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DTG: 2014 year Ultra-HD
gets defined
aking what it
describes as a
“measured and
cautious” approach,
the DTG, the industry
association for digital
television in the UK,
has suggested that it
will in the next six to
twelve months define
clearly what Ultra-high
definition television
actually means and
what it really means
for the UK broadcast
industry.
Describing Ultra-HD as
one of the most exciting things
that is going to happen in terms
of TV experience in the next ten
years, Richard Lindsay-Davies,
director general of the DTG,
suggested this was the main
reason the DTG was determined
to get it right.
Discussing the work of the
DTG’s UHD Forum – launched in
September 2013 - Simon
Gauntlett, the DTG’s technology
According to Gauntlett, there
is a “lot of work” going on with
different standards bodies. “We’re
not trying to step on their toes,
we’re working with them on the
fundamental standards. Issues
director, said it was designed to
bring together the entire
ecosystem for ultra-high
definition television in the UK
and to reach agreement on what
was meant by Ultra-HD rather
than have it dictated to the overall
industry by the likes of the
manufacturers.
covered include whether it is just
resolution or more than
resolution, whether we include
high dynamic range, what the
colour requirements are, what the
depth of video is. Whether it’s
higher frame rates than
traditionally used in
broadcasting,” he explained,
Belden acquires Grass
Valley
the industry. Belden
announced the planned
acquisition alongside its Q4
2013 results.
“We are extremely excited
to have Grass Valley join the
Belden family. By combining
Grass Valley and Miranda, we
will create the broadcast
industry’s largest and most
complete portfolio,” said
John Stroup, president and
CEO of Belden.
The transaction is
expected to close by the end
of March 2014.
“Market demand appears
to be stable in the majority of
our end-markets. This in
combination with the
execution of our Market
Delivery System should create
the catalyst for organic
growth and margin
expansion. Even after
completing the acquisition of
Grass Valley, our funnel and
balance sheet will remain
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Transmission solutions
specialist Belden has
submitted a binding offer to
purchase privately-held
broadcast technologist Grass
Valley for $220 million. The
binding offer is subject to
consultation with Grass
Valley’s foreign labour works
council, after which Beld