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OPINION: The spreadsheet vs the soldering iron
02.10.2009
We now find ourselves in a curious position whereby as engineers we are not so much challenged by engineering problems as much as we are by questions of an economic nature. More...
Sony and ABU Partner Again for Engineering Excellence Award
02.10.2009
Now in its sixth year, the Award is conferred on an individual to recognise contributions of an outstanding nature in broadcast engineering and its related disciplines. In previous years, eminent broadcast engineers and More...
Spain set to see launch of pay DTT
01.27.2009
Spanish digital technology companies SIDSA and Secuenzia have joined forces to develop a technology application for the launch of pay DTT in Spain — possibly as soon as later on this year. More...
OPINION: Have Plasma TVs Been Outlawed in Europe?
01.27.2009
New power consumption regulations could create a problem for some plasma displays according to Paul Gray, Director of European TV Research DisplaySearch. More...
Growth Forecast for Ultra Slim LCD TVs
01.13.2009
Bulk of demand for Ultra Slim TVs will continue to come from North America and Western Europe, with Japan and China also important markets. More...
IABM Report Reveals Stalling Growth
12.17.2008
Commenting on the report's findings, Roger Stanwell, IABM Chief Executive Officer, said: "The cyclical peak rate of sales growth seen in both October 2006 and October 2007 has hardly happened at all this year. There is now an More...
EBU Opposes E.U. PSB-Funding Rules
12.02.2008
The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition published a draft revision of the 2001 Broadcasting Communication, which deals with the application of European state-aid rules and public-service broadcasting (PSB). More...
RAI Sees Sony XDCAM as €6M Path to HD
12.02.2008
The deal with Sony will result in an installation of 180 PDW-700 camcorders and 180 PDW-HD1500 decks across the broadcaster's operation, covering everything from news gathering to drama and documentary production. The investment More...
OPINION: Enough with the sales fluff
11.18.2008
We want to know the facts, but we live in a world of PR smoke and mirrors. If five companies all say they are the worldwide leader in the particular field under investigation, which one can you believe? More...
MirriAd and Endemol join forces in India
11.18.2008
MirriAd's ZoneSense system will be used to insert simple branded objects such as props, backdrops and signage, or sophisticated dynamic ads, into video content. The brand references are seamlessly embedded and appear as if they More...
Plasma Panel Sales Top Expectations Says Report
11.04.2008
According to DisplaySearch's findings, demand continues to be strong for plasma TVs worldwide due to attractive price points and the increasing availability of high-definition content. The trend indicates that the 2008 shipment More...
Improving choice and quality important for HDTV growth
10.21.2008
The transition to HDTV is well under way, and many households are now watching their favourite programs in HD. However, there still remain a substantial number of homes that do not yet enjoy HDTV, or other rooms in the homes of More...
Finalists of the 2008 Rory Peck Awards selected
10.21.2008
The Rory Peck Trust has announced the three finalists shortlisted for the Rory Peck Award for Features, which recognise in-depth stories that look beyond the immediacy of news, and the three finalists nominated for the Rory Peck More...
Hot Bird 9, W2M Flights Booked
10.07.2008
Eutelsat Communications has announced that the Hot Bird 9 and W2M satellites will be aboard Arianespace Flight 186, set to launch from Kourou, French Guiana, in the last week of November. More...