Tech Roundup

The 732 Advanced Dynamic RDS Encoder is now available from Felton, Calif.-based tech company Inovonics. The new encoder replaces the model 730 and incorporates the latest RDS technology with increased functionality and security.

Streamlining the process for filing an FM translator interference complaint, and the remediation procedures used by the FCC to resolve such an issue, is one step closer to fruition. The Commission has issued an NPRM that will allow the public to comment before the FCC votes on its proposed changes.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology and ad solutions company Veritone Inc. was quite pleased with its Q1 2018 results. “Q1 was a great quarter for Veritone as we experienced an inflection point in our AI platform business,” said Veritone Chairman/CEO Chad Steelberg. Investors seemed to agree.

Don't believe in the auditorium test for determining what your radio station's music library and core artists should be? Check this out: Music research is being brought into the listener's home with simple call-to-action methodology powered by one of the most trendy new additions to the American home: the smart speaker.

Here's something that should make radio broadcasting C-Suiters a little less anxious about whether or not the newest vehicles hitting the market will include in-dash entertainment systems that diminish one's ability to tune to local AM or FM stations.

Looking for best practices on how to ensure that your AM radio station's transmitters are properly maintained? You may want to pen in May 16 on your calendar, as Nautel will hold a webinar to discuss maintenance, troubleshooting, grounding and lightning protection, among other top topics.

A French company known for its content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming tools for content providers and pay-TV operators has brought on two sales directors to address increased sales and business growth plans in North America.

Some six weeks after joining Artel Video Systems, a former Channel Sales Manager at Oracle is settling in to his role as Director of Channels and Key Accounts. This individual has also worked at Genband.

The latest addition to the Arrow series of broadcast production and replay servers is now available to the public. The updates include a 2U rack space footprint, six recording channels with simultaneous search on all channels, and two playback channels with transition effects. One of the servers from Slomo.tv can be used as a seven recording channel replay system.

Don't look now, but the yo-yo activity seen in the last several months from AI-powered content recognition specialist Veritone Inc., a growing partner with radio and TV broadcasters, has ceased. Steady growth has been seen in the last month, pushing the company's shares back above the $20 mark.

A media streaming company based in Northern California recently completed "a strategic upgrade" and enhancements to its ABR monitoring solution, bringing "significant benefits" to content owners, broadcasters and online video service providers offering content across the broadest range of devices.

The integration of Triton Digital's programmatic audio advertising marketplace with a top content-targeted video advertising network is now complete. Find out what this can do for your stations' digital revenue enhancement plan.

Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its R&S AVHE100 encoding and multiplexing product line -- a move it says is an enhancement for not only its own tool, but also third-party platforms. HDR video transmission support is one of the new capabilities getting touted by the German company.

The acceleration of next-gen online video infrastructure software — something that's growing in interest among television companies -- has become a lot more easier for San Francisco-based firm Bitmovin. The company successfully raised millions of dollars to help expand its global customer base of TV streaming providers, social media companies and internet companies. 

Thanks to a new partnership forged May 1, the Zixi Platform is now fully integrated with the Talon encoder and decoders manufactured by Dallas-based Osprey Video. Osprey is known for its video-capture technology.