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In the January 9, 2012 Issue:

Security concerns limit use of the cloud in broadcast TV
Sony XDCAM media back in good supply
FCC to require more disclosure of source of TV news
Volicon rolls out Observer Enterprise version 6.0

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 Top Story
Security concerns limit use of the cloud in broadcast TV
By Michael Grotticelli

One future benefit could be putting devices on a network and managing them from anywhere in the world.

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 News
Sony XDCAM media back in good supply
By Michael Grotticelli

The XDCAM system’s overall benefits have helped streamline production and get news to air faster.

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Apple to introduce HDTV sets by summer
By Michael Grotticelli

The company is preparing an HDTV for a summer launch that will be initially available in 32in and 37in models.

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 FCC & Industry Update
FCC to require more disclosure of source of TV news
By Michael Grotticelli

The commission has determined that TV newscasts are increasingly including corporate advertising and presenting it as “real news.”

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LCD TV shipments expected to grow slightly, driven by large-size screens
By Michael Grotticelli

Global economic conditions have improved in 2011, but more slowly than expected.

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 New Products & Reviews
Volicon rolls out Observer Enterprise version 6.0

A key enhancement is transport-stream logging capability.

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Blackmagic Design announces Avid DNxHD public beta update for HyperDeck Studio

The new software update adds broadcast-quality compressed 10-bit recording and playback to the Avid DNxHD format.

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Triveni Digital to demonstrate GuideBuilder at CES 2012

The metadata platform has been extended for mobile service support with new ESG functionality for program content.

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Grass Valley introduces new support agreement portfolio

The Support Agreement portfolio is designed to keep systems running and to help customers plan for their long-term maintenance needs.

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