NAB 2019: Five trends to watch

Prepare for 5G
With 5G network rollout imminent, one of the first areas to benefit will be wireless contribution links. TVU Networks, for example, has made its entire range of transmitters compatible with 5G modems. It is working with South Korean telco KT and Seoul Broadcasting System to launch the world’s first UHD over 5G service this month.

“The data capacity, speed and low latency in the network will enable innovations unlike anything we’ve seen before,” declared Park Hyun-Jin, SVP of KT’s 5G Business Unit.

All the kit from cellular links vendor LiveU are 5G-ready as well. “We see 5G as a big opportunity for us,” says VP marketing Ronen Artman. “5G brings more capacity, reliability and lower latency. It’s required to support 4K/8K, VR/AR, 360-degree video and HDR transmissions where…