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June 11, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication

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Audio Podcast: Handling Crowd Overflow with Fiber Systems

Bennett Liles talks with Mitch Teitelbaum and Oz Osman from AV Concepts about installing a fiber feed on multiple projection screens for overflow crowds at Starbucks' annual shareholding meeting. more>>

Visit VBrick in booth N6841 and experience EtherneTV 4.2. Deliver live and on-demand video over IP networks to TV monitors, PCs, Macs, and Linux PCs. New features include an on-line TV channel guide for live streams, video playlists, and a new module, VBReporter, to record who is watching what and when.

	Product News

MultiDyne Introduces the LightBox Fiber-optic Field Transport System for Field and Harsh-environment Applications

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of fiber-optics for the transport of video and audio for broadcast and pro AV applications, is addressing the need for fiber transport in applications where battery-powered equipment is required with the introduction of its LightBox fiber-optic field transport system. more>>

Can your imagination keep up with HP Workstations? When DreamWorks decided to turn a 260-pound panda into a kung fu warrior, they turned to HP Workstations. DreamWorks and HP bring cutting-edge technology to animation. So artistic decisions, instead of technical ones, lead the creative process. Learn more.

Clear-Com Features Eclipse Digital Matrix Version 5.0 at InfoComm 08

Clear-Com Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, introduces Version 5.0 of its Eclipse Digital Matrix high-performance intercom system to the Pro AV and contractor market at InfoComm 08 (Booth C3583), taking intercom communication solutions to the next level. Acting as a central switching unit for communications across a facility, Eclipse Digital Matrix Version 5.0 links Clear-Com’s V-Series panels with a CellCom digital wireless system for cost-effective and universal access to communication in large facilities with greater connectivity options. more>>

White Paper: Archiving in the Entertainment and Professional Media Market
The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate and archiving is becoming a critical factor to many media companies success. This report explores the current trends and drivers for digital archiving in the entertainment and professional media markets. Read this Whitepaper Now

Neutrik Introduces IP65-rated OpticalCon at InfoComm 08

Neutrik’s well-established solid and ruggedized-protected fiber optic connector system, OpticalCon, is now IP65-rated for dust-tight and water-jet protection. As the designer and manufacturer of the best-selling XX series XLR cable connectors, Neutrik will introduce this innovative product upgrade at InfoComm 08 (Booth C3657). more>>

	Company News

Optical Cable Corporation Acquires SMP Data Communications

Optical Cable Corporation announced that it has acquired Superior Modular Products Incorporated (doing business as SMP Data Communications), a leading supplier of fiber-optic and copper connectivity products for the data communications industry. The transaction was consummated on May 30, 2008, and now SMP Data Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Cable Corporation. Optical Cable Corporation acquired SMP Data Communications from Preformed Line Products Company for a purchase price of $11.5 million, subject to certain minimum working capital requirements and related purchase price adjustments. more>>