< Previous40 / MARCH 2020www.digitalstudiome.com CABSAT 2020 SUPPLIERS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR CABSAT 2020? At CABSAT 2020 we will demonstrate our latest innovations and enhancements in live video contribution, distribution, and connectivity solutions. We aim to show how, using Aviwest’s advanced video contribution platform, broadcasters can capture and deliver live 4K, HD, and SD video over multiple unmanaged IP networks, including bonded 4G/3G — and now 5G — cellular, wi-fi, ethernet, and satellite links. We will also demo our proprietary IP bonding technology, which was recently honoured with a second prestigious NATAS Emmy Award. GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO THE PRODUCTS YOU WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SHOW We will present our double Emmy WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR CABSAT 2020 We will showcase our CDN and video streaming solutions that enable superior quality of experience and effi cient content delivery. We will demonstrate, in particular, how operators can easily and effi ciently migrate from IPTV to OTT, and how they can off er ultra-low latency for live multiscreen streaming. In addition, we will demonstrate how satellite operators can address scalable multiscreen streaming with transmission over satellite for live TV, VOD, and catch-up TV content. And fi nally, we will show how content providers can reduce their CDN costs SAMUEL FLEISCHHACKER, PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER AT AVI- WEST ON THIS YEAR’S ATTRACTIONS THIBAUD DE ROHAN-CHABOT, SALES DIRECTOR MEA AT BROAD- PEAK SPEAKS OF EXCITING TIMES AHEAD AVIWEST BROADPEAK Award-winning SST (Safe Streams Transport) protocol, which aggregates multiple IP links. In addition, we will showcase new features for our flagship PRO3 and AIR Series solution. The Aviwest team will also demo a state- of-the-art transceiver to receive, decode and distribute video in the shape of the company’s StreamHub, StreamHub provides broadcasters with a scalable and tailored video solution for managing and sharing live streams from multiple transmitters via a single interface. WHO IS YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE AND WHAT SHOULD THEY LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR OFFERINGS? Our target audience are video professionals, broadcasters and production companies looking for reliable and easy to use live video solutions to freely distribute video content over the public internet and virtually any IP network, including 3G, 4G, and 5G. Covering a live event in the field, broadcasters need equipment that can be carried and set up quickly. WHAT CHALLENGES IS THE MARKET FACING IN THE SECTOR YOU FIRM OPERATES IN? One of the most critical challenges for broadcasters today is getting a good and reliable network connection at an affordable cost. Bandwidth costs can be extremely prohibitive, especially for live HD and UHD video, so having reliable and secure connectivity is key. With the global rollout of 5G networks currently underway, broadcasters will numerous options and benefits at their disposal for video delivery. with local video caching technologies. GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO THE PRODUCTS YOU WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SHOW Our CDN technologies and our nanoCDN multicast ABR technology that boosts quality of experience, minimizes bandwidth, and dramatically decreases latency, will be on display, while our nanoCDN solution for satellite, which allows operators to deliver true OTT experiences while preserving the quality of traditional satellite distribution and enables them to provide live TV, VOD, and catch-up TV content, will also be showcased. Broadpeak’s BroadCache Boxes will also be highlighted. WHAT CHALLENGES IS THE MARKET FACING IN THE SECTOR YOUR FIRM OPERATES IN? What Broadpeak is seeing is quality of experience for subscribers is now key. Our solutions present service providers with the solutions to off er the best quality of experience for their customers while optimizing overall costs. Samuel Fleischhacker. Thibaud de Rohan-Chabot.MARCH 2020 / 41 www.digitalstudiome.com CABSAT 2020 SUPPLIERS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR CABSAT 2020? Lawo will be at CABSAT to foster existing business partnerships and friendships and also to establish further high-quality relationships with system integrators and end customers like TV broadcasters and radio stations. The Middle East region has developed to an important market that has over the years opened to advanced, state of the art products and solutions for modern, smart infrastructures. Lawo’s portfolio of IP-based video-, audio-, control- and networking technology, powering ST2110 facilities worldwide, makes our company a perfect match with the region’s projects of broadcasters big or small. GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YOU WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SHOW? This year’s setup in Dubai comprises Lawo’s V__matrix Software-defi ned IP-Routing, Processing & Multi-Viewing Platform, the VSM (Virtual Studio Manager) independent overarching broadcast control system as well as the SMART System Monitoring and Realtime Telemetry for Broadcast Networks. Also on show are the mc236 All-in-One console with the Bundesliga- approved KICK automated mixing control for close-ball mixing as well as Lawo’s A__line – WAN-capable Audio-over-IP Nodes. The setup is rounded up by the presentation of the manufacturer’s powerful ruby radio console with a customizable, context- sensitive visual interface and the Power Core Audio Mixing Engine. WHO IS YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE AND WHAT SHOULD THEY LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR OFFERINGS? CELEBRATING ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR, THE GERMAN PRODUC- TION AND BROADCAST SUPPLIER HAS A SLATE OF HIGHLIGHTS AT CABSAT 2020, KLAUS-JOERG JASPER, LAWO SALES DIRECTOR FOR MIDDLE EAST TELLS US MORE. LAWO Our target audience are TV broadcasters and radio stations as well as outside broadcast and in-door production companies from the region respectively working in the region. WHAT IS THE USP OF YOUR PRODUCT? Within fi ve decades, Lawo has grown from an engineering offi ce to a globally successful developer and manufacturer of top-quality, innovative technologies, products and solutions. Products include control and monitoring systems, digital audio mixing consoles, routers, video processing tools as well as solutions for IP-based A/V infrastructures and routing systems. All products are developed in Germany and manufactured according to highest quality standards at the company’s headquarters in Germany. WHAT CHALLENGES IS THE MARKET FACING IN THE MARKET SECTOR YOU FIRM OPERATES IN? The challenges the region’s market is facing lies in the disruptive development of IP- and open-standard technology, and whether broadcasters and production companies are ready to take fi rm decisions on embracing IP technology for their complete broadcast infrastructure in and out of the broadcast facilities. Its only then that they can enjoy all the advantages of IP technology — fl exible use of resources in combination with resource pooling, remote production with savings in time and travel, more content production for feeding more channels and platforms in less time, and, after all, less costs. We are absolutely certain that IP is the technology of the future – Lawo IP- based products and solutions are fi eld- proven in various installations. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2020? Lawo is a pioneer in IP technology and in open standards for interoperability of IP products developed by manufacturers of the broadcast industry. We want to follow this path to guarantee safe investments for all clients in the broadcast business to ensure at the same time the aff ordability of IP technology for all broadcasters. Klaus-Joerg Jasper.S: What is VidCon? VidCon is the world’s largest event for fans, creators, executives and brands who are passionate about online video and building diverse communities. It was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers) and was later acquired by Viacom (now ViacomCBS) in 2018. The festival has been running from 2010, when it was launched in the USA: since then, VidCon has continued to grow, expanding globally with editions in Australia, the UK and Asia with upcoming events this year also in Mexico and Abu Dhabi. VidCon Abu Dhabi is organized in partnership with The Department of Culture And Tourism — Abu Dhabi: the partnership will bring the conference for the creator and online video community to Abu Dhabi for the next 5 years. DS: What will the programme include for the region? VidCon a festival, summit and a conference. VidCon Abu Dhabi will bring that unique blend of content to Abu Dhabi, providing attendees with Q&As, meet and greet, workshops, conferences, events and much more tailored to their specific interests. The Community Track is a fan-first festival that connects fans with their favorite online video creators and fellow fans across parties, panels, concerts, meet and greets and more. The Creator Track conference, from Thursday March 26th to Saturday, March 28th, is where top creators and industry experts educate and inspire emerging online video creators about how to create better videos and build a lasting social media brand. The Industry Track summit brings top executives and experts from the D “WE STRONGLY BELIEVE IN THE DEMOCRATISATION OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY” digital and entertainment industries together to discuss the state of the online video industry, and build strategies, insights, and alliances to ensure lasting success for all members of the entertainment and digital ecosystem. DS: We have seen event festivals such as Vidxb and On.Dxb held in the UAE, how will VidCon Abu Dhabi differ from them? VidCon is all about celebrating video and community media by bringing together the world’s top creators, fans, industry experts and media. No other event brings these constituencies together to both celebrate and chart the course for online video’s present and future. In addition, we bring a focus on helping new and emerging online and social video creators make better videos, build their brand and ultimately find success in this new era of community-led direct to consumer media. In the Middle East there are many young people who use online video to connect with others like themselves, find and create new forms of entertainment and express their hopes, dreams and passion. DS: What opportunities does VidCon Abu Dhabi hold for local talents? VidCon offers amazing experience for local creators. We strongly believe in the democratisation of the creative economy, and thus we bring global and regional creators together in a shared space to collaborate, connect and celebrate their talent, vision and experience. And for the top creators from the Middle East, they will be able to connect with top creators worldwide to build connections, collaborate and share insight — and build life-long friendships that will expand and embrace the globalisation of online video. The Middle East is a vibrant hub for content creators, with millions of young people turning to online video to connect with others, creating compelling content, building audiences and finding entertainment, so we are excited for VidCon to highlight the impact of those creators, the digital community and the industry. DS: VidCon will be hosted in Abu Dhabi for the next five years, what can we expect to unfold over the next editions? VidCon will continue to both mirror, extend and expand the online video industry as we have over the last 11 years. We started as just a YouTube- focused event, but evolved over the past ten years. In 2025 many of the top online-video centric businesses – and top creators — in the Middle East will owe at least a bit of their success to what they learned and the connections JIM LOUDERBACK, GENERAL MANAGER, VIDCON 5:00 minutes with.... www.digitalstudiome.com42 / MARCH 2020 5 MINUTES WITH...A NIGHT TO SHOWCASE INDUSTRY EXLLENCE WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL WALDORF ASTORIA, THE PALM. 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