
Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., is the content director of Systems Contractor News. He has been writing about Pro AV industry for more than 20 years. Previously, he spent more than eight years as the editor of Government Video magazine. During his career, he's produced and hosted two podcasts focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.
Latest articles by Mark J. Pescatore

Broadcast Pix Debuts RCC Remote Camera Controller at NAB 2019
By Mark J. Pescatore published

NAB 2019: New JVC Hardware Encoder Delivers Real-Time HEVC Compression for Bandwidth Savings
By Mark J. Pescatore published

NAB 2019: JVC Showcases 500 Series of Handheld 4K CONNECTED CAM Cameras
By Mark J. Pescatore published

NAB 2019: Cobalt Digital Offers Solutions for 4K, HDR Workflows
By Mark J. Pescatore published

JVC Introduces CONNECTED CAM Studio 6000S for IP-Based Sports, News Productions at NAB 2019
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Wilmington Community TV Streamlines Productions with BPswitch GX Integrated Production Switcher
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Cobalt Digital Promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Cobalt Digital is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciro Noronha, Ph.D., as executive vice president of engineering.

NAB Show New York: Broadcast Pix Solutions Simplify Productions
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Broadcast Pix will be showing the BPswitch broadcast and streaming software toolset at NAB Show New York (Booth N923) on Oct. 16-17, 2019, at the Javits Center.

NAB New York: Cobalt Digital Offers New 4K Decoders, SafeLink Video Transport over Unsecure Networks
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Cobalt Digital will showcase its new 9992-DEC Series of HEVC/AVC/MPEG-2 decoders at NAB Show New York Oct. 16-17, 2019, at the Javits Center.

New Houston Community College Podcast Studio Features JVC PTZ Cameras, ProHD Studio 4000 Production System
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Houston Community College has launched a new podcast studio built around three JVC KY-PZ100 robotic PTZ cameras and the ProHD Studio 4000 live production studio.

Emerson College Adopts Broadcast Pix BPswitch Integrated Production Switcher for Student Sports Production
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Broadcast Pix Champions Video-Over-IP Workflows at ACM 2019
By Mark J. Pescatore published

InfoComm 2019: Broadcast Pix Emphasizes IP with New Integrated Production Switcher, PTZ Camera Control
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Broadcast Pix Welcomes Rhett Mappin as Central/South Regional Sales Manager
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Industry Veteran John Shike Joins ASG as Key Accounts Manager
By Mark J. Pescatore published

ASG Named Quantum’s North America Media and Entertainment Partner of the Year
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Advanced Systems Group (ASG) was named North America Media and Entertainment Partner of the Year by Quantum Corporation at the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Cobalt Digital 9992 Encoder Series Receives TV Technology Best of Show Award at NAB 2019
By Mark J. Pescatore published

South Carolina Cable Channel CN2 Shoots Live Field Reports with JVC ProHD Portable Bridge
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CN2, an independent cable TV station in Rock Hill, S.C., purchased a JVC ProHD Portable Bridge bonded LTE hotspot in August to provide live news updates for its daily newscast and website.

Calvary Chapel Modesto Moves Control Room, Upgrades to Broadcast Pix BPswitch Integrated Production Switcher
By Mark J. Pescatore published

KTEN Readies for Election Season with Upgrade to Broadcast Pix BPswitch Integrated Production Switcher
By Mark J. Pescatore published

New Cobalt Digital Customizable 4K Encoder Cards Now Shipping
By Mark J. Pescatore published

WOIO Improves Coverage of Breaking News for Web Viewers with JVC ProHD Studio 4000
By Mark J. Pescatore published

Broadcast Pix Offers Year-End Sales Promotion for New BPswitch RX Mobile Integrated Production Switcher
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Broadcast Pix is offering a special year-end introductory price for BPswitch™ RX, the new portable model in its popular line of integrated production switchers.
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