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Zixi will exhibit at IBC2026 (Hall 5, Stand 5.A76, RAI Amsterdam, September 11–14), demonstrating the Zixi Platform and the latest release of Zixi Broadcaster, v19. Broadcaster v19 targets network reliability
As the dust settles on the Esports World Cup, the eyes of the Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit turn towards BLAST Open Porto 2026, the next stop in a hugely populated Tier 1 calendar. With 13 of the 16 teams committing to the incredibly short turnaround, the stage is set for another enthralling…
Imagine Communications will demonstrate AI applications across its ad tech and video infrastructure portfolios at IBC2026 (Stand 1.B73, RAI Amsterdam, September 11–14). “What we’re showing at IBC is not a
Leader Electronics has announced that Danish broadcast rental company Minitech has purchased a Leader LPX500 hybrid IP/SDI waveform monitor and LT4670 sync pulse generator. Based in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Minitech
Encompass will demonstrate its Altitude media services at IBC2026 (IAMT Hub, Diamond Lounge, Hall 3, RAI Amsterdam, September 11–14). Key products on show include Altitude Playout Plus, a cloud-native channel
Introducing the Bundesliga’s latest showcase of technological innovation, Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) CEO Steffen Merkel put the emphasis firmly on AI. “AI is not just another tech trend for us,”
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, and Euroleague Basketball have announced a multi-year extension of their data and audiovisual (AV) betting rights agreement. The rights were originally secured…
Sportradar has extended its exclusive global data and audio visual betting rights agreement with Euroleague Basketball through 2031, covering more than 650 games each season. The renewal will take effect from the 2026/27 season and covers both the EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, continuing rights that…
Grass Valley will demonstrate infrastructure connecting SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, MXL, and software-based processing at IBC2026 (Booth 9.A01, RAI Amsterdam, September 11–14). Altair Router IBC2026 will be the first public
Techex has appointed Stuart Almond as Chief Revenue Officer. Almond brings more than 25 years of experience across technology, media, and telecommunications, having held senior roles at Qvest, Microsoft, and
Amagi has appointed Thomas d’Hérouville as Head of Sales for France, Benelux, and Nordics. Based in Paris, he will lead Amagi’s growth strategy across the three markets. D’Hérouville brings more
Genius Sports, LeoVegas and the European Leagues tell iGB why micro-betting and the rising importance of data are behind the next evolution of football betting.
swXtch.io will unveil expanded Global SRT Distribution and native multicast transport services at IBC2026 (Meeting Room 5.MR13, Hall 5, RAI Amsterdam, September 11–14). Global SRT Distribution is a managed service
ENCO will demonstrate solutions across captioning, translation, AI production tools, automation, and virtual production at IBC2026 (Stand 7.A34, Amsterdam RAI, September 11–14). Several will make their IBC debut. Captioning ENCO
Net Insight has been selected by service provider Big Blue Marble (formerly ORS Group) to provide its Nimbra platform as the core media transport solution for a new nationwide IP
DAZN has renewed its Serie A broadcast rights in the UK and Ireland for the 2026/27 season. The agreement ensures that every Serie A match will continue to be available on the platform for viewers in the UK and Ireland throughout the upcoming campaign. During each round of fixtures, seven matches…
UK golf technology startup Paralo has raised £270,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to develop its operating system for golf clubs and a connected product for golfers. £250,000 of the fo...
The 2026 European Athletics Championships (Aug. 10-16) brought the continental championships to England for the first time, and the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham drew 40 TV and radio outlets and
Following OpTic Gaming’s successful defense of its Esports World Cup title in Paris, the curtain has fallen on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season. The latest installment of the Call of Duty League (CDL) featured everything from a much-needed return to Europe to several teams consistently battling…
Prime Video has revealed 67 regular-season games from the 2026/27 NBA season that it will stream across Europe. The second season of NBA on Prime tips off with a doubleheader
