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With the continued rise of, and appetite for VOD and streaming services, traditional broadcasters are under great pressure to stay ahead of the curve, or at the very least to deliver a service that meets consumer expectations. As such it is incumbent on broadcasters to provide a diverse catalogue of viewing options that include linear … Continued
Read moreAstro conclude the Pulse is strong with MSA Focus
MSA Focus is delighted to announce that it has once again been selected by Malaysia-based satellite broadcaster Astro, in a major new deal to supply its next generation broadcast management solution ForeTV Pulse. As Astro began to plot its course for the future, with expansion, consolidation of workflow and a renewed focus on VOD services … Continued
Read moreOptus “opt in” to ForeTV Pulse
MSA Focus continues to cement its position at the heart of global sports broadcasting, as ForeTV Pulse is selected by Optus, Australia’s second largest telecommunications company, to underpin channel management services for its Optus Sports offering. Optus were looking to take more control over the provision of their primary sports channel, Optus Sports 1, and … Continued
Read moreMSA Focus Asia Roadshow 2019
Following the success of our previous Asia Roadshows, MSA Focus will be hitting the road again throughout 2019 for a series of regional roadshows across the globe. These kick off with our annual trip through the Asia-Pacific Region, which this year is running through the last 2 weeks of January. Between 14th and 27th January, … Continued
Read moreMSA Focus to hit the road with Regional Roadshows for 2019
Following the success of our Asia Roadshows, MSA Focus are planning to hit the road again in 2019 for a series of regional roadshows across the globe. As well as showcasing our flagship solution ForeTV Pulse, we’ll be demonstrating our latest software innovations & offering an opportunity to discuss the requirements and frustrations of broadcasters … Continued
Read moreMSA Focus partner with Coralbay.tv Automation
MSA Focus is excited to announce its latest integration partnership with Coralbay.tv automation system CoralPlay. Coralbay.tv is a new company offering real-time playout and content preparation solutions that have been designed using the latest technologies to work hosted in the cloud, on the ground or even a blend of both. ForeTV Pulse will be seamlessly … Continued
Read moreWhat do we mean by “Broadcast Management”?
“Broadcast management” is a term often used but not always fully understood. Its broad nature can often lead to confusion and time wasted in discovery of what is actually required as a solution. Add to this the disrupted nature of the content delivery market place, with many players not coming from a traditional broadcast TV … Continued
Read moreSecondary Events: Interactivity to Contextual Overlays
In an era when consumers can get the content they want from broadcasters, from online content aggregators like Netflix and Amazon, direct from production companies, from new entrants with the muscle to change the market (like Apple) and, frankly, from various degrees of piracy, everyone is looking to maintain revenues to survive. The general agreement … Continued
Read moreWhat are Secondary Events?
A television channel used to be a fairly simple affair: A presentation director, supported by a team of operators and runners, kept a stack of VTRs (Video Tape Recorders) fed. In turn the operator would cue and take a programme part, then some commercials, maybe a trailer or two, then another programme part. There might … Continued
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