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In the September 9, 2009 Issue:

Pebble Beach launches Marina automation at IBC2009
SeaChange acquires eventIS
MediaGeniX introduces Web services program guide
Wohler to unveil AMP-E16-3G audio monitor
Russian public broadcaster builds tapeless workflow

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 TOP STORY
Pebble Beach launches Marina automation at IBC2009

The company will debut the enterprise-level automation system at IBC2009.

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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.

 AUTOMATION NEWS
SeaChange acquires eventIS

The VOD systems provider was purchased in $36 million deal.

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New for IBC 2009, Pharos unveiled a range of proven workflow options to increase the efficiency of content preparation. Pharos Mediator 4.2 makes access to content quicker and easier than ever before. Search it, view it and just do it from every desktop.

 NEW PRODUCTS
MediaGeniX introduces Web services program guide

The combination of the WHATS'On program guide module and Web services integration delivers the latest schedule information in formats that are tailored to the TV press.

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PlayBox introduces TimeShiftBox

The product provides delay of up to several days for time-shifted channel playout.

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NINSIGHT to showcase BB-TV playout system at IBC2009

The low-cost playout server uses the Apple Mac platform.

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IdeasUnlimited.tv extends compliance recording

The new version of ContentProbe adds an archiving option to extend capacity.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

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 MORE NEW PRODUCTS
Wohler to unveil AMP-E16-3G audio monitor

With dual selectable SD/HD/3G inputs, the AMP1-E16-3G is Wohler’s first 1RU 16-channel 3G audio/video monitor with Dolby E.

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Eyeheight to unveil eight new products

Among the new Eyeheight products for IBC2009 are the CW-2M font crawler and the LE-2U dual-link legalizer.

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Never.no upgrades dynamic content scheduler

The application configures interactive TV graphics for popular CG platforms.

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 BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Russian public broadcaster builds tapeless workflow

VGTRK has installed a variety of technology from Omneon, including MediaDeck media servers, to support its transition to a tapeless workflow at 11 regional TV stations.

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Harris delivers traffic and billing system to Cincinnati Bell

The Novar family replaces a legacy analog system that required three operators to perform multiple tasks for nine channels.

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Grass Valley delivers to Murr TV

The Lebanese broadcaster has installed an Aurora news production system interfaced to Avid iNews.

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