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To survive, you must tell stories. – Umberto Eco
CABSAT 2016 to focus on ‘transformed’ MENA market
Leading the CABSAT 2016 agenda are the rise of time-shifted, or ‘binge’ viewing, on video on demand (VoD) platforms, and the mass regional adoption of internet-driven content delivery platforms including Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), TV delivered over broadband, and OTT methods – content streamed directly to handheld devices, game consoles and smart TVs connected to broadband.…
Comcast switches on the first public gigabit cable modem
The cable giant recently activated what it says is the first public-facing DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem in the world http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/27/comcast-intros-first-gigabit-cable-modem/?utm_content=buffer336d0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Quote about the growing use of IP
But with the widespread and growing use of IP in the media industry, other parts of the chain are no longer a natural environment for broadcast kit – and neither for dedicated hardware appliances.This poses a potential monitoring problem for media organisations in that ‘horses for courses’ may be a good idea in principle, but…
How to eliminate passive voice in your writing
One key to holding a reader’s interest from beginning to end is mastering the skill of writing in the “active voice.”
Emails Are Killing You, New Research Says
Are emails killing you?
Dr. Richard MacKinnon, the lead author of the study, declared: “Our research shows that email is a double-edged sword. Whilst it can be a valuable communication tool, it’s clear that it’s a source of stress or frustration for many of us.”
http://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/emails-are-killing-you-researchers-say.html
How to write a memorable out-of-office reply for the holidays
How to write a memorable out-of-office reply for the holidays.
Quote about the interaction between broadcast and IP technologies
So it is that in 2015, chickens have come home to roost for many broadcasters and media operators as they have begun to realise just how complicated it is to grasp the full benefits of IP in a media delivery context. Partly this is because the interaction between broadcast and IP technologies throws up a…
Cameras That See around Corners Are Closer Than You Might Think
Bouncing photons let cameras see beyond the line of sight