Tech Roundup

SXM-9 is the 10th high-powered, digital audio radio satellite built by Maxar Space Systems for SiriusXM and is built on the Maxar 1300 platform. The SXM-9 is more than 27 feet tall and over 100 feet long with its solar arrays deployed, and weighed almost 6,400 kg at launch.

It was an exciting end to the 2024 college football season, and CP Communications was on hand to help bring the January 20 telecast of the national championship matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes to viewers across North America.

Rob Bertrand joins current partners Mike Dorris, Brian Sapp, Shaun Dolan, and Cameron Boswell in leading the 14-person Inrush Broadcast Services operation forward "with his technology experience and passion for sustaining strong, healthy teams."

RTW, known for its pro audio metering and monitoring products, is now offering its TouchMonitor 5 in two distinct versions — offering full compatibility with either Dante or RAVENNA/AES67/ST 2110 networked audio protocols.

Live graphics specialist Singular.live has forged a partnership with a digital video platform created to power "TV Everywhere" and OTT offerings for broadcasters and media companies for both live streaming and video-on-demand. The arrangement brings broadcast quality graphics to Akta's FLEX channel playout in the cloud.

Winning new business from a forthcoming private FM licensing initiative across India will be a critical business growth focus for an individual whose resume includes stops at AJA Video Systems and Imagine Communications.

Taking the role is an individual who has worked in AV since 2014, including 10 years at TP Vision. He will work closely with PPDS’ global R&D and management teams to identify new business opportunities and deliver next-generation interactive displays.

A new VoIP broadcast phone system from Telos Alliance is now being brought to market and is available for immediate delivery. Telos VX Duo builds on the company's flagship Telos VX Enterprise system, and is built on a compact and silent platform specifically designed for in-studio use.

KERA-FM, which began broadcasting on television in 1960 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in radio, is expected to move from 3000 Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas at the end of February and break ground on a new building adjacent to the Katy Trail on the northern end of KERA’s current property later this year.

For 80 years, it has had a Downtown Dallas home. As 2024 ended, FOX Television Stations determined that it was time for a change and an upgraded facility. Enter Corgan, which is moving forward with a "future-forward, iconic workspace that enhances wellbeing, collaboration, and adaptability."

Sinclair Inc. broadcast tower subsidiary Dielectric has expanded its executive team with a promotion of a 25-year company leader to the role Vice President of Marketing and Business Services, retroactive to December 23.

Host Jeff Welton will speak with Burley Stapley, Corporate Chief Engineer at Blanchard River Broadcasting for the first upcoming session. The two will discuss soldering skills as well as “must-haves” and other newly-important essentials for the toolkit.

“Under Mike’s sales leadership, 2024 was our best year ever in the U.S.,” said Orban Labs President David Day. “In this new role, our worldwide sales network will now enjoy the benefit of Mike’s decades of in-the-field processing experience.”

SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery. In equipped Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. vehicles, SiriusXM with 360L adds on-demand content as well as a live sports category.

The President of Editorial and Newsgathering at CBS News and Stations is taking a moment to praise her team for their part in strengthening its weather network while concurrently expanding the company's use of AR and VR technology for its climate-focused news and information coverage.