With a conference held from 8-12 September and an exhibition running from 9-13 September in Amsterdam, the 2016 edition of IBC promises again to deliver insights and innovations to serve broadcast industry professionals across the globe
Broadcast
Uganda Communications Commission distributes content with DTT
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says broadcasting is the most widely accessed and used channel of communication in Uganda, due to its ability to reach a wide populace simultaneously at a low cost
StarTimes, Eutelsat partner for DTT broadcasting in Africa
StarTimes, the digital TV operator, and Eutelsat Communications have announced new multi-year agreements for accelerated roll-out of digital broadcasting services across Africa
Nigeria committed to digital switchover date
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to achieve the June 2017 Digital Switch Over (DSO) deadline, in line with the directive of the global telecoms body, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to its member countries
Netflix comes to Africa
Movie and TV streaming service Netflix went live across Africa on 6 January 2016