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In the August 6, 2009 Issue:

PMCC 2009 to focus on business strategies for tough economic climate
Extensive Ofcom study reveals average UK broadband download speed
BOOM to highlight Oceano'Cam system
Media Broadcast to spotlight broadcast services, SNG HD production
Sencore explores Wegener acquisition

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 TOP STORY
PMCC 2009 to focus on business strategies for tough economic climate

The Pilat Media Customer Conference, held Sept. 10 in conjunction with IBC2009, brings together broadcasters and practitioners from the world's top media companies.

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 IBC NEWS
Extensive Ofcom study reveals average UK broadband download speed

A newly released report from the UK’s communications regulator reveals that broadband consumers often get less speed than the maximum promoted by ISPs.

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New 'NOT TO MISS' products from Cobalt Digital on display at IBC 2009 include the 9305 sixteen channel audio delay with up-mixing of stereo (OPT-SW-UM Option) to simulated 5.1 (using Linear Acoustic technology) and the 9083-ENCD Frame Synchroniser (16 channels Audio Embed/De-embed) and Dolby® Digital Encoding.

 IBC PRODUCTS
BOOM to highlight Oceano'Cam system

The unit’s camera chamber supports a 1080i HD three-CCD broadcast camera with 5.5x22 zoom lens and an HD-SDI-to-optical and optical-to control data converter.

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Chyron to spotlight AXIS with order management support

AXIS with Order Management Solution allows graphic ordering and fulfillment for any broadcast, Web or print environment without any software or specialized hardware.

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Broadcast Pix to highlight 3G 1080p upgrade for production system

The upgrade for the company’s Slate video production system will provide simultaneous multidefinition SDI I/O for 1080p, 1080i, 720p and SD.

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Rohde & Schwarz to feature DVB-T2 solutions

The company will showcase the R&S SLx8000 low-power transmitter and the R&S SFU broadcast test system with DVB-T2 option.

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Atempo to highlight ADA, Time Navigator data management software

The company will demonstrate how each integrates into the content creation workflow and becomes a component of any creative environment.

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Media Broadcast to spotlight broadcast services, SNG HD production

The company will emphasize its event broadcast services to be used at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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NDS to feature pay-TV solutions

MediaHighway, NDS' set-top box software, enables operators to engage and maintain viewer interest with new digital pay-TV services.

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DK-Technologies to roll out PT0760-R waveform monitor remote

The remote unit lets engineers access the functions of the company’s PT0760M HD/SD multichannel video waveform monitor.

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Black Box to showcase ServSwitch KVM extenders, switches

The extenders and switches allow audio/video editing stations, studios and control rooms to be located remotely from servers and workstations.

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Matthews Studio Equipment to unveil Intel-a-Jib

Intel-a-Jib is a modular jib system that can go from zero to 10ft in two minutes without tools.

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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 blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

 BOARDROOM
Sencore explores Wegener acquisition

The companies entered into a nonbinding letter of intent July 21 considering the purchase of Wegener for $6 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

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Civolution acquires Thomson STS watermarking business

Under terms of the deal, Thomson will become a shareholder in Civolution.

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Podcast
Dan Mulligan, director of photography at Rogue Element Films in the UK, says IBC2009 should offer a good look at the latest digital cinematography technology as well as advancements in 3-D stereoscopic production. Click here.
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