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January-February 2016
Broadcast Innovation Days kicked off with successful South-east Asian tour
More than 200 participants attended the Bangkok and Manila stops of the Broadcast Innovation Days Asia 2015 roadshows , organised by Germany-based systems integrator and technology provider Broadcast Solutions .
Marking the beginning of a series of industry presentations and demonstrations , Germany-based systems integrator and technology provider Broadcast Solutions , successfully hosted a series of events in Bangkok and Manila last October .
Part of the Broadcast Innovation Days Asia 2015 roadshows , the Bangkok and Manila stops were organised by Broadcast Solutions , in collaboration with partners such as IHSE , Riedel and Lawo , to inform local broadcast professionals about the latest trends in broadcast technology .
More than 200 participants attended the events , learning firsthand about the rise of 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) and IP in live broadcasting , new developments in audio-over-IP ( AoIP ), as well as the use of KVM ( keyboard , video and mouse ) in broadcast and audio consoles , and concepts in the broadcast environment .
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■ Golf Channel Thailand scores 24 / 7 with PlayBox Technology
Golf Channel Thailand has chosen channel branding and playout systems from PlayBox Technology as the core of a major upgrade to its studios in Bangkok .
Coordinated by PlayBox Technology ( Asia-Pacific ), the project saw Golf Channel Thailand looking for the most efficient way of combining live HD broadcasting with automated content playout , according to Jirapat Khamkaun , Golf Channel Thailand ’ s head of engineering and operations .
He added : “ After researching the available solutions , we identified PlayBox Technology ’ s AirBox transmission servers and TitleBox channel branding as the logical choices . They are easy to operate , versatile and have an excellent reputation for reliability . Local support from the company ’ s office here in Bangkok was another major advantage , plus the easy scalability of the PlayBox Technology ecosystem if needed to expand our capabilities in the future .”
The AirBox HD and AirBox SD servers were integrated into Golf Channel Thailand ’ s central apparatus suite , and linked via Ethernet with the master control room , where the automation process
Heralding a “ great start ” for the company ’ s series of Broadcast Innovation Days , Peter Jakobsson , business development director at Broadcast Solutions , said : “ We were very excited about this new endeavour and their success showed us that this was the right decision . We experienced great interest in our products and services , and met many professionals from the local broadcast businesses with whom we discussed future trends in detail .”
The events proved the level of interest and commitment there is in the Asia-Pacific region to create professional , cuttingedge broadcast facilities , reviewed Terence Teng , VP of sales and general manager for IHSE APAC . He added : “ IHSE ’ s KVM solutions are becoming established globally as a vital part of today ’ s broadcast and post-production infrastructures and [ are ] invaluable in streamlining the broadcast workflow by delivering
flexibility , security and convenience to operators throughout the industry .”
Having recently opened a new office in Japan , the events were a “ wonderful opportunity ” for Riedel to demonstrate its commitment to the region and get closer to the market , said Cameron O ’ Neill , sales and operations director for Riedel Communications , Asia-Pacific . He added : “ We had a great deal of participation and were pleased to show our vision at the events .”
Looking forward to working with Broadcast Solutions for similar events , Boon Siong , VP technical sales , Singapore Representative Office , Lawo , concluded : “ This has been a very eventful programme for us . We had the direct interaction with a much more focused group of customers and have paved the way for us to have more one-to-one interactions with the engineers and users .”
Golf Channel Thailand has chosen channel branding and playout systems from PlayBox Technology as the core of a major upgrade to its studios in Bangkok .
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Each TitleBox is operated as an independent key-and-fill resource during live programme production . In automated playout mode , the TitleBoxes are utilised in a character-generation role , with AirBox handling transmission of scheduled content .
The configuration PlayBox Technology provided enables Golf Channel to capture incoming content at the same time as playing to air , added Nut Deesamer , manager of the PlayBox Technology Service and Support Centre for Thailand .
Bridge Technologies , Techtel look to Asia-Pacific
As the latest addition to Bridge Technologies ’ network of business partners , Techtel will supply and support the full range of Bridge Technologies ’ media monitoring and analysis solutions in the Asia-Pacific market .
From offices in Australia , New Zealand and Singapore , Techtel services customers in the broadcast and telecommunications industries with solutions for tele vision multi-stream playout and asset management , tele vision live production and post production , newsroom production , radio auto mation , transmission and content delivery through terrestrial and satellite systems .
For these applications ,
Bridge Technologies ’ family of media monitoring and analysis solutions range from advanced core monitoring systems for national and international networks , to edge-specific and customer premises applications with central server-based correlation and aggregation .
James Chance , regional manager APAC of Bridge Technologies , said : “ This new partnership will leverage Techtel ’ s vendor partner relationships throughout the broadcast telecommunications sector . Techtel is the kind of company that can bring a wide range of expertise to the task , ensuring that the solutions they supply really meet the customer ’ s needs , well into the future .”
As part of a new partnership , Techtel will supply and support the full range of Bridge Technologies ’ media monitoring and analysis solutions in Asia-Pacific , including the VB120 broadcast probe .
Cinegy , Gencom Technology forge strategic alliance
Cinegy , which develops and produces software technology for digital video processing , asset management , video compression , animation and effects , has announced a new partnership with systems integrator Gencom Technology .
With its integrated suite of software-based tools for broadcast playout , Cinegy is a cost-effective , scalable solu tion for broadcasters looking to expand and modernise their operations on a tight budget , said David Barnard , Gencom Technology ’ s general manager . He added : “ Cinegy enables us to serve a new breed of broadcasters that is looking to maxi mise opportunities with niche audiences by delivering television-quality services to the Internet , as well as over the air .”
Daniella Weigner , Cinegy ’ s managing director , added : “ Our partnership with Gencom further extends the global presence of Cinegy , enabling us to reach a vast and eager user base that can derive the full benefits of softwaredefined television .”
Cinegy has also recently appointed Marina Ablogina as the company ’ s strategic alliance manager . She will be responsible
Marina Ablogina is Cinegy ’ s new strategic alliance manager . for managing Cinegy ’ s strategic partnership programmes with third-party hardware and software manufacturers , as well as work with key accounts and sales partners on marketing programmes . In addition , Ablogina will serve as Cinegy ’ s liaison with industry trade associations .
Prior to joining Cinegy , Ablogina held a number of high-profile management roles , including marketing at Moscowbased DNK Corporation , and , subsequently , deputy director at PR Office ProSystem .
“ Over the years that I have been involved with Cinegy , I have seen it consistently break down barriers and set new standards for innovation and excellence . I look forward to formalising and expanding the company ’ s external alliances so that more can benefit from the Cinegy experience ,” Ablogina said .