BE_MOBILE TV UPDATE_ Penton Media July 7, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/180 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Vidiator's Xazzy, XeeMe bring desktop broadcasting to the masses By Carolyn Schuk The broadcasting-as-a-service delivery model opens opportunities for niche and user-generated content. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/vidiator-xazzy-xeeme-desktop-broadcasting-0707 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Your Mobile Broadcast Solution Let LARCAN Move You. Anywhere. NEW LARCAN -- Mobile Plus. Leading Edge Solution for Mobile DTV http://www.larcan.com/home/default.aspx LARCAN & UDcast Announce Partnership to Deliver Integrated System for ATSC Mobile TV Providers and Broadcasters. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/dibcom-solaris-mobile-dvb-sh-mobile-europe-0707 By Carolyn Schuk Telemak, Envivio address content encoding, distribution needs While Envivio 4Caster4 encoder runs Telemak's operations, Telemak can offer it to three-screen-hungry operators. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/telemak-envivio-content-encoding-distribution-0707 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Utilizing Smooth Streaming Smooth Streaming, Microsoft's new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- MOBILE TV TESTING & RESEARCH --South Korea takes to mobile TV like crazy, says TNS Global By Carolyn Schuk Pioneering DMB, nearly half of the country's population enjoys mobile TV. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/south-korea-mobile-tns-global-0707 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Broadcast Engineering Webinar - Audio Systems and Processing http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=152627&s=1&k=1FF8CE7D9D498E673629D0B3F58CA948&partnerref=newstext Live Event Tuesday, July 14th Audiences want to be immersed in their entertainment, and that requires superb audio. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/maxim-multimode-tuner-dmb-isdb-dab-0707 By Carolyn Schuk Parallel processors poised for bigger role as viewers demand ubiquitous content Elemental's ultra-fast transcoding workhorse relies on NVIDIA GPUs. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/parallel-processors-ubiquitous-content-0707 ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- In this, the second of a two-part conversation, Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting and son of company founder Stanley E. Hubbard, discusses many of the important firsts for the broadcaster. 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