Tech Roundup

Here's something IBC2018 attendees will have to look forward to from Sept. 14-18 at the global media technology event in Amsterdam. Matrix Solutions and Imagine Communications will be showcasing "a seamless end-to-end ad sales workflow that enables media organizations to optimize ad sales" at the event.

Looking to widen your radio station's potential total audience? Partnering up with Amazon Prime may be a smart idea, based on new research that shows members are very likely to have a smart speaker in the home.

As much of the world is readying for IBC2018 in Amsterdam, the parent company of such brands as Omnia, Axia, 25-Seven, Linear Acoustic and Minnetonka is preparing to show off its products to the Latin American market -- with an emphasis on innovation in AoIP.

Here's something set to take flight ... literally. GatesAir is planning to unveil its new Intraplex Audio over IP transport technology at IBC2018 in Amsterdam.

The latest speech-to-text tool from ENCO is getting a big spotlight at one of the world's biggest media technology events, set to begin in September in Amsterdam. The enCaption4 automated closed-captioning tool will be showcased by ENCO at IBC2018.  It marks the European debut of the engine for enCaption4.

A top tech provider serving the audio media industry across the globe has just expanded its relationship with one of the most important radio broadcasting companies in Mexico. As a result, Grupo Acir-owned stations will now be able to benefit from the measurement of its digital audio content by Triton Digital.

Artel Video Systems is heading to IBC2018 with one clear plan of action: creating a showcase for the company's portfolio of tools for SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, SMPTE ST 2022-7 hitless protection and ARQ Reliable Internet Stream Transport OTT streaming.

AI is a topic of focus for many radio and TV executives and will be the center of a free webinar hosted by RBR+TVBR's Adam Jacobson on August 30. News recently came out that AI is being used for foreign policy. What is next for AI? With an agreement made with six large technology companies, AI will now be used in healthcare. The news comes from Global Data, a data and analytics company that gives unique data, analysis and solutions to over 4,000 companies.

As streaming services become more and more popular, customers hope to get the best quality they can when watching movies or television shows online. On Aug. 22, Tektronix announced new additions to its live and video on demand streaming services to give customers what they wanted: a better experience and better quality.

A cloud-based tool that gives broadcasters the power to take full, native control of a radio station from any networked location has now entered its second generation. To celebrate, ENCO is bringing it on a trip to Amsterdam.

Cobalt is primarily used in the manufacture of magnetic, wear-resistant and high-strength alloys. Who knew it would be so magnetic that a former executive would return for a key role?

Remember the days of the boom box and the SONY Walkman, when it was "so easy" to rewind, pause or restart a cassette tape? Of course, it was impossible to do the same to a live broadcast of an AM or FM radio station. Those capabilities are now available, at least to a radio station's audio stream. A Humboldt County, Calif., tech company is set to show how its tool works in front of a global audience.

Pete Mihan is known for his leadership and sales experience earned at such companies as Microsoft and Ericsson. He also has video product experience from his time at Frontier Communications. Now, Mihan will align the sales organization around Zone·tv’s go-to-market strategy and target new growth opportunities.

VITEC, known for its advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, is putting a spotlight on its new video wall and media library capabilities of its broadcast-grade EZ TV IPTV & Digital Signage Platform, the MGW Ace encode and decode solution, and MGW Diamond, the compact and portable quad-channel HEVC encoder now available within VITEC's broad HEVC encoding and decoding product portfolio.

“What is an innovative way broadcasters and other local media could serve communities?” That's the primary question participants in the 2018 PILOT Innovation Challenge will need to best answer in order to score a hefty cash prize and "unmatched exposure" at such industry events as the 2019 NAB Show.