LOS ANGELES—Facility software management provider Xytech has announced it is supplementing its plans from the cancelled NAB Show 2020 with a “Virtual NAB Web Series” that will take place from May 19-20.

The web series will feature webinars that focus on sectors of Xytech’s MediaPulse platform. Xytech COO Greg Dolan and other Xytech subject matter experts will host the webinars.

Three webinars are scheduled:

• MediaPulse Overview, May 19, 2 p.m. ET, provides an introduction to MediaPulse 
• Media Services, May 20, 1 p.m. ET, describes how users manage things like media creation and high volume digital fulfillment with MediaPulse
• Video Transmission, May 20, 5 p.m. ET, demonstrates how Xytech’s transmission system delivers complete video circuit management, automated resource selections and automation with operational dashboards 

“While we weren’t able to gather in Las Vegas for NAB this year, Xytech still needs to take the time to educate the broadcast, media and transmission companies on how to best streamline their operations for when business resumes to come back stronger and more nimble,” Doland said. “All three webinars are intended to inform and educate professionals on how to optimize their operations with MediaPulse.”

Registration for the webinars is available on Xytech’s website. 

AMSTERDAM—Facility management software developer Xytech is set to demonstrate a number of updates to its MediaPulse product line at its stand during IBC 2019, which takes place from Sept. 13-17 in Amsterdam.

Front and center as part of the MediaPulse update is a completely redesigned user interface. Xytech designed the new user interface to be intuitive and operational on any device, including an integrated mobile experience for low-touch users on phones. Users can access the new interface either on premises or in the cloud.

The new user interface is now available with the latest version of MediaPulse.

Xytech also updated its Personnel Manager to add real-time counters in the scheduling view so it can track entitlements, work time, available time, overtime or any other classification managed by MediaPulse. The Personnel Manager’s rules engine has also been updated to track all user-defined conditions, alert staff when thresholds are exceeded, compute costs and prepare timesheets.

Additional upgrades have been made to the Transmission Module, including new functionality to manage technical compatibility and service compatibility. Users can automatically create a technically correct circuit while simultaneously ensuring selected devices perform the service required.

Xytech will feature these updates at its stand, 6.C22, during IBC 2019.

LAS VEGAS–Xytech, a provider of facility management software for the broadcast, media services and video transmission industries is partnering with video cloud provider Blackbird to offer a frame accurate codec player in v9 of Xytech’s MediaPulse facility management software system. The companies say the partnership will help streamline the asset management process for users of MediaPulse v9 and provide users with a real-time, accurate browser-based viewer featuring complete access security for all files. Xytech will showcase MediaPulse v9 at the 2019 NAB Show, April 8-11.

The cloud-based Blackbird player will provide MediaPulse users with an efficient, cost-saving viewer through a streaming proxy codec, according to Xytech. By using the integrated player during their workflow, post-production professionals can now frame-accurately play, jog and shuttle backwards and forwards through their video content at multiple speeds, all in the cloud on bandwidth as low as 2 MB per second. Since the content is streamed, deleting the source file instantly renders all stream void for an added a layer of security.

“This strategic partnership with Blackbird brings real-time viewing features to MediaPulse users supporting Asset Management and Promo Workflows,” said Greg Dolan of Xytech. “Post-production professionals will be able to securely and accurately access and view video content using Blackbird and do it all on a nominal connection right from MediaPulse. Blackbird shares our vision of intuitive user experiences. This partnership is a great fit.”

Xytech will be in booth SL4705. Blackbird will be exhibiting on Microsoft’s stand, SL6716. 

LAS VEGAS—As the 2019 edition of the NAB Show will soon get underway, Xytech has prepared the 2019 and latest version of its MediaPulse facility management software system to demonstrate to attendees. The new MediaPulse Sky UI offers an entirely new, responsive design for the user interface, with new features like limitless scrolling.

Users are able to personalize their MediaPulse experience with the new version, providing the specific functions they need. In addition OpenID is now supported through Sky, and the entire platform has moved to a 64-bit architecture. Automated IMF distribution functionality, European Working Time Directive support, transmission module updates are also among the new features available.

Xytech is expected to release the updated MediaPulse in June.

Show attendees will be able to view these updates at the Xytech booth, SL4705. To register for the NAB Show, visit www.nabshow.com.

LOS ANGELES—The 2018 Winter Olympics is entering its final days, as is NBC Olympics’ broadcast of the games. The two-week-plus production in PyeongChang, South Korea, had many moving parts, which according to NBC was assisted with the use of Xytech Systems’ MediaPulse system. 

The MediaPulse system has been responsible for managing all logistical aspects of moving production staff and support to and from various sporting events during the games. This includes managing workflow, scheduling for crewing assignments, travel, accreditation and timekeeping for the 3,652 members of the production staff. The software platform is capable of real-time updates.

NBC Olympics’ broadcast of the 2018 Winter Olympics will conclude on Feb. 25.

INDIANAPOLIS—IMS Productions covers a wide range of productions with its fleet of 15 trucks, including the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, IndyCar races and more. In an effort to boost their operational control, IMS Productions has announced is going all in with Xytech’s MediaPulse facility management software.

IMS Productions has actually been using the MediaPulse system for two years to schedule engineers and drivers for productions nationwide. The company has chosen to expand its MediaPulse use to further manage its mobile television facility.

Using MediaPulse’s Division Module, IMS Productions can securely manage information access. With the new module, IMS can determine what specific groups can access.

AMSTERDAM—With IBC 2017 officially underway, Xytech is offering attendees a look at its new MediaPulse Transmission and Digital Order Automation features.

The MediaPulse Transmission system helps provide mobility, transmission, cloud and internationalism capabilities. It features enterprise-class operations and financial management tools designed to streamline transmission and automation functionality across multiple broadcast platforms. With the new release, users can reserve, provision and monitor specific feeds, while also simplifying the process of booking routes. Additional features include a notification engine, personalized feed dashboards and a Big Board list of feeds. The system is available as both an on-premise and cloud installation.

Xytech will also have the MediaPulse Reporting system, a new automation module that can capture an order and drive required tasks. This new Digital Order Automation module streamlines workflow processes and can integrate with third-party applications through an open adapter technology.

Both MediaPulse modules are now available and will be featured at Xytech’s booth, 6.C22, throughout IBC 2017.

LOS ANGELES—WRAL-TV will be using Xytech’s MediaPulse platform to get its ducks in a row from now on. The MediaPulse system will be utilized to manage the station’s production and news activities, including scheduling of stations personnel, equipment and trucks, as well as the scheduling of the master control for the station.

MediaPulse enables users to track resources and costs in real time. Its MediaPulse Sky feature enables browser interface at any time, and the MediaPulse iOS app facilitates time entry and schedule access via mobile devices.

According to Pete Sockett, WRAL director of engineering and operations: “WRAL Raleigh, alongside two sister stations in the Capitol Broadcasting family, is now capable of racking daily assignments of newsroom personnel, trucks and equipment for story coverage with MediaPulse. We are planning on better management and tracking of resources with reduced resource conflicts, improved maintenance scheduling, enhanced staff communications and, in the end, an overall ability to better analyze how the station can operate most efficiently, productively and profitably.”