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In the June 12, 2009 Issue:

Vendors partner to stream French Open tennis tournament online in HD
Dallas Cowboys unveil 1080p video screen
New Jersey Sports Authority enjoys unlimited access with Nucomm wireless camera transmitters
New Century Productions hits the road with FOR-A frame synchs
Trio Video relies on Plura Broadcast on location

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 TOP STORY
Vendors partner to stream French Open tennis tournament online in HD

This year’s coverage marked one of the first times the video streams of the seven simultaneous games used Microsoft’s Silverlight and IIS7 Live Smooth Streaming technology.

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 SPORTS NEWS
Dallas Cowboys unveil 1080p video screen

Team owner Jerry Jones called it 'an iconic symbol of our building for years to come.'

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HD routing: 1080p and 3Gbps infrastructure Webcast, Register Now!
There are many challenges and pitfalls broadcasters and production professionals face in designing a 3Gbps facility signal infrastructure. Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 2PM ET/11 AM PT for the webcast HD routing: 1080p and 3Gbps infrastructure and find out what it takes to design superior signal performance into an existing or new plant. We'll be talking with independent consultant John Luff and Mitch Hayden of Grass Valley to highlight the challenges posed by 3Gbps signal performance and Hayden will present an overview of Grass Valley's next generation 3Gbps router, Tinix NXT. Register Now!

 TELEPRODUCTION
New Jersey Sports Authority enjoys unlimited access with Nucomm wireless camera transmitters

The new equipment provides viewers with a reliable, clear signal from nearly limitless camera positions.

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White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications

Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. With the inherent capabilities of modern IP routers and high-speed optical and Ethernet transport, broadcasting organizations can take advantage of the substantial OPEX and CAPEX savings of IP networks. With no need to statically provision circuits and bandwidth, much more efficient utilization of networks and resources can be achieved, while ensuring the bandwidth and Quality of Service to support even the most demanding applications. Read this white paper now.

 SPORTS PRODUCTS
New Century Productions hits the road with FOR-A frame synchs

The FA-9100 offers 12-bit internal video processing and eight-channel support for embedded audio.

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Norway's NRK distributes signals with Utah Scientific for remote sporting events

The equipment was first deployed for NRK’s coverage of the IBU World Championships Biathlon in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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ESPN STAR Sports re-engineers business based on Pilat Media

The Integrated Broadcast Management System has been optimized to manage programming, advertising and media for the multichannel live sports network.

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Panasonic ships lower-cost P2 cards

The new E Series P2 cards incorporate a newly developed memory technology.

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Grass Valley builds two new HD trucks for Sportcast in Germany

The trucks’ infrastructure relies on a Grass Valley Trinix router.

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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.
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Trio Video relies on Plura Broadcast on location

The PBM-070X portable monitor helps Trio Video troubleshoot video signals in the field.

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K-Tek markets Kwiksock compact windscreen

The product offers a fast method of wind noise reduction designed for recording situations when it is not possible to use a full-size windscreen.

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Litepanels announces new low profile fixture

The new LED fixture is ideal for low headroom shooting situations.

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Petrol makes a rain poncho for ENG audio engineers

The front zipper is covered with fabric to prevent water from leaking through.

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