NAB Show

Sony Electronics Announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based Auto Framing

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics is releasing a flagship 4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera model with an integrated lens, the BRC-AM7. Incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology for advanced recognition, the camera facilitates accurate and natural automatic tracking of moving subjects. These innovations enable simplified high-quality video production for broadcast, live event, and sports productions.

Key Points: 
  • Incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology for advanced recognition, the camera facilitates accurate and natural automatic tracking of moving subjects.
  • Sony Electronics is releasing the BRC-AM7, a 4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom camera with an integrated lens and Auto Framing.
  • "We recently incorporated AI-based auto-tracking and Auto Framing technology into our models and the feedback was tremendous.
  • 3.00 firmware update that will add the PTZ Auto Framing technology to the FR7 full-frame, interchangeable lens PTZ camera.

QUICKPLAY BRINGS GENERATIVE AI TO PROGRAMMERS TO OPTIMIZE STOREFRONT SEARCH AND DISCOVERY TOOLS

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Cloud, Internet, CMS, Metadata, NAB Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, AI, Google Cloud, IBC, Partnership, Conference, Taste, Catalog, Entrepreneurship, Synthetic media, OTT, Database, Generative, Show, CBO, NAB, Satellite navigation device

"OTT providers' programming teams are the unsung heroes of content search," said Paul Pastor, CBO and Co-Founder of Quickplay.

Key Points: 
  • "OTT providers' programming teams are the unsung heroes of content search," said Paul Pastor, CBO and Co-Founder of Quickplay.
  • "Curator Assistant gives them increased power to put the greatest assortment of relevant titles front and center before viewers.
  • Curator Assistant leverages Generative AI to help programmers discover new opportunities to merchandize their content.
  • Alongside Quickplay's existing Streaming Analytics and A/B testing framework, these tools help content curators discover novel approaches to maximize audience engagement.

Harmonic Introduces State-of-the-Art In-Stream Advertising for Live Sports Streaming

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced a groundbreaking advancement in live sports streaming monetization with the introduction of in-stream advertising with new split-screen ad formats on its award-winning VOS®360 Ad SaaS. This innovative feature creates a new premium inventory for live sports streaming, enabling advertisers to reach viewers without disrupting the viewing experience while simultaneously empowering publishers to optimize monetization strategies for their sports content.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced a groundbreaking advancement in live sports streaming monetization with the introduction of in-stream advertising with new split-screen ad formats on its award-winning VOS®360 Ad SaaS.
  • VOS360 Ad offers in-stream advertising through server-side insertion of new addressable ad formats such as double-box and dynamic L-bars.
  • This dynamic integration of split-screen inventory within live programming not only amplifies brand awareness but also maximizes monetization opportunities for live sports streaming.
  • Harmonic will showcase VOS360 Ad SaaS with new in-stream advertising capabilities at the 2024 NAB Show.

Infortrend Unveils Top-Performing U.2 NVMe Hybrid Flash Storage Tailored for AI-Driven and HPC Applications

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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TAIPEI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, today announced the release of the cutting-edge EonStor GS 5000U U.2 NVMe hybrid flash unified storage series, specially designed to accelerate the implementation of AI, machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, today announced the release of the cutting-edge EonStor GS 5000U U.2 NVMe hybrid flash unified storage series, specially designed to accelerate the implementation of AI, machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
  • EonStor GS 5024UE , the first released model of the EonStor GS 5000U U.2 NVMe hybrid flash storage series, offers several significant improvements to deliver ultimate performance gains for AI and HPC applications.
  • Combined with 100GbE, GS 5024UE achieves an impressive 50GB/s throughput and 1.3M IOPS with a low latency of 0.3 milliseconds.
  • The solution can keep pace with the growing data from completed projects with 20PB of hybrid storage achieved by connecting SAS HDD JBOD.

Beamr to enable real-time video streaming over 5G with NVIDIA Holoscan for Media

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Beamr’s proven ability to significantly reduce video file size without compromising quality, now demonstrated in real-time video streaming, may provide a solution to this challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Beamr’s proven ability to significantly reduce video file size without compromising quality, now demonstrated in real-time video streaming, may provide a solution to this challenge.
  • The optimized real-time streaming, using Beamr’s optimization technology, is planned to be demonstrated using NVIDIA Holoscan for Media - a software-defined platform for building and deploying applications for live media.
  • Beamr CABR applied in Holoscan for Media fully supports AV1, combining latest codec efficiency from AOM and Beamr quality optimization for minimal bandwidth with optimal streaming quality.
  • Beamr is inviting all NAB Show attendees interested in Beamr tech’s real-time video streaming capabilities to schedule a meeting.

Backblaze Launches Next-Gen Cloud Workflow Tools, Security Announcements, and More at NAB 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The Backblaze team will highlight announcements relating to automating cloud workflows, expanding media archive search functionality with AI, and advancing security standards within the industry while also sharing information on the company’s industry-leading cloud object storage platform.

Key Points: 
  • The Backblaze team will highlight announcements relating to automating cloud workflows, expanding media archive search functionality with AI, and advancing security standards within the industry while also sharing information on the company’s industry-leading cloud object storage platform.
  • April 14, 3:00 p.m: “Quantum Featuring AI Tools, CatDV Classic & .io Utilizing Backblaze for Primary Storage” with Leslie Hathaway, Sales Engineer and Brian Scheffler, Pre-Sales Sys.
  • April 15, 10:00 a.m.: “Cloud-Powered Remote Production: Collaborative Video Editing on the Back of Backblaze” with CuttingRoom Co-Founder Helge Høibraaten.
  • April 15, 11:00 a.m.: “Optimizing Media Workflow: Leveraging iconik and Backblaze for Cost-Effective, Searchable Storage” with Mattia Varriale, Sales Director EMEA at Backlight.

Spectra Logic Introduces Spectra Cube Tape Library for Cloud Deployments

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Boulder, Colo., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectra Logic ®, a global leader in data management and data storage solutions, today announced the addition of the Spectra Cube™ tape library to the company’s family of enterprise tape storage solutions .

Key Points: 
  • Boulder, Colo., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectra Logic ®, a global leader in data management and data storage solutions, today announced the addition of the Spectra Cube™ tape library to the company’s family of enterprise tape storage solutions .
  • The Spectra Cube library fully supports modern backup and archive applications through seamless integration with Spectra BlackPearl® file and object storage systems to create highly cost-effective on-premises or hybrid cloud object-based tape tiers .
  • The Spectra Cube library offers up to 30 PB of native capacity, with a maximum compressed capacity of 75 PB.
  • Leveraging a combination of proven Spectra high-performance transporter technology and TeraPack® magazines, the Spectra Cube library offers the highest tape cartridge exchange performance of any library in its class.

MEDIAGENIX Acquires Media Program Management Solution from Broadcast AdTech Leader, Expands Footprint in North America

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Automation, Software as a service, Growth, Intelligence, VOD, NAB, Acquisition, Interview, AMC Networks, AI, CO, AMC, TelevisaUnivision, MGX, NAB Show, Advertising, A&E Networks

As part of the transaction, MEDIAGENIX acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market leader in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the transaction, MEDIAGENIX acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market leader in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management.
  • Both offices will manage client relations and support for its growing roster of customers across North America and Latin America.
  • Although it has been the cable and TV industry’s media program management solution of record, it lacked automation.
  • By establishing its US headquarters and opening the Denver office, acquiring the leading media program management solution and industry experts, and inheriting a built-in customer base, MEDIAGENIX is positioned for accelerated expansion in North America.

Fujifilm to Debut New Products for Broadcast, Cinema, and Digital Content Creators at NAB 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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VALHALLA, N.Y., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions will debut a variety of new gear and technology at the 2024 National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB 2024) from April 14 – 17, 2024 in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • VALHALLA, N.Y., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions will debut a variety of new gear and technology at the 2024 National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB 2024) from April 14 – 17, 2024 in Las Vegas.
  • Duvo™ 25-1000mm was awarded Best Overall Product in the “CREATE” Category of the 2023 NAB Show “Product of the Year” Awards.
  • “The continual excitement around our products is constantly generating conversations and creating new avenues for customers to explore.
  • For more information about Fujifilm's presence at NAB 2024, click here .

MEDIAGENIX Showcases FAST Automation and Content Scheduling Tools for Broadcast and Cable Networks at NAB Show 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAB Show 2024 – At NAB Show , MEDIAGENIX will showcase how broadcast networks and cable operators can monetize streaming platforms and accelerate their go-to-market by optimizing content strategy and planning, maximizing content value and automating FAST and VOD implementations.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAB Show 2024 – At NAB Show , MEDIAGENIX will showcase how broadcast networks and cable operators can monetize streaming platforms and accelerate their go-to-market by optimizing content strategy and planning, maximizing content value and automating FAST and VOD implementations.
  • The company will be demonstrating an array of technologies at booth W2066 in West Hall, April 14-17— from strategic planning and AI-optimized ratings prediction to collaborative title management and automated FAST scheduling.
  • The company will also share multiple announcements and be available for interviews