PLANO, Texas—Diversified has announced that it has appointed Tyler Affolter chief revenue officer (CRO).

In the new post, Affolter will lead Diversified’s global commercial organization, helping accelerate growth across the company’s established media, collaboration and digital signage businesses while extending those core strengths into broadcast and experiential AV.

He will also work to align go-to-market strategy with Diversified’s engineering, delivery and services capabilities and support the company’s next phase of growth.

Affolter brings more than 20 years of enterprise revenue leadership experience across project-based and managed services organizations serving global clients.

“Our strategy is centered on where the market is going and what our clients need from us next,” said Paul Lidsky, CEO of Diversified. “Clients are looking for partners who can support media, enterprise AV, digital experience and services across environments that are becoming more connected and more critical to business performance. Tyler brings the commercial leadership and large-scale services experience to help us strengthen that model globally and continue executing with focus and discipline.”

Most recently, he led a large-scale global practice at NTT Data with accountability across the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through delivery, transformation and market differentiation. He has also held senior leadership roles at Verizon Business, Lumen Technologies and AT&T, where he built a reputation for driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams and leading transformation across cloud, infrastructure, security, networking and managed services.

“What stands out about Diversified is the clarity of its strategy and the strength of its operating model,” said Affolter. “The company is built for where broadcast-grade performance and enterprise-scale requirements come together. That creates a real opportunity to combine commercial focus, technical depth and lifecycle support in a way that helps clients move faster and operate with more confidence. The focus now is on scaling that advantage.”

Diversified is exhibiting at the 2026 NAB Show at Booth NES4 in the Central Hall Lobby.

PLANO, Texas—Diversified has announced that it is working with Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) to support the expansion of CTS’s new global Broadcast Operations Center at its Dry Creek facility in Colorado.

The initiative reflects the growing need for an advanced centralized, fully IP-based infrastructure to support modern content delivery across broadcast, streaming and live sports, the two companies said. The expansion will help CTS offer clients scalable, cost-effective, next-generation media operations for its clients.

This initiative focuses on scaling CTS’s playout infrastructure to meet increasing customer demand for outsourced content management while improving operational efficiency, speed to deploy and system resilience.

As part of that, Diversified has worked alongside CTS’s engineering and operations teams to modernize and expand its playout environment, including the integration of SMPTE ST 2110-based IP infrastructure, advanced monitoring technologies and centralized network operations capabilities.

The result is a new unified monitoring and control environment that consolidates multiple workflows, businesses and clients into a single operational view—enabling more efficient staffing, automated and swift issue resolution and improved scalability, they reported.

The expanded facility is designed to serve as both an operational hub and a showcase environment for clients and partners, highlighting the next generation of playout and distribution technologies in a live environment, the companies said.

“This expansion represents more than a facility upgrade. It reflects where the industry is going,” said Jason Kornweiss, senior vice president of advisory services at Diversified. “As playout and distribution operations become more critical to growth, media companies need partners who understand both the technical complexity and the operational realities of these environments. Diversified has been investing in that exact capability, and this collaboration with Comcast Technology Solutions is a strong example of the impact.”

To support ongoing growth, Diversified has also established a dedicated on-site presence at the Dry Creek facility, embedding engineering and delivery teams directly alongside CTS operations. This model enables real-time collaboration, accelerates decision-making and ensures continuous optimization as the environment scales—allowing CTS to stay focused on client engagement, workflow optimization, 24/7 operational support, scale and reliability that CTS provides sports leagues, teams and premier media entertainment companies.

“As demand for next-gen playout services continues to grow across broadcast, streaming and sports, having the right team in place is critical,” said Bart Spriester, senior vice president and general manager, streaming, broadcast & advertising at Comcast Technology Solutions. “Our collaboration with Diversified allows us to continue scaling, innovate confidently and deliver the level of performance our clients expect.”

The collaboration reflects a broader industry shift toward centralized, IP-based media operations. As content distribution expands across streaming, live event platforms and FAST channels, playout is evolving from a standalone technical function into a scalable service layer—one that must support increasing channel volume, multi-platform delivery and real-time audience engagement. In response, media organizations are consolidating operations, outsourcing non-core functions and investing in infrastructure that can adapt quickly without increasing operational overhead.

Attendees of the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas will be able to get a deeper diving into some of these trends from executives at Diversified and Comcast Technology Solutions for a deeper look at these trends.

On Monday, April 20 at 2 p.m., Kornweiss will join Comcast Technology Solutions’ Director of Sports Management Solutions Kyle Eichman and Anthony Brock, vice president of business strategy and analytics for the Philadelphia Flyers, for a featured session titled “From Playout to Platform: How Comcast Technology Solutions Is Evolving Media Operations for Scale.”

The session will examine how media organizations are connecting playout, distribution and direct-to-consumer experiences to create more responsive, data-driven engagement models—and why the link between operational infrastructure and fan experience is becoming a critical competitive advantage.

PLANO, Texas—Technology solutions provider Diversified has named Paul Lidsky as CEO, tasked with guiding the company’s next stage of growth, driving market expansion and enhancing service delivery across its global footprint.

Lidsky, who had been Diversified’s board chairman since 2023, has more than four decades of leadership experience in IT solutions and technology services, the company said.

“Paul is a highly respected leader with deep expertise in the technology services industry and a strong history of building great companies with a focus on the people and partnerships that drive success and serve their clients,” said Will Fleder, partner at Tailwind Capital, Diversified’s primary investor. “We are confident that his leadership and experience will further strengthen Diversified’s position as a global leader and accelerate its continued growth.”

Prior to Diversified, Lidsky had been CEO of tech consultancy Core BTS; president and CEO of Datalink; and CEO of Calabrio, leading companies delivering enterprise solutions across collaboration, cloud, data centers, networking, and security. He has also held executive posts at OneLink, Spanlink Communications and Norstan.

“Diversified’s strength has always come from doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, delivering quality, expertise, and consistency in support of our clients,” Lidsky said. “I’ve had the privilege of serving as chairman and working closely with this team and I see extraordinary opportunity ahead. As CEO, my focus is on building on that momentum by continuing to invest in our people, our partners, and the technologies that matter most to our clients. We continue to grow adding new clients every year, and Diversified is well positioned to continue that growth as the industry evolves.”

Announcement of Lidsky’s appointment follows news of Diversified’s expansion plans for EMEA, where it recently opened a new strategic hub in Germany to provide in-region engineering, project execution and client support, the company said.

PLANO, Texas—Diversified has announced the launch of Atlas Orchestrate, a new platform that is designed to eliminate the complexity of cloud deployment by enabling organizations to set up cloud environments and software packages in minutes – not days or weeks.

Diversified will unveil Atlas Orchestrate ahead of the 2025 NAB Show, scheduled for April 5-9 in Las Vegas.

“Atlas Orchestrate is a flexible ecosystem to make cloud-based workflows more accessible,” said Lance Polvado, director, product portfolio at Diversified. “It removes barriers to cloud adoption, allowing clients and partners to deploy applications more efficiently while improving security, reducing complexity, and accelerating time to value.”

Diversified explained that Atlas is the secure-by-design infrastructure powering Diversified’s next-generation technology offerings, where it is serving as a secure foundation for future innovations and the centralized location for all Diversified technology offerings.

Built on Atlas, the Orchestrate module is designed to automate the provisioning of cloud resources and installation of vendor software packages in a secure, scalable, and efficient way. Industry innovation leaders including Solid State Logic, Chyron, Leostream, Riedel Communications, swXtch.io, TAG Video Systems, Telos Alliance, ATEME, and Imagine Communications have integrated solutions as part of the initial release of Atlas Orchestrate.

“The Telos Alliance is excited to be among the first integrated with the Atlas Orchestrate platform. We view this initiative as a pivotal advancement for driving greater flexibility and enhanced security in cloud utilization,” Costa Nikols, executive team strategy advisor, media and entertainment, Telos Alliance.

Diversified also reported that Atlas Orchestrate has already proven its value through successful proofs of concept. Monumental Sports & Entertainment is among the early adopters benefiting from its capabilities.

“After our successful cloud proof of concept utilizing the initial group of vendor partners, we are looking forward to further developments of the Atlas Orchestrate platform to simplify our journey into additional cloud-based productions,” said Charlie Myers, chief technology officer, Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Atlas Orchestrate enters the market at a time when cloud deployments are accelerating and many companies are grappling with complexities and security challenges in cloud deployments. Diversified reported that the global cloud media and IT market is projected to reach $1.266 trillion by 2028.

Benefits of Atlas Orchestrate:

• Automated deployment and scaling: Deploy cloud environments and vendor applications in minutes.
• Security and compliance: Designed to address security and compliance risks with built-in NIST-aligned security architecture, continuous vulnerability scanning, and zero-trust access control.
• Cost optimization: Minimizes the need for in-house cloud expertise while reducing organizations' cloud-related expenses.
• Multi-cloud and technology-agnostic: Currently supports AWS, with additional cloud providers on the roadmap, and easily integrates with leading software applications.
• Speed to market: Accelerates deployment timelines, enabling rapid and error free setup for proofs of concept and flexible cloud implementations.

At last year's NAB, Diversified previewed Intelligent Orchestration as a next-generation approach to cloud deployment—Atlas Orchestrate now turns that innovative strategy into practical reality. Initially targeted at streamlining cloud projects for media clients, Diversified expects Atlas Orchestrate will soon enable growth into new market segments and expanded enterprise use cases.

Event attendees are invited to the "Orchestrating the Future: Connections & Conversations" presentation and happy hour at 4:30 p.m. on April 6, 2025, in Theater 3 (W2831), providing an opportunity to connect directly with cloud technology experts and discover how Atlas Orchestrate can support their organization's cloud objectives.

PLANO, Texas—Diversified, a global technology solutions provider, has officially opened its new headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The facility opened Oct. 30 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Plano Mayor John B. Muns, tours and opportunities to engage with Diversified executives and technology partners.

The headquarters is designed to support Diversified’s growth in key markets. It will also showcase the cutting-edge technologies Diversified designs and builds for its worldwide clients, the company said.

“This new headquarters is a working example of what we do best—integrating advanced technology into functional spaces,” Diversified CEO Eric Hutto said. “It’s designed to showcase how modern technology can adapt to the needs of any business, providing an interactive space for our clients to see the practical benefits of the solutions we deliver.”

In announcing the new headquarters in the heart of Plano’s business corridor, the company said it offers a prime location with easy access to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and the wider Dallas metroplex. This central location enhances Diversified’s ability to attract top talent from the region’s growing technology ecosystem and ensures easy accessibility for clients and partners, both locally and globally, the company said.

The space will support Diversified’s executive leadership team and provide a workspace for local teams and visiting associates.

It also features a variety of advanced audiovisual systems and cutting-edge technologies, including:

• Foyer Entrance: A large direct-view LED wall greets guests as they enter. Controlled via a touch panel or wireless interface, the wall can display dynamic content curated by Diversified’s creative teams. Uniform audio coverage is provided through ceiling speakers, offering a seamless and inviting experience from the moment visitors step into the space, Diversified said.
• Main Conference Room: Equipped with dual displays, the executive conference room seats up to 10 and is optimized for collaboration with Microsoft Teams Room solutions and AI-powered cameras. The system offers automatic presenter tracking, dual cameras and audio capture through ceiling-mounted microphones, ensuring high-quality video and audio conferencing. Motorized blinds and polarizing privacy glass, controllable through the Teams interface, add further flexibility for environmental controls.
• Open Area: Featuring a 1.2-millimeter direct view curved LED wall, the open area serves as a collaborative workspace and a production backdrop. Equipped with high-bandwidth connectivity for future technology upgrades, the space also includes ceiling-mounted speakers and multiple audio zones for independent volume control. A ceiling-mounted camera supports presenter tracking for future production functionality, making the area adaptable for various use cases.

MONTREAL—Grass Valley has signed a new, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership agreement with Diversified, a global technology solutions provider.

Grass Valley says it “will leverage Diversified's extensive integration and services expertise to enhance its offerings and deliver comprehensive solutions to broadcasters, content creators and media organizations.”

The partnership will enhance the integration of Grass Valley’s media technology to be seamlessly integrated with Diversified solutions and services, expanding both company’s global reach, foster joint innovation, and enhance customer support for both company’s customers. The two companies also said they plan to develop comprehensive training programs.

"This agreement with Diversified illustrates Grass Valley’s commitment to support client needs via our trusted integration and reseller partners, said Tim Banks, Chief Revenue Officer at Grass Valley. “By combining our industry-leading solutions with Diversified's integration expertise, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value and innovation to our clients."

Steve Stubelt, senior vice president of sales, media and entertainment at Diversified, added, "We are excited to partner with Grass Valley, a leader in live solutions technology. Together, we will broaden our reach and enhance our ability to deliver cutting-edge, integrated solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients in the media and entertainment industry."

The two companies have posted a video with more details:

TV Tech is partnering with sister brand AV Technology and Systems Contractor News to discuss the synergies between AV and broadcast at the UBS Arena during the 2023 AV/IT Summit at UBS Arena in New York, Aug. 2. 

In today’s modern sports arenas, fans have come to expect the latest in audio-visual spectacles. From high-resolution ribbon wraparound video boards to immersive audio and XR graphics, today’s AV specialists are using the latest video production tools to dazzle young and old. Many of these techniques were honed by live TV over the years as broadcasters adopted advanced technologies to bring all the sports action to viewers at home or in a bar. 

Whether it’s inside the stadium or on the big screen at home, there’s a lot more in common in the tools AV professionals and broadcasters use when it comes to producing today’s live sports coverage. 

In the panel “UBS Arena: Technology on Ice,” join TV Tech Content Director Tom Butts as he leads a panel of media tech professionals to examine the technology behind the facility’s media production center and the techniques AV professionals and broadcasters need to produce the highest-quality live sporting events.

Register for the event here: https://www.avitsummit.com/

HAMBURG, NJ—Rich Lunniss, a familiar figure, friend and mentor to so many in the industry, lost his long battle with cancer and kidney disease on Dec. 19, 2022.

Born in the UK, Rich launched his communications career with Marconi Communication Systems. Subsequently moving to the US, Rich joined New Jersey-based systems integrator, AF Associates as Vice President, Sales, and then became VP of its new Products Division successfully introducing a number of European broadcast manufacturers to the US market that later opened their own operations. Rich joined AVS Broadcast and then Tekniche, a UK manufacturer of interface equipment and standard converters. 

He served as VP US at Tekniche, growing American operations into a multi-million-dollar entity that was acquired by Leitch where he remained until 2002. Rich took on the role of VP Broadcast Sales at Diversified Systems in 2003 and then joined Evertz in a senior sales role, responsible for key accounts. He continued at Evertz as a consultant for many years following his semi-retirement.

While his professional accomplishments were varied and numerous, Rich will best be remembered for his sense of humor, intelligence, and above all, his loyalty. A friend to all and a mentor to many, Rich is responsible for launching multiple careers (including this writer’s) and guiding many to success. He never uttered a negative word about competitors or adversaries, rather seeking the good in all he met.

An amateur boxer in his youth, he leveraged his physical strength with his positive attitude to battle cancer and kidney disease, a fight that lasted nearly two decades. Rich finally lost his battle on December 19th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, MaryAnn, two daughters, a son, their spouses, two grandchildren, and his extended family which includes many members of the industry.

Celebration of Life to honor Rich was held Jan. 7. Donations can be made to kidney.org.

KENILWORTH, NJ—Diversified, a global provider of technology solutions, announced today the appointment of Eric Hutto as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hutto, who was most recently president and chief operating officer of Unisys, succeeds Diversified Founder Fred D’Alessandro, who has made the decision to transition from CEO  to Executive Chairman. 

Having built the global, billion-dollar company from the ground up,  D’Alessandro says he will now focus his energy and attention on strategic relationships, mentoring talent, and supporting Diversified's new CEO.  

“The past 29 years have been such a journey here at Diversified,” says D’Alessandro. “We have  experienced tremendous growth and I am really excited to transition into this new role as Executive Chairman. Even though I am not going anywhere any time soon, I know the company is in good hands  with Eric. With his experience, he will take the company to even greater heights and I look forward to  contributing to that success.” 

In addition to his more than 20 years of executive-level experience in IT services and consulting, Hutto’s background includes a strong list of household names,  many of which he has led the charge in organizational transformation and exponential growth. 

“Fred and the Diversified team have built such a strong foundation, and because of them, this company  is positioned to do really big things,” adds Hutto. “As I step into this role, I can’t wait to dive in and  take on the challenge of helping further our growth and capabilities. Diversified is already well  respected in the industries that know us, but we’re ready to show the whole world what a truly valuable  business partner we can be to meet any modern technology needs.” 

To learn more about Eric, head to his bio on Diversified's leadership page and his LinkedIn page.

KENILWORTH, N.J.—Access to a robust set of test and monitoring tools is becoming indispensable when designing and building SMPTE 2110 IP systems for TV stations and other M&E customers. Lawo’s smartSCOPE and smartDASH helped us immensely with our testing and commissioning that facilitated the successful launch of a big project. Additionally, smartANC Shuffler allows us to manage ancillary data streams in a way that was not directly possible in an SDI environment.

Diversified recently completed a systems integration project for a major market TV station in the U.S. The station was built in a brand-new facility using state-of-the-art ST 2110 technology and went on air with full-time production several months ago.

THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION

At the core of the system are Lawo’s VSM broadcast/router control and V__matrix C100 processing blades, some of which are used as IP gateways and multiviewers. Numerous third-party IP devices were also leveraged to provide a best-of-breed system to the customer: ST 2110-based cameras, production switchers, graphics systems, editing IO, satellite IRDs, general-purpose encapsulators and de-encapsulators, etc. 

The master control switcher was fully virtualized using VSM and the master control air chains for the various station channels were all designed and built utilizing IP. 

With the integration of different third-party systems and the implementation of complex workflows, there was a need for a robust troubleshooting and monitoring system. smartSCOPE offers a good range of measurement and analysis tools, including basic features such as video and audio monitoring tiles, along with more complex IP measurement tools such as packet telemetry, packet pacing, service timing sync, etc. 

Various RTP stream characteristics within the packet telemetry toolset can be monitored. For instance, users can view the min, max, and mean interpacket arrival times of ST2110-20/30/40 streams along with RTP packet losses and packet jitters. One tool I particularly like is “Service Timing Sync,” which can be used to determine the essence RTP stream offset with respect to PTP, along with the relative offsets between video, audio, and ancillary RTP streams. 

Packet Pacing is another excellent tool to model VRX buffer behavior and overflows for incoming streams from a narrow- or wide-based sender. It helped me diagnose an issue with the receivers on a production switcher, which are hard-set as narrow receivers. When slightly bursty narrow-based traffic from a particular vendor was sent to these receivers, video inputs began to tear due to consistent packet overflows. The production switcher vendor duly wrote a firmware patch to deepen the receive buffers and no video tearing has been observed since. Additionally, the Packet Pacing tool offers TRoffset readings of the time offset between the actual start of the first packet of a video frame vs. derived time with respect to the ST2059-01 Epoch. 

FLEXIBLE WORKFLOW FOR 2110

smartDASH is also an effective graphical tool for network-level troubleshooting. It uses real- time streaming telemetry data gathered from the network switches in an easy-to-understand graphical fashion. While I habitually perform network-level troubleshooting at the switch CLI layer, smartDASH is a powerful tool for broadcast engineers unfamiliar with CLI.

One of the challenges we faced during the design phase of the master control air chain was architecting a workflow that would give us the flexibility to mix and match different ST2110-40 ancillary data streams with the outgoing final-air ST2110-20 video and ST 2110-30 audio streams. The smartANC shuffler provides an elegant solution: we can decouple upstream ancillary data streams (closed captioning, AFD, SCTE104, etc.) from different sources and marry them with the outgoing video and audio output streams. 

This type of flexibility is generally not offered in an SDI system where ancillary data is carried in the VANC and HANC spaces of the SDI video payload. 

For more information visit https://lawo.com.

KENILWORTH, N.J. & NORTH HAVEN, Conn.—Diversified has announced that it is acquiring HB Communications in a deal combining two major audio visual integration firms that will further expand Diversified’s presence in the Northeast of the U.S. and in the higher education market. 

Diversified called the agreement the first major acquisition in the industry since the pandemic and stressed that the move demonstrates Diversified’s continued commitment to growing its businesses.  

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

“Expanding our footprint in the Northeast is a strategic step in sustaining the necessary growth to deliver the best possible service for our customers,” said Fred D’Alessandro, founder and CEO of Diversified. “I am excited to welcome the team at HB, with their widely recognized industry presence and experience, into the Diversified family.”

HB’s complementary solutions portfolio—including audio visual, broadcast, collaboration, creative services, digital signage and managed services—will further enhance Diversified’s comprehensive offerings and provide needed support to address a growing and changing marketplace, the companies reported.

The deal also provides existing HB clientele access to additional technology specialties such as security and IT as well as professional resources on a global scale so that they can use a single dedicated technology partner to improve their operation, Diversified said. 

“Since we share a common mission centered on connecting people and organizations by empowering communications worldwide, joining Diversified offers a host of exciting new opportunities for our team,” adds Dana Barron, CEO of HB Communications. “Given Diversified’s reputation of engineering excellence, innovation and dedication within the market, I know that we will achieve great things together.”

More information is available here. 

BURLINTON, Mass.—Avid is entering into a strategic purchasing agreement with Diversified, a media technology provider with offices around the world, that signifies it as an Avid global partner.

With this agreement and designation, Diversified clients—which range from TV broadcasters to post houses to government and higher education—will be able to access Avid’s slate of video and audio technology through a single source. China is excluded from this deal.

“For more than 25 years, Diversified has recommended, rolled out and supported Avid tools for numerous broadcast and post-production users,” said Kevin Collins, president of Diversified. “We’re now building on that success to bring the entire Avid portfolio to clients of all types.”

“Diversified has proven its deep expertise and we’re excited to expand this partner’s access to Avid’s entire product offering,” said Tom Cordiner, chief revenue officer for Avid.

For more information, visit www.avid.com.  

KENILWORTH, N.J.—Tech solutions provider Diversified has announced the launch of a “global ecosystem” of technology managed services aimed at meeting the changing requirements of the market as many organizations evolve their technology and business strategies.

"Investing in and expanding our managed, connected services and ‘as a Service’ offerings has been a key initiative for Diversified as the marketplace has already begun to realize the need for such higher-level services," said Diversified COO Johan Claassen.

The new suite of solutions include:

• Adopt, which enables organizations to add to a dedicated technology specialist to their teams for simple break/fix and support. Specialists for content creation, broadcast/streaming and other tasks are also available. 
• Assurance, which provides expanded coverage for preventative maintenance, programming support and ticket tracking. 
• Pulse, a remote management and diagnostics service to help clients achieve predictable business outcomes, security, stability and longevity across their IoT landscape.
• ReFresh, a Technology-as-a-Service offering, to enable an organization to generate profits without equipment ownership.    

The new offering is backed by the company’s 24/7 Global Service Center and five regional network operation centers across the globe. "Our Global Services team is the cornerstone of this focus, staying one step ahead with an innovative approach and next-gen solutions for servicing tomorrow's technology," said Claassen.

Diversified’s Global Services deliver proactive and intentional service measures to maximize the end user’s ROI and demonstrate the value of the next-gen technology solutions to key stakeholders, the company said.

More information is available on the Diversified website.

PHILADELPHIA–NBC10/WCAU and Telemundo62/WWSI this week launched their new newsroom, which the stations’ claim features the industry’s most “cutting edge” technology, including an IP-based network and energy efficiencies not seen in any other TV facility in the U.S.

The nearly 200-person news staff began broadcasting from the new 80,000 square-foot broadcast center located within the new Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia on Monday, having moved out of their Bala Cynwyd facility in late September. The news set was designed with distinctive “Philadelphia-area” designs, according to Ric Harris, President and General Manager, NBC10 and Telemundo62.

In addition to the facility’s IP-based network, the two news sets feature 4K LED screens, automated cameras, three control rooms, eight edit rooms, a 1,500 square-foot room dedicated to shooting promotions in-house, extensive use of LED panel displays for immersive experience and Augmented Reality capabilities, among other newsroom technology that the station says is being used for the first time by local TV stations in the U.S.

The facility also uses heating/cooling and ventilating systems that improve indoor quality and reduce noise. Wall-to-floor windows capture natural light while automated window shades reduce heat from sunlight. In addition, all displays and computers are Energy Star compliant. The stations are currently pending for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Platinum certification, the highest energy efficient ratings within the Council’s rating system. It also features an open-space layout designed to encourage and increase staff collaboration with wall-to-wall Wi-Fi access, sit-stand desks and flex-work spaces, coffee bars, quiet/focus rooms, huddle rooms and mothering rooms, among other features.

Systems integrator Diversified did the technical design and integration, while LF Driscoll constructed the set, which was designed by Gensler.

“We are excited to finally pull back the curtains on our breathtaking facility and reveal to our audience what our vision for a multi-platform, bilingual news facility looks like,” Harris said. “From our open newsroom layout to our studios that feature cutting edge technology and distinctive Philadelphia-area designs, the Comcast Technology Center enables our team to leverage innovative technologies in our storytelling. We look forward to delivering news and information that our audience expects from us while setting a new standard for Greater Philadelphia and our industry.”

The debut of NBC10 and Telemundo62’s new facility follows the unveiling of seven other new, state-of-the-art local television stations housed by NBC and Telemundo owned stations in Los Angeles (KNBC/KVEA) Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS/KXTX), West Hartford (WVIT/WRDM), Denver (KDEN), San Antonio (KVDA), McAllen (KTLM) and San Diego (KNSD, KUAN), with the NBCUniversal Boston Media Center set to open in late 2019. NBC10 and Telemundo62 are part of NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal.

MARLOW, ENGLAND—Global systems integrator Diversified is working with a Fortune 500 customer and has chosen TSL Products’ TallyMan system to coordinate broadcast infrastructure components. The client’s operators now have a common platform to control equipment from different vendors.

The TallyMan control system has been tasked with coordinating infrastructure components with multiple AV/broadcast spaces for the client’s VOD platform for live production events and internal meetings. The TallyMan ensures that creative teams, talent and camera operators are aware of relevant systems when needed.

Diversified installed the TallyMan system at more than a dozen locations in 2016 and has plans to install it in at least a dozen more in 2017, according to the company’s press release. The client is also looking into integrating TallyMan Virtual panels for remote monitoring.