Influential industry figure joins company to help accelerate global growth. 

OWNZONES™ Entertainment Technologies, the leading cloud-based video supply chain company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rick Capstraw in the key position of Chief Revenue Officer.

As the CRO, Capstraw will take an important role in leading the global sales organization of the company and accelerating the department’s contribution to OWNZONES’ already-impressive worldwide growth. With a proven track record of leadership and success, Capstraw has built a career in delivering technology solutions in global markets that help to transform the way we use and consume media in our lives and brings an impressive amount of experience to his new position with the company.

- Agent-IC Functionality Is Now Available for Mac and Windows PCs -

ALAMEDA, USA – April 15, 2021 –Clear-Com^® Clear-Com has released the new Station-IC™ Virtual Desktop Client, a Mac and Windows-based software application that connects to Clear Com’s Eclipse^® Digital intercom Matrix and coming soon, the LQ^® Series of IP interface devices. Station-IC users connect natively to a central intercom system that hosts essential services such as audio and control systems, as well as panels, beltpacks, and even two-way radios or endpoints from other intercom manufacturers. Bringing Agent-IC’s intuitive UI to the desktop, with the added benefit of more licensing options and a flexible application window, both local and remote users can benefit from high-quality audio with very low latency. Designed to be quick to deploy with a straightforward configuration process and minimal network configuration, users can be communicating in a matter of minutes.

Creative Solutions, a Division of The Vitec Group plc (LSE: VTC), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lightstream, a US-based tech company that builds a cloud-native live video platform, broadcast software, and creator tools with specialization in the video game live streaming industry.

PlayBox Neo announces the completion of an AirBox Neo-20-based system expansion for Thai Broadcasting's Workpoint TV service. Operating from studio headquarters in Pathum Thani just north of the Thai capital, Workpoint TV was founded in 1989, initially focusing on game shows such as Golden Stage and soon expanding into a wider range of content.

As with many things over the past year, the world of sports saw significant disruption to its regular routine. From halted or delayed seasons to little or no live audiences at the arenas, sporting events around the world had to operate differently. With no ambient sounds to enhance the broadcasts, television networks also had to find alternative ways to replicate the at-home viewers’ experience. In response, Fred Vogler launched Sonosfans, an immersive sports crowd performance system. The sound library was created using recordings captured with DPA Microphones’ 4091 Omni Condenser Mic, 4560 Binaural Mic and MMA-A Digital Audio Interface.

When the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) School of Visual and Performing Arts was looking to update its existing wireless intercom system, the task of finding the right equipment was left in the very capable hands of the program’s veteran Technical Director Steven Burnside. He found the solution he was looking for with Pliant Technologies’ CrewCom wireless intercom system.

Digital Alert Systems, the global leader in emergency communications solutions for media providers, today announced the availability of Version 4.3 of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) software running on the company's award-winning DASDEC™-II or One-Net™ SE EAS devices. Version 4.3 is a major release that further expands the security measures already built into the Version 4 software, including the addition of support for single sign-on (SSO) systems such as TACACS+.

Litepanels has announced the launch of its new powerful and stable dual-band wireless DMX system. Litepanels Apollo Bridge uses advanced dynamic frequency hopping technology to instantly create a robust wireless DMX network anywhere.

Triveni Digital today announced that its ATSC 3.0 Cloud service has won the FUTURE Tech Leadership Award in the Best TV Infrastructure category. The ATSC 3.0 Cloud service was honored for enabling broadcasters to launch NextGen TV services faster and more efficiently.

Cinevideo has once again turned to Calrec with the launch of its new, market-leading 12G UHD HDR truck. The company has installed a40-fader Artemis and router core alongside a compact and powerful 96-channel Brio36. The deal has been overseen by Calrec’s Italian partner Leading Technologies.