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BEYOND the HEADLINES
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In the October 5, 2009 Issue:

CBS forms partnership with GlobalPost to cover world news
New digital tax on you
Akamai to stream HD video to a wide range of computing devices
FCC begins long journey to universal broadband
Livestream offers live streaming video from a backpack
Gepco shows new high-bandwidth microphone cable

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 Top Story
CBS forms partnership with GlobalPost to cover world news

Initially, GlobalPost reporters will provide only background information.

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New digital tax on you

Calling her bill the Broadband Affordability Act, representative Matsui proposes all broadband services be taxed by the FCC and those funds then be redistributed to “lower-income” consumers.

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 News
Akamai to stream HD video to a wide range of computing devices

A new high-definition global streaming platform will deliver a variety of playback formats to many different receiving devices.

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Cisco buys Tandberg videoconferencing business

Tandberg, not to be confused with compression equipment provider TANDBERG Television, offers specialized software for managing videoconferencing systems and for creating connections between systems that rely on different underlying technology.

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CNN charge users for iPhone news application

Others are watching CNN’s experience closely in the news business.

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Global Media Exchange facilitates program transactions online

The new password-protected site launched on Oct.1 and is set up like a traditional programming trade show.

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 FCC & Industry Update
FCC begins long journey to universal broadband

Providing basic broadband connections to the 3 million to 6 million American households without access could cost as much as $20 billion.

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House Democrats support FCC’s net neutrality push

Some Republicans have indicated they would fight efforts to pass net neutrality legislation.

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New president of NAB meets the press

Smith said the broadcasters have an interest in making sure their representatives know their issues.

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 New Products & Reviews
Livestream offers live streaming video from a backpack

Called “Livepack,” the system includes a wireless hub that fits in a backpack.

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Eyeheight ships automated playoutHD switcher

Standard features of playoutHD include automation control, manual control and emergency control.

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OmniBus displays new features for iTX at HD World

The company will demonstrate the latest version of iTX, offering more than 100 new features designed to further enhance the flexibility and power of the platform.

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RFO expands content management and storage with Netia software suite

The Netia technology allows RFO to enrich and archive digital content and then publish it from the same application and interface.

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Utah Scientific develops low-cost Professional Products series

The UTAH-100 series includes fixed-frame and modular routers and distribution amplifiers for signal types ranging from analog to the new 3Gb/s HD format.

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Gepco shows new high-bandwidth microphone cable

The new XB201DBM cable has a wide frequency response and exceptional RF/EMI noise rejection.

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Litepanels introduces long-throw SuperSpot

Like all Litepanels fixtures, the 1x1 SuperSpot remains cool to the touch and uses a fraction of the power of traditional lighting fixtures.

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Volicon enhances Observer RPM content analysis tool

The enhancements include a Proof-of-Experience module that provides the operator visibility of the customer experience around MPEG impairments.

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Snell routers at the core of Christian Broadcasting Network’s digital infrastructure

The new router, which handles up to 256 x 256 AES audio signals, joins a Sirius system for video routing, which has anchored CBN operations since 2005.

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Montclair State University students get hands-on experience with Sony HD gear

The school’s three HDC-1400 cameras are mounted on broadcast pan heads and pedestals.

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