and Cloud2TV offerings have surpassed a total installed base of 19,000 branding and playout channels in Q3 2021.
According to the report, Netflix continues to dominate SVOD content investment, contributing 30% of total SVoD content spend and 6% of total global content investment in 2021.
Escalating Covid-19 concerns within Amsterdam compelled the event organiser to take this decision.
Michael Crimp, CEO of IBC gives us a preview of the preparations IBC has made to receive attendees in light of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
IBC 2021 will take place on December 3-6 at The RAI in Amsterdam as planned.
Following close examination of new Covid protocols from the Dutch government and consultation with key IBC exhibitors and stakeholders, IBC is set on delivering a safe event that will re-engage ...
The BroadcastPro Summit & Awards 2021 promises to be a powerful showcase for the debates, strategies and innovations now ripe to shape the industry’s future.
Under the newly announced measure, all cafes and restaurants will have to close at 8 PM, so there will be few if any IBC parties.
We hope to bring together some memories of Hassan at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, which will take place at Westin Mina Seyahi, Dubai on November 16.
Although the Covid-19 pandemic severely affected the satellite industry, forcing a halt in production, the satcom market is projected to grow from $25.33bn in 2021 to $46.50bn in 2028. We ...
Industry experts get together to discuss OTT, content production and the UAE’s role in serving as the perfect hub for the region.
Pebble has hired eight new employees as the company continues to grow post-pandemic.
BroadcastPro Middle East, in association with Limelight, recently hosted a roundtable exploring new trends in the streaming market and the role of CDNs in offering a better user experience. We ...
Sparkup will introduce Sparkup Now, a platform that enables the display of a real-time video mosaic of all the participants.
The onus is increasingly falling on broadcasters to provide a memorable experience for viewers at home, using the latest technologies to facilitate the highest quality real-time streams.
The company has expressed concerns about the predicted spikes in infection rates due to the Delta variant of Covid-19.
The removal of the international travel quarantine rules means that IBC will now be accessible to almost 100% of its usual audience.
They have reviewed the outcome of the Hope Probe and its role in supporting the scientific community.
Avid, Adobe and Blackmagic Design have also already pulled out of the show.
Under the slogan ‘Content, Traveling to a New World’, this year marks BCWW’s 21st anniversary.
Changes in how we consume media have resulted in an evolution of the standards that the industry conforms to.
Grass Valley’s positive views on the Middle East market need no introduction; but how ready and willing are regional operators to adopt bluesky technologies? An exclusive, closed-door event gave us ...
While the aviation industry has been badly hit by the Covid pandemic, the vaccination roll-out that has been kicked off by many countries around the world gives us some hope ...
When Covid-19 hit the world, news organisations were the first to take action, innovating extensively to retain the audiences that had come to their platforms for information. Robyn Peterson, CNN ...
Livestreamed June 14 -15, the virtual BroadcastPro Tech Summit is set to be the critical forum for understanding the technologies and trends transforming the industry’s commercial future.
The USD 500,000 fund will aid below-the-line crew, craftspeople, and freelancers across the Arab region, bringing the total hardship fund investment to USD1m.
Covid-19 didn’t stop Bahrain Radio or Advanced Media from forging ahead with their business strategies
The national committee for Covid-19 has decided on allowing cinemas and theatres in Lebanon to operate at 50% capacity until 11 PM from May 23.
MENA leaders are setting the stage for more sports events to be hosted in the region.
The festival underwent multiple reschedules last year and an eventual cancellation due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of streamed video content (OTT video) and music in the region, and boosted the popularity of online gaming even further.
Despite Covid-19 impacting some segments of the commercial space market, revenues in this sector have surpassed 310bn, according to the analyst.
The industrys downward trend is driven by growing High Throughput Satellite (HTS) competition, which has led to significantly lower capacity pricing in recent years.
As demand for OTT continues to grow, the concern now lies in the ability of these streaming services to continue producing new content to satisfy their audiences., says Paolo Cuttorelli ...
New timeline and eligibility criteria have been confirmed in light of the BAFTA 2020 Review and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria for intending applicants will be available on the Arab Fund for Arts & Culture website starting October 26.
Media companies are in a race to create volumes of compelling, high-quality content for many different markets and distribution channels. But doing so has its challenges, explains Russell Wise.
Iridium Communications has announced that their data shows consumers are heading far off the grid during the Covid-19 pandemic and bringing Iridium devices with them. For example, an analysis of ...
Creating interactive content helps increase viewing times and even further data capture, while helping to influence how the rest of the consumer's viewing experience will unfold, says Ian Sharpe, CEO ...
With a new normal in place due to the ongoing global pandemic, BroadcastPro ME asks the experts if the current scenario will help accelerate IP adoption in the months to ...
The findings were presented in a detailed report launched today at a virtual media briefing led by Maaz Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of StarzPlay.
The concerts will feature prominent Arab artists such as Amr Diab, Rashed al-Majed, Ahlam, and Abadi al-Johar, among others.
There was a sharp spike in the money raised between February and April with the amount going up to $6.08bn.