Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Canon Unveils PTZ Camera Firmware Updates
By Phil Kurz Published
The updates bring new features to the company’s 4K PTZ camera and remote controller

EVS To Showcase New Neuron 4X Processor At IBC 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The company designed Neuron 4X to handle higher stream counts and greater bandwidth

AIMS, EBU Completes Latest IPMX Certification Testing
By Phil Kurz Published
Fourteen products from eight companies were officially certified in August

Odisha Television Network Chooses Quortex For Encoding, Multiplexing, Scrambling
By Phil Kurz Published
The East India broadcast is relying on Quortex virtualized Digital Content Manager

Shotoku To Introduce Aura E2 PTZ Elevator At IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The new elevator is a studio pedestal designed specifically for PTZ production

Foxtel Selects BCNEXXT Vipe For Playout
By Phil Kurz Published
Deployment of the cloud-based solution will support 38 channels of playout

SMPTE Roadshow to Examine Media Infrastructure at IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
IBC Show Sept. 14 program will help leaders assess where tech investment can create value

National Ownership Cap Vote Reveals Bigger Issue
By Phil Kurz Published
Opinion It’s not just a lack of scale holding station groups back in their battle against Big Tech

Eluvio To Highlight New Pasifika+ Project, Global Broadcast Fabric and Eluvio AI at IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The new Pasifika + service provides live and VOD distribution and monetization

TAG Video Systems To Show Ultra Low-Latency Software-Only Monitoring At IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The company has pushed ST 2110 latency to below two frames

BHV To Feature SportsBox Compact 4K Remote Video Switcher At IBC 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The company developed SportsBox to bring flexibility and portability to live sports

Magewell To Highlight Newly Released Director Plus At IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The company will also feature its new Pro Convert IP to AIO 4K standalone

Zixi To Demo Hybrid Workflows At IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The company will also feature Zixi Broadcaster Version 19

Clear-Com, Brazilian Integrator Conduct Successful Trial Of FreeSpeak Cell During Carnival ‘26
By Phil Kurz Published
The field trial evaluated the cellular-based wireless intercom in a challenging environment

ZOO Digital Chooses Interra Systems BATON for Quality Control
By Phil Kurz Published
The company will feature BATON and its full product portfolio at IBC 2026

Enco to Highlight Caption, Translation Enhancements at IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
IBC Show Will also demonstrate latest advances in AI, virtual production tools and automation

Akta Tech To Showcase AI-First Video Platform At IBC 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The solution ingests and distributes live video, analyzes signals, enriches metadata and identifies clips

Law&Crime Reconvenes Court TV on Amagi CLOUDPORT
By Phil Kurz Published
Cloud-based platform powers 10 hours a day of live breaking-news coverage

Sennheiser Group To Unveil Spectera SKM Handheld Wireless Mic At IBC2026
By Phil Kurz Published
Company will also show SoundBase’s brand-neutral RF planning and management application

D.C. Landmarks Highlight Fox Sports’ Coverage of Freedom 250 Grand Prix
By Phil Kurz Published
SPORTS While the broadcaster is bringing its A game for coverage, the historic street race’s Washington backdrop will be a major focus

Chyron To Showcase Newsroom Advancements At IBC 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
Among the many innovations, the company will preview PRIME HTML graphics

Indiana Pacers Selects DAZN As Exclusive Streaming Partner
By Phil Kurz Published
DAZN will stream 22 regular season and four preseason games for free

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies At 93
By Phil Kurz Published
The visionary responsible for the sports network struck upon the idea for the network in 1978
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