BE_NEW TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media October 2, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/268 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.vsn-tv.com/en-up/tvautomation.htm) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Technology, workflow offer solutions to shrinking TV news resources Part I Stations look to news technologies to produce efficiencies and cut costs in the face of sharp revenue declines. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/technology-workflow-solutions-shrinking-tv-market-part-1-20091002 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More than ever, success in broadcast depends on making the most of every asset: your systems, your staff, and your media. 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