Media and Entertainment

BCNEXXT Vipe at IBC2026: Cloud-Native Playout Evolves

BCNEXXT Vipe at IBC2026: Cloud-Native Playout Evolves

BCNEXXT announced major Vipe platform updates at IBC2026, including Dolby Atmos licensing, HLG HDR support, and dynamic compute optimization. The additions address format proliferation and cloud infrastructure cost challenges facing broadcasters and streaming operators. TAMS integration signals a broader push toward unified, time-addressable media workflows.

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Foxtel Selects Vipe for Cloud-Native Playout Across 38 Channels

Foxtel Selects Vipe for Cloud-Native Playout Across 38 Channels

Australian entertainment provider Foxtel has selected BCNEXXT’s Vipe platform to power software-defined playout across 38 channels. The deployment marks a significant shift from fixed infrastructure to dynamic cloud resource allocation. ECI Research analyzes what the deal signals for broadcast technology modernization.

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Telestream UP at IBC2026: Cloud-Native Media Workflow Platform

Telestream UP at IBC2026: Cloud-Native Media Workflow Platform

Telestream announced the next evolution of its UP platform at IBC2026, adding MCP support for AI agents and expanding its modular media workflow capabilities. ECI Research examines whether the building-block strategy addresses real buyer concerns around vendor lock-in and integration complexity. The platform’s long-term viability depends on how quickly Telestream can close the gap between roadmap and production-ready delivery.

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Telestream Names Benjamin Desbois CEO: What It Means

Telestream Names Benjamin Desbois CEO

Telestream has named Chief Growth and Strategy Officer Benjamin Desbois as its next CEO, effective July 1, 2026, with co-founder Dan Castles moving to Executive Chair. The internal promotion signals strategic continuity at a moment when AI and cloud are reshaping media workflows. ECI Research examines what the transition means for enterprise buyers and platform engineers.

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