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In the August 12, 2009 Issue:

The Playroom's new digital media hub goes live
PMCC 2009 to focus on business strategies for tough economic climate
PlayBox to show automated remote playout solutions at IBC2009
OmniBus enhances iTX for Internet TV
MOG Solutions licenses MXF development tools to Omneon

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 TOP STORY
The Playroom's new digital media hub goes live

One of the first non-network-owned, multichannel, multimedia, multiplatform operations center in Australia manages The Movie Network channels and MTV NZ.

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 AUTOMATION NEWS
PMCC 2009 to focus on business strategies for tough economic climate

The Pilat Media Customer Conference, held Sept. 10 in conjunction with IBC2009, brings together broadcasters and practitioners from the world's top media companies.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

Smooth Streaming, Microsoft's new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications.
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 NEW PRODUCTS
PlayBox to show automated remote playout solutions at IBC2009

The company also will feature an entry-level playout system for small broadcast and A/V applications.

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FOR-A to demonstrate 3Gb/s switchers at IBC2009

The diverse lineup includes three model choices offering 2 M/E to 4 M/E.

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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 blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

 MORE NEW PRODUCTS
OmniBus enhances iTX for Internet TV

Version 3 of iTX provides streaming capabilities for Internet TV applications.

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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.

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 BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOG Solutions licenses MXF development tools to Omneon

Omneon will use the MOG toolkit with ProXchange.

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ReelzChannel goes live with VCI Solutions

The movie news channel will use the Orion Business System to maximize spot revenue.

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PBS selects Interra Systems' Baton

PBS will use the automated content verification system to support its file-based multimedia workflow.

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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. Click here.
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White Papers
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.
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FOR-A’s HVS-300HS switcher fits in 1RU and is well-suited for flypacks. It features a sizable range of inputs with simultaneous HD/SD operation... Click here.
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