Applied Technology: Interra Systems’ Baton: A Fresh Approach to QC April 25^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Since file-based workflows became ubiquitous in broadcast facilities, automated content QC solutions have provided significant cost and reliability advantages compared with QC by visual inspection. However, file-based media workflows are continually increasing in sophistication, making it ever more challenging for broadcasters to ensure content quality.

Before the Truck Rolls…. April 15^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

A lot of people are prepared to fly on an airline that provides very poor customer service if they think they are getting a bargain ticket by doing so. For others, a pleasant travel experience is part of the holiday, and worth paying a bit more for. But basically, if…

GatesAir Second Annual Customer Event at 2016 NAB Show April 12^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

Broadcast television technology thought leaders will lead the charge on education and discussion around trends shaping the future of over-the-air broadcasting on several fronts.

Testing, One-Six April 6^th 2016 - 03:00 PM

The needle on the compass pointing to the direction of television broadcasting technical progress is the latest Test & Measurement category of broadcast TV equipment to be introduced and exhibited at the 2016 NAB Show.

Verizon Buys Volicon—Volicon Comments March 28^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

When Verizon purchased the video quality measurement company Volicon, some wondered if the staid broadcast equipment vendor would disappear inside the Telco. Volicon answers that question.

Demystifying ABR Testing in the IP Domain March 14^th 2016 - 11:00 AM

Adaptive-bit-rate technology is a boon to multi-channel delivery, in part because of reduced bandwidth requirements. A downside is that ABR signals need specialized testing. Fortunately, specialized test solutions are available to easily and objectively make the needed analysis.

New Technical Compliance And T&M Solutions On Display At 2016 NAB Show March 3^rd 2016 - 05:00 PM

Every NAB Show is its own signature event. The 2016 NAB Show promises to be several distinctive events rolled into one busy 100,000 visitor confab.

Recent Axon Deployments Simplify the Complex February 17^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

Recent Axon deployments include eTV in South Africa, News UK’s broadcast facilities in London, Metro TV in Indonesia and major international sports productions including the 2015 Open Golf Championships, BT Sport’s Ultra HD coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Timeline’s upcoming production of the Dubai World Cup,…

A Strong Core Equips Providers for Volatile Peaks in Demand February 17^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

Building the technical core for a cable, satellite or broadcast system starts with predicting the transport needs. Add to that requirement constantly changing viewer demands and needed support for new technology like 4K, UHD and HDR. Now ask yourself, what state-of-the-art monitoring technology will be needed to ensure proper system…

Video Analytics Comes of Age with Entry of Big Boys February 1^st 2016 - 12:05 PM

Video analytics based on big data has come of age sufficiently to attract big players such as IBM from the enterprise IT arena. Big guns already in the TV arena in some guise, such as Ericsson and Microsoft, are also raising their analytics game, leaving the established niche players in…