BE_IPTV UPDATE_ Penton Media March 24, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/70 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Connected TV services to grow despite economy Consumers are expressing growing interest in their televisions being connected to the Internet, says Kurt Scherf, Parks Associates VP and principal analyst. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/connected-services-grow-despite-economy-0324 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Be Our Guest at NAB2009! Tektronix would like you to be our guest at NAB2009 by offering you a complimentary VIP Pass to this year's event. While you're there, stop by our booth (N2522) and discover how we can provide you with solutions for your video quality and delivery challenges. 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Read this whitepaper now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/ ---------------------------------------- SOUND OFF --Online 'hyperlocal' model differs dramatically from traditional media approach Some TV stations and other traditional media companies are looking to hyperlocal coverage as a way to win back advertising and audience, but doing so won't be as simple as transplanting old methods to the Internet, says Sarah Rotman Epps, the author of a new Forrester Research report. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/online-hyperlocal-model-differs-traditional-approach-0324 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 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 http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY --Broadcom adds new HD decoder SoCs The new system-on-a-chip solutions will enable manufacturers to design and deploy next-generation hybrid cable, terrestrial and digital subscriber line (DSL) IP STB products. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/broadcam-adds-new-decoders-socs-0324 Harmonic unveils DiviCom Electra 8000 The multiformat, multichannel video processing platform supports HD and SD, as well as MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/harmonic-unveils-divicom-electra-0324 Amino to feature latest IPTV STB at NAB Show Amino will show new features for its AmiNET set-top box, including new pause live TV functionality. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/amino-feature-latest-iptv-stb-nab-show-0324 Dreampark to feature Dreamgallery middleware with SVG technology Dreampark's SVG Client adds a variety of improvements to the Dreamgallery middleware software suite. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/dreampark-feature-dreamgallery-middleware-svg-technology-0324 Broadcast International to show new CodecSys CE-1000 at IPTV World Forum The CE-1000 is designed for broadcasters requiring high channel density and is well suited for IPTV, satellite and telco service providers. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/iptv/broadcast-international-show-codecsys-world-forum-0324 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Automation system vendors and server vendors appear to be picking up the baton regarding the many new formats; the element missing from the playout centers of broadcasters is automated QC. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/2AW_19565_0.pdf ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Last week, Dave Folsom, VP and CTO of Raycom Media, outlined the first five of his "HDTV Top 10," a list of tips he and his group learned from putting a dozen stations on the air last year with HD news. This week, Folsom concludes his chat by discussing the remaining five items on his "HDTV Top 10." 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