Latest articles by Tom Butts
Broadpeak to Launch Multiview as a Service at IBC2026
IBC SHOW Multiview will be available via SaaS for streaming platforms and operators through broadpeak.io
MRMC to Exhibit with New Owner MultiDyne at IBC2026 for the First Time
IBC SHOW MultiDyne says its strategy is to grow MRMC across all three of its established market areas: broadcast, film and commercial production, and rentals
Telemundo Executive Dies in Kenya Copter Crash That Claimed Seven Lives
PEOPLE José Alberto Suárez, president and GM of Telemundo 31, Telemundo 49, and Telemundo Ft. Myers-Naples was among those killed
QuickLink to Demo New 4K Support for StudioEdge and StudioCall at IBC 2026
IBC SHOW StudioEdge 4K is the first 4K model in the StudioEdge lineup, while StudioCall now features native 4K 60fps support
Scripps' Digital First Approach Brings Increased Focus on AI in the Newsroom
The change is 'as much cultural as it is technological'
PBS Station Takes Iron Mountain to Court Over Archives
St. Louis station says Iron Mountain is refusing to release more than 50 TB that represents 'more than 70 years of history'
LPTV Advocates Petition FCC for Voluntary 5G Broadcasts
Petitioners tell commission: 'no mandate to ATSC 3.0 for LPTV'
Dolby Acquires VVC Patents From Florida Atlantic University
Standards FAU partnered with OP Solutions LLC to develop the video-compression technology portfolio
Report: AVOD May Top 50% of North American Streaming Revenue by End of 2026
Streaming Revenues from ad-supported tiers in North America are set to exceed $45 billion this year, accounting for 54% of subscription streaming revenues, Ampere Analysis says
Matthews Bows Monitor Stand III
Straight-tracking wheels, modular base refine the heavy-duty support stand
Former NAB Tech Exec Tom Keller Has Died
PEOPLE Keller, 96, helped establish the Advanced Television Systems Committee and was former VP of Science and Technology at NAB during the '80's.
IBC2026: swXtch.io to Launch groundSwXtch Software for AoIP Transport
IBC Application moves major audio AoIP formats without codec hardware and without reconfiguring switches or routers to support multicast
How Valuable Is TV to Smaller, Independent Cable Operators?
Independent Show panel discusses video's evolving role in the broadband universe
DAZN Inks Deal to Become Exclusive DTC Home of YES, MSG Networks
SPORTS Partnership with N.Y. RSNs marks sports streamer’s biggest move yet in U.S. market
Savannah Bananas Tap Calrec to Expand Banana Ball TV Coverage
SPORTS Calrec’s flexible audio network sits at the core of a significant expansion of BTV's REMI capabilities
Trump Threatens Networks Over Speech Coverage
President says ABC and NBC should lose their broadcast licenses over their refusal to air his speech live
NAB: NextGen TV Represents 'an Essential Investment in the Future of Free, Local Television'
NEXTGEN TV Association says 'modern technology' will ensure the survival of local broadcasting
Nominations for Best of Show Awards at IBC2026 Now Open
IBC SHOW Awards offer a valuable platform for companies to raise awareness for the new products and solutions they will be launching or showcasing at September gathering
ARRI Divests Rental Business
BUSINESS Announcement comes several months after company's acquisition by Riedel Communications
Court Denies Stay of Nexstar-Tegna Merger; Trial Date Set for State AG's, DirecTV Challenge
REGULATORY District court said harms to appellants were 'either not irreparable or not certain'
Report: Live Sports Increasingly Influencing Viewers’ Streaming Subscription Choices
SPORTS Bango Survey reports that 43% of Americans would switch mobile, broadband or TV provider for a better sports streaming bundle
LiveU to Showcase 'Q Era Innovations' at 2026 IBC Show
IBC Highlights to include LU900Q AI-driven connectivity, Sony partnership and Actus X
