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Broadcast News Archive for
June, 2002
28/06/2002
Chyron begin shipment of Aprisa Director
Chyron Corporation have announced that they have started shipping Aprisa Director – a new software program that provides simultaneous control and monitoring of multiple Aprisa 200, 250, and 300 DDRs f
Chyron Corporation have announced that they have started shipping Aprisa Director – a new software program that provides simultaneous control and monitoring of multiple Aprisa 200, 250, and 300 DDRs f
28/06/2002
dB Broadcast install equipment for BBC World Cup coverage
dB Broadcast, the leading Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, have completed a successful installation for BBC. dB Broadcast was selected by BBC Technology to install an encoding and multiplexi
dB Broadcast, the leading Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, have completed a successful installation for BBC. dB Broadcast was selected by BBC Technology to install an encoding and multiplexi
28/06/2002
Discreet cleaner plays starring role in Cannes Diary
Discreet have celebrated a successful presence at the Cannes Film Festival with their winning performance in David Lynch’s Cannes Diary. The company have revealed that David Lynch, President of the
Discreet have celebrated a successful presence at the Cannes Film Festival with their winning performance in David Lynch’s Cannes Diary. The company have revealed that David Lynch, President of the
28/06/2002
IBC product launch and headquarter expansion for Quartz
Quartz Electronics have launched important new products and developments at IBC2002 including a range of AES and Analogue Audio routers, HD routing and enhancements to the System Controller & QMC Mast
Quartz Electronics have launched important new products and developments at IBC2002 including a range of AES and Analogue Audio routers, HD routing and enhancements to the System Controller & QMC Mast
28/06/2002
MCD Auctions major sale takes place on July 3
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
28/06/2002
Network Electronics supply technology to Bolschoi Theatre
Network Electronics have been slated to supply the transmission systems for the technical infrastructure of the historic Bolschoi Theatre located in Moscow. The Theatre is currently undergoing a com
Network Electronics have been slated to supply the transmission systems for the technical infrastructure of the historic Bolschoi Theatre located in Moscow. The Theatre is currently undergoing a com
28/06/2002
Omnibus Systems appoint new CEO
OmniBus Systems have appointed Dr Sanjaya Addanki as new group chief executive officer. Dr Addanki was previously CEO for CityReach International, a leading pan-European provider of infrastructure an
OmniBus Systems have appointed Dr Sanjaya Addanki as new group chief executive officer. Dr Addanki was previously CEO for CityReach International, a leading pan-European provider of infrastructure an
28/06/2002
Pixel Power reveal product line for IBC 2002
Pixel Power – at stand 7.111 – have released the Clarity2 SD in time for IBC 2002. The product is a new hardware platform featuring dual AMD Athlon MP2000+ processors and multiple pixel processors f
Pixel Power – at stand 7.111 – have released the Clarity2 SD in time for IBC 2002. The product is a new hardware platform featuring dual AMD Athlon MP2000+ processors and multiple pixel processors f
27/06/2002
Cable companies may face closer scrutiny
It has been reported that the UK's cable companies could be pressured by investors to make their accounting methods more transparent after the latest corporate scandal at US telecoms giant WorldCom.
It has been reported that the UK's cable companies could be pressured by investors to make their accounting methods more transparent after the latest corporate scandal at US telecoms giant WorldCom.
27/06/2002
Discreet announce new worldwide business units
Soho-based company Discreet have announced a new worldwide organisation focused around three business units. The new initiative will enable Discreet to better serve their customers, and is aligned w
Soho-based company Discreet have announced a new worldwide organisation focused around three business units. The new initiative will enable Discreet to better serve their customers, and is aligned w
27/06/2002
Hamlet prepares for IBC 2002
Hamlet, well known as the inventor of the concept of on-screen test and measurement devices, are preparing for IBC2002 with a number of new products – all designed to provide precision signal measurem
Hamlet, well known as the inventor of the concept of on-screen test and measurement devices, are preparing for IBC2002 with a number of new products – all designed to provide precision signal measurem
27/06/2002
MCD Auctions major sale takes place on July 3
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
27/06/2002
NFTS named as USAnimation centre of excellence
Pixelution, value-added IT Reseller to the Digital Media Industry in the UK have welcomed the National Film and Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield, as a USAnimation centre of excellence. The NTF
Pixelution, value-added IT Reseller to the Digital Media Industry in the UK have welcomed the National Film and Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield, as a USAnimation centre of excellence. The NTF
27/06/2002
Octagon gain World Cup video and DVD rights
London-based Octagon CSI have confirmed that they have acquired the video and DVD rights for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The rights deal was agreed with KirchSport AG, the company responsible for th
London-based Octagon CSI have confirmed that they have acquired the video and DVD rights for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The rights deal was agreed with KirchSport AG, the company responsible for th
27/06/2002
PLASA to showcase industry developments
PLASA, a leading lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual show, is set to showcase the latest developments in the entertainment, communication and presentation technology industries from September 8-
PLASA, a leading lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual show, is set to showcase the latest developments in the entertainment, communication and presentation technology industries from September 8-
27/06/2002
RTE licence fee debate rages on
The licence fee debate in the Republic has deepened over the past week with a number of interested parties weighing in. RTÉ has moved to reject TV3 chief executive Rick Hetherington's criticism that
The licence fee debate in the Republic has deepened over the past week with a number of interested parties weighing in. RTÉ has moved to reject TV3 chief executive Rick Hetherington's criticism that
26/06/2002
APT codecs assist in re-building process for Serbian radio
Belfast-based company Audio Processing Technology (APT) have been approached to assist in the rebuilding of Serbian radio station Radio Televizija Srbije (TTS). TTS lost most of its technical assets
Belfast-based company Audio Processing Technology (APT) have been approached to assist in the rebuilding of Serbian radio station Radio Televizija Srbije (TTS). TTS lost most of its technical assets
26/06/2002
MCD Auctions major sale takes place on July 3
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on July 3 at 10.30am
26/06/2002
New BBC OB makes debut at Glastonbury Festival
A new Outside Broadcast (OB) vehicle, commissioned by BBC Radio Resources on behalf of BBC Radio & Music, will make its debut appearance at the Glastonbury Festival at the end of June. Last year, th
A new Outside Broadcast (OB) vehicle, commissioned by BBC Radio Resources on behalf of BBC Radio & Music, will make its debut appearance at the Glastonbury Festival at the end of June. Last year, th
26/06/2002
OmniTek product launch at IBC 2002
OmniTek have launched two new products for the US and European markets at IBC 2002. For the US, OmniView is a complete analysis package for image data providing industry-standard waveform monitor fu
OmniTek have launched two new products for the US and European markets at IBC 2002. For the US, OmniView is a complete analysis package for image data providing industry-standard waveform monitor fu
26/06/2002
Pinnacle and PacketVideo deliver MPEG-4 to mobile devices
Pinnacle Systems have entered into a development partnership with PacketVideo to integrate standards-compliant MPEG-4 encoding capability into Pinnacle’s StreamFactory family of encoders. The expand
Pinnacle Systems have entered into a development partnership with PacketVideo to integrate standards-compliant MPEG-4 encoding capability into Pinnacle’s StreamFactory family of encoders. The expand
26/06/2002
Sonic MyDVD 4 expands home DVD creation capability
Sonic Solutions, a leader in DVD creation software, have introduced MyDVD 4 at PC Expo. MyDVD 4 is the latest version of Sonic's leading application software for personal DVD creation. With a host
Sonic Solutions, a leader in DVD creation software, have introduced MyDVD 4 at PC Expo. MyDVD 4 is the latest version of Sonic's leading application software for personal DVD creation. With a host
26/06/2002
Under-pressure Vivendi chief survives crunch meeting
Vivendi Universal's controversial chief executive Jean-Marie Messier has defied the rumour mill and maintained his position following a showdown board meeting on Tuesday. It has been a difficult week
Vivendi Universal's controversial chief executive Jean-Marie Messier has defied the rumour mill and maintained his position following a showdown board meeting on Tuesday. It has been a difficult week
26/06/2002
WPMI chooses Sundance Digital's FastBreak Spot Play
When WPMI decided that it was time to update their commercial insertion system, Sundance Digital and Fastbreak Spot Play were brought in to assist. AL installed two channels of Sundance FastBreak Sp
When WPMI decided that it was time to update their commercial insertion system, Sundance Digital and Fastbreak Spot Play were brought in to assist. AL installed two channels of Sundance FastBreak Sp
25/06/2002
BBC must stay relevant in fast-changing world: Dyke
In a speech to the Institute of Economic Affairs Conference, BBC Director-General Greg Dyke told the audience that in a digital age the BBC would have to stay "relevant" to justify licence-fee funding
In a speech to the Institute of Economic Affairs Conference, BBC Director-General Greg Dyke told the audience that in a digital age the BBC would have to stay "relevant" to justify licence-fee funding
