Latest articles by David Austerberry
Harmonic releases ChannelPort integrated playout platform
ChannelPort combines branding, clip playback and master control switching in a compact module that integrates seamlessly with Spectrum Media Servers and popular automation systems.
Tape archives are a hot topic
As videotape reaches end of life, there is work in standards development for long-term archives.
Multichannel distribution demands efficient language versioning
Raoul Cospen of Dalet explains some of the issues surrounding efficient multilingual operations including the adoption of key performance indicators and business activity monitoring.
Ericsson to acquire Technicolor's broadcast services division
Telecoms and multimedia network systems giant strengthens broadcast services division to offer live to long-tail content delivery.
IABM annual conference shows optimism
Manufacturers are learning to adapt to uncertain trading conditions.
Broadcast technology vendors review, predict state of broadcast industry
On the verge of the 2011 NAB Show, spokesmen from three leading manufacturers discuss the evolution of the industry thus far.
AMWA, EBU to demonstrate service-oriented media workflow at NAB Show
Participants in the FIMS project will demonstrate typical broadcast operations including ingest, capture, movement and transcode.
MTV Greece, Nickelodeon choose Etere
Etere in providing an ingest-to-air workflow for the two channels.
France Télévisions installs disaster recovery system
Thomson Video Networks and ProConsultant Informatique collaborated to build backup for 19 channels.
TV8 goes to air with OCTOPUS6
The OCTOPUS Newsroom system part of an upgrade for the Turkish private TV broadcaster.
From islands to integrated systems
Broadcast automation is becoming a component in integrated processes from acquisition to air.
SES WORLD SKIES extends satellite feed management with ScheduALL
Clients can now subscribe to SES services via AVvANow from a Web browser.
BSkyB enhances Actus View installation
The UK broadcaster is expanding its Actus proactive monitoring platform.
KOIN chooses Apantac TAHOMA multiviewers
The Portland, OR, station’s HD upgrade included three multiviewers integrated with Grass Valley Ignite and Florical automation.
Ascent Media sells playout business to Encompass
Encompass is adding to its European and Asian transmission facilities as well as strengthening its U.S. central-casting and satellite operations.
Twentieth Century Fox chooses EVS-OpenCube to manage MXF JPEG 2000
An OpenCubeHD MXF server will be used to master MXF JPEG 2000 files for studio production.
Clyde Smith to speak at IABM Annual Conference
The senior vice president of global technology and standards for Turner Broadcast System will participate in two panels on Dec. 3.
AMWA aims to accelerate projects
The association is investigating funded projects and agile development to speed up standards for an interoperable media framework.
Golf Channel chooses ScheduLINK to optimize production, transmissions
The Golf Channel uses ScheduLINK to book domestic and international transmission feeds with vendors such as Intelsat and NEP.
KIT digital acquires Megahertz Broadcast Systems
The former AZCAR division has joined the video asset management company.
Miranda buys OmniBus
The purchase strengthens Miranda’s automated playout systems offerings.
Broadpeak integrates CDN platform with live streaming appliances from Inlet Technologies
The integration ensures an easy path to Web TV for network operators.
Wohler adds PlayBox Technology to worldwide distributor network
PlayBox will act as distributor and reseller of the full Wohler line.
