Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a leading media technology and engineering firm, today announced Dave Van Hoy, president of ASG, will participate in a panel discussion on cloud-based production this week at the SVG 2021 Systems Integrator Summit. Presented by Sports Video Group, the two-day virtual event begins on April 21.

“Cloud Services & Infrastructure: The Shift from On-Prem to the Cloud” will address the move by many sports production operations to a hybrid cloud model for increased flexibility and scalability. The 45-minute session on April 22 will explore how the cloud is impacting the design and building of production facilities. 

The two-day conference program will also feature sessions focused on control rooms for stadiums and arenas, digital media management, remote production facilities, and more. ASG has been a sponsor of SVG since 2018.

- 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.

ELEMENTS, provider of innovative, high-performance media storage and server systems for the post-production and broadcast industry, is offering free, dynamic web sessions 27-29 April 2021 to discuss remote editing of the future, as well as recent updates.

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.

TAG Video Systems has received high marks for its security protocols following a rigorous and thorough two-part audit based on criteria developed by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). According to Paul Briscoe, TAG’s chief architect, the results of this audit are a testament to the Company’s success in providing heightened security to its customers. TAG is the world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing solutions, for all four of the major broadcast applications (Live Production, Playout, Delivery and OTT).

PBT EU will host an engaging free webinar featuring SubtitleNEXT and PlayBox Neo20's Channel in a Box, on 14 April 2021 at 11am EEST (Bucharest local time).

Presented by PBT EU CEO Ivanka Vassileva and PlayBox Neo Demo Artist Plamen Georgiev, it provides an overview of what's new in PlayBox Neo20 Channel in Box, including  updates in SubtitleNEXT's  Live Subtitling function which significantly speeds up the subtitling of news emissions, live TV shows; making it a “best-fit” solution for subtitling preparation, airing of news for traditional broadcasters, accessibility services, live events, educational sessions, YouTube live events, Zoom and more. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E0l3sjtzSWyIzwhI7fCxtA

Pebble, the leading automation, content management, and integrated channel specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of Pebble Control, a self-contained, scalable, and easy to configure IP connection management system built specifically to enable broadcasters to make the leap to an all IP facility without the need to deploy a bespoke enterprise solution.

Diving Plongeon Canada (DPC), a not-for-profit organization promoting the growth and awareness of springboard and tower diving across Canada, has been organising virtual meets, powered by Dejero EnGo mobile transmitters and WayPoint receivers, to reduce the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the sport. The live video solution, provided by local systems integrator Integrated Sports Systems (ISS) Inc, enables athletes to compete from different locations simultaneously, while judges score dives from their homes in real-time.

FSR has expanded its line of charging solutions for iPhone®, iPad® or any smart device, with the introduction of power management options for USB-C® connectivity. The Company’s latest Keystone Snap-In charging port is the perfect power option for FSR’s Symphony series as well as the company’s table and floor boxes, wall plates, and Raceway system. The newly launched Dual Combination USB chargers provide a choice exclusively for the Symphony range of table boxes and its pedestal charging tower.

AJA Video Systems today released BRIDGE LIVE v1.11 for its high-performance UltraHD or multi-channel HD encoding, transcoding, decoding and contribution solution. The update introduces new functionalities including HLS input, VBR low latency, E-AC3 input, and numerous user experience upgrades for efficiently managing pipelines.