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Agama Technologies’ monitoring solutions
Agama Technologies, the video service quality assurance (QA) expert, will showcase live end-to-end monitoring set-ups for video distribution for multiplatform and multiscreen environments, and visitors to the stand can preview the upcoming Version 4.5 of the Agama DTV Monitoring Solution with all its latest developments and additions.It includes head-end and network probes, and embedded monitoring for STBs, gateways and media players. The Agama DTV monitoring is a solution for continuous and real-time monitoring and QA of the end-to-end video delivery chain. Agama’s QA client for Embedded Monitoring is now available for all major OTT platforms, such as iOS, Android, Silverlight, JavaScript (Smart TV/ HTML5) and Flash. Agama recently launched Analyzer OMNIA – its latest cable TV monitoring probe with the market’s highest density and parallel capacity. Deployable in a slim form factor, it eliminates the need for round-robin monitoring.
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Jampro’s latest offering for broadcasters
Jampro Antennas, Inc. will unveil a variety of new antenna solutions for the international broadcast market. The company, which has thus far provided more than 25,000 broadcasters worldwide with the latest products, will also be on hand to discuss its continued dedication to its global customer base by serving the needs of individual broadcasters with fully customisable, high-quality and competitively priced systems. “One of the things we are most proud of at Jampro is our ability to design and build products that meet the exact specifications of the individual broadcaster,” said Alex Perchevitch, President of J ampro. “Right from the start, we recognised that each of our customers would have specific needs and we set out to develop solutions that would be right for each and every one of them. That commitment has only grown over the years. Today, we exhibit at global shows such as IBC so that we can demonstrate first-hand to our customers how we continue to develop our products and solutions. This year, we are equally excited to bring our new systems to our international base of customers.” Jampro will exhibit broadband solutions that bring great value and outstanding features to all segments of the broadcast industry. The new antennas introduced by the company include UHF broadband medium power panel antenna for all polarisations and JVD-U and JCD-U broadband uhf broadband antennas. 8.B96
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Update for Blackmagic’s ATEM
Blackmagic Design has announced ATEM 4.1 software update which lets customers save and restore full or partial switcher states on all ATEM production switchers, plus adds 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 frame rates for the ATEM production studio 4K model. The new progressive frame rates allow customers to work in 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 progressive video formats, which means ATEM production studio 4K now connects to an even wider range of HD devices including low cost consumer HDMI and professional SDI cameras, routers, media playout servers and more! This new ATEM 4.1 software update also allows all ATEM customers to save and restore switcher states on any ATEM production switcher. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Alan Dick Broadcast to offer FM/UHF antennas
Alan Dick Broadcast Ltd. (ADBL), a manufacturer of radio frequency components and antennas for radio and television transmission will highlight its concept-toinstallation solutions by featuring a variety of UHF and FM antennas, as well as tower and installation services, at IBC. ADBL is introducing a UHF broadband medium power panel antenna that is now available for bands IV and V in all polarisations: CPOL, EPOL, HPOL and VPOL. The antenna is designed as either a side-mount or a top-mount for DTV, ISDB-T, DVB-T/H, NTSC or PAL broadcasting. Now available for both VPOL and CPOL polarisation, ADBL is launching two broadband antennas for UHF Bands IV & V, designed as low to medium power solutions, with a special focus on rooftop deployment. The JAVA broadband log periodic FM antenna system is ideal for suitable for directional applications, and is available on any standard FM channel (87.5 to 107.9 MHz). JAVA is produced from either rugged aluminum or hot dipped galvanized steel for extreme conditions/environments. Custom directional azimuth pattern and FCC Certification is available on a full-scale test range to conform to the customer’s requirements.
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Benchmark Telecast Integration ties with Snell
Snell has announced that Benchmark Telecast Integration will serve as a Snell broadcast system solutions provider to customers in Asia-Pacific markets. Through this partnership, which represents an extension of the companies’ already successful business relationship, Benchmark will offer local service and consulting, with an emphasis on Snell’s TV Everywhere and workflow solutions. “While Snell has been ramping up its own service and support staff in APME, we also work closely with our channel partners and system integration partners to support our customer base,” said Naresh Subherwal, President, APME at Snell. “We have enjoyed many successes with Benchmark, and its technical team, service, and care are top-notch. The Benchmark team is already very familiar with Snell’s solutions, so naturally the company is an ideal fit and a strong partner with which to move forward.” Benchmark is based in India and Singapore and will work with the Snell regional team to provide services to Snell customers. In their work together, Snell and Benchmark already have earned wins at TV5 in the Philippines, Ch3 in Thailand, and P7 in India.
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