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Bruce looks at data security

Bruce’s Shorts | 4.11 - Data Security March 22nd 2017 - 12:00 PM

What are the top ten threats to your company data? In this episode of Bruce’s Shorts, Bruce Devlin runs through the list in under 3 minutes.

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Virtualisation can offer many benefits for a playout centre. But consider carefully all of the factors before making a decision.

Virtualising Your Playout Operations: A Reality Check March 20th 2017 - 11:00 AM

So you think you want to virtualise your playout? Good, there are many benefits to be gained from deploying a channel in the cloud. For centralcast hubs, service providers, MCOs (Multiple Channel Operators), sports broadcasters, and corporates, virtualised playout can deliver an affordable option to deploy or contract IP-based channels instantly without the burden of racks of complicated hardware, and weeks or months of setup and provisioning.

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New versatile comms technology now makes it possible to produce a remote broadcast without having an entire production crew on site.

The Benefits of Remote Production for Live Events March 17th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The live events industry has grown dramatically. Driven by audiences for smaller sports, new viewing behavior and the opportunity for new revenue. As broadcasters face increasing competition from new media players such as OTT distribution and streaming, both stations and networks are looking for ways to bring these live events to their audiences in a cost effective manner.

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Computer firewalls.

Bruce’s Shorts | 4.10 - Firewalls March 15th 2017 - 12:00 PM

You’ve got a firewall and you think that’s enough? When is the last time it was updated? In this series of Bruce’s Shorts, Bruce Devlin looks at computer security.

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Understanding Quality Control for File-Based Video Workflows March 8th 2017 - 03:00 PM

Quality control (QC) is an important process consideration at many points in file-based workflows, and one that can have a tangible impact on the business if neglected or improperly implemented. Defects that can be seen or heard by the end viewer such as missed or faulty commercial spots can result in lost advertising revenue, and poor or spotty picture quality can affect the brand and ultimately lead to subscriber loss. Quality or delivery compliance issues that occur prior to broadcast can add costs if the program material must be rejected and sent back to the content provider for costly rework.

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Special Edition: Super Bowl LI—Technology Insight: Trucks, Technology and Production: Part 1 March 7th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Every year the NFL Super Bowl creates a level of excitement uncommon for most sporting events and this year’s event was no exception. The broadcast provided viewers with a dazzling Lady Gaga half-time show and the stunning and record-breaking, come from behind 34 – 28 win by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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Though broadcasters face a future of uncertainty, careful planning and the right solutions can remove the “FUD”.

Managing the “FUD” of Repack and ATSC 3.0 March 7th 2017 - 10:00 AM

The acronym “FUD” stands for “fear, uncertainty, and doubt”. FUD neatly describes the unsettled attitude of many Directors of Engineering (DOEs) towards the approaching double-whammy of the FCC’s Spectrum Repack, and the advent of ATSC 3.0 Over-the-Air (OTA) broadcasting.

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EditShare Flow production media asset management platform is at the heart of many of the world’s leading production facilities’ workflows.

Five Key Questions To Ask When Choosing A MAM March 2nd 2017 - 03:00 PM

Ask some in our industry about Media Asset Management (MAM) and they either recoil in horror or simply roll their eyes. Even so, most will tell you that they can see the value, but their particular implementation hasn’t quite realised the expected workflow benefits.

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