Switching at Your Service
The production switcher is undergoing serious changes, both technological and commercial
More Time to Comment in ‘Resilient Networks’ NPRM

The FCC is giving more time to people who want to comment in its “resilient networks” proceeding. This is the NPRM that, among other things, could lead to a requirement for broadcasters to have backup power at their transmission sites. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau extended the first comment deadline by 10 days […]
News Channel Nebraska Relies on Aveco Automation
In this user report, Mike Flood discusses how his teams at NCN use Aveco automation solutions to deliver news, sports and information to eight zones of coverage
Automating Media and Content Workflows at M6
In this user report, Alexis Bureau explains how Telestream’s DIVA and Vantage solutions underpin the customized production management systems used at M6
SMPTE Explores Hollywood’s Drone Potential
Advancing drone technology depends on legal, regulatory issues
Scaled-Back CES Returns to Vegas After Pandemic Hiatus
Connected TV, XR variants, streaming outshine video gear as ‘hybrid’ show expands tech turf
AIMS Announces Board Members for the 2022 Term
All of the members of the AIMS board of directors have been reelected for a new 2022 term; Michael Cronk will step down from the board
Blackbird, TownNews Expand to 80 U.S. TV Stations
The cloud-based Blackbird editing platform is now used in stations spanning 35 states
NAB Show Now Accepting Technical Paper and Panel Proposals
The deadline for technical paper and panel proposals for the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) track of the 2022 NAB Show is January 14
FCC Computer Update Disrupted Public File Links

The FCC experienced a technical glitch just prior to Thanksgiving that knocked out hyperlinks to its Online Public Inspection File system on some radio station websites. Service was fully restored by the afternoon of Dec. 1, according to the FCC. What happened, exactly? The OPIF is a way for listeners to view their favorite station’s […]