Author: PlayBox Technology

UEFA Unveils New Streaming Service

 UEFA News recently announced plans to launch an international Over The Top (OTT) streaming platform for football lovers. The new platform is set to shake up the way football fans view sport. The platform has been provisionally named as UEFA TV and will be initially available outside of Europe and North America. The UEFA Champions League may…
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H.266/VVC Announced: Big Gains for 4K & 8K Streaming

Video compression is widely regarded as an incredibly fast-moving topic. Rapid technological developments and unforeseen innovations can vastly alter the future of compression for OTT and streaming service providers, as well as hardware manufacturers. It’s a never-ending race to the top, where the prize is efficiency, quality and accessibility. On July 6th, the final Versatile…
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PlayBox to Launch Broadcast Innovation Working Group in Europe

The new group will work for identifying the industry trends and requirements coming from the customers in the sector, best practice sharing, and collaboration   London, UK June 30th, 2019 – PlayBox Technology UK Ltd and Leading Broadcast Industry entities and professionalstoday announced joint efforts to boost technology transition across Europe through the creation of the…
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PlayBox’s Support Team Triples in Size

The International Channel-in-a-Box Manufacturer PlayBox Technology (UK) Ltd has tripled the size of its support team. PlayBox Technology has tripled headcount of its support team in less than 6 months. This will result in improved and relaunched our out of hours support. The team will be available via web chat, telephone or email and are…
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Important Notice of Software Update

The update has been focused on improving our products and incorporation a number of innovations and features. PlayBox Technology announces update on the new software release schedule for 2019. This will include: Event repeat Improved input CC handling via UDP Improved audio streams in RTMP and UPD Improved Program ID and Splice ID available in…
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Toxic Stress: What It Is & How We Can Help

 Did you know that stress can disrupt children’s mental and even physical development? While some stress is a natural (and even helpful) part of life, prolonged stress responses can lead to problems with health, behavior, and learning down the line. This is called “toxic stress,” and it’s a serious problem for children worldwide. What causes…
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Will AI Dominate in Broadcasting in 2019?

In almost every area of modern technology, we’re beginning to see the implementation of AI/ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning). AI/ML made inroads in broadcasting and video production in 2018, but these industries are still a ways out from utilizing this technology to its fullest potential. Whether or not it fully takes off this year,…
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PlayBox Technology Announces Customer Reward Programme

PlayBox Technology has announced the launch of their new Customer Reward Programme. With the new scheme, the users will have access to PlayBox’s portfolio of diverse incentives including discounts, flexible payment solutions, loyalty scheme and extended warranty. “It’s become increasingly important for retailers to build meaningful relationships with consumers through personalised communications, relevant promotions, and…
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Broadcasting and Media Trends to Pay Attention to in 2019

In the age of digital transformation, broadcasting and media are always on the brink of change. To help you stay up-to-date on the newest consumer trends, we’ve compiled a list of the most important trends that will drive the industry this year: 1. TV advertising is still the most effective method Despite reported drops in…
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What TV Stands to Gain from Being Socially Responsible

Media, TV in particular, has a unique position as a source of facts and data as well as a societal moral touchstone. Now more than ever, consumers are scrutinizing the ethics of the businesses they support, and TV is no exception. Whether in the actions broadcasters take or the content they deliver, viewers are paying…
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