Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Avid Completes Purchase of Wolftech Broadcast Solutions
By Phil Kurz published
Combined companies will aim to enhance newsroom efficiency and accelerate story delivery

Comcast Technology Solutions Introduces Cloud TV Platform
By Phil Kurz published
Bows a 24/7, cloud-based service supporting prep and playout of linear, streaming channels

The Wisdom of Having Multiple Layers
By Phil Kurz published
Redundancy isn’t so redundant—and old tech comes in handy—when disaster strikes

X Games To Launch FAST Channel With Streaming Partner Frequency
By Phil Kurz published
Free streamer will present global live event coverage and archived games

Calgary To Collaborate on ATSC 3.0 Datacasting for Municipal Use
By Phil Kurz published
Project with Humber Polytechnic in Toronto aims to examine how NextGen TV can improve services and better connect residents

SwXtch.io, Telos Alliance Collaborate on Low-Latency Cloud Intercom
By Phil Kurz published
Relying on Telos Infinity VIP and swXtch.io’s cloudSwitch network, solution debuted this summer

Live Media Group Deploys IP-Native MU-16 Mobile Unit With Dual Calrec Argo Consoles, ImPulse Core
By Phil Kurz published
New vehicle sports a 72-fader Argo Q and 48-fader Argo S consoles

Chyron Hits the Track as International Luge Federation’s Official Graphics Provider
By Phil Kurz published
Building on a partnership struck last year, company will provide graphics for all of the governing body’s live telecasts

One Media Tech Names Matthew Goldman VP of Strategic, Technical Initiatives
By Phil Kurz published
New role at Sinclair subsidiary will focus on implementing HDR, other advanced tech

Fox Sports Aims To Enhance World Series Coverage With ‘Inside-Out’ Perspective
By Phil Kurz published
Several incremental production advancements aim to let viewers watch the games from new vantage points

Fubo Unveils Standalone Premium Subscription Networks
By Phil Kurz published
Rollout includes Paramount+ with Showtime, NBA League Pass and FanDuel Sports Network

LYNX Technik Introduces PEC 1464 Streamer, Recorder
By Phil Kurz published
New unit enables simultaneous content streaming and recording

Thunder City Equips New FAU Mobile Unit With Evertz Replay, Router, Grand Master Clock
By Phil Kurz published
Florida Atlantic University uses MPU to produce sports content for ESPN+

Sony Electronics Releases Firmware Updates for Camera Remote Toolkit
By Phil Kurz published
Will also bow Camera Remote Command Version 2024.1.0 this month

ARRI Unveils Ensō Prime Lens Series
By Phil Kurz published
Series delivers a smooth, balanced look featuring German precision engineering with Japanese optics

Nick Pemberton Joins Lawo as Global Partner Development Director
By Phil Kurz published
20-year industry vet had led EMEA partner management at Avid Technology

Light Sail VR Grows Its Business With Help of OpenDrives Infrastructure
By Phil Kurz published
Storage VR creative firm has deployed OpenDrives Atlas, streamlining workflows

Wasabi, NESN Ink Naming-Rights Deal for TD Garden Broadcast Studio
By Phil Kurz published
Newly renamed Wasabi Studio will be centerpiece of RSN’s Boston Bruins programming

Miri Technologies Unveils Dual-Cellular Bonding Router at NAB Show New York 2024
By Phil Kurz published
Miri X510 integrates channel bonding from Speedify and can handle up to 7 internet links
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