Historic Radio Site Celebrates 80 Years The UK’s last shortwave radio transmitter site is celebrating its 80th anniversary this week, with listeners able to join in the festivities. Built by the BBC during the Second World War, Woofferton Transmitting Station, near Ludlow, made its first broadcasts overseas on 17th October […]
Read MoreManaged service provider appointed to expand channel into the international linear space SINGAPORE (9 February 2023) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, launches Genius Brands International’s Kartoon Channel!, a family-friendly entertainment destination, from its facility in Singapore into […]
Read MoreManaged service provider to deliver international, high-profile football tournament to Singapore market SINGAPORE (30 November 2022) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, is selected to deliver FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to football fans in Singapore via StarHub, […]
Read MoreTeam leverages extraordinary depth of talent to promote internally: Scott Rose, Chief Product Officer; Alan Young, Chief Technology Officer; and Michael Fore, EVP, Business Development & Execution. ATLANTA (June 7, 2022) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, announces […]
Read MoreTier-one broadcast network built exclusively in Encompass’ Altitude Media Cloud ATLANTA (December 1, 2021) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, will launch A+E Networks entirely on Altitude Media Cloud, Encompass’ scalable and flexible processing platform built for broadcast […]
Read MoreTier one broadcaster moving playout, disaster recovery and archive storage onto Encompass’ Altitude Media Cloud LONDON (24 August 2021) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for TV networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, announces a five-year renewal with Baltic-based broadcaster TV3 Group. Encompass will provide TV3 Group with end-to-end cloud-based playout and media management services for 17 channels, together with disaster recovery […]
Read MorePartnership offers media content owners a cloud-first storage solution, providing immediate access to archived assets and enhanced durability with a more cost-effective solution than LTO ATLANTA (June 10, 2021) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for TV networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, and Telestream, a leading provider of […]
Read MoreATLANTA (May 25, 2021) – Encompass Digital Media, a global managed service provider for TV networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT platforms, and Next Level Sports & Entertainment, LLC have signed an agreement to deliver the Next Level Sports television channel (formerly Eleven Sports) to Next Level’s major partners in the United States. […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE (September 24, 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company, has entered into a long-term service agreement with KC Global Media Asia to provide broadcast services, including playout, media management and signal distribution. The services support KC Global Media’s recently acquired portfolio of channels across the South […]
Read MoreCompany adds Jaz Wray as North America Sales Director ATLANTA (September 1, 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, appoints Jaz Wray to Sales Director covering Western USA and Canada. He brings […]
Read MoreCompany adds Peter Ostapiuk as North America Sales Leader ATLANTA (July 23, 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, appoints Peter Ostapiuk as Senior Vice President of Sales for North America. Ostapiuk […]
Read MoreCloud-native platform built for broadcast with an SLA to match ATLANTA (June 02, 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company, announces Altitude Media Cloud™, a scalable and flexible processing platform designed to support the most demanding media applications. Altitude Media Cloud powers Encompass’ cloud-native services, including channel […]
Read MoreCompany adds industry veteran, Brian Morris, to its executive team ATLANTA (February 4, 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, appoints Brian Morris as Executive Vice President and General Manager of North […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE AND ATLANTA (23 January 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, and Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) have signed an agreement to extend their current arrangement covering playout, media management and transmission […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE AND ATLANTA (9 January 2020) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, and beIN ASIA PACIFIC have signed an agreement to extend their current contract covering playout, streaming and distribution services. “Encompass […]
Read MoreCompany adds Scott Brown to its executive team ATLANTA (April 8, 2019) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company focused on delivering linear/non-linear video content and radio across television, digital and radio platforms, announced today the appointment of Scott Brown as Chief Technology Officer. Brown brings over 20 […]
Read MoreGlobal technology company deploys flexible solutions for 24/7 linear, live events and OTT ATLANTA (January 8, 2019) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company delivering end-to-end video playout and distribution solutions to broadcast and digital media companies, announces its partnership with Zixi, the industry leader for enabling dependable, […]
Read MoreGlobal technology services company purchases Babcock International Group’s Media Services business LONDON/ATLANTA (28 September 2018) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company delivering end-to-end video playout and distribution solutions to broadcast and digital media companies, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Babcock International Group’s (Babcock’s) Media […]
Read MoreGlobal technology services company continues to provide full-time and occasion-use services to sports media distribution leader SINGAPORE AND ATLANTA (13 September 2018) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company delivering end-to-end video playout and distribution solutions to broadcast and digital media companies, to provide IMG with comprehensive […]
Read More“Global technology services company has reached a definitive agreement to purchase Babcock International Group’s Media Services business” LONDON/ATLANTA (August 29, 2018) – Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company delivering end-to-end video playout and distribution solutions to broadcast and digital media companies, announced today it has signed a definitive […]
Read MoreEncompass to Provide Ground and Multiplexing Services Luxembourg, 09 April 2018 Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, today announced that it has launched a new, Ku-band Multi-Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) media platform for Central and Eastern Europe. As part […]
Read MoreAltitude Stream TV is a globally deployed, cloud-native service that takes the pain out of aggregating, encoding and packaging content for streaming and OTT platforms. Since launching in 2015, DAZN has evolved into more than an OTT platform to watch sports. It is an interactive sports ecosystem and is becoming […]
Read MoreBy Neale Bateman, BBC Account Manager, Encompass Digital Media Despite a slow decline over the past two decades, the use of high-frequency (shortwave) bands for national and international radio broadcasting remains a uniquely effective and efficient medium for reaching millions of listeners with a single transmitter. Bringing reliable and impartial […]
Read MoreAscension Island – a six-mile stretch of volcanic rock in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean and part of the British Overseas Territory of St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cuna – is home to the BBC’s Atlantic Relay Station. Managed and operated by Encompass on behalf of the […]
Read MoreWhether you regard eSports as a sport or not, with prize money already in the millions of dollars and a business with a predicted net worth of $3bn by 2022, eSports continues to rise as it commands a significant interest and audience and is only set to rise further.
Read MoreThough running an island may not typically be what comes to mind when you think of digital media services, Ascension Island is a key component of the BBC’s critical daily radio broadcast to more than 30 million people across the service area. With the acquisition of Babcock Media Services, Encompass Digital Media is now responsible for all of the BBC World Service’s overseas infrastructure, and that includes operating the BBC’s Atlantic Relay Station on Ascension Island.
Read MoreConsumers want to be able to watch live video content wherever they are and they expect a broadcast-quality experience, even when viewing live events. Quality of experience is key when it comes to streaming live events where every second matters. Many new market entrants fail to understand the true complexity of live event management or exactly what it takes to deliver flawless live video content. If you think you’re ready to start live streaming events, make sure you’ve considered these five things first.
Read MoreRecent decades have seen technological advances that have revolutionized the music industry and its distribution channels. History has a strange habit of repeating itself and technological evolutions, such as Virtual Multi-Video Programming Distributors (vMVPD) and video consumption, are now disrupting the TV industry.
Read MoreeSports is about to be a multi-billion dollar industry, but there are digital transmission issues major advertisers won't tolerate.
Read MoreWhat is the Skinny on the Skinny Bundle? How can content owners reach OTT users who have cut the cord or are cord-nevers? What is a Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (vMVPD)? How do these terms and services impact content owners, and what does it take to be successful?
Read MoreOur Guide on Going OTT walks you through the planning process, content and details required to make a successful shift to OTT.
Read MoreNow more than ever, it is clear that mainstream audiences’ viewing habits are changing from a passive schedule-led approach to a more active on-demand model. If you’re considering migrating content processing services to the cloud, then there are a few key things you should do that will help set you on the right path.
Read MoreHow do you prepare to live stream an event that occurs once every hundred years? Read about challenges Encompass faced and how we handled them.
Read MoreRemember Friday night at the movies? Popcorn? Coke? Loitering in the lobby with a group of your best friends? It may be time to reimagine them. As summer draws to a close, looking at box office sales from the season and comparing them to summers past, the numbers are worth a long, contemplative look. Overall summer sales are down 14% and experts are calling it the slowest summer in 25 years. Maybe it is time to really think through the impact of the OTT revolution and why it works.
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Read MoreBroadcasting a live event comes with challenges and exciting opportunities! Learn our tips on how to make the best televised event.
Read MoreIn market uncertainty, focus on what’s core to your business By Marco Tinnirello, Managing Director, EMEA We’re in unchartered waters. The only known is that there are many unknowns. The TV market is having its Napster moment, while broadcasters and content owners across the globe face a similar challenge. Traditional […]
Read MoreHurricanes (and other natural disasters) can wreak havoc on valuable content if you aren’t properly prepared. Do you have a reliable contingency plan in place to safeguard your assets – ad revenue, signal continuity, carriage? There is much to be considered when choosing a service provider to manage your disaster […]
Read MoreTV Technology magazine released its “Best-of-Show” winners at the 2017 NAB Show and Encompass Digital Media partner, Cobalt Digital, won for its industry-leading hardware. Cobalt’s FAST-STREAM product is coupled with Encompass proprietary software to create the ChannelMark solution. As a unified solution, ChannelMark, powered by FAST-STREAM, enables content owners to […]
Read Moreby AdExchanger // Monday, April 24th, 2017 – 12:04 am“On TV And Video” is a column exploring opportunities and challenges in advanced TV and video. Today’s column is written by Chris Walters, CEO at Encompass Digital Media. While in the past, media and entertainment providers had only a […]
Read MoreEncompass will be the first to support a live 4K video from space. Find out what makes this technological milestone possible.
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