Latest articles by Michael Grotticelli
Commission tries to navigate difficult bird issues
The FCC has drafted rules that would consider the environmental effects of towers before they are built or substantially changed by construction.
Need for storage to increase dramatically
A new industry survey projects sales will increase from $3.8 billion in 2011 to $6.4 billion in 2016.
Nortek acquires TV One for pro AV strategy
TV One will be closely aligned with Magenta Research.
Commerce committee set to mark up broadcast spectrum bill
The bill's goal is to free up spectrum for a national, interoperable broadband communications network.
SMPTE makes closed-captioning standard available for Internet video
The new standard addresses the need for captioned material across the Internet.
Most TV content moving to Web within two years
Many industry executives are predicting that the networks will be almost completely agnostic about where and when their video content is being viewed within two years.
Panasonic smart TV sets to allow simultaneous TV channel viewing and Internet access
A new LSI chip leverages Panasonic’s UniPhier processor to make it possible.
Vislink acquires wireless camera system maker Gigawave
Vislink said the acquisition would strengthen its presence within the broadcast market.
Broadcast auction bill passes Senate Commerce Committee
If made into law, it would authorize compensation to broadcasters who agree to auction their spectrum for other wireless uses.
ActiveVideo helps subscribers navigate VOD beyond the set-top box
Cloud-based, virtualized storage is penetrating the cable television industry in a big way.
Reaction to spectrum bill is mixed
Perhaps realizing that passage in the Senate is merely a first step in a long legislative process, reaction to last week’s action was muted.
Apple’s iCloud signals a wireless post-PC era
This major shift in connectivity will affect anyone who uses personal computers.
Major high-tech companies support AT&T/T-Mobile merger
Facebook, Microsoft and others filed letters of support for the merger with the FCC this week.
NBC wins TV rights to next four Olympic Games
The deal was notable because it occurred without the help of Dick Ebersol, the longtime head of NBC Sports who resigned last month.
CEA survey says 10 percent of pay-TV households will cut the cord this year
Cord cutters are turning to Internet sources of content, not over-the-air broadcasts.
Gray’s WTAP first in West Virginia to broadcast HD local news
The station converted from analog to digital TV broadcasting in 2004.
Ross Video expands manufacturing capability
The company said the expansion would triple the footprint of its main facility.
Number of U.S. broadband subscribers has grown by 1.3 million this year
Overall, broadband additions in 1Q 2011 amounted to 90 percent of those in 1Q 2010.
Bamboon to use cloud to deliver over-the-air TV to Internet devices
Whether the company will face legal actions from the broadcast industry and elsewhere remains to be seen.
ATSC revises recommended practices for audio loudness to support CALM
The new revision accommodates the CALM Act, which was enacted into law on Dec. 15, 2010.
House asks for FCC retransmission consent review by year’s end
Most agree the issue needs to be resolved before the next round of contract expirations that would require retransmission negotiations.
Targeting new markets for IP delivery takes patience
Vendors have found that new business growth lies beyond traditional broadcasters.
Fujifilm opens new sales and service center in Mesquite
The company has relocated one of its facilities in Texas to a larger space.
