Every September, IBC gives the media and entertainment industry an opportunity to take stock of where technology is heading. New products will be launched, emerging technologies will take center stage and, inevitably, AI will be one of the biggest topics...

TV was once a relatively straightforward extension of the telecom business. An operator had a network, a channel line-up, a set-top box and a customer base. Today, running a competitive TV service is a very different proposition.

For years, growth in the television industry followed a familiar pattern. As subscriber numbers increased, operators invested in additional infrastructure, expanded engineering teams and added new operational processes to keep services running smoothly. More customers, more platforms and more content...

Viewers don't think about the technology behind streaming until something goes wrong. Operators, broadcasters, media companies and digital platforms are expected to provide seamless viewing experiences regardless of audience size, geography or network conditions. At the same time, infrastructure costs...

For telcos and ISPs, offering television is no longer just an opportunity to diversify their portfolios. It has become an expectation. Consumers increasingly look for providers capable of delivering a complete entertainment experience alongside their broadband and mobile services, while operators...

Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most discussed technologies of the decade. Since the arrival of generative AI tools into the mainstream, businesses across virtually every industry have been exploring how these technologies can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and...

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup transforms into much more than a football tournament. It becomes one of the largest media events on the planet. The numbers are staggering. According to FIFA, the 2022 FIFA World Cup generated engagement...

Every OTT platform is designed to solve today's challenges. The real test is whether it can adapt to tomorrow's. When Mediaset España set out to modernize its streaming ecosystem, the objective extended far beyond a technology upgrade. The company needed...

Every four years, the world comes together for a sporting event unlike any other. The FIFA World Cup is not just football's biggest stage. It is one of the largest live media events on the planet, capable of capturing the...

Speed is often discussed in the context of innovation, but rarely is it tested under real operational pressure. When LOWI set out to enter the TV market, speed was not just a competitive advantage, it was a hard requirement. The...