Television technology

Five Charlotte Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

High dynamic range, Television technology, Information and communications technology, Digital television, ATSC, ATSC 3.0, Ultra-high-definition television, Nextgen, Dolby Laboratories

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Starting today, Charlotte, NC, television viewers will get a taste of the future as five local TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Starting today, Charlotte, NC, television viewers will get a taste of the future as five local TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV.
NEXTGEN TV adds a whole new dimension to TV viewing with Voice + audio from Dolby, available only on NEXTGEN TV.
"NEXTGEN TV adds a whole new dimension to TV viewing with Voice + audio from Dolby, available only on NEXTGEN TV.
"By merging over-the-air TV with the internet, NEXTGEN TV will change the way viewers watch live broadcast television, revolutionizing the interaction between viewers and their home screens," added Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV, the broadcaster business group that is coordinating NEXTGEN TV station launches.

New Penetron Africa Organization Targets Expansion Across the Continent

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Penetron, Television technology

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Formerly known as "Penetron South Africa," the new organization, "Penetron Africa" will offer project support for all of sub-Sahara Africa.

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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Formerly known as "Penetron South Africa," the new organization, "Penetron Africa" will offer project support for all of sub-Sahara Africa.
The Penetron Africa team currently consists of product support engineers in Centurion (Johannesburg), Durban in KwaZulu Natal, and Cape Town in the Western Province with regional offices in the other Provinces.
In addition, Penetron Africa is focusing on the continent's West Africa region, including Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo, where the team collaborates with several South African construction companies.
"It's a time of opportunity for Penetron Africa," adds Neil Courtney, Managing Director of Penetron Africa.

STIRR Continues to Expand Content Offerings, Adding Locally Produced News Specials to STIRR City

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Entertainment, Technology, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Online, Internet, Computing, Mass media, Technology, Television technology, Digital media players, Smart TV, Stirr, Internet broadcasting, Internet television, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV

The STIRR app is available on Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV as well as iOS and Android devices or at www.STIRR.com .

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The STIRR app is available on Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV as well as iOS and Android devices or at www.STIRR.com .
STIRR is a free ad-supported streaming service featuring a mix of live local news, TV shows, movies, sports and lifestyle programming.
STIRR streams 100,000+ hours of live local news, 100+ free TV channels and 8,000+ hours of free on-demand movies and TV shows.
Based in Los Angeles, STIRR is a first of its kind local OTT service created, owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Eight Orlando Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Television technology, Nextgen, ATSC 3.0, Information and communications technology

ORLANDO, Fla., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Starting today, an expanded number of central Florida viewers will get a taste of the future as eight Orlando TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV.

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ORLANDO, Fla., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Starting today, an expanded number of central Florida viewers will get a taste of the future as eight Orlando TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV.
Orlando has a lot to be excited about, as NEXTGEN TV will change the way viewers experience live broadcast television.
"NEXTGEN TV merges over-the-air TV with the internet, changing the way viewers watch live broadcast television and revolutionizing their interactions with their home screens," added Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV, the broadcaster business group that is coordinating NEXTGEN TV station launches.
Orlando viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.watchnextgentv.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

STL completes PoC for its pFTTx stack with Chunghwa Telecom's open broadband network

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Information and communications technology, Computing, Telecommunications, Television technology, Video on demand, Chunghwa Telecom, Internet Protocol television, Cloud computing, Cloud native computing

This successfully establishes pFTTx as a fully cloud native, disaggregated and open networking compliant solution for last mile fixed access.

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This successfully establishes pFTTx as a fully cloud native, disaggregated and open networking compliant solution for last mile fixed access.
As they are looking to evolve FTTx, they are adopting a virtualized, disaggregated and open access technology, STL's pFTTx - a virtual OLT (Optical Line Terminal) software stack enables Chunghwa to transform their FTTx network into a cloud native network architecture.
The trial further established connectivity with Chunghwa's commercial network demonstrating use cases such as BNG (Broadband Network Gateway) integration and live IPTV server integration.
We are very glad to announce the successful integration of STL's virtualised OLT software stack (pFTTx) into Chunghwa Telecom's broadband access network.

STL completes PoC for its pFTTx stack with Chunghwa Telecom's open broadband network

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

This successfully establishes pFTTx as a fully cloud native, disaggregated and open networking compliant solution for last mile fixed access.

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This successfully establishes pFTTx as a fully cloud native, disaggregated and open networking compliant solution for last mile fixed access.
As they are looking to evolve FTTx, they are adopting a virtualized, disaggregated and open access technology, STL's pFTTx - a virtual OLT (Optical Line Terminal) software stack enables Chunghwa to transform their FTTx network into a cloud native network architecture.
The trial further established connectivity with Chunghwa's commercial network demonstrating use cases such as BNG (Broadband Network Gateway) integration and live IPTV server integration.
We are very glad to announce the successful integration of STL's virtualised OLT software stack (pFTTx) into Chunghwa Telecom's broadband access network.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Five Local Television Stations in Little Rock, AR

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

NEXTGEN TV adds a whole new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement, to bring voices to the foreground.

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NEXTGEN TV adds a whole new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement, to bring voices to the foreground.
Todays launch in Little Rock follows a decade of development of the new technology and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
BitPath, which is developing new data broadcasting services, led the planning process and coordinated efforts across the five television stations.
Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and by broadcaster as commercial service becomes available in local markets.

ZeeVee ZyPer4K-XS Extends the Award-Winning Performance of its SDVoE AVoIP Encoder and Decoder Line to Limited Space and Noise Sensitive Environments

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Video, Information and communications technology, Technology, Television technology, Ultra-high-definition television, Digital television, Decoder, 4K resolution

LITTLETON, Mass., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ZeeVee introduces the ZyPer4K-XS smaller footprint encoder and decoder models that bring the performance and reliability of its premier SDVoE and AVoIP signal distribution solutions to space constrained and noise sensitive environments for corporate, higher education, performing arts, yacht and government applications, among others.

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LITTLETON, Mass., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ZeeVee introduces the ZyPer4K-XS smaller footprint encoder and decoder models that bring the performance and reliability of its premier SDVoE and AVoIP signal distribution solutions to space constrained and noise sensitive environments for corporate, higher education, performing arts, yacht and government applications, among others.
Its IP-based architecture enables the switching from one source to another without any frame loss even at 4K resolutions.
"These models further extend the ZyPer 4K family, the industry's largest offering of AVoIP solutions, that can be deployed virtually anywhere."
Like ZeeVee's current SDVoE encoders and decoders, standard features of the ZyPer4K-XS includes:
Uncompressed zero latency UltraHD (4K/60) video, audio and control

Expansion of OTT Delivery Systems to Have Strong Impact on Radio and Television Broadcasting Businesses | Discover Company Insights on BizVibe

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Television technology, Television, Television broadcasting, Information and communications technology, Terrestrial television, Broadcasting, Advertising, Marketing, Video on demand

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe has identified the expansion of OTT delivery systems as a major trend for the radio and television broadcasting industry.

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NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe has identified the expansion of OTT delivery systems as a major trend for the radio and television broadcasting industry.
Several TV stations are expanding news coverage on OTT delivery systems such as Apple TV and Roku.
This trend is expected to have a strong influence on radio and television broadcasting companies around the world.
The radio and television broadcasting industry group features 5,000+ company profiles categorized into multiple product and service categories.

Valens Collaborates with Leading Sensor Vendor to Evaluate A-PHY Integration in Next-Generation Products

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Hod HaSharon, Valens, Television technology, Video signal, Fabless semiconductor companies, HDBaseT, Technology, Information and communications technology, Chipset, ATI Technologies, Science and technology

Valens will be the first company to market with A-PHY compliant chipsets, having recently completed a successful tapeout of its VA7000 chipset family .

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Valens will be the first company to market with A-PHY compliant chipsets, having recently completed a successful tapeout of its VA7000 chipset family .
Valens is in a leading position with A-PHY, which is why it is so important for us to start this collaboration.
Valens is a leading provider of semiconductor products, pushing the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video and data transmission for the audio-video and automotive industries.
Valens' Emmy award-winning HDBaseT technology is the leading standard in the professional audio-video market with tens of millions of Valens' chipsets integrated into thousands of HDBaseT-enabled products.