Tech Roundup

The new API gives developers programmatic access to SGrecast’s stream recording, content publishing, media player creation and rebroadcasting functionality, thus enabling broadcasters and content providers to integrate StreamGuys’ services into their existing enterprise systems.

Emergency communications systems manufacturer Digital Alert Systems (formerly known as Monroe Electronics), is preparing to say goodbye to its VP/GM and COO. Its CFO already started taking on many COO duties in Q4 of 2018, and will formerly transition into the role in 2020.

Tuesday morning saw the formal launch of Eurofins’ new CyberSecurity Framework: Media Edition. It provides media companies across the globe a suite of customizable services designed to increase cybersecurity robustness of production and broadcast suppliers.

"Oh, Snap." Unfortunately, it's no joking matter for WAKY-FM in Elizabethtown, Ky., serving the Louisville market. The Golden Oldies station focused on the 1950s through 1970s saw its broadcast tower, visible from I-65, snap in half on November 27. 

Privacy is still a major issue for users of voice control on any device, as well as among potential buyers of smart speakers. That's the key takeaway from a newly released voice control device study from Hub. Yet, more than 4 in 10 respondents own a smart speaker, and nearly all of them use it to interact with entertainment content.

Barix, known for products capable of bringing high-quality audio across IP networks, has introduced a new second model in its SIP Opus Codec family of Audio over IP transport solutions. It will showcase the new product in booth C1139 at the 2020 NAB Show, April 19-22 in Las Vegas. The conference is still on, despite coronavirus-fueled COVID-19 concerns.

"These past few months and weeks have been like nothing anyone alive today has ever experienced." With that, Inovonics President/CEO Ben Barber penned an open letter to the broadcasting industry to provide an update on how the Felton, Calif., based tech company has been impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Here's what he says.

Futuri, the provider of cloud-based audience engagement software, and ReelWorld, a jingle, imaging, and sonic branding company, have forged a strategic partnership that includes the launch of a new interactive programming platform designed to help programming teams create "truly standout, engaging on-air moments with minimal drain on resources."

Now supporting the company's  DASDEC-II or One-Net SE EAS devices, Version 4.2 includes important new features and improvements that expand the security measures already built into the software.

A key provider of enterprise revenue management and digital software products has released an all-in-one platform designed to give radio broadcasters the power to increase revenue — and amplify their existing advertising programs through the sale of third-party digital advertising.

A broadcast spectrum deployment specialist has teamed up with a broadcast-broadband content network company for the delivery of cloud-hosted ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Internet service — poised to bring big dollars to broadcast TV stations embracing NEXTGEN TV.

The U.S. is entering the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s led to a variety of shifts in media management that largely involve remote work needs. What sort of role has Veritone Inc. played in aiding this transition, whether temporary or permanent, post-pandemic? We get the answer and more in this latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM. LISTEN HERE

Greenlight Television produced and live-streamed the muscle car racing championship known as the Trans Am Series for fans worldwide — and it did so by using IP and bonded cellular systems from CP Communications.

Circle City Broadcasting has gained notice across the U.S. thanks to its owner, African American owner and CEO DuJuan McCoy. Its two stations include the CW Network affiliate serving Indianapolis. Now, that station has figured out how to close-caption its content while being budget-minded in its selection process. In the end, WISH-8 went with ENCO.

The pandemic has increased the importance of the personal vehicle and in-dash infotainment today, versus pre-COVID, a new study shows. And, it appears this is especially true for Millennials and Gen Z.