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Cornelius Heinemann heads up Rohde & Schwarz Broadcast & Media division

Cornelius Heinemann takes over as Executive Vice President Broadcast and Media at Rohde & Schwarz at the beginning of July 2019, and is appointed to the Board of Directors at the same time. He was previously responsible for the Transmitter and Amplifier Systems and File Based Media Solutions business units within the Broadcast & Media Division.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. June 11, 2019.

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Live 8K broadcasts over 5G at French Open tennis

The Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT), France Télévisions and Orange have joined forces to offer the first ever live 8K broadcast on 5G networks of matches from the 2019 French Open tennis at Roland-Garros. The 8K market is forecast to be worth USD 26.8 billion by 2024.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. June 11, 2019.

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Rohde & Schwarz presents latest products and solutions at ANGACOM

Rohde & Schwarz will show its leading-edge solutions at ANGACOM 2019 in Cologne, June 4-6, at booth R8 in hall 8. Highlights include end to end cloud-based OTT monitoring systems, monitoring and multiviewer solutions, advanced DOCSIS 3.1 testing and signal and spectrum analysers up to 44GHz.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 28, 2019.

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Media companies invest more in IP and cloud technologies

The latest IABM Buying Trends Report has revealed the latest media and broadcast trends in the market today. Read the findings here.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 22, 2019.

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EBU tests HDR pipeline for producers

New plans recommend the best ways to process high dynamic range (HDR) images, while we offer industry-leading solutions for handling it.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 22, 2019.

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Newsroom and studio production take centre-stage at BroadcastAsia

Rohde & Schwarz will highlight newsroom and studio production solutions, mastering and IP workflows at the 2019 show in Singapore, a part of ConnecTechAsia, from June 18-20, 2019. For the first time, newly-acquired subsidiary Pixel Power will co-exhibit with Rohde & Schwarz at booth 4T3-01, Level 4, Suntec Singapore.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 17, 2019.

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Rohde & Schwarz plans integrated future for Pixel Power

At NAB 2019, Rohde & Schwarz Vice President, Cornelius Heinemann, said Pixel Power has a strong integrated future within the Rohde & Schwarz family after its acquisition at the end of last year.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 25, 2019.

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R&S SpycerNode wins at 2019 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

The R&S SpycerNode media storage system from Rohde & Schwarz won in the storage solutions category at the newly inaugurated official 2019 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards in Las Vegas.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 16, 2019.

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tpc in Switzerland builds state of the art IP-based broadcast facility

Andreas Lattmann, CTO, tpc, explains how Rohde & Schwarz solutions, including the R&S PRISMON and R&S VENICE, are being integrated in the company’s state of the art IP-based broadcast facilities in Switzerland.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 9, 2019.

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Rohde & Schwarz booth overview at NAB Show 2019

Tim Felstead, Director of Strategic and Product Marketing, Rohde & Schwarz, introduces the key highlights on the booth at NAB Show 2019 in Las Vegas.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 9, 2019.

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Elite Media Technologies deploys R&S CLIPSTER for IMF mastering Hawaii Five-0

California post house Elite Media Technologies has streamlined workflows since deploying the R&S CLIPSTER as its complete IMF mastering solution.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 3, 2019.

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R&S SpycerNode is shortlisted for new NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

The R&S SpycerNode media storage system from Rohde & Schwarz has been shortlisted for the newly inaugurated 2019 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards in Las Vegas. The system can be seen on the Rohde & Schwarz booth SL6405 in South Lower Hall.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. March 29, 2019.

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R&S SpycerNode is shortlisted for IABM BaM Awards at NAB 2019

The IABM, the international trade association for suppliers of broadcast and media technology, has shortlisted the R&S SpycerNode media storage system from Rohde & Schwarz for its prestigious IABM BaM Awards at the NAB Show 2019 in Las Vegas. The system can be seen on the Rohde & Schwarz booth SL6405 in South Lower Hall.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. March 29, 2019.

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Rohde & Schwarz presents cutting-edge solutions at NAB 2019

From April 8 to 11 at NAB 19 in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz will present its latest product portfolio under the motto "Supporting you today. And for the future." Highlights include a new cloud solution for monitoring, a new high-power transmitter and new applications for existing solutions. Another focal point is 5G Broadcast. Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its products and solutions at booth SL6405 in South Lower Hall.

Posted by Patrizia Muehlbauer. February 28, 2019.

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The benefits of IMF in post production a key focus of BVE 2019

How IMF (Interoperable Master Format) simplifies interoperability and content exchange in post production was a key topic of the BVE Expo 2019, held in London this week. Central to this was a conference session looking at how proven media platforms, such as R&S CLIPSTER, can help producers manage and deliver content to the likes of Netflix and others.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. February 28, 2019.

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Rohde & Schwarz offers reliable partnerships at CABSAT 2019

At CABSAT 2019 (booth B2-32), Rohde & Schwarz will showcase the latest advances in scalable storage, satellite amplifiers and file-based media solutions. We can be a partner for your business, providing a diversity of technology solutions and rock-solid reliability, both financially and operationally, that enables you to focus on your customers’ needs.

Posted by Ghallab Mohamed. February 8, 2019.

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Saving the past with a Rohde & Schwarz storage solution - Case Study

R3store Studios and 3el.com use R&S®SpycerBox Ultra TL devices, which have proved to be a reliable, robust and fast storage and client serving solution.

Posted by Patrizia Muehlbauer. February 8, 2019.

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Digitizing cultural assets with R&S CLIPSTER

Saving historical film documents is the challenge being tackled by Studio Hamburg Postproduction. Now it’s up to R&S CLIPSTER to safeguard priceless cultural assets.

Posted by Patrizia Muehlbauer. February 8, 2019.

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BVE 2019 highlights latest post production operations

The latest post production operations are being highlighted at the BVE 2019 conference at the Excel exhibition centre in London, February 26-28. As part of BVE’s conference programme, Rohde & Schwarz’s Oliver Gappa and Erik Dobberkau will be joined by Rupert Watson from Jigsaw24, to detail how proven media production platforms can transform your daily operations. Their presentation starts at 11.45 on Tuesday, February 26.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. February 6, 2019.

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Berlinale 2019 film festival masters movies with Rohde & Schwarz solutions

The Berlin International Film Festival is using three R&S CLIPSTER mastering stations and an R&S SpycerBox Cell media storage solution to present over 1100 films in the highest DCP quality at the event (February 7-17).

Posted by Chris Dickinson. February 1, 2019.

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EBU publishes new specification for video-over-IP facilities

The EBU has published a new specification – EBU Tech 3371 – laying out the minimum requirements needed in a video-over-IP broadcast facility to support SMPTE ST 2110 standard production equipment.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. January 17, 2019.

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What will happen to the media cloud services market in 2019?

There’s a perfect storm brewing. Numerous forecasts point toward the rapid growth of video, driven by demand for video over mobile often in tandem with breathless predictions for the rollout of 5G, the next generation wireless broadband. The choice for media companies is to build the physical infrastructure to cope, or go to the cloud.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. December 13, 2018.

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What will happen to the 4K UHD TV market in 2019?

The market for 4K UHD TV sales is growing strongly, led by the increase in premium 4K UHD content, and is predicted by specialist research and consulting firm Futuresource Consulting to top 100 million units worldwide in 2018 and to continue expanding rapidly in 2019 and beyond.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. December 11, 2018.

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R&S SypcerNode media storage system now commercially available

Following a successful technology showcase and system launch at IBC 2018, Rohde & Schwarz has announced the commercial availability of its R&S SpycerNode media storage system, offering a new and radically different approach to the broadest range of broadcast and media storage requirements.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. December 10, 2018.

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What will happen to the VR and AR market in 2019?

Looking at the market for two of the big technology trends of 2018, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) sales are predicted to have fallen sharply in 2018, but will return to growth in 2019, according to a new report by research firm CCS Insight.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. December 10, 2018.

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Rohde & Schwarz acquires Pixel Power Limited

Rohde & Schwarz has acquired Pixel Power Ltd., a technology leader in television branding, graphics, automation, master control and playout. With this acquisition Rohde & Schwarz is executing its plan to expand further in broadcast playout while taking ownership of a company with significant technological leadership. The subsidiary will be renamed "Pixel Power Ltd. - A Rohde & Schwarz Company".

Posted by Chris Dickinson. November 27, 2018.

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zweiB invests in R&S CLIPSTER for DCI and IMF mastering

Munich-based cinema, event engineering and media and post production specialist, zweiB, has boosted its facilities with the R&S CLIPSTER mastering station from Rohde & Schwarz to use on DCI and IMF mastering.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. November 20, 2018.

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CEPROPIE picks storage solution from Rohde & Schwarz for Mexican Presidency

The Production Center for Informative and Special Programs (CEPROPIE) in Mexico chose R&S SpycerBox technology from Rohde & Schwarz to store video and audio material for the country’s president.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. November 14, 2018.

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BLUE Experts Lounge – latest dates for Germany and Switzerland

The BLUE Experts Lounge, the global ‘technology experts roadshow’, travels to Germany and Switzerland in November 2018, taking place at the “Media Online inhouse tradeshow” on November 20 in Frankfurt, Germany, followed by the “Jordi AG Tech Workshop 2018” from November 22-23 in Schlieren, Switzerland.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. November 13, 2018.

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The 8K future arrives in December

At the beginning of December 2018, the world’s first regular broadcasts in 8K begin, the climax of a 23-year development programme for Japanese broadcaster NHK. The question is whether it is truly the start of something that will eventually sweep the industry or will remain niche.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. November 13, 2018.

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Contribution and distribution using unmanaged networks a key focus at SMPTE2018

Moving IP media effectively over unmanaged networks was a key focus at SMPTE2018 in Los Angeles, October 22-25, 2018. A major stream in the conference programme was dedicated to the subject, including a presentation on Thursday by Martin Holmes, Senior Business Development Manager at Rohde & Schwarz (booth 322).

Posted by Chris Dickinson. November 4, 2018.

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Interoperability and content exchange made easy with IMF

Interoperability and content exchange made easy with IMF – eBook

Posted by Chris Dickinson. October 16, 2018.

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Soho post industry converges on Jigsaw24 for Blue Experts Lounge

Around 100 representatives from Soho’s post production facilities attended a Blue Experts Lounge event at the Jigsaw24 HQ in Central London on Wednesday September 26. Attendees participated in sessions on IMF delivery and HDR standards, as well as demos on the R&S Clipster.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. September 28, 2018.

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Next generation storage solution unveiled at IBC 2018

Rohde & Schwarz showcased a brand new storage solution at IBC 2018. R&S SpycerNode combines enterprise-class hardware with state-of-the-art software technologies. It is the first storage product on the M&E market to feature high performance computing (HPC).

Posted by Chris Dickinson. September 13, 2018.

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Rohde & Schwarz participates in Netflix PTA Program

Rohde & Schwarz is an inaugural participant in the Netflix Post Technology Alliance Program (PTA), with the R&S CLIPSTER 6.7 mastering and distribution workstation. The PTA Program identifies products that meet Netflix technical and delivery specifications today and will continue to do so in the future.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. September 13, 2018.

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Media Factory or Customised Curation? Content's future at IBC2018

Themed around ‘the search for growth’ IBC will showcase AI-assisted workflows, the status of IP infrastructure and the future of content.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. August 28, 2018.

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German broadcasters demo Ultra HD at IFA 2018

A group of commercial and public broadcasters and partners will demonstrate UHD at IFA 2018 in Berlin (August 31 to September 5, 2018) at booth 203, hall 26. A series of clips in SDR and HDR/HLG format will be looped on a 77" UHD TV.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. August 20, 2018.

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EBU conducts UHD HDR tests at European Championships 2018

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) led trials with several EBU members and industry partners to shoot, process, record, and distribute live Ultra High Definition (UHD) content, with High Frame Rates (HFR), High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Next Generation Audio (NGA), at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. August 8, 2018.

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Making work flow at The Farm post production services

The Farm Group recently invested in R&S SpycerBox storage solutions and R&S CLIPSTER mastering systems to meet the rising demand for UHD and HDR post work on shows such as Jamestown, made by Carnival Films for Sky One (pictured).

Posted by Chris Dickinson. July 25, 2018.

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Berlinale creates fast digital workflow for film festival screenings

Rohde & Schwarz provided the key components of the digital workflow at the Berlinale 2018 film festival to ensure around 1,100 movies were shown on time, in extremely high quality.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. July 19, 2018.

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Rohde & Schwarz to showcase latest solutions at IBC 2018

At IBC 2018 in Amsterdam, September 14-18, Rohde & Schwarz (booth 7.B21) will make a number of strategic new product introductions that impact across many sectors of the broadcast industry, from post production storage to satellite and terrestrial transmitter networks.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. July 11, 2018.

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BBC wins world cup for pioneering UHD HDR live streaming

The BBC’s live streaming of the FIFA World Cup in UHD and HDR is a case of believe the hype. The BBC has cracked open the possibilities of end to end live streamed ultra-resolution high dynamic range content and signalled the future in a landmark public trial.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. July 11, 2018.

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SES broadcasts first 8K TV images using Rohde & Schwarz satellite uplink amplifier

Leading satellite operator SES successfully broadcast an 8K television signal – four times bigger than 4K – for the first time in May 2018. The demo broadcast was supported by the new R&S PKU amplifier from Rohde & Schwarz.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. July 5, 2018.

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HDR: Bright prospects ahead, but where are we now?

What are the latest developments in HDR technology and deployments? Join a LIVE WEBINAR on Wednesday, 13 June at 3PM (BST) hosted by TVBEurope and sponsored by Rohde & Schwarz. Register your interest to hear from a panel of experts including Andy Quested, BBC Design + Engineering, Paul Clennell, dock10, and David Smith, Rohde & Schwarz.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. June 7, 2018.

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Managing data archives in post production

What are the main issues to consider when designing your data archive management systems in post production?

Posted by Dirk Thometzek. May 21, 2018.

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What role do servers play in today’s broadcast operations?

Without any doubt, the future of the broadcast industry will be increasingly influenced by the Cloud-based technologies, but today is there still a place for on-premise video servers? And if so, what will these servers look like and how will they operate? Will everything be remote production over IP networks?

Posted by Tim Felstead. May 17, 2018.

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BroadcastAsia 2018 showcases IP and UHD-HDR workflows

Singapore broadcast and media show spotlights key market drivers fuelling growth across the APAC region, with Rohde & Schwarz (booth 4T2-04) leading the way.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 14, 2018.

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Swisscom selects Rohde & Schwarz encoding for UHD coverage of Russia 2018

Swisscom, a major Swiss telecommunications company, will use Rohde & Schwarz encoding technology as part of its ambitious UHD playout over IPTV at the Russia 2018 world soccer tournament.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 1, 2018.

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Today’s big data challenge

If your business handles large volumes of film, video, and computer graphic data as part of your daily workflow, then there is a requirement for a fast and reliable storage architecture.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. May 1, 2018.

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Future technologies provide a focus for broadcasters at NAB 2018

NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith opened the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas with his annual State of the Broadcast Industry Address, and a broad range of industry professionals led sessions focusing on the latest advances in filmmaking, television production and content creation.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 11, 2018.

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Berlinale 2018 presents 1100 movies using Rohde & Schwarz workflow solutions

For the sixth time in a row, Rohde & Schwarz supported the 68th edition of the Berlinale in 2018 with their innovative solutions. The R&S CLIPSTER mastering station and the R&S SpycerBox Cell storage unit from Rohde & Schwarz merged smoothly into the film presentation workflow.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. April 3, 2018.

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UHD/4K HDR end to end solutions feature at Arab Radio and TV Festival

The Arab Radio and TV Festival in Tunisia, April 26-29, 2018, features a demonstration of the latest UHD/4K HDR end to end production solution from Rohde & Schwarz. The Festival is organised by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) in cooperation with Tunisian Radio and TV and in partnership with the Arab Satellite Communications Organisation, Arabsat.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. March 28, 2018.

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NAB showcases the state of the industry

The rate of technological change in the industry is unprecedented which is both a cause for alarm as well as excitement, both moods likely to be encapsulated at NAB this month.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. March 20, 2018.

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Game-changer products and solutions at NAB 2018

At NAB 2018, Rohde & Schwarz (booth SL6610) will showcase new products and system solutions spanning many different application areas in the broadcast and electronic media processing market.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. March 6, 2018.

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Rohde & Schwarz supports ARRI Media’s one-stop-shop postproduction services

ARRI Media, a leading European broadcast production service provider, provides a full postproduction service supported by Rohde & Schwarz solutions since 2004.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. February 20, 2018.

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Rohde & Schwarz broadcast and media portfolio on show at CABSAT 2018

Around 13,000 visitors attended the first day of CABSAT 2018 in Dubai, opened by Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai's Department of Information.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. January 14, 2018.

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Pinewood Studios’ award-winning creative teams supports the whole production chain

Whether a cinematographer needs digital dailies support, a post supervisor needs bespoke sound elements, or the VFX department need an actor’s body 3D scanned, Pinewood can deliver a vast array of creative services that blend traditional techniques with cutting edge technology.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. January 6, 2018.

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How will IP impact broadcast contribution services and how to take advantage of the technology?

IP can impact on many areas of broadcast operations: One key area is IP-based content contribution. Read more in our eBook “IP-based broadcast contribution and primary distribution – revolution or evolution?”

Posted by Chris Dickinson. January 2, 2018.

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What are the key trends in 2018 for OTT, IP, HDR and cyber security?

IBC365 and Rohde & Schwarz have come together to create an exclusive report that looks at the key trends of 2018: “One eye on 2018: OTT, IP, HDR & cyber security “. From 4K video over the internet to the beginning of the end of SDI broadcast, the report examines the impact of game-changing technologies in the broadcast industry.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 15th December 2017.

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With SMPTE ST 2110 broadcasters have the foundation for interoperability

Broadcasters can confidently pursue their transitions to IP with minimal disruption by following certain basic guidelines. That’s the view of the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), an industry-wide coalition of vendors that has helped devise and support an interoperability framework.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. 12th December 2017.

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Rohde & Schwarz plots moves to IP-based future

Rohde & Schwarz is at the forefront of the transition from SDI to IP-based production, with its implementation of the first parts of the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 12th December 2017.

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4K UHD devices and content grows but HDR message confuses consumers

4K UHD devices and content is growing strongly, representing 35% of global TV sales in 2017, but there is limited delivery of content to consumers. High Dynamic Range (HDR) messages are also confusing and making it harder for consumers to appreciate the benefits, according to research from Futuresource Consulting.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 29th November 2017.

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First 8K UHD signal generator for satellite TV tuners at Inter BEE 2017

SiTune Corporation has successfully tested its tuners for 8K Ultra High Definition satellite TV in line with the ISDB-S3 standard being rolled out by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK in 2018, in preparation for the Olympics Games 2020 in Tokyo.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 15th November 2017.

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Streamlining workflows in a multi-format media ecosystem

Standards convertors need to be able to handle different forms of 4K and Ultra HD (UHD), High Dynamic Range (HDR) and High Frame Rate (HFR) pictures as these technologies proliferate, David Smith, technology manager at Rohde & Schwarz, told Asia Pacific Broadcasting.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 14th November 2017.

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German broadcaster SWR starts massive digital archive migration

German public service broadcaster Suedwestrundfunk (SWR) solved a massive tape archive digitisation challenge by using the ADAM solution from the Swiss-based archiving specialist Jordi AG which includes encoding and storage products from Rohde & Schwarz.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 4th October 2017.

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What are the main competing HDR standards for broadcast?

High dynamic range (HDR) can massively improve image quality, but there are different standards being developed for broadcast applications. The latest Rohde & Schwarz report sheds light on the two main standards and gives you guidance on the merits of both.

Posted by David Smith. 30th September 2017.

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Rohde & Schwarz joins IBC in celebrating 50 years of success

This year sees IBC celebrate its 50th anniversary. Rohde & Schwarz – one of a very few companies that has exhibited at every event – is joining IBC in celebrating its unrivalled success, as our infographics shows.

Posted by Chris Dickinson, technology journalist and editor of the Always On blog. 13th September 2017.

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The future is IP-based but how do we get there?

Recent years have seen the rise in importance of IP-based production strategies and this IBC will be no different.

Posted by Stephan Krafft. 7th September 2017.

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What are the key industry themes at IBC 2017?

Buzzwords to look out for at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam include HDR, UHD, IP in live production, virtualisation and the wider shift towards IT environments, alongside AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Virtual Reality.

Posted by Adrian Pennington. 1st September 2017.

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Elegant solution for Swiss facility network

Broadcast and production service provider tpc Switzerland has expanded its internal facility network adding the SpycerBox Cell storage solution equipped with IBM Spectrum Scale file system.

Posted by Chris Dickinson. 1st September 2017.

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Clipster shines at Munich film festival

Post specialist zweiB partnered Rohde & Schwarz to provide mastering services to the 2017 Filmfest München film festival.

Posted by André Vent. 1st September 2017.

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