Tech Roundup

Members of the Advanced Television Systems Committee have elected four "experienced industry executives" to serve on the ATSC Board of Directors for three-year terms that begin in January 2020. Concurrently, two directors were appointed to the ATSC board by their respective professional associations.

A community self-described as one comprised "of more than 90,000 technology professionals and consumers committed to advancing innovation, growing our nation’s IT economy, and enhancing the fabric of our nation through technology" has urged the FCC to preserve no less than three TV white spaces channels in every market in the nation that can be used to carry "innovative broadband technology." The NAB says such a plan goes beyond folly, and could fool the Commission into putting broadcast TV in a perilous position.

StreamGuys is heading to the IBC2019 exhibition in Amsterdam with new features in its SGrecast live stream repurposing and podcast management system, designed to help radio broadcasters and podcasters maximize the monetization of their content and better engage their audiences.

In a big move for the advancement of the next-gen TV transmission standard known as ATSC 3.0, MediaTek has become the first SoC provider to complete evaluation tests of Verance Aspect—selected by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) as an "essential component" for next-gen transmissions.

Introducing the "Granite" version of the widely used product from Xytech, "a new and improved" resource for end-to-end media production. With the new version brought to market, Xytech says the Media Operations Platform is unique in that it cam manage all assets, people, resources, and facilities.

TuneIn’s existing supported auto partners include Tesla, Volvo, Polestar, Mercedes, JLR and all Alexa-supported car audio systems. Now, it is adding a nascent electric vehicle brand seeking to lure buyers to that list.

As more media workflows shift to the cloud, organizations are building their own custom workflows by cherry picking exactly what types of services they need. Now, Telestream has options for developers to consider.

Wazee Digital's portal designed to help rights holders maximize the value of their premium content by connecting with customers who need "iconic video" has just been relaunched. The provider of cloud-native video management and licensing services now has a whole-new Wazee Digital Commerce tool.

SaaS-based streaming and podcast solutions provider StreamGuys has launched a "significant new version" of its SGplayer HTML5-based multimedia player. Enhancements in SGplayer 3.0 include a fully redesigned user interface; greater continuity between desktop and mobile experiences; and additional CCPA compliance tools for media enterprises leveraging targeted advertising.

The Norwegian real-time graphics and live production specialist has added a German AV and IT-focused distributor to its roster of European channel partners.

Edgio, together with streaming technology providers Accedo, Bitmovin, Grabyo, and Vimond, have come together for a strategic partnership that seeks to address a growing need faced by media and entertainment when it comes to delivering OTT video — the ability to quickly assemble and manage a streaming ecosystem that delivers high-quality linear, live or on-demand video.

In this IBC2022 preview, Brian Galante shares with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson how the Netherlands-based affair differs from the NAB Show and why U.S.-based broadcasters may wish to keep an eye on the technology getting their global debut and what they may be asked to approve a purchase order for in 2023!  LISTEN HERE

A recently finalized transaction completed by mulitmedia delivery solutions firm Artel Video Systems has given the company "selected intellectual property" from the company responsible for the Quarra 1G and 10G IP Switch family.

Bexel is giving its lighting inventory a spark with the addition of 300 brand-new Litepanels Astra 6X LED panels. The new lights will be key components in Bexel's ongoing support of broadcast media customers who require turnkey lighting solutions in any location at outdoor sporting venues.

A French technology company has enhanced its fully automated "visual radio" solution, which was displayed at no less than three exhibit booths at the recent 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas.