David Austerberry

New camcorders combine the best of HDSLRs and traditional broadcast cameras

Workflow optimization and SOA gain momentum among broadcasters.

Telecoms and multimedia network systems giant strengthens broadcast services division to offer live to long-tail content delivery.

Television broadcasters are showing great interest in DSLRs and stereoscopic 3-D rigs

A warehouse of shelving no longer meets the needs of file-based operations

The Golf Channel uses ScheduLINK to book domestic and international transmission feeds with vendors such as Intelsat and NEP.

The installation at Astro in Malaysia now covers 144 channels, and Xin Ya in Singapore is outsourcing its requirements to MSA Focus in an SaaS solution.

NVerzion is providing KSL with steadfast automated support, ease-of-use and high-capacity nearline storage for five channels.

The former AZCAR division has joined the video asset management company.

The purchase strengthens Miranda’s automated playout systems offerings.

Diversified Communications is using ScheduALL to manage its Capitol Hill facilities.

Ericsson, TV4’s transmission service provider, has added 13 sports channels to its roster.

The MSA Focus management software is now online in DirecTV’s Venezuelan playout center.

One of Russia's leading broadcasters has chosen Quantel for next-generation operations.

Pebble Beach is providing broadcast automation for 10 channels of the Dutch Premier League’s Eredivisie Live.

Imparja has added four channels, including one HD channel.

The live broadcasts use two operators to add graphics and manage production.

German public broadcaster Suedwestrundfunk will use Solutions for Media’s VPMS as its central MAM.

The integration ensures an easy path to Web TV for network operators.

The Philippines broadcaster is using the Vizrt system to migrate to a tapeless, file-based workflow.

KYTX-TV, in Tyler, TX, and KMSB-TV, in Tucson, AZ, both aim to offer high-quality, professional news broadcasts.

The New Zealand broadcaster is outfitting its news studios with Ignite to improve its on-air look.

The service provider will air six HD channels as part of a content management and playout package.