Tech Roundup

VITEC, the French company specializing in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, is ready to roll out the next generation of the HEVC Gen2 codec for the MGW Ace 4:2:2 10-bit HEVC encoder and MGW Ace decoder solution. Other updates will be shared with IBC2017 attendees in Amsterdam.

In a move that the company says "will improve customer service and streamline internal processes," Riedel Communications has promoted Jake Halverson to OM within the company's North America team.

MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions has amplified its audio strategy with the integration of Dante Audio over IP networking from Audinate into its range of openGear solutions for modular, high-density fiber transport and signal conversion.

Broadcast industry player and custom fiber solutions firm Joseph Electronics has upped SVP John Cleary to President. He will be responsible for supervising the company's day-to-day operations and takes over the position from company owner Yohay Hahamy, who will continue as CEO.

This ain't your parents automation tools. As broadcasters transition to more IP workflows and virtualized environments, ENCO is introducing new software-defined tools to its TV and radio automation systems that the company says "will amplify production value while reducing operational burdens."

A company known across the broadcast media landscape for its purpose-engineered antennas and RF systems for TV and radio broadcasters is just weeks away from christening a new 33,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Maine, some 25 miles north of company headquarters. 

The NextRadio app as originally conceived effectively unlocks the FM tuner that's hidden in an Android-powered device, including most — if not all — Samsung models presently on the market. According to the latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Samsung regained the top sales spot in the U.S. for the three-month period ending May 30. However, its share is down.

Utah Scientific is shining a spotlight on the latest developments in its 400 Series 3 hybrid router, as it will be one of more than 40 vendors working together to demonstrate real-world IP interoperability at IBC2017 in Amsterdam next month.

GatesAir is all set to unveil new enhancements to two recently-introduced Intraplex intelligent networking solutions. The two products, Intraplex IPConnect software and the IP Link MPXp codec, will make their debut in September.

Looking for a new monitoring and multiviewer solution for your broadcast media operation? Germany's Rohde & Schwarz may have something of interest to you.

Faced with the need to acquire nearly three dozen antennas, along with other equipment, to move forward with channel changes for its TV stations impacted by the spectrum repack process, Raycom Media reviewed its options on what company to work with to get the job done. Its decision — to sign a contract with Dielectric.

One of the nation's largest providers of drone solutions has acquired Pilatus Unmanned, a competitor that will allow expansion of this major player's drone engineering and equipment sales capabilities. 

A Massachusetts-based broadcast technology company known for products used in the production of live and local programming, including radio station remotes, is presently putting the spotlight on three featured products — an audio IP codec, an IP audio gateway, and a video over IP and bonded cellular solution.

Nielsen is now the owner of a technology startup that has developed a machine learning-enabled platform to measure brand exposure and impact in sports programming. It looked toward the Holy Land to gets its prayers answered, and the purchase agreements signed.

This September in Amsterdam, ChyronHego vows to "push the envelope" on all-software production workflows running in a standard IT infrastructure, including the VPX Virtual Production Server — introduced at the 2017 NAB Show. The tech company also plans to highlight its latest developments in cooperation with Cisco that showcase end-to-end live production running in virtualized environments.