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LiveU Becomes a Central Part of Indias Newsgathering Scene, Used by Top Broadcasters and News Agencies

TAG V.S., the international specialist in advanced IP monitoring and high-quality UHD Multiviewers, has announced plans to showcase its groundbreaking software-only MCM-9000U IP-Multiviewer and monitoring system at IBC 2018. The first of its kind in the industry, the MCM-9000U supports SMPTE's recently published ST 2110 suite of standards for managed IP networks that address HD and UHD uncompressed video and audio streams at the Inputs and Outputs. Demonstrations will be held on TAG's Stand 1-F94 in Hall 1 of the RAI.

Barnfind Technologies has revealed plans to show a game-changing frame at IBC that incorporates future-proof technology to support all emerging signal formats, including 4K and IP, and adds a long-distance component to its multi-functional, signal neutral fiber transport platform. The new BTF1-41 features an extensive network of functions and the capability to transport any signal format, making it the ideal solution for a vast variety of applications including sports, telemedicine and government projects. It will be demonstrated in Hall 8, Stand 8-A41 at IBC 2018

Timeline Television, a major provider of outside broadcasts, post-production and studio-based services for major UK networks, continues to invest in TSL Products to supply its RF truck fleet with Precision Audio Monitoring (PAM2-MK2) units. Timeline’s RF1 truck has been used for major sporting and live events, including the IAAF Athletics, BBC’s Live Lesson series and the ITV’s Love Island reality television series, which recently contracted RF1 again for the current season. Timeline’s new RF truck, RF2, was deployed at the UEFA Champions League Final for BT Sport followed by the Royal Wedding in May for BBC, whilst the recently commissioned RF3 was used for BBC’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on its first outing.

MediaKind, a global media technology leader, today announces it has been selected by Cogeco Connexion, the second largest cable operator in Ontario and Quebec, to deliver immersive consumer experiences through the deployment of its next generation end-to-end IPTV solution. The new rollout of the end-to-end MediaKind solution will include MediaFirst TV Platform with Android Google Mobile Services, Encoding On-Demand, Video Storage and Processing Platform (VSPP), Content Management System (CMS) and Professional Services.

Broadcast Pix will introduce BPswitch™ RX, a portable model in its popular line of integrated production switchers, at IBC2018 (Hall 7, Stand C06), which runs Sept. 14-18 at RAI Amsterdam. A self-contained unit complete with touchscreen display and integrated streaming to Facebook Live and other CDNs, BPswitch RX provides multi-camera production and high-end motion graphics for live production on location.

Dalet, a leading provider of solutions and services for broadcasters and content professionals, announced today that they have been shortlisted alongside Euronews for the IBC2018 Innovation Awards content creation category. Lauded as one of the most coveted awards in the media industry, the competitive competition celebrates technical and creative excellence, acknowledging collaboration between organizations like Euronews and Dalet to achieve clever and innovative solutions for real business challenges.

Qligent, a specialist in cloud-based, enterprise-level content monitoring and analysis, will introduce Vision-VOD, a new automated, file-based solution for front-end QC and back-end quality of experience (QoE) verification ofvideo-on-demand (VOD) content. The fully virtualized application stands apart from competitive systems by taking the responsibility for last-mile content verification out of the broadcaster’s hands, and without limitation as to where and how widely it can be deployed.