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When Technology Sunsets (Featured / Editorial)
March 15th 2020 - 08:00 AM

I recall when technology used to last a bit longer than it does today.  Even if a new and improved product or technology was introduced, replacements were typically available for years and sometimes a third party provided equivalent replacement parts. However, computer-centric hardware and software technology has changed all that.

Ready For The Virtual Control Room? (Featured / Editorial)
September 25th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Recall the actor Tom Cruise in the movie, "Minority Report"? Cruise stands before a large, wraparound screen and with his hands in mid-air manipulates and directs dynamic elements and information being displayed. The movie calls the process, "scrubbing the image." Could such virtual control of video servers, cameras and production switchers be just around the corner for broadcasters?

Test & Measurement in an IP World (Featured / Editorial)
December 28th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Just like video equipment, test and measurement is evolving from hardware to software, with more and more intelligence incorporated into the product. The engineer sitting at a bench has been largely replaced with automated quality control (QC) to meet the needs and workload of multi-platform delivery. The engineer now performs more of an investigative and trouble-shooting role.

Test and measurement for broadcast equipment falls into two areas. One is for manufacturers, on the test-bench or in research and development. The other is for broadcast engineers, who are installing equipment, or for ongoing maintenance and system quality assurance. Although some of the needs may crossover, in general the requirements of the broadcaster are simpler than the R&D engineer.

GPU COTS (Featured / Editorial)
July 10th 2020 - 08:45 AM

As more broadcasters are seeing the benefits that COTS equipment and services deliver, there are some emerging applications for GPUs that could improve IP infrastructures even more. But how will the development of GPUs affect our industry, and can we justifiably refer to them as COTS?