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HD Radio 2015 figures

Since October 2015, HD Radio is owned by the DTS . I recently read a press release on the HD Radio by DTS. I want to share some important issues of this press release Acquired by DTS in October of last year, HD Radio technology is the only digital broadcast system approved by the FCC for AM/FM radio in the U.S. offering new FM channels, crystal-clear sound and advanced data services with no subscription fees. HD Radio technology was built into approximately 37% of cars sold in the U.S. in 2015 across all 36 available vehicle brands and more than 200 models. More than 2,300 radio stations have upgraded to HD Radio technology, including 98 of the top 100 stations in the top 10 U.S. markets. The latest updates from HD Radio include: A variety of new car models arriving on the market this year will feature HD Radio receivers, including the Hyundai Ioniq,  Kia Niro , Toyota Mirai, Toyota 86, Audi R8 Spyder, Lexus LC and Alfa Romeo Giulia. The Acura NSX will feature DT...

2016 NAB SHOW FOCUSES ON INNOVATIONS IN ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGY

WASHINGTON, D.C.--  NAB Show , the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will examine the advances and trends in both advertising technology and consumer engagement. The convention takes place April 16 – 21 in Las Vegas. The new  Advanced Advertising Theater , located in the North Hall, will bring together key content leaders using the latest advertising technologies to build a true multi-screen content environment. These innovations will allow broadcasters, digital publishers, and online influencers to leverage new forms of media, monetization and audience behaviors to achieve business goals. Companies participating in the theater include NextRadio, DanAds International AB, Renewed Vision, Vidillion, Psychability, AdMonsters, Alphonso, Optimized Markets, zypmedia and LOTAME.

Beamr to Showcase the Future of Content Adaptive Optimization and Encoding at Upcoming NAB Show (April 18-21)

Bolstered by recent acquisition of Vanguard Video and infusion of funding, Beamr emerges as the preferred encoding and optimization provider for the broadcast, MSO and OTT industries.  Visitors to the NAB show Beamr booth (SU11902CM) Beamr , the global leader for content adaptive video encoding and optimization technologies powering some of the world's most prominent cloud and on-premises software workflows, will be demonstrating H.264 and HEVC content adaptive optimization and encoding solutions at NAB (The National Association of Broadcasters) 2016 show in Las Vegas, the world's largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. Visitors to the Beamr and  Vanguard Video  booths at NAB Show can experience how the recent collaboration will bring the most exciting and immersive experiences to market, pushing the boundaries of video imaging, encoding and optimization. Notably, Beamr and Vanguard Video o...

Avid and Quantum Create Flexible New Archive Storage Options Optimized for Avid Environments

SAN JOSE, Calif. ,  April 12, 2016  / PRNewswire / -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) today announced that Avid ®  has developed a connector for the company's Interplay ®  | MAM system and Quantum's StorNext Storage Manager™ that enables seamless integration of Quantum  archive storage  systems into Avid environments.

New axle Pulse Turns Audiences into Contributors

LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NAB 2016 (Booth SL15416). Today axle Video announced the first-ever integrated solution for news organizations and brands to gather and stream video directly from their audiences.  axle Pulse is a new mobile app that lets broadcasters and brands source immediate, authentic content; their communities are empowered with an easy way to capture and share video footage from their smartphones. The system is available either as a complete software/hardware solution for purchase, or as a monthly cloud subscription.  It includes branded apps for iPhones and Android smartphones, and lets contributors sign up, shoot and upload video. The users can also join a dialogue with the broadcaster or corporate media department which can include requests to capture specific material in exchange for compensation. 

Streambox® Announces their "As You Like It" Modular Add-ons for the AVENIRMicro™ & AVENIRDrone™ Family of Video Encoders

Seattle, WA- April 12, 2016  - Streambox, an industry leading pioneer delivering low latency, bonded video streaming solutions, today announced new Add-on modules for the AVENIRMicro and AVENIRDrone family of video encoders that offer greater means of connectivity, increased mobility options, and support for industry standard battery types. The Streambox modular "As You Like It" design allows the user to compose the ideal video encoder solution for their video streaming needs.  

TVU Networks Enables Live, Remote, Multi-Camera Production via Public Internet

Mountain View, CA – April 12, 2016 – TVU Networks, the global technology leader in live IP video solutions, today announced the availability of TVU RPS (Remote Production System), a new, cost-effective alternative solution for live, remote, multi-camera news and sports coverage.

Magewell® Announces Mac OSX driver for Pro Capture Products

NANJING, CHINA & READING, PA – APRIL 12, 2016 – Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd and its North and South American distribution partner Mobile Video Devices, Inc. today announced the release of its Mac OSX driver for all Pro Capture products creating a community that serves all users.

DDN to Unveil World's Highest-Performance Media Workflow Storage Platform at NAB 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortifying its leadership in high-performance, high definition, rich media storage, DataDirect Networks (DDN) today announced the availability of the new DDN MEDIAScaler™ Converged Media Workflow Storage Platform.  MEDIAScaler 2.0, the world's fastest, densest, most scalable media storage platform manages the complete workflow from ingest to archive and the cloud in a single, unified appliance. Designed for use throughout post-production, broadcast and content delivery, the new MEDIAScaler delivers the power to accelerate highly concurrent media workflows, a wide range of media formats, and offers end-to-end digital content management from high performance ingest and processing to cloud collaboration and active archiving. Available today, the MEDIAScaler 2.0 platform will be showcased in the DDN booth at the upcoming NAB Show 2016, April 16-21 in Las Vegas.

Barco Silex announces VC-2 HQ RTP mapping ready for broadcast video production over IP

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium – April 12, 2016 – Barco Silex, leading provider of video compression  solution in the broadcast market, announces the availability of RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol)  mapping for VC-2 encoded video stream. This is an essential building block for the broadcast  market moving away from SDI to IP based production flow and will further enable the adoption of  the open VC-2 codec standard in this context.

MOG presents its new production management platform at 2016 NAB Show

[Portugal, April 2016] - MOG Technologies, a leading provider of MXF and centralized ingest solutions, today announced the launching of a new platform at NAB Show. With SKYWATCH, MOG will be breaking all workflow boundaries by providing a tailored solution that will leverage production management efficiency. The SKYWATCH is an enterprise platform that allows supervision,control and management of the complete production workflow.  It is a solution, tailored to the customer environment that provides to media users and managers the tool they need to get the statistics on productivity, availability and efficiency of production resources helping them on investment decision making.

Vizrt and Vu Digital enrich media with automatic metadata at NAB 2016

LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vizrt and Vū Digital are partnering to provide powerful automated tools to enrich metadata to assets in the Viz One media asset management (MAM) system. Vizrt and Vu Digital, a Mississippi-based technology start up, are teaming up to provide media and entertainment companies a powerful, new automated tools to enrich metadata.  Both companies plan to showcase the technology solution at next week's National Association of Broadcasters annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vizrt will demonstrate the integration between Viz One and Vū Digital at the National Association of Broadcasters 2016 annual show here next week, the world's largest event focused on the intersection of technology, media and entertainment. 

Quantum's Xcellis Workflow Storage Earns Accolades for Innovation

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) today announced a round of new honors for its Xcellis™ high-performance, shared workflow storage system in the run-up to the 2016 NAB Show. Broadcast Beat recently named Xcellis the winner of its Innovation Award for Content Management while IABM shortlisted the storage system in its Game Changer Awards. In addition, StudioDaily selected Xcellis as a finalist for its Prime Awards, which "represent the top tier of new technology, creative thinking, and high-end craftsmanship in media and entertainment." These latest accolades follow Xcellis' 2016 Storage Visions Award win for Visionary Products earlier this year.

Wazee Digital Taps Mike Arthur to Lead New Live Events Managed Service for Sports Rights Holders

Denver, CO March 31, 2016  Wazee Digital, a leading provider of cloud-based video management and licensing services, announces the appointment of Mike Arthur to the role of Vice President of Business Development and Sales for Sports and Live Events.  Mike joins to lead the expansion of Wazee Digital’s already successful Sports and Live Events business which is anchored by several significant North American golf and tennis events including three Majors, in addition to regional power players such as the National Rugby League of Australia.

Wazee Digital To Launch Live Event Services at NAB 2016

Denver, CO March 24, 2016 Wazee Digital, the leader in content capture, cloud-based video management and monetization services for sports, media and entertainment companies, is announcing the launch of a Live Event Services product at NAB 2016. Using Wazee Digital’s Core platform, the service manages the complex tasks of video content acquisition, effective workflow, universal access, metadata management, and automated delivery to any affiliate on any screen.  The sports and live events industry generates the world’s most compelling moments and Wazee Digital’s Live Event Services will be there every step of the way.  Monetizing event content through licensing, capture of highlights and packaging for activation with sponsors and partners is why Wazee Digital is recognized as a leader in content management, delivery and monetization services for media and entertainment companies.

SHOTOVER Introduces New, Broadcaster-Optimized SHOTOVER F1 LIVE Gyro-Stabilized Camera Platform at NAB

Visit Booth C1713 to Experience the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE, U1 Drone and the Company's Industry-Leading SHOTOVER F1 and K1 Gyro-Stabilized Camera Platforms LOS ANGELES ,  April 11, 2016  / PRNewswire / -- SHOTOVER, the maker of high performance stabilization platforms, announced today it will be unveiling a variant of its popular SHOTOVER F1 gyro-stabilized camera platform at NAB called the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE.  Designed to meet the specific needs of the broadcast and ENG markets, the new system comes fully configured and set up from the factory with the customer's broadcast camera and lens system of choice.

FOR-A TO INTRODUCE CHROMA KEYER AND VIDEO WALL SOLUTION FOR LIVE SPORTS, WEATHER AND NEWS PRODUCTION

Cypress, CA, April 11, 2016  - Video and audio technology innovator   FOR-A   will introduce two products that allow broadcasters to deliver more powerful 3D effects and Augmented Reality in booth C5117 at this year's NAB Show, to be held from April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

JVC INTRODUCES ROBOTIC PTZ VIDEO-OVER-IP PRODUCTION CAMERA AT NAB 2016

WAYNE, NJ (April 11, 2016) – JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, today introduced its first robotic PTZ IP video production camera, the KY-PZ100, which is ideal for studio or field applications. In addition to its 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs, the KY-PZ100 features JVC’s unique IP-based communications engine to provide streaming HD video at a variety of bit rates with minimal latency. JVC will demonstrate the new camera during the 2016 NAB Show (Booth C4314), which runs April 18-21 in Las Vegas, Nev. When connected to a Wi-Fi adapter or LTE modem via USB or directly connected to a LAN, the KY-PZ100 streams up to 1080p/60 video with two-channel audio using SMPTE 2022 forward error correction (FEC). The camera offers low latency streaming at various bit rates, and its integrated Zixi technology delivers reliable streaming performance with FEC and automatic repeat request (ARQ) as well as adaptive bit rate control.

NAB 2016: Digital Nirvana Launches Closed Captioning Service For All Digital Videos

Fremont, CA, April 11, 2016 – Digital Nirvana, developers of the Media Management platform for content creation, capture and delivery, is introducing the availability of its closed captioning/subtitling service for schools, houses of worship, hospitals, corporations, and government organizations – anywhere video is created and distributed to viewers who may suffer from hearing loss. The service includes pop-on and roll-up captioning services for all technology platforms. Digital Nirvana will showcase its closed captioning service offerings at the upcoming NAB Show, held April 18-21 in Las Vegas (Booth #SU10410).

TVU NETWORKS TO SHOWCASE LIVE VR TRANSMISSION OVER IP

Mountain View, CA – April 11, 2016 – TVU Networks, the global technology leader in live IP video solutions, today announced that TVU VR, the first IP- and cellular-based live virtual reality transmission solution, will be shown at NAB 2016 (Booth #SU4405).  Although significant research and development has gone into the development of virtual reality capture and display, the lack of a mobile transmitting device supporting virtual reality has impeded its adoption for use in sports, major events and news. TVU VR removes this barrier to larger scale adoption. By incorporating TVU’s Inverse StatMux Plus (IS+) technology, TVU VR can stream live VR content from anywhere, even in a moving environment like a car or train. TVU VR delivers an ultra-high definition, full frame rate and live 360-degree fully immersive video to any VR headset. The TVU VR transmission solution is platform agnostic. It can deliver video to all major VR platforms including Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, Sam...

Concurrent and igolgi Showcase Broadcast and Internet Streaming Solutions at NAB Show 2016

DULUTH, Ga. and ROCKY HILL, N.J., April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a global provider of content delivery, high-performance Linux® and storage solutions and igolgi, a provider of high-quality media transformation solutions, have announced that they will be demonstrating an integrated content delivery solution targeted at broadcasters and Internet streaming providers at the upcoming NAB show in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16-20, 2016. Concurrent and igolgi's joint solution makes it easier for customers to launch direct-to-consumer video streaming services over the public Internet by combining encoding, transcoding, just-in time packaging, digital rights management, scale-out storage, and streaming into a simple, cost effective solution offering.

Hybrik Launches Cloud-Based Enterprise Media Processing

Mountain View, Calif. – April 11, 2016 - Hybrik, Inc., today launched its new cloud-based service for managing large-scale media workflows. The new service provides cloud-based transcoding, quality control, accelerated file transfer, large-scale storage, and streaming to deliver superb video optimized for every screen. Hybrik will demonstrate its new service at the 2016 NAB Show (Booth SU9210), which runs April 18-21 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Sony DADC New Media Solutions Selects Hybrik for Cloud-Based Transcoding

Mountain View, CA, – April 11, 2016 - Hybrik, Inc. today announced that Sony DADC New Media Solutions Inc. (“Sony”) has selected Hybrik, Inc. (“Hybrik”) to provide cloud-based media processing. Hybrik’s service accelerates transcoding and automated quality control across thousands of machines in the cloud to achieve outstanding throughput.

SMPTE® Details Keynotes and Program for Entertainment Technology in the Connected Age (ETCA 2016) Conference

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — April 7, 2016 — The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), a leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries, revealed further details today about the Entertainment Technology in the Connected Age (ETCA) conference keynote addresses by Roy Taylor, corporate vice president of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), and Ron Sanders, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Home Entertainment Distribution. Scheduled for June 27-28 at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, California, and subtitled “The Race Is On!”, ETCA 2016 will explore the impact of emerging technologies on the delivery of a compelling connected entertainment experience.

TITAN Supports ProRes up to 4444 XQ for Powerful HDR Transcoding Workflows

PARIS, MIAMI, SINGAPORE, APRIL 11, 2016 – ATEME announced today that the TITAN File video transcoder now supports Apple ProRes decode and encode in all profiles, including Apple ProRes 4444 XQ. TITAN File is also capable of generating QuickTime MOV files for encapsulation. This feature can be implemented in a wide variety of workflows like editing, archive, or mezzanine delivery, for example – including the most demanding ones involving high dynamic range (HDR).

NAB sees ContentWise go beyond Recommendations with Full Personalization of the TV Experience

NAB sees ContentWise go beyond Recommendations with Full Personalization of the TV Experience The ContentWise NAB on-booth demonstrations will show: ●       How ContentWise enables editorial and marketing teams to personalize their product offerings with targeted content promotions and increase engagement and retention ●       How operators can quickly change the UI/UX on multiple devices without the pain of releasing new app versions ●       How enhanced metadata optimizes content discovery through enabling personalized collections and pseudo-genres

Vimond Revolutionizes Video Storytelling with Vimond IO

Vimond Media Solutions (NAB SU9104) unveils Vimond IO, an ultra-fast storytelling tool for editors and journalists to create video stories for online destinations, such as OTT news services or social media. Video editing is usually a complex digital workflow requiring file editing and packaging from several departments. Based on a collaborative cloud, Vimond IO removes complexity by providing a frictionless path to online audiences.

Black Box to Showcase KVM Matrix Switch Control Solutions for Mission Critical Control Rooms

  Black Box (NAB booth SL10124) will showcase two new solutions for external control of the DKM KVM matrix switch, a scalable enterprise-class KVM solution for mission critical control rooms. The DKM platform can be controlled with keyboard shortcuts, a pop-up on-screen display (OSD), and external control systems. The switching response time is instantaneous for all control methods.

New Softpanels(TM) LED Lights Offer a Color Meter Built into Every Light

A new Kickstarter campaign by Softpanels has introduced a radically new line of intelligent production lighting fixtures. Softpanels’ new breakthrough is centered around building an advanced color meter into each of its new LED soft light fixtures, where every light can instantly read the current ambient color conditions and then automatically and exactly match the new lighting fixtures color output to the scene’s ambient light.

vMix releases version 17 of its powerful live production software at NAB 2016

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 8, 2016 – STUDIOCOAST PTY LTD, creator of the vMix Live Production and Streaming Software, has released version 17 ahead of NAB 2016. Now in its 7th year of release, vMix reinforces its position as the leader in streaming innovation with the addition of support for NDI, integrated PTZ camera control and direct web browser inputs which has been specifically designed to assist customers in the burgeoning game streaming market.

LiveU Adopts NewTek NDI for IP Production Workflow

LiveU ( http://liveu.tv/ ) is the pioneer and leader of IP-based video services and broadcast solutions for acquisition, management, and distribution. LiveU Adopts NewTek NDI for IP Production Workflow NDI standard creates a more efficient and lower cost workflow for LiveU customers HACKENSACK, N.J., April 7, 2016 / PRNewswire / -- LiveU, the industry leader for live video acquisition, management and distribution over IP, today announced its adoption of NewTek's open  Network Device Interface  (NDI™) standard for its  LU2000  bonded video transceiver. The NDI-enabled LU2000 will be recognizable as a source by other NDI-enabled devices and systems connected to a standard Ethernet local area network, exponentially increasing the number of video sources available for live production.

BBright unveils a new Ultra HD baseband playout server with HDR support for 24/7 linear UHD services

BBright continues its incursion in the Ultra HD playback market by introducing the cost-effective UHD-24/7 quad 3G-SDI playout server accepting various pivot file formats for unlimited playout event scheduling, targeting linear broadcast channel, IPTV operator and OTT distribution. BBright, a French start-up that specializes in 4K / Ultra HD and HEVC video technologies for broadcasters and network operators, has already won significant market shares in Europe, North America and Asia with its leading  UHD-Play  video file player. The  UHD-Play is now considered as the reference Ultra HD source for tests and trials. Following this commercial success, BBright now moves on to the next technological step with the introduction of a 24/7 playout server dedicated to be used in Ultra HD channels head-ends. The new  UHD-24/7  features quad 3G-SDI outputs, Level A / B (both in QFHD and 2-Sample Interleaved pixel modes). Several 4K / UHD pivot file formats (XAVC, H.2...

Prime Focus Technologies Unveils New Features for CLEAR Media ERP Suite and Key Upgrades to DAX at NAB 2016

LOS ANGELES – April 7, 2016:  Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of Prime Focus, the world’s largest media services powerhouse, is challenging companies in the media and entertainment industry to be bold and take the leap to build a connected enterprise with one software across the enterprise at NAB 2016, with a slew of significant upgrades and powerful additions to the CLEARTM Media ERP Suite.

Cineversity Releases New CV-VR Cam Plug-in and Tutorials to Streamline Cinema 4D Workflow for Virtual Reality

Newbury Park, CA – March 9, 2016 – Cineversity (CV), the dedicated education and resource website from MAXON Computer, Inc., for Cinema 4D users, has released CV-VR Cam, a new plug-in available for rendering virtual reality (VR) content. Cineversity is also providing several comprehensive tutorial series to help CG artists learn the technical aspects of creating pre-rendered or interactive VR video content.(Note: CV-VR Cam will be showcased at the MAXON booth, #SL 9110 at the upcoming 2016 NAB Show taking place in Las Vegas April 18 - 21. Additional details about MAXON’s NAB exhibitor presence are available here.)