Spotlight - Edition #11
BT Media and Broadcast
BT M&B is the digital solutions arm of BT, dedicated to serving the media and broadcast industry.
Discover the latest news and views from the BT Media and Broadcast team in our latest edition of Spotlight.
It’s a busy summer ahead with the UEFA European Championships in Germany now underway, the countdown to the Summer Olympics in Paris, and the general election campaign in the UK now in full swing too. We’re excited and proud to be playing a major part in delivering these events for our customers and the millions of viewers who’ll be tuning in. We’re also turning our attention to this year’s IBC and looking forward to seeing many of our customers and colleagues across the industry in what promises to be another great event.
Since I was appointed to lead BT Media and Broadcast in 2023, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of our customers, and seeing some of our newest and transformational solutions come to life. Meeting your aims and expectations drives everything we do.
I hope that in spite of the hectic live schedule, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy some holiday time with your families and friends too.
Dominic Wall
Head of BT Media and Broadcast
Building a sustainable future
Sustainability is a hot topic in media and broadcasting, and while there’s still work to be done, we can be proud of the progress our industry has already made. The creation of BAFTA’s albert scheme, for example, shows things are moving in the right direction.
We’re committed to reaching net zero by March 2031, and we’re already using 100% renewable electricity in our premises. Most recently, we renewed our Committed to Sustainability accreditation with DPP – scoring five out of five.
We also addressed sustainability at our business summit in March, bringing together industry experts to discuss what needs to be done next.
IBC Accelerators return for 2024
The IBC Accelerator Programme is back. This time, we’re excited to be part of the ‘Connect and Produce Anywhere' accelerator, along with BBC R&D and TV 2 Danmark. ? This follows last year’s Accelerator Programme, which saw the development of an all-IP, edge-first, multi-cloud, multi-software testbed environment. The next phase will seek to innovate further, particularly in areas like environmental monitoring, orchestration, deployment observability and licence options.
Look out for more information about our other Accelerator Programme projects, coming soon.
Live video over the internet, when you need it
With a busy calendar of major live events coming in 2024, Virtual Media Connect (VMC) is an excellent way to make sure you’re ready to broadcast the action anywhere, anytime.
Using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol to deliver content over the internet through our London Switch, Europe’s largest content exchange, VMC is available on both a fixed term and occasional use basis, meaning there’s no need for a long-term contract. You can take it as a full-time solution or only pay for what you use – making it perfect for ad hoc events, or as a reliable and cost-effective disaster recovery solution.
Industry event round-up
We’ve been out and about, attending the latest big industry events. As always, it’s great to connect with other media and broadcasting professionals, and hear what they think. Here’s what we’ve been up to...
DTG Summit
Highlights from this year’s summit included insights on the move from digital TV to streaming and how the industry should adapt to Gen Z viewing habits – which are increasingly dominated by online platforms.
The Media Production & Technology Show
This was another great chance to see the latest broadcasting innovations, hear insights from top experts and catch up with friends and peers from across the industry.
Create Share Engage 2024
At this SVG Europe event, industry experts discussed the most important issues in live sports production – including how to increase access to content for fans, why fan engagement is a priority and how to create fantastic tailored content.
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Unmissable insights from our business summit
Many important issues were raised at our business summit in March, ‘Paving the way to the future together’. In our new series of articles, we explore some of these, looking at the challenges and how the industry might overcome them. Read now to find out more:
Watch now: Broadcast Interrupted
Pull up a seat and tune into Broadcast Interrupted, our podcast series looking at some of the key issues facing media and broadcasting professionals. In each episode, a member of our team discusses a critical industry topic and reveals a little more about themselves.
Episode 1: Economic uncertainty
Explore the financial pressures affecting businesses today.
Episode 2: Broadcasting's got talent - but is it diverse enough?
Is our industry drawing on a diverse enough talent pool to find the best candidates?
Episode 3: A cloud-based future: but is it all silver linings?
With the industry transitioning to cloud-only workflows and greater automation, what does the future hold?
Episode 4: Is linear playout really dead?
Although audiences are consuming more and more on-demand media, linear playout still has a role to play. But what will that look like in the future?
Our latest customer feedback results
Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our recent customer survey. Meeting your aims and expectations drives everything we do, so it’s vital we get your feedback.
We were delighted to get an almost 70% response rate and a marked improvement in the scores you gave us – especially in the focus areas from the previous survey. We also recognise that there are still things we can do better, so based on your feedback, our focus areas for this year are to drive thought innovation and continue improving our delivery and portfolio innovation.
Let’s talk
If you’re interested in any of the technologies or services mentioned in this newsletter, please let us know. Get in touch with your account manager or use the contact form on our website.