Broadpeak®, a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, announced today a new Virtual Channel-as-a-Service application on its award-winning broadpeak.io software as a service (SaaS). Broadpeak's fully managed, API-based platform enables cable operators, OTT service providers, content providers, and broadcasters to launch virtual channels quickly and easily – including pop-up channels and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services to personalize viewer experience and drive new revenue.

"3D Storm NewTek Best Reseller Awards" recognize the outstanding partners in Europe and Africa, based on their product expertise, customer service, projects and sales.

Resellers from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and South Africa were awarded during a special event in Barcelona.

The Reseller Awards Dinner took place during the ISE 2022, on May 11th, in a wonderful location in the city center.

Big Pic Media is pleased to announce a new addition to its management team with the appointment of Luke Holt as Sales Director.

"We have always prided ourselves on giving our clients a high level of service plus the personal touch when it comes to our products and supporting resources," says Big Pic Media founder and Managing Director Adam Welsh, "We always endeavour to understand the perspective of our customers and do our upmost to meet their demands and expectations. Luke fits this mould perfectly. He has a proven track record in sales plus the ability to learn quickly. His appointment also coincides with our expansion into larger facilities as we extend our product-related, systems design and engineering facilities."

Global creative studio Pixomondo (PXO) has a well-earned reputation for producing high-end visual effects (VFX), having collected a trove of prestigious industry awards over the past two decades, including an Academy Award and several Emmy and VES Award wins. In a state of perpetual reinvention, the innovative company has experimented with different tools and techniques to create next generation entertainment based on its clients’ needs, most recently adding virtual production capabilities to its arsenal. PXO began building its first stage in Toronto in 2020, and since launched a Vancouver stage, as well as a second Toronto stage, with an eye on further expansion. Helping to fuel this growth, PXO has taken a forward-thinking approach to its virtual production pipeline, opting to incorporate Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable teams to collaborate across locations.

CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd reports the successful completion of a live HD video production of the FA Women's National League Playoff Final. For the first time, the match was streamed live online globally by the BBC on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer, bringing wider exposure for the third tier of women’s football in England.

Following a public tender, Rai Way, a leading Italian network infrastructure and services operator, selected Lutech SpA and its technology provider, Imagine Communications, to support the rollout of its new IP video and audio contribution and distribution network “IP Matrix” project.

CJP Broadcast Service Solutions, a leading provider of products and services for the broadcast and wider television industry, announces the start of a major project for the University of Sunderland.

"This latest venture comprises four elements," comments CJP Broadcast founder and Managing Director Chris Phillips. "Each element will enable the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries to teach the very latest techniques in virtual production, TV production and outside broadcasting.

CJP Broadcast Service Solutions will promote its extensive range of services and products for the broadcast and wider television industry on stand L440 at the Media Production & Technology Show, Olympia London, Wednesday May 11th through 12th.

Centrepiece of the exhibit will be an optical camera tracking system comprising a Mo-Sys StarTracker, Mo-Sys VP Pro XR server and Bendac infiLED panels. CJP will demonstrate a complete solution including the new Cinematic XR Focus Pull, Multi-Camera Switching and Digital Tracking with Brompton Technology 4K LED screen processors.

"MPTS offers a good opportunity for visitors to experience the latest TV production technology first-hand," CJP Managing Director Chris Phillips comments. "We are experiencing strong demand from the broadcast, corporate and university sectors where the high efficiency and creative flexibility of virtual studio systems are increasingly being recognised. We will also be promoting our proven skills in live sports production and archive digitisation."

SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, is partnering with the Open Services Alliance (OSA) for media to present the Media Microservices Summit, hosted by Microsoft in New York City, May 11-12. The free two-day event will offer a comprehensive review of current progress and future initiatives aimed at bringing interoperability to media processing in the cloud and to microservices in particular.

Leveraging a host of AWS Media and AI services, the solution personalizes the audience experience, automatically populating the viewer’s screen with custom video alerts, statistics, and graphics that encourage interaction and extend audience engagement.