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The kit can also be used on-premises or in any cloud environment that requires CPU-only processing. “The evolution of our popular FrameFormer software engine can be easily integrated into any customer, partner or service providers’ platform for the highest-quality conversions,” Blair added. InSync expects the first availability of its service for live motion-compensated frame rate conversion this summer. MAKING THE SWITCH Among the many tech and broadcast companies that are attempting to create solutions to help cope with the mass move from office to home is Cobalt Iron. It recently announced the ‘Make the Switch Without the Risk’ programme, for backup professionals working remotely. This extends Cobalt Iron’s Compass enterprise SaaS data protection solution to new customers for the same price they’re paying at the moment for service and support contracts on their existing backup systems, with no payments or interest in 2020. Chief marketing officer of Cobalt Iron, Andy Hurt, stated: “By allowing organisations to modernise their backup infrastructure for a nominal investment, this promotion will help them to keep data secure and ensure business continuity – even when administrators can’t be physically present at the data centre. Migrating to Compass can bring them capex reductions of up to 50% and opex savings up to 90%. And they will reap the benefits of near-autonomous operations, industry-leading cybersecurity, protection against ransomware, and support for legacy and modern workloads.” Cobalt Iron will provide remote deployment, set-up and configuration. The offer is available through members of Cobalt Iron’s IronClad Partner Advantage programme. For more information, visit the Cobalt Iron website. COBALT IRON cobaltiron.com
ROHDE & SCHWARZ
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5G AND TRANSMITTER SOLUTIONS With its experience in 5G test solutions, as well as television networks, it is no surprise that Rohde & Schwarz – a communications, information and security company – is working on enhancements of both, aiming to improve the stability of networks in a period of uncertainty. 5G TEST SOLUTIONS Recent technology advancements at the company include an OTA (over the air) test solution with front-end modules specifically for the 5G FR2 range and a solution for speed- optimised tests of 5G base stations – ideal for use in production. These front-end modules enable low- loss transmission of 5G signals and the use of cost-effective T&M instruments by avoiding the need for equipment designed for the millimetre wave range. Another addition allows developers to perform cross-channel measurements with up to 4x4 MIMO in the FR1 range. The solution consists of the R&S SMW200A signal generator, two
R&S SGT100A vector RF sources, the R&S RTP164 oscilloscope and the 5G analysis options of the R&S VSE vector signal explorer software running on a laptop.
NEXT GEN TV (ASTC 3.0) TV TRANSMITTER SOLUTION
Rohde & Schwarz currently has a global market share for ASTC 3.0 transmitters that is approaching 90%. Its new addition, the Next Gen TV solution, aims to optimally address broadcast needs for flexibility and efficiency. “Next Gen TV is bringing wide-scale terrestrial broadcasting into the IP age,” stated Manfred Reitmeier, the vice- president of transmitter and amplifier systems at Rohde & Schwarz. “We see a critical role supporting broadcast network operators in their transition by supplying the world’s first software-based Next Gen TV system.” Thanks to its software-based design, the solution allows operators to leverage the capabilities of the ATSC 3.0 standard and respond to future signal processing requirements.
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KITTING OUT THE CLOUD Hosting and distributing live event
The new tool kit can be integrated into any live production automation or workflow management platform through its open API, and supports live conversion of all formats up to UHD/4K. “We are bringing the unique ability to apply motion-compensated frame rate conversion to live UHD streams in the cloud,” said Daryl Blair, marketing director of InSync Technology.
production in the cloud is something that has become of interest to broadcasters and service providers around the world. Cue InSync Technology, which in April announced it is advancing its FrameFormer Link software standards conversion engine with support for motion-compensated frame rate conversion of live video streams.
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