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In the July 15, 2009 Issue:

MTV achieves unified, file-based workflow
IABM industry index reports decrease in turnover growth and decline in profitability
OmniBus enhances iTX graphics capability
Utah Scientific routers include new visual control panel
WJZ-TV chooses CinemaLive HD display for weather segments

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 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.

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 AUTOMATION NEWS
IABM industry index reports decrease in turnover growth and decline in profitability

The broadcasting manufacturers’ trade organization reports that growth in global sales drops 7.9 percent.

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 NEW PRODUCTS
OmniBus enhances iTX graphics capability

The single-box playout system adds integration with Pixel Power Clarity for rich branding capability.

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MediaGeniX announces cash flow forecast tool for its scheduling system

The company has added financial tools to WHATS’On.

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TransMedia Dynamics to show Mediaflex enhancements at IBC2009

The company will show advancements in process integration.

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Softel will show VANC processor at IBC2009

The vFlex HD provides processing for VANC and VBI for SD and HD signals.

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White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications

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 MORE NEW PRODUCTS
Utah Scientific routers include new visual control panel

At IBC2009, Utah will debut its new touch-screen router control panel.

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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.

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Cache-A debuts archive appliances at IBC2009

A new network-attached data tape drive provides a low-cost project archive on LTO-4.

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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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 BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
WJZ-TV chooses CinemaLive HD display for weather segments

The Baltimore CBS station upgrades weather reports with Accuweather 3-D graphics.

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Danish parliament votes for SSL Gravity

Gravity provides ease of use for new Danish parliament TV asset management.

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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.
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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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Jeff Levie, chief technical officer of Utah Scientific, shows the UTAH-100 family of compact routing switchers and signal distribution amplifiers... Click here.
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