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In the August 26, 2009 Issue:

IPV to introduce data aggregation engine
PRIME TV chooses Snell Morpheus automation for multichannel playout
PlayBox to show NewsAir NRCS at IBC2009
ANNOVA to show new version of OpenMedia
Telestream Wirecast to support Akamai

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 TOP STORY
IPV to introduce data aggregation engine

The company will launch its Teragator metadata aggregation tool, which promises to help broadcasters maximize assets through quality-managed media access and organized browse and search, at IBC2009.

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 AUTOMATION NEWS
PRIME TV chooses Snell Morpheus automation for multichannel playout

The solution handles playout automation across 60 submarkets, multiple time zones and wide variations in viewer preferences.

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Vector 3, developer of the legendary all-in-one VectorBox playout, will unveil at IBC09 (Stand 7.C01) the new Vector Multiplay playout automation. Multiplay is the Vector 3 contribution to "third generation" playout solutions. Offering broadcast quality and broadcast reliability, Multiplay leverages all the benefits of IT-based systems for the most demanding broadcasters.

 NEW PRODUCTS
PlayBox to show NewsAir NRCS at IBC2009

NewsAir complements the AirBox playout system with a suite of newsroom tools for a smaller newsroom.

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360 Systems to unveil 2470HD Time Delay

The new 360 Systems 2470HD Time Delay can accommodate delays up to 24 hours to allow for storage of an entire day’s content for emergency use.

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OmniBus iTX offers integrated compliance recording from Ideas Unlimited

The ContentProbe plug-in for iTX gives a fully integrated solution that delivers a recording of channel output for regulatory or technical compliance.

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 MORE NEW PRODUCTS
ANNOVA to show new version of OpenMedia

Version 3.6 of the newsroom system features StoryBin information management.

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Vizrt to introduce Curious Maps upgrade

Version 9.1 supports DigitalGlobe satellite imagery.

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Marquis to show Bridging at IBC2009

The new Avid-to-Apple timeline interchange product improves collaboration in mixed editing workflows.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

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 BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Telestream Wirecast to support Akamai

The software update to Wirecast enables live Flash streaming over Akamai’s CDN with user authentication.

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SGL provides ATN with digital archive

Arab Media Group installed a 4000-hour LTO archive managed through FlashNet.

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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.


Featured
Podcast
A report to be released prior to IBC2009 will address approaches to synchronization and time labeling for TV and motion pictures in the digital era, says Peter Symes, SMPTE director of standards and engineering... 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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Robert Easton, founder and president of 360 Systems, demonstrates the MAXX-1200 HD server, three video channels and 4TB of internal storage... Click here.
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