Matthew Postgate

BBC predicts all-IP future, says it will evolve into an internet broadcaster

The BBC’s technology chief has predicted that all media will be delivered over the web in the not too distant future and called on the UK industry to come together as we move into this IP era. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London yesterday, the BBC’s chief technology and product officer, Matthew Postgate, said […]

BBC to increasingly look to web delivery, says CTO

The BBC will increasingly use the web to deliver programmes and services to viewers in the future, according to chief technology officer, BBC Engineering, Matthew Postgate.  Outlining his vision for the future, Postgate said that BBC Engineering’s priorities are to “make sure we’re flexible, efficient and can take advantage of all the digital developments happening […]

BBC ups R&D controller to chief technology officer

The BBC has appointed controller of research and development, Matthew Postgate, as its new chief technology officer.  Postgate, who starts his new role effective July 28, takes over from acting CTO Peter Coles who has held the position since May 2013. Coles took over from former CTO John Linwood, who left the post after the […]