Digital Signage At 2019 U.S. Open Displays More Than Ever September 11^th 2019 - 04:00 PM

For fans attending the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament, it has become more than just watching the matches. It’s become a festive atmosphere outside the tennis venues, complete with food and sponsor booths that offer varying types of entertainment.

Secure IP Infrastructures For Broadcasters - Part 3 - Secure Virtualization September 10^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In the previous articles in this series we looked at advanced server security and out-of-band monitoring and control, especially with security validation of peripheral device firmware. In this article, we investigate virtualization further and its benefits for building secure broadcast infrastructures.

IBC 2019 Cloudy, Streaming and 8K September 9^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

In this thought-provoking missive, Gary Olson delivers his predictions and insights for IBC 2019.

Secure IP Infrastructures For Broadcasters - Part 2 - Lights Out Control September 5^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In the previous article in this series we looked at advanced server security and how the controller within a hard disk drive or SSD can be vulnerable to hacking even with the most advanced firewalls and anti-virus software. In this article, we delve deeper into the remedies and how Lights…

Secure IP Infrastructures For Broadcasters - Part 1 - Secure Servers August 29^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In this series of three articles, we investigate the underlying aspects of computer server design for high value security and 24-hour operation. In the first article we look at advanced server security, in the second article we understand how servers are controlled, and in the third article we gain a…

IP Showcase At 2019 IBC Provides Road Map To The Data Packet-Based Future August 27^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

For many broadcasters and digital media facilities making (or considering) the move to all-IP infrastructures, the IP Showcase at the IBC Show has been a highly anticipated gathering. Attendees annually participate in product demonstrations and educational seminars that provide a road map of what others have done and also what…

Data Recording & Transmission - Part 12: The Optical Drive - Playback August 20^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Optical disks rely totally on the ability of the pickup to follow and focus on the data track. It is taken for granted that these mechanisms are phenomenally accurate, work at high speed despite being made at low cost and need no maintenance.

UK Regulator Urges Review Of Public Service Broadcasting As Streaming Gains August 19^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

UK media regulator Ofcom is calling for a review of public service broadcasting in the light of its report finding rapid growth in streaming viewing, especially among Millennials.

ZombieLoad And Other Things That Go Bump In The Night August 16^th 2019 - 12:05 PM

May 14, 2019 may not have seemed a particularly important date for those who edit and color grade on Mac’s and PC’s. But it was. By chance, that day I went looking for the May Windows 10 Feature Update (1903). I was surprised to find a scary warning about something I had nev…

Building On IP COTS August 14^th 2019 - 12:30 PM

Transitioning to IP improves flexibility and scalability, both of which are achievable using COTS IT equipment. But can COTS solve every challenge? Or does broadcasting still have some unique and more demanding requirements that need further attention? In this article, we look deeper into the specifics of IP networks for…

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