NRK invest in generationQ integrated system

Norwegian state broadcaster NRK have ordered a substantial Quantel generationQ integrated News/Sport production system through Quantel's Norway distributor, 2mtv, who are also managing the systems integration.
The system is centred on four sQServers, each configured with four dynamically switchable i/o ports, and each with 100 hours of broadcast quality (50Mbit) storage and 100 hours of 1.5Mbit browse storage, all locked together under a single Quantel ISA database. The system supports 40 QView desktop browse applications and eight QCut journalist editing applications, with craft editing via eight QEdit Pro workstations, and a QPaintbox Pro for graphics/headline generation. The system will replace NRK's current tape-based operation, with installation and introduction phased over the next year in order to provide a smooth transition for NRK staff.
NRK approached the project with a clear set of requirements for the new system: improved access to media; reduced production time and time-to-air; easy re-use and versioning of material between Oslo headquarters and regional stations; scalability and open connectivity for other media platforms; more cost-efficient production with improved functionality and workflow; and finally a simple progressive user interface that can be easily learnt and used by all production staff.
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