Tech Roundup

The latest speech-to-text tool from ENCO is getting a big spotlight at one of the world's biggest media technology events, set to begin in September in Amsterdam. The enCaption4 automated closed-captioning tool will be showcased by ENCO at IBC2018.  It marks the European debut of the engine for enCaption4.

A top tech provider serving the audio media industry across the globe has just expanded its relationship with one of the most important radio broadcasting companies in Mexico. As a result, Grupo Acir-owned stations will now be able to benefit from the measurement of its digital audio content by Triton Digital.

Artel Video Systems is heading to IBC2018 with one clear plan of action: creating a showcase for the company's portfolio of tools for SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, SMPTE ST 2022-7 hitless protection and ARQ Reliable Internet Stream Transport OTT streaming.

As streaming services become more and more popular, customers hope to get the best quality they can when watching movies or television shows online. On Aug. 22, Tektronix announced new additions to its live and video on demand streaming services to give customers what they wanted: a better experience and better quality.

A cloud-based tool that gives broadcasters the power to take full, native control of a radio station from any networked location has now entered its second generation. To celebrate, ENCO is bringing it on a trip to Amsterdam.

Cobalt is primarily used in the manufacture of magnetic, wear-resistant and high-strength alloys. Who knew it would be so magnetic that a former executive would return for a key role?

Remember the days of the boom box and the SONY Walkman, when it was "so easy" to rewind, pause or restart a cassette tape? Of course, it was impossible to do the same to a live broadcast of an AM or FM radio station. Those capabilities are now available, at least to a radio station's audio stream. A Humboldt County, Calif., tech company is set to show how its tool works in front of a global audience.

Pete Mihan is known for his leadership and sales experience earned at such companies as Microsoft and Ericsson. He also has video product experience from his time at Frontier Communications. Now, Mihan will align the sales organization around Zone·tv’s go-to-market strategy and target new growth opportunities.

VITEC, known for its advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, is putting a spotlight on its new video wall and media library capabilities of its broadcast-grade EZ TV IPTV & Digital Signage Platform, the MGW Ace encode and decode solution, and MGW Diamond, the compact and portable quad-channel HEVC encoder now available within VITEC's broad HEVC encoding and decoding product portfolio.

“What is an innovative way broadcasters and other local media could serve communities?” That's the primary question participants in the 2018 PILOT Innovation Challenge will need to best answer in order to score a hefty cash prize and "unmatched exposure" at such industry events as the 2019 NAB Show.

Veritone Inc., the provider of AI technology and solutions gaining the attention of broadcast media C-Suite executives, has again seen its highly volatile stock suffer another steep downturn. Shares fell 22.2% on Tuesday despite a Q2 earnings report indicating higher net revenue and a lower net loss. 

Is the individual charged with choosing and deploying the right broadcast antenna for your stations stumped? Have them mark off an hour of their calendar on Thursday for a webinar that is designed to answer all of their questions and make them fully informed on what to do. It's presented by GatesAir TV Systems Applications Engineer Steven Rossitier.

IBC2018 will be held in Amsterdam in just a few weeks, and automated workflow and instant playout specialist ENCO "is bringing renewed emphasis" to its live audio playout range at the widely attended event. How so? The focus is on the latest version of HotShot, the audio playback appliance that first launched ENCO’s range of instant media playout tools.

Antenna and RF system manufacturer Dielectric has added a manager of RF Systems and Products. At the same time, the Maine-based technology company is welcoming a production supervisor for the company’s newly-created second shift — a direct response to increased repack-related demand.

For the marketer, enhanced audience targeting, measurement, and attribution to streaming radio and podcast advertising is more important than ever. That's what makes the integration of Triton Digital's Triton Ad Server, Tap, with OTT and connected TV audience intelligence and data management platform Tru Optik such a notable item for ad sales execs and C-Suiters alike.