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SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
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In the September 24, 2010 Issue:

FIFA encouraged by 3-D experience
MobiTV platform feeds demand for live sports via wireless
FOX Sports adds new broadcast services from Level 3
Comcast SportsNet upgrades studios to HD
Chyron used by Sky Sports News HD

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 TOP STORY
FIFA encouraged by 3-D experience

The international sports organization knew it was taking some risks in presenting a technology that has not yet fully matured, but the results were impressive.

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 SPORTS NEWS
MobiTV platform feeds demand for live sports via wireless

The wireless mobile television service delivered more live sporting events this month than ever.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
FOX Sports adds new broadcast services from Level 3

The two companies have reached a new agreement to provide sports broadcasting services in venues throughout the U.S. for the current professional football season.

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F&F Productions stays with Ikegami HD production gear

The cameras feature three 2/3in 2.5-megapixel CMOS imaging sensors.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Comcast SportsNet upgrades studios to HD

Communications Engineering handled the systems integration.

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West Virginia's Sports Group acquires with Panasonic P2

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has made a substantial investment in Panasonic P2 HD products.

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Dutch soccer league automates with Pebble Beach Systems

Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier League, has now provided live coverage of all the matches in the competition via its own TV channel, Eredivisie Live.

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Broadcast Pix switcher supports live webcasts of Major League Gaming

The MLG Pro Circuit is not kids' play, offering more than $700,000 in season prizes.

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Turkey's TRT Izmir selects SSL C100 console for production truck

Izmir Atatürk Stadium hosts numerous Turkish Football League matches.

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Chyron used by Sky Sports News HD

The company has been an integral partner in the launch of Europe's first HD sports news channel.

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IMG Sports Media streamlines HD studio productions with EVS technology

Much of the work, including a complete upgrade from SD to HD, is related to a 24-hour content service for international licensees of the Premier League.

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Clear-Com ships enhanced Tempest

The Tempest 2400 comes with a new firmware update that introduces two new modes of operation.

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Grass Valley HD technology to support Asian Games

The cameras and switchers will be used to capture and create original programming while the T2 iDDR systems will help manage digital clips.

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Zaxcom introduces two-channel audio recording wireless transmitter

The new product will allow audio professionals in the television sports field to transmit a stereo signal wirelessly from talent via a single body pack.

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