As buzzwords like IP and the cloud swirled around the Las Vegas Convention Center, storage and asset management continued to be NAB stalwarts on the show floor. Addressing this steadfast market segment was Quantum, which demonstrated how the expanded capabilities of its StorNext workflow storage platform can maximize efficiencies in ever-evolving media environments. With new formats, […] More
In the two-plus years since being acquired by IBM, Aspera has continued to build on its core FASP file-transfer technology, which has become popular among multisite and at-home live sports productions. At NAB 2016, that evolution was evident. Aspera unveiled FASPStream, an application-software line designed to enable live streaming of broadcast-quality video globally over commodity […] More
Bitcentral, a provider of digital and broadcast video workflow solutions, announced Continuum, a 24/7 linear news channel for mobile and OTT. This automated process for channel creation enables broadcasters to reach greatly expanded audiences for their current news and advertising. More
In an era of transition like today, monitoring and testing becomes a key link in the video-production chain. Looking to capitalize on the transition, at NAB 2016, Tektronix highlighted new or updated monitoring/analysis products in several bleeding-edge sectors, including SDI-to-IP transition, 4K and high dynamic rate (HDR), HEVC, and adaptive-bitrate (ABR) streaming. More
At NAB 2016, Net Insight, a provider of live, interactive and on-demand media transport, announced that the company has entered a partnership with Verimatrix to deliver a OTT solution to the market. Then, Net Insight announced its solution partnership with Accedo, to enhance the live viewing experience in today’s mobile apps. Also, Net Insight launched its […] More
Virtual reality in all of its forms had a big presence at NAB 2016, although much of the talk seemed to be more about its potential than about the reality of its current place in the market (which may be fitting given that it is virtual). More
NAB Show attendees accustomed to Christie’s usual array of eye-catching LED displays found themselves drawn to the company’s booth for a different reason this year: a scaled-down model ice rink — complete with luxury box and miniature Zamboni — to show off an impressive projection-mapping demo. More
At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Broadcast Solutions GmbH signed the membership to the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS). Broadcast Solutions is the first international system integrator to join AIMS, which promotes the adoption, standardization, development, and refinement of open protocols for media over IP. More
While the NAB Show allows technology decision-makers to kick the tires on new gear, it also provides a forum for networks, leagues, and teams to catch up with the providers of mobile and satellite services. And, for those providers, the show is the perfect stage to discuss their latest projects and newest services while keeping […] More
Dalet Digital Media Systems demonstrated the smart I/O operations and flexible SDI/IP-based capabilities of its intelligent Dalet Brio platform. In a market moving increasingly away from proprietary hardware-based video servers toward software-based solutions focused on managing the conversion of streams-to-files and files-to-streams, convenient web-based administration with advanced tools for ingest, logging, and studio production enable […] More
This year at NAB, SAM set the stage for its business-transforming 4K, IP, HDR, software/virtualization, and monitoring and workflow solutions. Drawing on the company’s rich heritage in these areas, SAM demonstrated and introduced key technologies that will lay the foundation for the broadcast workflows of the future, support existing architecture while enabling media organizations to expand into […] More
Thinklogical, a global manufacturer of secure, high performance signal extension and switching systems for video-rich applications, had the U.S. debut of its new TLX Series CATx matrix switches and extenders at NAB Show 2016. More
Haivision, which deals with enterprise video and streaming solutions, announces the Haivision KB encoder series. Built on the foundation of the KulaByte encoder/transcoder, the KB series introduces 4K/UHD encoding, HEVC/H.265 compression, and new platform form factors, all leveraging Intel CPU/GPU processing. More
Imagine Communications is helping broadcasters, content distributors, and other media companies simplify and accelerate their transitions to Ultra High Definition (UHD) and related capabilities by providing a comprehensive and versatile portfolio of UHD-enabled solutions. At the NAB Show, the company demonstrated its support for the latest enhancements, including High Dynamic Range (HDR), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) […] More
Audio-Technica showcased ATH-M50xMG professional monitor headphones, a limited-edition matte-gray version of the ATH-M50x and part of its M-Series line. Included cables and storage pouch are gray to match the headphones. Featuring the 45-mm large-aperture drivers. sound-isolating earcups, and robust construction, the ATH-M50xMG headphones are suited to the most critical audio applications, including recording, live sound, […] More
