Cloud Broadcasting - Resilience January 19^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

In the last article on Cloud Broadcasting we looked at the concept of “Cloud Washed” and “Cloud Born” and the considerations vendors must look at when delivering true cloud systems. In this article, we look more at resilience and cloud system up time.

Cloud Broadcasting - Cloud Washed or Cloud Born? January 12^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Implementation of software in public clouds might not be as straightforward as it seems. Outdated software licensing models restrict one of the fundamental advantages of cloud systems, that is their ability to grow and shrink as the dynamics of the business demands, sometimes by the hour.

NEP To Cover German Ice Hockey League With New Compact OB Vans Built By Broadcast Solutions December 7^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Germany-based System integrator Broadcast Solutions GmbH has delivered four new 26-foot long Streamline S8 OB vehicles to NEP Germany for its production of German ice hockey league games.

Indonesia’s Rural Population Gets Internet Access With Newtec Satellite technology December 1^st 2016 - 11:00 AM

Thanks to a grant from Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), schoolchildren in Asmat, Papua now have access to reliable high-speed broadband. Local systems integrator Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) selected Newtec’s Dialog platform to deliver Internet access to the underserved rural population and surrounding areas.

Danmon Group Builds Scandinavia’s First UHD Channel August 31^st 2016 - 03:00 PM

System integrator Danmon Systems Group has completed work for ViaSat Sport on Scandinavia’s first UHD television channel. Part of Modern Times Group, ViaSat is based at MTG’s headquarters in Stockholm. The new channel launched with coverage of the Summer Olympics, as MTG is the official Rio Olympics 2016 broadcaster…

Building a New Kind of Broadcast Business in a ‘Multi’ World August 25^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Never before — in the entire history of television broadcasting — have the challenges been greater for local television stations. Groups of stations must avoid duplicating content and control costs, while operating in a multi-content, multi-platform world. How do stations approach being competitive in today’s changing broadcast environment?

System Integrators—What Value Do They Bring To A Project? June 20^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Historically, the value System Integrators (SI) brought to a project centered on providing specialist broadcast, video and audio expertise and knowledge. But as more installations become a mixture of servers, databases and web browsers, today’s system integrator must adapt to support the new demands of IT-centric hybrid broadcast systems.

Be Your Own OTT Mogul June 6^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Traditional broadcasting faces increased competition from heavily funded network-based channels. But now, there are new, smaller and much lower-cost ways for content makers to get their message to an audience. Enter NomadTV, a company that builds low-cost OTT services for any niche audience.

Enabling Interop Between AIMS, ASPEN, NewTek NDI and Sony NMI: Questions Answered June 6^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Confused about moving to IP? Don’t worry you are not alone. While recent moves by Evertz, chief promoter of the ASPEN live IP production protocol and Sony, architect of its own route to live IP, to join the Alliance for IP Media Solutions would seem to herald a break…

Advanced Media Workflow Association Alters Media File Format February 2^nd 2016 - 09:00 AM

The Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) has made several alterations to its AS-11, MXF for Contribution Media File Format.