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From SDI Baseband to IP Routing May 19th 2015 - 01:50 PM

While the Television industry has been well served by SDI Baseband technology including routers, coax cable and BNC connectors, new IP-based video/audio infrastructure and workflows are promising far more flexible and cost-effective solutions in the future. However the new IP-based world must still interoperate with and build upon existing Baseband technology. This Lawo / Arista Networks White Paper explores a practical technology solution: A Software Defined Video IP Network using Lawo¹s Encapsulators, Gateways and Edge Processors, integrated with Enterprise-level high performance IP switching from Arista. The combination promises to advance and automate Television work-flows to meet near and long term demands of production, contribution, distribution and content delivery… and do it cost effectively.

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HEVC compression is both efficient and power hungry.

HEVC—Decoded May 18th 2015 - 08:07 AM

High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is the latest and certainly an efficient compression standard targeted at today’s high pixel count images.

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Content will increasingly need to be preserved for longer periods of time--decades or more. Image courtesy Visual Insight.net.

Archive Storage: DIY or Outsource? May 13th 2015 - 08:06 AM

Of all the crucial requirements often mentioned about storing data, permanence is the most important when it comes to archival storage.

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Today

Young People Are Rapidly Changing How TV is Viewed May 12th 2015 - 04:09 PM

Millennials under 35-years-old are driving a gradual transition from viewing broadcast television to online video that is expected to radically change global video viewing habits in less than ten years.

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As satellite space becomes more crowded, users need help in identifying interference sources. (Image courtesy gigliq.com)

The CID Resolutions and how they affect the broadcasters May 11th 2015 - 04:56 PM

Satellite Interference has long been an issue of concern for broadcasters, so in the late 90s a committee was formed to lobby the satellite operators to resolve this problem. The satellite operators listened to our concerns and began a global campaign to resolve this complex challenge. The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) was founded as their platform for change.

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Metadata becomes increasingly important in a world where everything needs to be searchable.

Demystifying and Debunking Metadata May 6th 2015 - 09:01 AM

The word “Metadata” was introduced into the broadcast industry and instantly became a technological pariah. The mere mention of the word brings dread and groans. Yet, Metadata is one of the most critical elements in media management, handling, movement, control, rights and monetization.

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BBC R&D schema: IP technology frees broadcasters from the constraints of a traditional linear production chain

IP gets BBC and Sky vote for election night May 1st 2015 - 12:33 PM

The BBC, Sky and ITV are to employ IP delivery for elements of live UK general election coverage on May 7 and May 8. The technology is in early stages of development and not quite robust or flexible enough to ditch outside broadcast trucks yet. But in 2020 - time of the next general election perhaps all 650 parliamentary seats can be streamed live online using the more economic remote production method.

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This year

Is it a Camera, a Phone, a 2nd Screen or Superhero device April 29th 2015 - 10:12 AM

There are many options when it comes to selecting new technological solutions. But not all of the new technology changes will move you forward. Remember 3D? Engineers and managers must carefully leverage from among the best options.

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