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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/playbox-show-automated-remote-playout-ibc2009-0812 FOR-A to demonstrate 3Gb/s switchers at IBC2009 The diverse lineup includes three model choices offering 2 M/E to 4 M/E. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/for-a-demonstrate-3gb_s-switchers-ibc2009-0812 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --OmniBus enhances iTX for Internet TV Version 3 of iTX provides streaming capabilities for Internet TV applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/omnibus-enhance-itx-internet-tv-0812 Broadcast Pix to highlight 3G 1080p upgrade for production system The upgrade for the company's Slate video production system will provide simultaneous multidefinition SDI I/O for 1080p, 1080i, 720p and SD. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/broadcast-pix-highlight-3g-1080p-upgrade-production-system-0805 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. Come join the discussion on the latest industry topics with other broadcast professionals, enthusiasts as well as Broadcast Engineering's own writers and editors. Sign up at http://community.broadcastengineering.com/forums. ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS --MOG Solutions licenses MXF development tools to Omneon Omneon will use the MOG toolkit with ProXchange. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/mog-sSolutions-licenses-mxf-development-tools-omneon-0812 ReelzChannel goes live with VCI Solutions The movie news channel will use the Orion Business System to maximize spot revenue. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/reelzchannel-live-vci-solutions-0812 PBS selects Interra Systems' Baton PBS will use the automated content verification system to support its file-based multimedia workflow. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/pbs-selects-interra-systems-baton-0812 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best ) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Automation system vendors and server vendors appear to be picking up the baton regarding the many new formats; the element missing from the playout centers of broadcasters is automated QC. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/2AW_19565_0.pdf. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- According to Chyron VP Jim Martinolich, cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) may be just such disruptive technologies. Martinolich, an IBC2009 panelist during the "Cloud Production and Delivery" session, Friday, Sept. 11, says there are several good reasons SaaS is becoming accepted in the broadcast industry. 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