BE_AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media July 15, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/186 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --MTV achieves unified, file-based workflow MTV Networks Europe North has built a new facility in Amsterdam with PubliTronic, Pharos and MediaGenix systems. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/mtv-archieves-unifited-workflow-0715 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT MediaGeniX is specialised in channel management and content lifecycle applications for Broadcasters, Telco's and Platform Operators. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/transmedia-dynamics-mediaflex-0715 Softel will show VANC processor at IBC2009 The vFlex HD provides processing for VANC and VBI for SD and HD signals. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/softel-show-vanc-processor-0715 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/utah-scientific-routers-0715 Shotoku to show new features at IBC2009 Shotoku Broadcast's latest generation controller enables cost-effective expansion of robotic camera configurations with widescreen, custom layouts. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/shotoku-show-features-ibc-0715 Cache-A debuts archive appliances at IBC2009 A new network-attached data tape drive provides a low-cost project archive on LTO-4. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/cachea-debutes-archive-appliances-0715 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 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. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS --WJZ-TV chooses CinemaLive HD display for weather segments The Baltimore CBS station upgrades weather reports with Accuweather 3-D graphics. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/wjztv-chooses-cinemalive-hd-0715 Danish parliament votes for SSL Gravity Gravity provides ease of use for new Danish parliament TV asset management. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/danish-parliament-votes-0715 ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- The chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting discusses many of the company's news innovations on the eve of being honored by the Society of Professional Journalists... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/sound-off-stanley-hubbard-0624/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Jeff Levie, chief technical officer of Utah Scientific, shows the UTAH-100 family of compact routing switchers and signal distribution amplifiers... 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