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We’re back @IBCShow for 2025!

Today @BBCRD is showcasing cutting-edge work on cloud-based live production, fighting disinformation, and open-source innovation.

Here’s what’s happening on Saturday in Amsterdam 👇 #IBC2025

From radio to TV to the internet… from DAB to HDR to AI…
BBC R&D has been shaping how the world experiences media for nearly a century.

You might never *see* our work directly, but you experience it every day.
Now, we've been recognised with one of TV’s highest honours… 🏆

Congrats to our Phil Layton who's recognised as an @smpteconnect fellow!🎉
"For attaining an outstanding rank among engineers or executives in media & entertainment through their proficiency & contributions to the motion-picture, TV, or related industries"
smpte.org/blog/smpte-ann…

Inside R&D: Innovation Explained is our new series of interviews with the R&D team, lifting the lid on technological changes that are affecting the media industry. The podcast is available on several platforms - all the links and episode details below 👇🎧