Past Events
Webinar: Building a reference client for DVB-I (April 2020)
Online
The DVB-I specification was published in November 2019. Prior to its publication, DVB issued a Request for Proposals to develop a reference client application for DVB-I, with goal of accelerating deployment of the specification. Selected on the basis of the RfP issued by DVB, Sofia Digital has undertaken the development… Read More
Webinar: DVB-I Service Lists & Programme Information (April 2020)
Online
Q&A – most were dealt with live, but some answers were typed also. The DVB-I specification, published in November 2019, defines DVB-I Service Lists, a means for internet-connected devices to find curated sets of linear television services that may… Read More
Webinar: DASH: from on-demand to large scale live for premium services (March 2020)
Online
Originally planned as a full conference session for DVB World 2020 (which was cancelled in light of the COVID-19 situation), this webinar looks at the latest developments with DASH, covering several aspects: low latency, ad insertion, bandwidth prediction,… Read More
Webinar: Beam hopping in DVB-S2X (March 2020)
Online
In 2019, the DVB-S2X specification was updated to add support for beam hopping. In multi-beam satellite systems, beam hopping enables efficient and flexible use of satellite resources for applications such as VoIP, cellular backhaul, Internet of Things, maritime and in-flight connectivity and government. This webinar explains how beam hopping fits… Read More
Webinar: Encoding and packaging for DVB-I services (March 2020)
Online
Some of the questions posted during the webinar were answered via the Q&A interface by Paul Higgs and Jon Piesing. You can read the answers here. The DVB-I specification offers an internet-centric solution for linear television services. While DVB-I service lists can reference services delivered via broadband and/or broadcast,… Read More
Webinar: Codecs, standards and UHD formats – where is the industry headed? (March 2020)
Online
Originally planned as a full conference session for DVB World 2020 (which was cancelled in light of the COVID-19 situation), this webinar provided an overview of the technologies and standards that have got UHD to where it is… Read More
Webinar: Multicast ABR opens the door to a new DVB era (March 2020)
Online
Richard Bradbury answered many questions via the Q&A interface. A transcription of his answers is provided here (with a few of the questions missing, unfortunately). Originally scheduled as a presentation at DVB World 2020 (cancelled owing to… Read More
DVB World 2020 (Cancelled)
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Valencia, Spain
On Monday 2 March, we regrettably made the decision to cancel DVB World 2020 owing to the growing number of companies implementing COVID-19 related travel restrictions (including the employers of many conference speakers) and the fact that several cases of the virus had been diagnosed in Valencia. We will announce… Read More
Mobile World Congress 2020
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Barcelona, Spain
DVB specifications are commercially driven and maximize the use of common solutions across broadcast – satellite, cable, terrestrial – and broadband networks. DVB-I is set to provide a robust and user-friendly experience for linear TV over broadband; as 5G is an access technology, DVB-I could have a valuable role to play… Read More
Webinar: HDR Dynamic Mapping (February 2020)
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During 2019, DVB revised its specification for the use of video and audio coding in broadcast and broadband applications (TS 101 154) to include optional solutions for HDR dynamic mapping. The solutions allow a receiver, such as a TV set, to adapt a High Dynamic Range video signal to… Read More
Introduction to the DVB-I specification (December 2019)
Online
This webinar provides an overview of the new specification for Service Discovery and Programme Metadata for DVB-I Services. The DVB-I specification was recently approved by the DVB Steering Board and is available as DVB BlueBook A177. DVB-I aims to ensure that linear television delivered over the internet is as user-friendly and… Read More
Workshop: Future trends in terrestrial broadcast
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Hilton Garden Inn, Zagreb
DVB and OIV are jointly organizing this workshop aimed at those based in Croatia and neighbouring countries. Read More
