Tech Roundup

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Nextv Latin America is showcasing technology of interest to media companies operating across the region.  That said, the Miami-hosted event is putting a spotlight on "the future of live sports" that could serve as an important precursor to the next NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Founded in 2008, it offers uncompressed broadcast quality commercial and production music tracks, with music metadata, licensed for business use by broadcasters. It is now partnering with an AI-powered radio services firm with a product integration agreement signed, sealed and delivered.

They share common ownership, thanks to the Cavell family. Now, a 20-year-old firm providing analytical, strategic and advocacy services to airports is formally merging with one of the foremost companies offering signal contour-focused studies and services to radio and TV broadcasters.

Using NextGen Broadcast (ATSC 3.0) network technology, the DDaaS platform provides a broadcast backbone for wireless IP (Internet Protocol) data delivery, increasing the value of spectrum for all broadcasters and providing an IP connection to better serve their communities.

The Chief the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division has denied an Informal Objection submitted by Saga Communications, and is moving forward with its approval of a modification request from a crosstown owner that will positively impact its FM translator targeting a big college town.

The model 531 was launched in 2003 with over 5,000 units sold worldwide. The final inventory of the 531N has already been shipped, and it will no longer be available for future orders, California-based Inovonics says.

The rapid advancement in AI technology is transforming various industries, and the news and media sector is no exception. The potential benefits of deploying AI in news content generation are many – increased reach and scalability, advanced personalization and customization, and consistent, reliable reporting. But how can broadcasters, especially smaller media organizations leverage this technology to their advantage?

Three years into a successful enterprise-wide Qligent Vision rollout, Sinclair Broadcast Group will apply Qligent’s QoS, QoE and compliance monitoring toolsets to its growing network of ATSC 3.0 digital TV channels and services. Brian Galante shares details about the new products and services.

The signal processing and switching infrastructure for an existing Mitsubishi Video Boards system at the home of the National Football League's Houston Texas has been upgraded and is now in use. Handling the job at NRG Stadium? A broadcast engineering and commercial AV product manufacturer based in Baton Rouge.

USSI Global, known for its customized network, broadcast and digital signage systems and services, has expanded its executive leadership team by hiring two new vice presidents. One individual is based in Atlanta; the other is based at the company's Melbourne, Fla., headquarters.

It enjoys a strong reputation as one of the world's top broadcast transmitter and media software makers, with a headquarters in the media technology capital of Quincy, Ill. Today, Broadcast Electronics (BE) is a part of the Elenos Group, and it is heralding the release of a new visual content management platform designed to give radio station operators a fresh new way to bring content for the eyes to the connected car.

The rack-based Flight system supports four Sony HDC-2570 3-CCD HD cameras with Canon 20x lenses on a base level, making it a choice for those engaged in live production of corporate events, concerts, music festivals, and Tier 2/3 sports.

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of a network operator for television stations offering a 5G broadcasting solution, which differs from ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV, has confirmed the launch of the first offering for the general public to receive an over-the-air 5G broadcast signal on an SDR with downloadable software.

The global provider of Philips professional displays, digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TVs, has promoted from within to bolster its business development team. 

It's become an industry leader for its video transport products. Now, LTN is putting a spotlight on IP-based offerings designed to bring creation and monetization benefits to media companies.