Join this ACADEMY XCHANGE session with Daniel Wolbers (Head of Market Intelligence at Media Broadcast) presenting a series of trials on Media Production and with applications such as Football, Drones and Campus Networks . The session is hosted by the 5G-MAG WG Content Production - Standards and Architectures and moderated by Thibaud Biatek and Jens Pilz (5G-MAG WG CP Chairs) 5G-MAG ACADEMY XCHANGE INSIGHT INTO TRIALS BY MEDIA BROADCAST, with Daniel Wolbers, Head of Market Intelligence (Media Broadcast) DATE: Thursday 9th November 2023 TIME: 11:00-12:00 CET LOCATION: ON-LINE AUDIENCE: 5G-MAG MEMBERS-ONLY MEETING RECORDING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS

5G-MAG proudly introduces it's new Steering Group; at this week's General Assembly the membership elected their Steering Group representatives for the term 2023-2025. The election process follows a model of constituencies ensuring industry balance and the new SG reflects the diversity of the developing membership . The following companies now make up the Steering Group ( ATEME, BBC, BNE , BT , Dolby , EBU , EI Towers , Ericsson , France TV , Huawei , Nokia , ORF/ORS , Qualcomm , RAI , Swiss TXT, SWR , UPV, Verizon ) We thank them in advance for their time and commitment in leading 5G-MAG in years to come. For a full list of the new SG, click here .

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5G-MAG is participating at the Global 5G Broadcast Summit organized by the Global Alliance for Trade in Services (GATIS). In addition to the presentation from 5G-MAG, the conference will also bring together several 5G-MAG members including the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF-ORS), XGen Network, Qualcomm, State Key Laboratory of Media Convergence and Communication as well as industry chain related enterprises, business operation departments, universities, and scientific research institutions. 5G Broadcast at 5G-MAG: Bringing technology to life Presented by Jordi J, Gimenez (5G-MAG Head of Technology) EVENT: Global 5G Broadcast Summit by GATIS DATE: Friday 27 October 2023 TIME: 09:00 to 17:00 Local Time LOCATION: Chengdu (China) INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: http://www.megatis.org/ Summary of the event This is summary of the event elaborated by GATIS and kindly shared with 5G-MAG. Global 5G Broadcast Summit Held in Chengdu The Global 5G Broadcast Summit, hosted by the Global Alliance for Trade in Services (GATIS), took place in Chengdu on October 27. Chinese and international experts and scholars from Beihang University, Communication University of China (CUC), 5G-MAG Media Action Group (5G MAG), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (Österreichischer Rundfunk, ORS), French broadcasting operator TDF, US broadcasting network operator XGen Network (XGN), Germany’s Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), Qualcomm, Xiaomi, vivo, Chengdu Kaiteng Sifang and Beijing BBEF Science & Technology, were invited to deliver keynote speeches at the forum. Focusing on cutting-edge trends and innovative applications in 5G Broadcast, these experts shared invaluable experiences and provided profound insights for the digital and mobile advancement within the global broadcasting sector. 5G Broadcast is a novel wireless radio and television system adhering to the 5G standard, capable of transmitting signals through high-power high towers to reach both large TV screens and small handset screens. Serving as a crucial technological pathway in the evolution and enhancement of wireless radio and television, this pioneering technology not only facilitates high-quality live television but also supports various services, including emergency broadcasts and data transmission. With its capacity to achieve widespread coverage of broadcast signals for handsets at a low cost using high-power high towers, 5G Broadcast enables the swift and efficient delivery of emergency response messages during natural disasters or sudden public crises. 5G Broadcast is steadily demonstrating remarkable technological advancements globally, prompting many countries and regions to actively deploy and test this technology, as highlighted by Jiang Zengwei, President of the Global Alliance for Trade in Services. It represents a substantial leap forward in the realm of radio and television and holds significant milestone value. This technology also facilitates seamless synergy between broadcasting and communication networks, providing users with an extensive array of services such as radio and TV programs, on-demand online audiovisual content, live sports, and various services accessible anytime, anywhere. Powered by an "intelligent engine" equipped with precise intelligence, it enables both general and tailored content delivery services, propelling the evolution of media from mere "combination" to true "convergence". This advancement not only energizes cultural initiatives and cultural trade but also becomes an integral component of international trade in services. The Global Alliance for Trade in Services will persist in supporting information and digital innovation, epitomized by 5G technology, fostering fresh models and structures within the service sector and service trade, and furthering international collaboration across various domains. Wu Yabin, Head of UNIDO ITPO Beijing, highlighted the significance of 5G Broadcast in addressing the digital divide and advancing Sustainable Development Goals from a sustainability standpoint. He emphasized that China's initiatives, including fostering an open global economy and broadening market access for digital and other products, are poised to create new opportunities. Li Xiang, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Sichuan Provincial Bureau of Radio and Television and the bureau's Chief Engineer, as well as Chen Hongtao, the Vice Director of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area Administrative Committee, attended the event. They delivered remarks and extended congratulations to the organizers for the smooth execution of the meeting. Zheng Zhiming, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Professor at Beihang University, highlighted that 5G Broadcast represents a significant technological advancement in the radio and television industry. He emphasized the necessity for new capabilities that facilitate the precise and intelligent application of media content, such as intelligent recommendation and search, and the need for new capacities that enhance the precise scheduling of a converged media network, such as intelligent scheduling policies and adaptive transmission. Academician Zheng Zhiming discussed the importance of precise intelligence technology. In response to the evolving technological requirements in new business landscapes, he expressed the industry's need to develop a core 5G Broadcast intelligence engine driven by precise intelligence technology. This innovation would empower 5G Broadcast, elevate the quality of business services, and augment its fundamental competitiveness. Jordi Gimenez, Head of Technology at 5G-MAG Media Action Group, underscores that while broadcast technologies beyond 3GPP face challenges in integration into primary devices, 5G Broadcast, adhering to the 3GPP standard, can be readily supported on mainstream devices. To facilitate 5G Broadcast prototype development and trials, 5G-MAG and its members have developed open-source software compatible with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms. Additionally, 5G-MAG has created a demonstration system for broadcast-communication convergence services and emergency broadcasts, which was showcased during the IBC show. Elena Puigrefagut, Senior Project Manager at the European Broadcasting Union, presented EBU's initiatives in the standardization and application of 5G Broadcast. EBU successfully established and updated new 5G Broadcast standards in 2023 at ITU, 3GPP, and ETSI levels. Moving forward, EBU will persist in exploring enhanced coverage by integrating 5G Broadcast with broadband, ensuring compatibility between 5G Broadcast and DVB-T/T2 systems, and driving the comprehensive implementation of 5G Broadcast across Europe. Gaelle Kaminsky, Deputy Director of the Broadcast Business Unit at the major French broadcasting operator TDF, expanded on their vision and roadmap, outlining their phased deployment plan for 5G Broadcast. Their strategy involves the gradual introduction of 5G Broadcast on select terrestrial digital TV channels from 2026 to 2028, with a subsequent rollout on planned channels commencing in 2028. Kaminsky anticipates a period where DVB-T2 will coexist with 5G Broadcast for an extended duration; however, the ultimate objective is to transition entirely to 5G Broadcast. Frank Copsidas, Founder of the US broadcasting network operator XGen Network (XGN), presented the recent advancements of 5G Broadcast in the United States during the meeting. XGN initiated 24-hour broadcasting trials of 5G Broadcast at the WWOO-LD television station in Boston, utilizing the pre-existing transmitter and antenna feeder system. These trials encompass services such as live TV and emergency broadcasts, ensuring seamless reception on both large and small screens, and guaranteeing robust indoor coverage. The company intends to subsequently expand the network of stations. Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer and 5G Broadcast Project Manager at the Austrian broadcast network operator ORS, provided an update on the 5G Broadcast trial network in Vienna. This update included various significant tests conducted by ORS, such as the 5G transmission test at the Donaufestival in June, a low-latency split-screen live broadcast test during the MotoGP World Championship in August, and the inaugural test of ORS-developed OBECA and NAKOLOS 5G Broadcast on open-source platforms. Du Zhimin, Senior Director of Technical Standards at Qualcomm, on behalf of communication technology company, outlined the promising applications of 5G Broadcast in emergency response. He emphasized that 5G Broadcast offers an efficient means to transmit emergency messages to handsets, addressing various emergency scenarios such as pre-disaster warnings, disaster response, and post-disaster recovery. Qualcomm reaffirms its dedication to equipping the broadcast industry with mature technologies and a robust ecosystem within cellular networks. Aziz Taga, Head of 5G Products and Business Development at Germany’s Rohde & Schwarz, highlighted the increasing significance of 5G Broadcast, drawing attention from governments, public authorities, private enterprises, broadcasters, and TV suppliers worldwide, leading to significant investments in the technology. Rohde & Schwarz has already conducted 5G Broadcast demonstration trials in various countries such as Germany, Italy, France, and Brazil. Moreover, an expanding list of nations, including Brazil, India, Malaysia, and Turkey, are embarking on the journey to deploy and test the 5G Broadcast system. These efforts aim to establish a robust broadcasting system for the future. China has made significant strides in the active exploration of 5G Broadcast in recent years. Lu Rui, a Professor at the Communication University of China, elaborated on the research and development accomplishments of 5G Broadcast technology and its promising application prospects. Zhang Jun, the Director of the Sichuan Provincial Radio and Television Transmission Center, provided an overview, stating that Sichuan has initiated the first trials and deployment of 5G Broadcast. Additionally, Dr. Zhang Yu, representing the Academy of Broadcasting Science (ABS) under China’s National Radio and Television Administration, discussed the collaborative efforts within the industrial chain between China and foreign countries, encompassing technical standards, product research and development, and validation tests. Furthermore, during the technology demonstration of 5G Broadcast services at the forum, attendees experienced firsthand the substantial application potential of 5G Broadcast in emergency broadcasts and on-demand online audiovisual services. In the summit's discussion sessions, participants engaged in comprehensive discussions concerning the developmental paths and evolving necessities of terrestrial digital TV. They freely expressed their insights on various topics, including collaborative strategies, the integration of broadcasting and communication networks, spectrum planning, deployments, and the technological industrialization of 5G Broadcast utilizing high-power high towers. Additionally, they proposed solutions to propel the global deployment of 5G Broadcast further.

5G-MAG brought two demos to IBC 2023. Learn more about them here. Thanks to BBC R&D , ORS and Bitstem for bringing the demos to IBC and to Fraunhofer FOKUS , Qualcomm , Dolby , iTEAM-UPV , BBC, ORS and Bitstem for the contributions to the 5G-MAG Reference Tools which made them possible. DOWNLOAD Demo Explainer: "Bringing 5G Media Streaming to life" ( DOWNLOAD PDF ) Demo Explainer: "Bringing 5G Broadcast to life" ( DOWNLOAD PDF ) VIDEO 5G-MAG was hosted at IBC 2023 at the booth of our member EBU (European Broadcasting Union). They kindly recorded a video of our two demos: Bringing 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast to life. UPDATED REPOSITORIES AND DOCUMENTATION Check the Developer Space and the Wikis for more details on the architectures, repositories, implementations and news around the 5G-MAG Reference Tools Development Programme .

5G-MAG is meeting the UWA ( http://theuwa.com/ ), an international, professional and non-profit non-governmental social organization voluntarily initiated by leading enterprises engaged in the manufacturing, transmission, content production, application and service all over the world of ultra-high-definition audio and video product. 5G-MAG members can join the meeting through the Members' Area. 5G-MAG meets UWA EVENT: ON-LINE MEETING DATE: 13th October 2023 TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 CEST MORE INFORMATION: https://member.5g-mag.com/wg/GA/calendar/event/189/2023-10-13

It's summer time but 5G-MAG REFERENCE TOOLS development continues at high speed. To the recent additions completed for adding ROUTE (thank you Romain Bouqueau ) and making available the two LTE-based 5G Broadcast transmitters (thank you Klaus Kuehnhammer and Jaime Sánchez Roldán ), work continues to implement: 🚩 𝟓𝐆 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 with support for Dynamic QoS and Network Assistance (thank you Richard Bradbury , David Waring , Dev Audsin ), QoS Metrics Collection and Reporting (thank you Vuk Stojkovic ) and Consumption Metrics Collection and Reporting (thank you Shilin Ding ). 🚩 𝟓𝐆 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 with the initial implementation of MB-UPF and basic multicast capabilities within the 5G Core Network (thank you Borja Iñesta Hernández ). More details? Visit developer.5g-mag.com or get in touch with Daniel Silhavy

From the 15th to the 18th September, 5G-MAG is at IBC2023, the biggest media technology event in Europe. We wish to meet everybody there. Join us! We have several activities to highlight, including demos powered by the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. Get your Visitor Pass: https://show.ibc.org/registration JOIN US DURING IBC FOR THE... 5G-MAG MEET & GREET- sponsored by TEMIX, CCMA, MAINDATA and XGN The 5G-MAG Meet & Greet, with coffee and croissants for members and partners. This is our social event, scheduled on Saturday, 16th September from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST. Come and join us! 5G-MAG MEETUPS: All you want to know The 5G-MAG Meetups are scheduled on Saturday, 16th September from 11:00 to 13:00 CEST and is allocating three meetups around different topics. Join the one of your interest! 5G BROADCAST MEETUP At 11:15, the 5G Broadcast Meetup, with an status update from stakeholders around the globe. Join Frank Copsidas (XGEN NETWORK LLC), Johann Mika (ORS GROUP), Vittoria Mignone (RAI CRITS) and other colleagues who are putting the first 3GPP standard for broadcasting into action worldwide. The event is free and open. However we would appreciate if you would let us know you are coming by filling some details here. 5G MEDIA STREAMING MEETUP At 12:00, the 5G Media Streaming Meetup, driving effective collaboration between mobile media applications and mobile networks. Join Richard Bradbury (BBC) and Daniel Silhavy (FRAUNHOFER FOKUS, 5G-MAG REFERENCE TOOLS Development Coordinator) for a deep dive into 5G Media Streaming. The event is free and open. However we would appreciate if you would let us know you are coming by filling some details here. 5G MEDIA PRODUCTION MEETUP At 12:30, the 5G Media Production Meetup, Live Contribution & Remote Production beyond just connectivity. Join a brief panel discussion moderated by Thibaud Biatek (NOKIA) together with Rüdiger Hnyk (SMART MOBILE LABS), Josh Arensberg (VERIZON), Ronan Poullaouec (HAIVISION), Thorsten Lohmar (ERICSSON) and Ian Wagdin (BBC). Non-Public Networks, Exposure of APIs, Network Slicing, Uplink Streaming, the role of smartphones and COTS equipment,... The event is free and open. However we would appreciate if you would let us know you are coming by filling some details here. DEMOS powered by 5G-MAG REFERENCE TOOLS Getting hands on with two demonstrators powered by some of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools open-source software components: Bringing 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast to life. DEMO: Bringing 5G Media Streaming to life We have a world's first public demo of 5G Media Streaming ready to be shown at IBC - International Broadcasting Convention. 3GPP's 5G Media Streaming is now part of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools open-source development programme and growing in functionalities! Kudos to BBC's Richard Bradbury and John Elliott for bringing the demo on site!, to all the contributors involved from Fraunhofer FOKUS (Daniel Silhavy, Vuk Stojkovic), Qualcomm (Shilin Ding), Dolby Laboratories (Kurt Krauss) and BBC (Richard Bradbury, David Waring, John Elliott, Dev Audsin), and again to Fraunhofer FOKUS' Daniel Silhavy as he is also showing a demo on 5G Media Streaming at Fraunhofer's booth (8.B80). The demo is running several components of our open-source suite (check what's available at developer.5g-mag.com) DEMO: Bringing 5G Broadcast to life We have a demo of 5G Broadcast running on pre-commercial devices ready to be shown at IBC - International Broadcasting Convention. 3GPP's LTE-based 5G Broadcast is part of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools open-source development programme and growing in functionalities! Kudos to Bitstem GmbH' Klaus Kuehnhammer and ORS Group' Johann Mika for bringing the demo on site!, to all the contributors involved from Fraunhofer FOKUS (Daniel Silhavy), Qualcomm (Shilin Ding), ITEAM Research Institute (Jaime Sánchez Roldán). The demo is running several components of our open-source suite (check what's available at developer.5g-mag.com). Even more, both ORS Group and Bitstem GmbH are now offering FREE testing and demo licenses for 5G-MAG MEMBERS, of the NAKOLOS 5G BROADCAST CORE and BITSTEM 5G BROADCAST MODULATOR! An open-source Android Middleware to play with CRDs will also be soon contributed to the 5G-MAG Reference Tools by ORS Group and Bitstem GmbH. Stay tuned! Technical Paper at the Conference Learn more about the outcome of the Joint Task Force between DVB and 5G-MAG at the upcoming IBC Technical Papers session on Saturday afternoon. A paper written by Richard Bradbury (BBC), Frédéric Gabin (Dolby) and Thomas Stockhammer (Qualcomm) and presented by Thomas. When? 15 Sep 2023 from 16:00 to 17:30 Where? E102 For whom? Conference Pass Holders More information: https://show.ibc.org/2023-content-agenda-1 More information about the JTF results can be found here: https://www.5g-mag.com/post/etsi-tr-deployment-guidelines-for-dvb-i-services-over-5g-systems

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of SWISS TXT. About SWISS TXT Swiss TXT AG (STXT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SRG SSR, the Swiss public broadcaster. It serves as the leading competence center for Digital Media Operations and Accessibility for all national Swiss Radio & TV stations. With a strong emphasis on operations and Cloud Solutions, Swiss TXT AG has been at the forefront of guiding Switzerland into an increasingly complex digital future. For over 35 years, Swiss TXT AG has provided infrastructure, content management, and commercialization services to SRG, including access services such as captions and subtitling for various language areas throughout Switzerland. Notable customers of Swiss TXT AG include SRF 1, SRF zwei, SRF info, RTS Un, RTS Deux, and more. In the past decade, Swiss TXT AG has expanded its services beyond broadcasters and now caters to companies like SBB and governmental organizations such as Parliaments. Its technical services encompass a wide range of offerings, including 4K delivery via IP, multimedia playout, multi-CDN operations, HbbTV distribution, operation of the Swiss Media Hub, as well as the development and operation of the Swiss national content Exchange for private media houses and publishers. Additionally, in the field of Managed Cloud, Swiss TXT AG provides Storage solutions (6PB), VOD, and the Kaltura Hub Europe. All distribution channels offered by Swiss TXT AG support live streaming and Video on Demand functionality. The comprehensive backend operation covers the entire workflow, which includes Digital Rights Management (DRM), Encoding Transcoding, Media & Digital Asset Management (MAM/DAM), Transfer & CDN (Content Delivery Network) with multi-CDN functionality. A dedicated department within Swiss TXT AG focuses on providing access services for foreign languages and people with hearing or visual impairments, utilizing advanced technologies. These access services encompass captioning, subtitling, audio description, and signing. In addition to serving SRG, Swiss TXT AG also extends these services to external customers such as Sky and Pro7. This year, Swiss TXT AG introduced remote access services for individuals with hearing impairments and the deaf community in educational institutions across Switzerland. Committed to innovation, Swiss TXT AG strives to develop, implement, and operate cutting-edge technologies while maintaining a strong focus on quality Read more at https://www.swisstxt.ch/en/swiss-txt/about-swiss-txt/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

5G-MAG Workshop “Developing the 5G-MAG Reference Tools for Media” 22nd July 2021 – 15:00 to 17:00 CEST Interested in contributing to the development of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools for Media? 5G-MAG has agreed to support the promotion and fostering of 5G Media technologies by launching a program to develop 5G Media reference tools. The kickstart of the program is sponsored by 5G-MAG in order to establish a developer community and to create common open source reference tools to support implementation and interoperability of 5G Media technologies. It is expected that these tools may be used in validation, verification, demonstrations, trials and possible even in commercial services . For this purpose 5G-MAG’s developer program is supported by a permissible license and a community friendly collaboration agreement . The participation is not limited to 5G-MAG members , quite the contrary we hope to attract researchers and independent developers into the community . 5G-MAG will sponsor the coordination of the development by providing an program management support. The initial focus of the project will be on the the development of Rel-16 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast client components, server/headend and corresponding 5g unicast and broadcast radio emulators . The setup should provide an end-to-end platform enabling the implementation of application (media players) on top of the clients; service layers and applications developed by other media-related organizations; hybrid scenarios and integration of third-party functions in the network. Replay the Workshop Agenda and Documents Information about 5G-MAG Reference Tools Development Programme​ 5G-MAG: Together we shape the future of media Jordi J. Giménez - 5G-MAG Head of Technology Download Presentation Slides Motivation and Scope of the "5G-MAG Reference Tools" programme Thomas Stockhammer - Qualcomm Download Presentation Slides Framework for Collaboration - Software License and Contributor Agreement Jordi J. Giménez - 5G-MAG Head of Technology Download Presentation Slides Developers' Community - Tools and Logistics Daniel Silhavy - Fraunhofer FOKUS Download Presentation Slides 5G-MAG Reference Tools - Release 16 Architecture Aspects Johann Mika - ORS Group Download Presentation Slides Initial Contributions to the Development: Qualcomm Thomas Stockhammer - Qualcomm Download Presentation Slides Initial Contributions to the Development: ORS Group Johann Mika - ORS Group Download Presentation Slides Join this Workshop on Thursday 22nd July 2021 15:00 - 17:00 CEST This is an event OPEN/FREE event. Researchers and developers most welcome! Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcOqppjwvE9IaqPAC_NkOf84U6oh_9zpl After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please write us for more information: gimenez@5g-mag.com

“Reinventing Satellite Broadcasting for the 5G era” proposes an interactive workshop aimed at fostering the discussion between satellite, terrestrial infrastructure and service providers, media and other verticals representatives, in order to address the requirements and potential solutions for evolved media distribution, 5G satellite systems and service delivery chains. Joint ESA & 5G-MAG Workshop “Reinventing Satellite Broadcasting for the 5G Era” 1st December 2021 – 10:00 to 16:30 CET Agenda Summary of the Workshop Antonio Franchi (ESA) and Antonio Arcidiacono (5G-MAG Chair) presented their perspectives on the role that satellites can play in the distribution of content and how 5G can enable the necessary technology (r)evolution to deliver new services, improve existing ones, and create new opportunities both for the satellite industry and for end users. ESA is committed to support the satellite industry in following the necessary steps to achieve this ambition. 5G-MAG is brings together the ICT and media industry to pursue the necessary steps towards making technology a reality beyond standards. " Future trends in media distribution and the role of satellite ", from Arthur D. Little, kicked-off the first session of the workshop with its main focus on content. Three key challenges identified: retention of large viewership content , delivery of non-linear and interactive content , reach of devices beyond the traditional screen; and three key strength of satellites: ubiquitous coverage , cost effectiveness to reach large audiences and control of QoS , set the scene to propose new opportunities for satellites such as the distribution of 8K content , immersive experiences , content distribution to vehicles and distribution to CDNs/edge servers . Speakers from EBU, Globecast, SWR and Varnish Software followed. The main take-aways are: EBU: Opportunity to use satellite for more than broadcast and more than traditional linear TV. An integration of satellite distribution within on-line media to directly provide content to end-users either at home or on vehicles, or to anyone by means of content caching at CDN servers, possibly with a decentralized architecture. Globecast: Unifying satellite and digital worlds enabled by the capabilities of a new generation of satellite infrastructure. Two clear targets: integrate 5G capabilities for uplink contribution over satellite; and the 5G Broadcast (r)evolution leveraging technologies of the 5G ecosystem such as MEC or slicing. SWR: More than just radio, creating new audio experiences for the connected car with a high degree of personalization is the proposition from SWR Audio Lab. The 5GMedia2Go project proposes the use of broadcast infrastructure and 5G Broadcast to deliver linear media into the car while making use of 5G connectivity for delivering the Mediathek and its on-line service offer. 5G into a private network for production is also in their radar. Varnish: Software is the key content delivery with virtualized 5G CDN solutions powered by edge computing capabilities. 5G satellite could offer a direct path for content caching. " Collaboration Opportunities with 5G Media Streaming ", from Qualcomm, opened the second session focused on the 5G Media ecosystem. 5G Media Streaming is being developed in 3GPP as the baseline architecture for media content distribution supporting different collaboration scenarios among stakeholders, the distribution of new media formats and the advanced use of network functionalities . The 5G Broadcast story sets an example on how the media industry can engage with 3GPP . However, though creating specifications is key, additional efforts are needed to build the ecosystem , reference implementations, proof-of-concepts, etc. The 5G-MAG Reference Tools , as an example. Be patient and persistent, stay excited! Speakers from Thales, SES, Eutelsat and Novelsat followed. The main take-aways are: Thales: Direct to the key fundamental questions: from broadcast service to broadcast mode; how to integrate satellite broadcast/broadband? How is the migration to 3GPP enabled? The deployment options are broad depending on the use cases and the considerations in terms of terminals, satellite ground infrastructure and space segment. SES: No longer just GEO? A combination of different satellite constellations opens new opportunities for distributing content. New satellites adapted to IP Media delivery are the opportunity to migrate from traditional TS video into the data/video space. 5G creates the favorable conditions for satellite multicast into the on-line ecosystem. Eutelsat: On the distribution side The traditional commercial model of Satellite Capacity as a Commodity need to evolve in favor of a new architecture where Satellite Connectivity becomes a Network Slice orchestrated by a Network Core assigning network resources (including satellite) “transparently” to the user. Novelsat: Everybody wants 5G Video but the problem is end-to-end unicast. Congestion (and throttling) ends up in poor video quality. 5G opens up access connectivity but backhaul capacity per end site may require huge investment. Broadcast-only is neither the solution; edge distribution combining broadcast/multicast and unicast (from an edge CDN node) may be the right tool. " Non-Terrestrial Network, from technology radar into the car ", from BMW Group, opened the last session of the workshop focused on the user device. A very clear roadmap from technology scouting to reality was presented highlighting the NTN case; an analysis of the space ecosystem, the services and the use cases to bring them to the end user are in the roadmap of the automotive industry. 5G offers connectivity into vehicles enabling use cases such as autonomous driving, safety, infotainment and entertainment. On the latter, the focus may be on augmented reality for driver information, high quality video conferencing, in-vehicle streaming with 4k/8k videos or the car as a gaming platform. Speakers from Airbus, VirginMediaO2, Satixfy and Thales, SES, Eutelsat and ST Engineering followed. The main take-aways are: Airbus: NTN Satellite Broadcast as an opportunity to deliver content (and not necessarily just media) with service continuity, ubiquitous coverage and scalability. But, how much interaction/bi-directional communication is needed? Direct access using NR, Redcap or NB-IoT are a key combination to address different types of UE. Regenerative satellite payloads are enablers to fully benefit from the strength of satellites in the 5G era. VirginMediaO2: From how architectures look today, to how they can look in the short and mid-term. The initial focus on satellite and terrestrial network convergence has been put on backhaul services based on non-3GPP technologies combining data paths by means of network gateways. The N3IWF (Non-3GPP Interworking Function) opens the door to connect non-3GPP radio access into the 5G network. In a latter stage the complete chain may be NTN-based with NR as radio technology fully embed into the 5G architecture. Satixfy: Devices, antennas and terminals are the key elements to make 5G satellite reception on any platform, from aeronautics and cars to residential user terminals. The adoption of software-defined radio technologies offer a smooth and flexible path to adapt to the different needs and configuration options for satellite and mobility applications. ST Engineering: The focus is on OTT delivery integrating the satellite into the distribution chain to expand on services and use cases (video, learning, maritime entertainment, connected cars, etc). Satellite, with native IP technologies and multicast can enable the distribution of OTT media content to end users by getting satellite content into the 5G network. Presentations Welcome from ESA Antonio Franchi (ESA) Download Presentation Slides (not yet available) Welcome from 5G-MAG Antonio Arcidiacono (5G-MAG Chair) Download Presentation Slides Keynote: Future trends in media distribution and the role of satellite Matteo Ainardi (Arthur D. Little) Download Presentation Slides Set of Presentations in Session 1 "Take the Floor!" Bram Tullemans (EBU), Samy Nicolas Bouchalat (Globecast), C.Hufnagel/R. Beutler (SWR), Irene Lundin (Varnish) Download Presentation Slides Keynote: Collaboration opportunities with 5G Media Streaming Thomas Stockhammer (Qualcomm) Download Presentation Slides Set of Presentations in Session 2 "Take the Floor!" Nicolas Chuberre (Thales), Jean-Pierre Choffray (SES), Cristiano Benzi (Eutelsat), Aviv Ronai (Novelsat) Download Presentation Slides Keynote: NTN - from technology radar into the car Oliver Wick - BMW Group Download Presentation Slides Set of Presentations in Session 3 "Take the Floor!" Helmut Zaglauer (Airbus GmbH), Zoran Spasojevic (VirginmediaO2), Thierry Abraham (Satixfy), H. Massart/S.Hassanaly (ST Engineering) Download Presentation Slides Join this Workshop on the 1st December 2021 - 10:00 - 16:30 CET This is an on-line event. Registration link: https://atpi.eventsair.com/5g-mag-workshop/registration/Site/Register Please write us for more information: gimenez@5g-mag.com About ESA Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate of ESA created the strategic programme Line ‘ARTES 4.0 Space for 5G/6G’ to enable SatCom stakeholders to integrate space in 5G and to fulfil the 5G/6G promises to deliver connectivity and services to everyone, anytime, anywhere. Media represent one of the most important industrial sectors akin to the use of Satellite for the delivery of their services. SatCom upstream and downstream industry derives high percentage of their revenues from media services and partnerships with relevant stakeholders. About 5G-MAG 5G-MAG is a cross-industry association bridging the global media and ICT industries. 5G-MAG members are drawn from the entire value chain and work together to understand, shape and implement future technologies for media production, contribution and distribution. Collaboration of ESA and 5G-MAG targets the full integration of satellite in 5G ecosystem; to avoid risk of segregation the exploitation of full spectrum of future media technologies, equipment and satellite systems that need to develop. With such proactive action we aim to act as catalyser to accelerate developments of 5G/6G satellite solutions in collaboration with the ecosystem build up around 5G-MAG community and drive the inclusion of satellite solutions in a timely fashion.

5G-MAG Workshop on “Media Production and 5G NPNs: Deep dive into media production protocols” 15th December 2021 – 15:00 to 17:00 CET, On-line Event The 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG) is organizing the workshop “ Media Production and 5G Non-Public Networks: Deep dive into media production protocols ”. This interactive workshop aims at gathering input from different stakeholders in the media and ICT industries around the work in this 3GPP study: https://www.5g-mag.com/post/new-3gpp-study-on-media-production-over-5g-npn In particular, we are interested in discussing how the diverse set of media production and transport protocols that may have to interface and be supported by the 5G System. Click here to access all the information regarding the Part II of this workshop Replay the Part I of the Workshop (note this is a playlist with 5 videos) Presentations Welcome Ian Wagdin (CP-C Chair, BBC) Download Presentation Slides (not yet available) The technical activities in 5G-MAG Thibaud Biatek (CP-T Chair, ATEME) Download Presentation Slides (not yet available) Technical Report on Media Production and 5G NPNs Thorsten Lohmar (3GPP SA4 Study Item NPN4AVPROD Rapporteur, Ericsson) Download Presentation Slides (not yet available) QoS and Prioritization David Butler, Ivan Hassan (BBC) Download Presentation Slides (not yet available) Homework We would like to get input around several aspects on the workflows supporting wireless connectivity. Please help us here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfav1uEAIAuclUgfGeaAWfVR7OBH7OlCxu_HLTw_2ZLOEoE2w/viewform Agenda Download information about the NPN4AVProd Study Item here: Wednesday 15th December 2021 15:00 - 17:00 CEST Open event. Free registration and participation Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdeCprDorE9c5enGKLrme2WsNCoZRaaqd After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information at: gimenez@5g-mag.com