Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (APB) December 2017 Volume 34, Issue 10 | Page 13

❝ I think it ’ s a very good session because it covers the technologies down to case studies . One of the key things about embracing IP is uncompressed video over IP . The seminar highlighted the readiness of the technology , particularly on latency and synchronisation . At StarHub , after we embraced IP , it actually gave us flexibility and agility in embracing newer technologies , as well as getting us ready for 4K / UHD .❞
❝ The seminar provided valuable information , especially on the topic of SDI over IP , as well as delivering updated information about the current IP technology . It ’ s a good opportunity for people from both broadcast and IT industries , to understand how the broadcast industry is gradually transiting to IT-based systems . Even as SDI has existed for a very long time , it ’ s important to understand the evolution of what is coming next in the broadcast industry .❞
❝ The key takeaway is knowing that there ’ re some levels of stability in IP , and if we have to start moving to IP now or later . We have some ideas on that , but we have to be more prudent in looking through all the products , testing them , before we decide the next step forward .❞
❝ We ’ re still in a transitional stage for IP . It ’ s an entire paradigm shift in terms of technologies , workflows and operations . Michel correctly pointed out that although the technology is not fully matured at this point of time for media companies who would want to do a large scale project , it is important for operators to start on smaller scale projects , so as
to learn and familiarise themselves with these new technologies .❞
❝ The keynote by Michel highlighted the importance for broadcasters and the industry to get ready for the use of IP in the coming years . The transition to IP is inevitable ; Asia-Pacific broadcasters have to start planning and be vigilant of the happenings in the broadcast sector in relation to IP while pushing ahead in making the transition happen .❞
❝ Michel shared a lot in the areas of network switching technologies , and provided in-depth opinions . It will definitely benefit us , as well as other broadcasters , who has a plan in migrating from digital , or baseband , into IP .❞
❝ It ’ s good to know that the players in the industry are changing . For instance , the legacy products that we have been using are now becoming more IP-based . It ’ s also good that they shared the frankness of the challenges and improvements these new technologies may make , especially from the successful customers ’ case studies from the companies .❞
December 2017 NEWS & VIEWS 13

Empowering media companies to embrace IP

❝ I think it ’ s a very good session because it covers the technologies down to case studies . One of the key things about embracing IP is uncompressed video over IP . The seminar highlighted the readiness of the technology , particularly on latency and synchronisation . At StarHub , after we embraced IP , it actually gave us flexibility and agility in embracing newer technologies , as well as getting us ready for 4K / UHD .❞
— Ong Bee Lian , Vice-President , Interactive TV & Media , StarHub
❝ The seminar provided valuable information , especially on the topic of SDI over IP , as well as delivering updated information about the current IP technology . It ’ s a good opportunity for people from both broadcast and IT industries , to understand how the broadcast industry is gradually transiting to IT-based systems . Even as SDI has existed for a very long time , it ’ s important to understand the evolution of what is coming next in the broadcast industry .❞
— Vincent Kwok , Senior Executive Engineer , Broadcasting Department , Engineering Division , TVB
❝ The key takeaway is knowing that there ’ re some levels of stability in IP , and if we have to start moving to IP now or later . We have some ideas on that , but we have to be more prudent in looking through all the products , testing them , before we decide the next step forward .❞
— Barry Fong , Assistant Vice-President , IPTV & Network Solutions , Broadcast Platform , Product & Technology Division , Astro
❝ We ’ re still in a transitional stage for IP . It ’ s an entire paradigm shift in terms of technologies , workflows and operations . Michel correctly pointed out that although the technology is not fully matured at this point of time for media companies who would want to do a large scale project , it is important for operators to start on smaller scale projects , so as
to learn and familiarise themselves with these new technologies .❞
— Pradeep Lad , Director – Broadcast Engineering , Broadcast Technical Operations , Hong Kong and South-east Asia , Fox Networks Group
❝ The keynote by Michel highlighted the importance for broadcasters and the industry to get ready for the use of IP in the coming years . The transition to IP is inevitable ; Asia-Pacific broadcasters have to start planning and be vigilant of the happenings in the broadcast sector in relation to IP while pushing ahead in making the transition happen .❞
— Dr Amal Punchihewa , Director , Technology and Innovation , Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union ( ABU )
❝ Michel shared a lot in the areas of network switching technologies , and provided in-depth opinions . It will definitely benefit us , as well as other broadcasters , who has a plan in migrating from digital , or baseband , into IP .❞
— Wang Yin , Assistant Vice-President , Broadcast Engineering , Mediacorp
❝ It ’ s good to know that the players in the industry are changing . For instance , the legacy products that we have been using are now becoming more IP-based . It ’ s also good that they shared the frankness of the challenges and improvements these new technologies may make , especially from the successful customers ’ case studies from the companies .❞
— Johann Fong , Audio / Video Production , Engineer , SPH Radio
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