Tech Roundup

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.

Wuppertal, Germany-based Riedel Communications has taken a majority stake in a leading manufacturer of innovative and lightweight antennas and antenna systems based across the border, in Vienna, Austria.

To make a gradual transition to IP operations, a large noncomm TV operation reviewed its options and engaged in a facility upgrade. In doing so, it selected a UTAH-400 Series 2 hybrid enterprise router from Utah Scientific.

The provider of the Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe card expansion systems and other interface cards for pro users in the audio, video, and broadcast industries will showcase its new Thunderbolt 3 editions of its Echo Express SEL and Echo Express SE 1 expansion systems at IBC2017 in Amsterdam in mid-September.

What can IBC2017 attendees expect to see from PHABRIX, a company known for its portable and rackmount systems for rapid fault diagnosis, compliance monitoring, and product development? Get ready to see SMPTE 2110 IP signal generation and analysis instruments for its Qx range, along with enhanced HDR visualization capabilities and strengthened support for audio generation, plus moving test patterns.

Santa Monica, Calif.-based ZoneTV has forged agreements with a major media logistics firm and a division of Microsoft in an effort designed to automate the curation of content of what is being billed as a "first-of-its-kind, customizable suite of linear TV channels" scheduled to launch this autumn.

A British company known for its range of interface and keyers has selected Emerald Communications as its manufacturer's representative for eight states throughout the Southeast U.S.

It may be a conference devoted to AM, FM and their streaming and digital capabilities, but the connected car is getting a huge spotlight in Austin come Sept. 5, at the 2017 Radio Show. 

The latest digital audio intelligence from Triton Digital has been released, and it provides a rather comprehensive look at total weekday listening to audio streams. We've taken a look at the data, and we're pleased to provide you all of the details.

Audinate has released Dante firmware v4.0 for the Brooklyn II audio networking module. According to Audinate, Dante firmware 4.0 delivers critical support for Dante Domain Manager (DDM), alongside performance improvements and bug fixes. This release allows manufacturers to immediately provide field upgrades for existing launched products to make them DDM-ready.

After a 30-year production run, the end-of-life for Inovonics' 222 AM Broadcast Processor has been set. The Model 222 was launched in 1987 and designed to make AM stations compliant with the US NRSC II standard. The Model 222 has gone on to find its place in International MW, Shortwave, SCA, LPAM, LPFM and many other broadcast applications.

Want to know what Artel Video Systems has planned for IBC2017 attendees this fall? The company plans to showcase an end-to-end hybrid IP- and fiber-based network specifically designed to address customers' growing requirements as they migrate from direct fiber to all IP or hybrid IP/SDI networks.

The senior director for strategic and government affairs at Western New York-based emergency information tech company Monroe Electronics has been appointed to the FEMA National Advisory Council Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or "IPAWS," subcommittee.

Calrec Audio's Artemis Ray digital audio console will make its European debut at IBC2017. The big takeaway for users of the predecessor product, Artemis Beam? Artemis Ray has 456 fully featured input channels and can handle up to 72 faders, the same as the larger Artemis Shine model.