scte BEnelux News Successful IBC Lecture on AI in Video
On Monday afternoon, September 17, SCTE Benelux hosted a seminar titled “Exploring the Horizon of AI in Video – Opportunities and Limitations” during the international trade show IBC2024 in Amsterdam. The event featured four insightful presentations, each diving into the dynamic domain of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the video and media industry. Ir. Ronald Peters from Irdeto discussed the transformative power of AI in the media and entertainment sectors, addressing challenges like deepfakes and the protection of intellectual property. Bart Vanderostyne from Robo-vision explored how AI-driven Computer Vision enhances efficiency, quality control, and real-time decision-making in industrial applications, drawing parallels to the role of AI in the video and media industry. Stijn Verrept from Nobi Smart Lamps shared the story of the Nobi Smart Lamp, demonstrating how AI and advanced
is being utilised for quality control and complexity reduction in video encoding and distribution. The sessions were moderated by Peter Veerman, who also led an engaging panel discussion afterward. The afternoon provided a clear illustration of how AI is being diversely and impactfully integrated into the industry.
vision technology are used for fall detection and prevention in elderly care. This has led to enhanced privacy, real- time response, reduced workload and personalised care. In the fourth session, Dr. Jan De Cock from Synamedia highlighted the rise of a multi-codec world, where new video formats such as AV1 and Versatile Video Coding (VVC) offer significant bitrate savings. He also showcased how AI
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Second Tech Summit on the Threat to Communication Infrastructure
On Wednesday afternoon, November 13, SCTE Benelux, together with NLconnect, organised the second Tech Summit of the year. This inspiring event took place at Allinq Labs in Harderwijk, where three speakers addressed the theme “Critical Communication Infrastructure Under Constant Threat: How is the Telecom Sector Responding?” Marco Boerman, Director of Business Development at Allinq, and Rutger van der Graaff, Manager of Allinq Labs, discussed “Innovation-Driven IS Security.” They focused on enhancing infrastructure security through innovative applications such as Listening Fiber, AR as a Security Toolbox, Smart Asset Management and 3D BIM. Wouter Arts, owner and founder of WTH Security, gave participants insight into the world of a hacker. He demonstrated the process, from preparation to the execution of a (digital) breach. Topics included reconnaissance, tools used and how physical or virtual access is gained. The session was accessible and presented with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour.
Marco Boerman Director of Business Development, Allinq
Rutger van der Graaff Manager, Allinq Labs
Wouter Arts
Owner and founder of WTH Security
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