IP-based Eclipse Matrix, Agent-IC Mobile App, and LQ IP Interfaces Enhance Quality and Streamline Offshore Facility Monitoring and Inspections.

When your job is offshore monitoring and inspection of critical infrastructure facilities and potentially hazardous environments, communications quality is high on the priority list.

The world's leading service provider for the collection and interpretation of data relating to the earth's surface and sub-surface, Fugro manages a global network of remote operations centers (ROCs) providing autonomous survey, inspection, remote vehicle piloting, data processing and satellite positioning services to the maritime industry. To streamline and enhance communications among its teams and these clients, Fugro is rolling out a combination of Clear-Com® IP and wireless intercom technologies including the Eclipse® HX Digital Matrix Delta Frame equipped with E-IPA Interface Cards, LQ® Series of IP Interfaces and the Agent-IC® Mobile App.

PGA TOUR uses AWS machine learning and analytics to bring fans closer to the course and transform how they experience the world’s greatest golf tournaments 

AWS, First Tee, and the TOUR will partner to empower children and teenagers to build inner-strength, confidence, and resilience through the game of golf

AJA Video Systems has unveiled T-TAP Pro, a compact, silent, and portable Thunderbolt™ 3-connected device that simplifies 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD/SD monitoring and output over 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 on compatible Mac^® or PC computers. Ideal for a range of production scenarios, T-TAP Pro provides high-quality video monitoring, including High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for high frame rate (HFR) and large raster workflows from a Thunderbolt 3 host system.

AJA Video Systems has released Desktop Software v16, a free update that introduces powerful new features to AJA’s lineup of KONA, Io and T-TAP products, such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) signaling over SDI, expanded IP video functionality, support for the just announced T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt™ 3 output device, and increased compatibility with the latest hardware and operating systems.

TRACAB, a ChyronHego brand, today announced the release of Coach Paint 8.2, the company's popular sports-agnostic coaching analysis software. Version 8.2 enhances Coach Paint with improved timeline features, more robust formation visualization, upgrades to flash detection, and the introduction of the all-new Coach Paint Training Ground, a mobile tool that makes telestration and video review immediately available to coaching teams before, during, and after a match.

Chyron today announced that the company has realigned the structure of its EMEA sales operations to enable greater efficiency in meeting customer requirements and in guiding customers toward the next generation of live production. As part of this initiative, Chyron has named Olivier Cohen its senior vice president of EMEA sales and appointed Rosa Pereiro to serve as senior sales director for Southern Europe.

Broadpeak®, a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN), video streaming solutions, and multicast ABR for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, and Wyplay, a global TV Professional Services and Video Platform Solutions provider, announced today that they will host a joint virtual roundtable discussion on March 16. The panel will explore the latest trends related to the TV industry's transition to all-IP, with real-world case studies from Deutsche Telekom, RDK, and tier-1 TV operators.

Black Box, an industry-leading provider of IT connectivity solutions, is partnering with OSPL UK to present "How to Protect Assets and Information With TEMPEST-Certified Solutions." Starting at 10 a.m. GMT on March 3, the 45-minute presentation will explain the TEMPEST protection profile, the test and certification process and the security benefits of TEMPEST modifications to Black Box Secure KVM Switches. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session.

Spectra Logic, a leader in data storage and data management solutions, and OpenDrives, a global provider of enterprise-grade, hyper-scalable network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, today announced an end-to-end, fully integrated data storage and storage lifecycle management solution to improve data storage workflows, ensure organisational agility and reduce costs. The combined solution integrates OpenDrives’ high-performance, low-latency primary storage with Spectra Logic’s StorCycle^® Storage Lifecycle Management software that accelerates workflow productivity and advances business efficiencies.

GB Labs, innovators of powerful and intelligent storage solutions for the media and entertainment industries, is now a member of the Wasabi partner network. Wasabi is known for its Hot Cloud Storage, a disruptively simple storage technology that delivers speed, productivity and price benefits.

ATEME, the leader in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, has revealed that its “24-Hours of ATEME” event will return in 2021 following huge success last year. Once again, a lineup of sessions with guest speakers from 30 partners will be scheduled over a continuous 24-hour period, taking place from the 3^rd to 4^th March.

Today, Maxon announced it has completed the acquisition of forger, a digital 3D sculpting and texture painting application for iOS. Conceived over a decade ago by Javier Edo Meseguer, forger offers desktop-class, professional-level sculpting workflows on mobile devices.

Signiant today announced it is joining the newly formed Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) as a silver sponsor. The formation of the EGA and Signiant’s sponsorship of the organization reflect the increasing importance of content localization, a market is expected to grow from its 2020 mark of $2.5 billion to $3.5 billion annually by 2026, according to Slator. Driven largely by the explosive growth of streaming services, there is growing demand for localized content. The EGA was formed to bring together studios, localization houses, and technology suppliers to improve efficiencies in this important piece of the global media supply chain.

Creative Technology, part of the NEP Group, have utilised Quicklink’s ST500 (Studio-in-a-box) for multiple professional contributions to deliver virtual events for their clients.

Throughout 2020 we have seen more and more live events being moved online to keep audiences, contributors, and crew safe. Creative Technology have utilised the Quicklink ST500 to deliver high-quality virtual events for their clients, which include consistent and low latency video and audio feeds from numerous remote contributors in a variety of locations.

Litepanels have launched the next generation of Lykos mini LED panel lights. The new Lykos+ Bi-color LED panel is one of the smallest in the Litepanels range but features an output 40% brighter than the previous generation, delivering an impressive 2000 lux (@3ft/1m) of accurate white light at any color temperature from 3200-5600K.