Broadcaster Internet Services

Internet services are of growing importance for public broadcasters. Audiences are using different types of devices to access media and more and more media is being delivered via broadband networks. Today, broadcasters need to be able to manage “back-end” infrastructures that can handle providing content in the right format to users. It is also essential that broadcasters deal with the so-called “front-end” software interfaces that allow audiences to access and interact with content on different devices and platforms.

How can EBU T&I help?

Our Strategic Programme on Broadcaster Internet Services helps Members take stock of the relevant internet technologies available and assess the short, mid- and long-term impact for public service broadcasters. We do so by facilitating the exchange of knowledge between broadcasters and delivering an overview of relevant technological developments and their impact on public service media (i.e. universal reach, prominence or service provisioning). We identify gaps in available technologies and propose solutions for you.

Guidance & tools

•   Live demonstration of the device flow for cross-platform authentication
•   Encode and compare different settings for MPEG-DASH