Tech Roundup

A software provider that offers products designed to improve post-production workflows for broadcasters is returning to the NAB Show, and will introduce a post-production collaboration product designed to bridge the gap between discrete cloud and multiple on-premises infrastructures.

He was the head of the FCC that first erased Title II broadband classification, resulting in death threats for the end of "Net Neutrality." Starting April 1, he'll be the President/CEO of the wireless industry association.

This year marks 50 years since the OPTIMOD was launched. Orban Labs President David Day remarks, “Over the years, many things have changed in the market but one thing has remained consistent — between bandwidth issues, transmission methods and other considerations, audio needs extra treatment in order to make it pleasing for listeners."

San Antonio-based radio-focused software developer nextKast is heralding updates to the seventh version of its automation system, sporting new features ranging from enhanced reliability to a modernized user-friendly interface.

A Telos Alliance partner will be putting a spotlight on a products manufactured by a 35-year-old broadcast technology company based in Berlin, Germany. In particular, new features and capabilities are of note and will be shared at the 2025 NAB Show in April. 

Jake Daniluck, Tieline's VP of Sales for the Americas, comments, “After strong interest in Bridge-IT II at last year’s NAB Show, we’re excited to showcase the Bridge-IT XTRA II for the first time at this year’s NAB conference.”

The global AI media and entertainment market is projected to exceed $104.4 billion by 2030, according to Straits Research. The 2025 NAB Show is at the forefront of this revolution and provides media professionals unparalleled access to the latest AI-driven tools, insights and innovations needed to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.

Media workflow software provider vCreative is bringing to market a new integration that combines the offerings behind its vPromotions product and those from PromoSuite Mail. The result is what the companies call a "streamlined solution" for contest management, winner communication, and continuous audience engagement.

Technology across radio, television, digital and the broader media and IT ecosystem continues to evolve. This year's 2025 NAB Show will see the NAB partner with Public Media Venture Group to present TechConnect ’25, designed to serve as a premier tech education conference targeting public media pros.

The FCC at its February Open Meeting last week moved forward with a Notice of Inquiry that seeks comment on whether, and if so how, to free up additional mid-band spectrum for new services in the Upper C-band (3.98 GHz to 4.2 GHz).

At NAB Show 2025, where Dielectric will be at West Hall Booth 3000, the Sinclair Inc. subsidiary plans to highlight how its recent technology innovations have prepared it for business growth in FM radio — and for the future of NEXTGEN TV as broadcasters inch closer to planning ATSC 3.0 single-frequency networks (SFNs).

AudioScience, a German audio hardware company, has forged a strategic partnership with MaxxKonnect, a provider of advanced broadcast and connectivity products. Together, the companies plan to offer its customers scalable and customizable offerings designed to enhance broadcasters’ audio and streaming capabilities.

When it came time for an AM radio station serving Vietnamese-language audiences in Houston and its ESPN Radio-branded sibling to upgrade their automation system, the Gow Media properties opted for a product from Broadcast Electronics.

The man behind a radio and TV broadcast consulting firm specializing in remote control solutions, studio design and construction, antenna protection systems and ratings metrics has been selected as the recipient of the NAB's 2025 Radio Engineering Achievement Award.

The developer of visual in-car displays for radio led by Steve Newberry has signed a partnership with the publicly traded radio station owner to bring its messaging capabilities to 400 stations. Select markets will also introduce Quu’s Content Partnership sponsorships, creating new brand revenue opportunities.