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In the September 24, 2009 Issue:

IBC2009 attendance off 7 percent from previous gathering
New York Met Opera, Dutch police receive IBC honors
Telecast Fiber Systems introduces TeleCube interface
Miniweb unveils list of content aggregators for broadband TV devices
Mexican election authority acquires Volicon Observer systems

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 TOP STORY
IBC2009 attendance off 7 percent from previous gathering

Despite the decline in attendance, Michael Crimp, chief operating officer of IBC, declared the gathering a success.

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 IBC NEWS
New York Met Opera, Dutch police receive IBC honors

The Metropolitan Opera of New York City received the IBC International Honor for Excellence for its implementation of an HD production and satellite distribution project that’s bringing the opera to cities worldwide.

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New exciting product from Cobalt Digital on display at IBC 2009 will be the 9083-ENCE Frame Synchroniser (16 channels Audio Embed/De-embed) and now with Dolby® 'E' Encoding. The 9083 card for openGear frame provides 'glitch' free handling of embedded audio - Five year warranty as standard on all Cobalt 9000 series cards.

 IBC PRODUCTS
Telecast Fiber Systems introduces TeleCube interface

The TeleCube Modular Media Interface offers active input/output connectors to enable flexible product configuration.

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Signiant unveils latest CDM software update

Version 8.2 of the company’s Content Distribution Management software allows media companies to build in interconnecting networks to work more efficiently.

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OASYS rolls out Version 5 software

Version 5 includes new features such as enhanced remote viewing of playlists across the OASYS range.

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ScheduALL features ERM appliance

The ERM appliance enables different ScheduALL systems in a corporate network to crosscommunicate with other ScheduALL systems.

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T-VIPS compresses 3-D HD with JPEG2000 gateway, transports via IP link

During IBC2009, T-VIPS demonstrated how its JPEG2000 gateway can be used to compress 3-D HD material and transport it over an IP link.

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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.

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Miniweb unveils list of content aggregators for broadband TV devices

The content aggregators include AlltheContent, blinkx, Diva, Film 24 and The Vu Group.

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APRICO Solutions, TVBLOB reach deal on over-the-top CE device

With the personal TV solution by APRICO and Axel Springer integrated in the BLOBbox, the TV experience for the end user is both familiar and novel.

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ANT showcases managed service for multimedia TV delivery

The managed service can be presented as a portal, integrated service guide or widget.

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Snell introduces Kahuna CF+ for news, mobile, regional studio use

Housed in a single 6RU compact frame, the Kahuna CF+ is a 2.5M/E production switcher that serves as a stand-alone solution for space-constrained environments.

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Netgem unveils next-generation converged IPTV services software

NetgemTV features a highly visual, intuitive user interface combined with media center functionality.

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 BOARDROOM
Mexican election authority acquires Volicon Observer systems

The electoral institute will use 219 Volicon Observers to monitor more than 2300 TV and radio stations to ensure political ads comply with Mexican election laws.

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