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The EBU has released version 2.2. of the Live IP Software Toolkit (LIST) for testing and diagnosing IP-based live production infrastructures, addig support for new standards such as SMPTE ST 2110-22 with Jpeg XS.
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Individual public service media companies have made countless technology advances that all deserve recognition. Here we focus on some of the collective achievements of public service broadcasters over...
The African Union of Broadcasters (AUB) has declared support for a “No Change” position by African states on the use of the UHF band at WRC-23. The Union had originally reached the decision in April and...
A successful scheme, first devised by Belgian broadcasters, to invite fresh thinking and coordinate innovation with industry and start-ups is to set up ‘Innovation Hubs’. The EBU Broadcast Technology Futures...
Run as part of the Horizon 2020 funded 5G-RECORDS project, a 5G-based production network connecting wireless cameras and microphones is being tested under realistic conditions.
The war in Ukaine has highlighted the spirit of solidarity among EBU Members, with Europe’s public service media community going the extra mile to ensure their colleagues in Ukraine can continue their...
Recently, the EBU spoke at a workshop of the EU Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) to help advance the regulatory discussions on 5G in media applications – this time on the topic of so called 5G non-public...
The annual EBU Network Technology Seminar took place last week in Geneva, providing an opportunity for broadcasters and vendors to take stock of the ongoing transition to IP-based production infrastructures....
The EBU has signed an agreement with ESA, the European Space Agency, to work together on developing solutions that leverage 5G systems and so-called ‘edgecasting’ to put Europe at the vanguard of media...
Ensuring the contribution and distribution of information remains active, even when key infrastructure is destroyed, is a fundamental requirement for any democratic society. A modern distribution network...
The 28th EBU Technical Assembly elected a new Technical Committee and Chair at its annual meeting, which was hosted by France Télévisions in Montpellier this year.
Spanish EBU Member RTVE has won this year’s EBU Technology & Innovation Award for their ‘5G and beyond’ project, and Petri Karlsson from Finnish broadcaster YLE took the Young Technology Talent of the...
France Télévisions is hosting the annual gathering of technology leaders from Europe's public service media community, the EBU Technical Assembly. CTOs and many DGs have gathered for the event 'in person'...
With the 28th EBU Technical Assembly to be hosted by France Télévisions in Montpellier, the June 2022 issue of tech-i magazine visits the broadcaster's impressive production facility just outside the city...
A rich and flexible feature set coupled with widespread deployment means HbbTV offers great possibilities for broadcasters to deliver accessibility services, writes Klaus Merkel of ARD broadcaster rbb.
Attention production infrastructure architects: After two years online, the EBU Network Technology Seminar (14-15 June, Geneva) is back and finally open for physical attendance again! Join us for a packed...
The EBU takes part in the Horizon 2020 project 5G-RECORDS, alongside Ericsson, BBC, TV2 Denmark, Rai, and a number of other partners. 5G RECORDS explores the feasibility of live media production over a...
A 5G Broadcast signal transmitted the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in high quality from sites in 4 European cities simultaneously. For now, only a select group of users with 5G Broadcast-enabled smartphones...
Spain’s RTVE has been testing a pioneering solution that combines video analytics and AI to automate the complex and time-consuming task of quality monitoring. Javier Sánchez Pérez tells the story.
EBU Members Rai, ORS/ORF, France Télévisions and SWR/ARD showcase how 5G Broadcast can deliver live content to mass audiences.
EBU Technology & Innovation welcomed a group of young schoolgirls from the local Geneva community to spend a fun and interactive afternoon at EBU headquarters as part of the ITU ‘Girls in ICT day’ initiative.
The EBU calls on national regulators and public service media to maintain multiple media distribution infrastructures in order to ensure service continuity and maximised reach in times of crisis.
Media accessibility relies on several building blocks, each one essential to the overall service. If any element in the user journey to being able to share in the experience of the media content is missing,...
The EBU Strategic Programme Spectrum has launched a new expert group on PMSE which will consider spectrum requirements for dedicated wireless production networks and seek to ensure that regulatory solutions...
The EBU Media Cybersecurity group (MCS) has released a new version of cybersecurity Recommendation R 143 that now includes three priority levels for requirements recommended by security experts at EBU...