BE_AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media August 5, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/208 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.avid.com/products/Titan/index.asp?cmpid=AV-BN-4) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Sundance gets comfortable with Avid 'Automation Technology Update' spoke to Rick Stora, formerly with Sundance Digital, but now with Avid, to find out how the automation business is changing. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/sundace-avid-0804/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Snell's Morpheus ICE is a standalone 3U automation and master control system based on the globally successful Morpheus Automation technology - including its unrivalled Media Ball_ approach to secondary event management. ICE is fully compatible with existing file formats and can expand without limit. 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More than 100 channels and on-demand services rely on us each day to maximise the efficiency of their scheduling and workflow process. www.mediagenix.tv VISIT US AT IBC: Hall 3, booth C59 ! ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS --Softel to demonstrate Cyclone Teletext system at IBC2009 The application supports external data inputs for dynamic Teletext services. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/softel-demonstrate-cyclone-teletext-system-ibc2009-0804 Omneon to feature MediaDeck GX at IBC2009 The complete channel payout system provides full branding and audio facilities to complement video servers. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/omneon-feature-mediadeck-gx-ibc2009-0804 Compix LCGn series of SD CGs brings quality, ease of use to every level of production The LCGn series meets the needs of SD production. 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