Latest articles by Michael Grotticelli
Taking a hard look at operations
Software-based administration platforms help identify, allocate and execute projects in a way that makes the most financial sense
SCTE and ATSC explore 3-D program delivery
Several industry organizations are looking into ways to practically get bandwidth-hungry signals to the home
Cable operators develop online strategies to counteract churn
Most cable providers now see their fledgling Internet efforts as supplemental services to existing subscribers
Distributing content in challenging times
Operators are deploying intelligent systems with a long list of automatic features to help their businesses grow and maintain profitability
NAB 2009 sessions focus on the economy, with an eye on a brighter future
This year’s NAB 2009 convention will be a balancing act between surviving the economy and purchasing new technologies.
Equipment vendors proceed to NAB with caution
Many predict attendance will be lower than last year, but that won’t keep the technology vendors from vying for the spotlight.
WRAL-DT buses mobile TV test; NAB to showcase where video is going
Last week the station used a Capital Area Transit public bus equipped with two multiview plasma screens to display its Channel 5 programming.
NAB 2009 offers full dimension to 3-D television
Not only will 3-D be a major theme of the 2009 show, but real-world products are also being introduced.
Mansion Mobile builds new HD production truck
For the past two years, the company has been producing games with an SD truck
Fire damages Game Creek’s Liberty HD truck
The fire began in a wheel well on Interstate 20 outside Longview, TX
Slow-motion controllers recall the big play
The choice of systems and prices vary widely, depending on application and features
MLB Network’s IP ‘look-ins’ go the distance
Remote control has been tried by the NFL and NHL before, but MLB has been taken it to a whole new level
Software-based automation platforms enjoy economic stimulus
The maturity of commodity IT technology to handle video data has made these systems attractive to stations focused on adding new channels
CNNgo Looks to Bring the Internet to Television
The concept is both simple and revolutionary: “What if we let online viewers program their own CNN newscast, focusing on the stories that matter most to them?”
Outdoor sports advertising shows growth potential
Arena Media Networks is sharing revenue with the individual teams and displaying ads at their arenas and stadiums
Ikegami/NAC's Hi-Motion II
Perhaps the most pivotal play during this year's Super Bowl XLVI Mario Manningham making the big catch along the sidelines was captured with a reverse
Ultra High Definition Television gains global standard status
The new format can deliver images with 33 million pixels through 7680 horizontal lines and 4320 vertical lines, refresh rates of 120fps, as well as 22.2-channel sound.
FCC dismisses broadcasters’ request to extend dual carriage
Lobbying on both sides of the issue was intense, but the broadcasters appear to have lost.
BSI to provide wireless RF support for political conventions
At the Republican Convention, BSI will provide RF technology and services for the CBS News and PBS "NewsHour" broadcasts.
Ericsson to unveil HEVC/H.265 encoder for the delivery of live and linear video to mobile devices
NewTek breaks price barrier with new HD production studio priced under $5000
NewTek said the Tricaster 40 is the first system to offer such a full set of real-time video production capabilities for under $5000.
FCC to test mobile broadband speeds across the U.S.
The tests will hopefully promote competition between mobile service providers.
