Broadcast News
17/07/2008
Thomson Partners With Pictron To Add Functionality To MEDIAEDGE3 System
Thomson, a leading provider of video solutions, have announced a comprehensive technology partnership with Pictron, a leading provider of interactive media solutions to make video searchable and interactive on the internet.
Through this agreement, Thomson will add news functionality and features for the handling of audio and video clips stored on the new Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 DS digital signage delivery platform.
Working closely with Thomson, Pictron will integrate its Media Gateway Suite with the MEDIAEDGE3 system, to streamline the process of handling and displaying content using cost-effective Internet Protocol (IP) delivery. Ideal for corporate training, corporate communication, distance learning, decision support, and media asset management, the combination of MEDIAEDGE with the Media Gateway Suite will make content easier to locate, schedule and playout for a variety of video-on-demand and point-of-presence display applications – all while leveraging the cost advantages of an end-to-end IPTV infrastructure.
Also featuring a newly designed graphical user interface for MEDIAEDGE, the complete package will enable users to search video clips, view play lists via a Web-based browser, and trim clips with Pictron's editing tools.
Jeff Rosica, Senior Vice President of Thomson's Broadcast and Professional Solutions within the Systems division, said: "For schools, corporations and retail organizations, the tight integration of MEDIAEDGE3 and Pictron will enhance the user experience by making clips easier to manage.
"Users can search for clips via text and voice recognition modules found within the Pictron Media Gateway Suite, or locate and edit individual segments back into original clips for immediate and automatic display.
Darwin Kuan, Vice President of Business Development for Pictron, said: "The powerful combinations gives the MEDIAEDGE3 DS server and software much more functionality, while providing Pictron with a reliable way to store and retrieve video and audio clips on demand.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pictron will initially port its existing Media Gateway software to the Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 DS distribution system, and then develop a special interface and clip management tools exclusively for MEDIAEDGE3.
The Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 is a LAN-based video delivery system that uses a cost-effective standard TCP/IP networks and displays. The flexible, modular design offers a cost-effective method for distributing video content to multiple PC and set-top box clients including pre-programmed broadcast, live streaming, and full-featured interactive video-on-demand.
System components include MEDIAEDGE-LEB60, a real-time MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoder that instantly rebroadcasts via an internal server, MEDIAEDGE3-SVS3 server software featuring applications for overall content management, server and client configuration; MEDIAEDGE3-SWT3 client software, a Web browser plug-in for PCs connected to the MEDIAEDGE network; and MEDIAEDGE-STB3, a set-top box for MPEG decoding with a remote-control unit for MEDIAEDGE3 network browsing.
The Pictron Media Gateway Suite of products consists of Video Gateway, Audio Gateway, Image Gateway, Media Gateway Server, Media Content Manager, Media Archive Manager, Media Gateway Webcast, Broadcast Media Manager and Postproduction Media Manager.
Further information is available at: www.thomson.net and www.thomsongrassvalley.com.
(KMcA/JM)
Through this agreement, Thomson will add news functionality and features for the handling of audio and video clips stored on the new Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 DS digital signage delivery platform.
Working closely with Thomson, Pictron will integrate its Media Gateway Suite with the MEDIAEDGE3 system, to streamline the process of handling and displaying content using cost-effective Internet Protocol (IP) delivery. Ideal for corporate training, corporate communication, distance learning, decision support, and media asset management, the combination of MEDIAEDGE with the Media Gateway Suite will make content easier to locate, schedule and playout for a variety of video-on-demand and point-of-presence display applications – all while leveraging the cost advantages of an end-to-end IPTV infrastructure.
Also featuring a newly designed graphical user interface for MEDIAEDGE, the complete package will enable users to search video clips, view play lists via a Web-based browser, and trim clips with Pictron's editing tools.
Jeff Rosica, Senior Vice President of Thomson's Broadcast and Professional Solutions within the Systems division, said: "For schools, corporations and retail organizations, the tight integration of MEDIAEDGE3 and Pictron will enhance the user experience by making clips easier to manage.
"Users can search for clips via text and voice recognition modules found within the Pictron Media Gateway Suite, or locate and edit individual segments back into original clips for immediate and automatic display.
Darwin Kuan, Vice President of Business Development for Pictron, said: "The powerful combinations gives the MEDIAEDGE3 DS server and software much more functionality, while providing Pictron with a reliable way to store and retrieve video and audio clips on demand.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pictron will initially port its existing Media Gateway software to the Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 DS distribution system, and then develop a special interface and clip management tools exclusively for MEDIAEDGE3.
The Thomson Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE3 is a LAN-based video delivery system that uses a cost-effective standard TCP/IP networks and displays. The flexible, modular design offers a cost-effective method for distributing video content to multiple PC and set-top box clients including pre-programmed broadcast, live streaming, and full-featured interactive video-on-demand.
System components include MEDIAEDGE-LEB60, a real-time MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoder that instantly rebroadcasts via an internal server, MEDIAEDGE3-SVS3 server software featuring applications for overall content management, server and client configuration; MEDIAEDGE3-SWT3 client software, a Web browser plug-in for PCs connected to the MEDIAEDGE network; and MEDIAEDGE-STB3, a set-top box for MPEG decoding with a remote-control unit for MEDIAEDGE3 network browsing.
The Pictron Media Gateway Suite of products consists of Video Gateway, Audio Gateway, Image Gateway, Media Gateway Server, Media Content Manager, Media Archive Manager, Media Gateway Webcast, Broadcast Media Manager and Postproduction Media Manager.
Further information is available at: www.thomson.net and www.thomsongrassvalley.com.
(KMcA/JM)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
06/12/2024
Ross Video Scoops 'Best Innovation' Award
Ross Video has been awarded the prestigious 'Best Innovation' award at the 2024 Best Ottawa Business Awards (The BOBs). This recognition highlights th
Ross Video Scoops 'Best Innovation' Award
Ross Video has been awarded the prestigious 'Best Innovation' award at the 2024 Best Ottawa Business Awards (The BOBs). This recognition highlights th
05/12/2024
Matrox Video Officially Enters The IP Video Gateway Market
Matrox® Video has officially entered the IP video gateway market with the introduction of Matrox Vion, a high-density IP video gateway, and a new upda
Matrox Video Officially Enters The IP Video Gateway Market
Matrox® Video has officially entered the IP video gateway market with the introduction of Matrox Vion, a high-density IP video gateway, and a new upda
06/08/2018
Media Links' MDP3040 IP Media Gateway To Debut At IBC
Media Links' MPP3040 IP Media Gateway is to make its debut at the upcoming IBC Show in Amsterdam, 13-18 September. It will be showcased on stand 1.C31
Media Links' MDP3040 IP Media Gateway To Debut At IBC
Media Links' MPP3040 IP Media Gateway is to make its debut at the upcoming IBC Show in Amsterdam, 13-18 September. It will be showcased on stand 1.C31
12/10/2017
Media Links To Showcase New IP Media Gateway
Media Links has announced that it will demonstrate its new MDP 3020 IP Media Gateway at NAB NY 2017, Booth N624, which takes place later this month. T
Media Links To Showcase New IP Media Gateway
Media Links has announced that it will demonstrate its new MDP 3020 IP Media Gateway at NAB NY 2017, Booth N624, which takes place later this month. T
21/08/2017
IBC2017: At The Core Of Global Media And Digital Industry Trends
With its Digital Tech Hub, Qvest Media is encouraging the exchange of global trends between the media and broadcasting industry at this year's IBC Sho
IBC2017: At The Core Of Global Media And Digital Industry Trends
With its Digital Tech Hub, Qvest Media is encouraging the exchange of global trends between the media and broadcasting industry at this year's IBC Sho
28/06/2024
Bitcentral Launches Fusion Gateway
Bitcentral has launched of Fusion Gateway, a best-in-class cloud offering that bridges the gap between media asset management (MAM) and artificial int
Bitcentral Launches Fusion Gateway
Bitcentral has launched of Fusion Gateway, a best-in-class cloud offering that bridges the gap between media asset management (MAM) and artificial int
27/11/2024
EMG / Gravity Media To Deliver Over 350 Hours Coverage Of Cricket Across Summer
EMG / Gravity Media has detailed its expanding broadcast and technology partnership with Cricket Australia across the coming six months. EMG / Gravity
EMG / Gravity Media To Deliver Over 350 Hours Coverage Of Cricket Across Summer
EMG / Gravity Media has detailed its expanding broadcast and technology partnership with Cricket Australia across the coming six months. EMG / Gravity
27/09/2022
PlayBox Neo Media Gateway Software-Based Router and Decoder Scheduled for US Market Launch
NAB New York, Wednesday October 19th through Thursday 20th, sees the US launch of Media Gateway, latest addition to the broadcast management system wh
PlayBox Neo Media Gateway Software-Based Router and Decoder Scheduled for US Market Launch
NAB New York, Wednesday October 19th through Thursday 20th, sees the US launch of Media Gateway, latest addition to the broadcast management system wh
14/07/2017
Media Links to Launch Small 'Go-Anywhere' IP Gateway
Media Links has announced that it will launch its MDP3020, an IP media gateway edge device, designed for remote production and IP content delivery at
Media Links to Launch Small 'Go-Anywhere' IP Gateway
Media Links has announced that it will launch its MDP3020, an IP media gateway edge device, designed for remote production and IP content delivery at
22/10/2015
Media Links Announce New IP Gateway Solutions
Media Links has confirmed it is to develop a new range of IP gateway solutions for broadcasters. The move comes after what the company has described a
Media Links Announce New IP Gateway Solutions
Media Links has confirmed it is to develop a new range of IP gateway solutions for broadcasters. The move comes after what the company has described a
08/06/2004
BBC Technology's London Media Gateway claims international award
BBC Technology has been recognised at the Cable and Satellite International/Mediacast Product of the Year Awards 2004, with its London Media Gateway (
BBC Technology's London Media Gateway claims international award
BBC Technology has been recognised at the Cable and Satellite International/Mediacast Product of the Year Awards 2004, with its London Media Gateway (
03/11/2017
Media Links To Attend InterBee 2017
Media Links has confirmed that it is to attend InterBee 2017 later this month to demonstrate the latest developments for its IP media transport soluti
Media Links To Attend InterBee 2017
Media Links has confirmed that it is to attend InterBee 2017 later this month to demonstrate the latest developments for its IP media transport soluti
28/11/2024
Blue Lucy Sets Up US Division
London-based media technology business, Blue Lucy, has set up a US division of the company and appointed Dina Behar Hevert as VP Americas. The company
Blue Lucy Sets Up US Division
London-based media technology business, Blue Lucy, has set up a US division of the company and appointed Dina Behar Hevert as VP Americas. The company
20/03/2013
Artel Video Sytems Launch HD-SDI Video-Over-IP Gateway
Artel Video Systems has announced its new HD-SDI Video-over-IP Gateway — the DLC450. Designed as a cost-effective solution for transport of uncompress
Artel Video Sytems Launch HD-SDI Video-Over-IP Gateway
Artel Video Systems has announced its new HD-SDI Video-over-IP Gateway — the DLC450. Designed as a cost-effective solution for transport of uncompress
02/12/2022
Xytech Releases Media Operations Platform
Xytech has announced the latest release of its Media Operations Platform™. The Granite Release combines a single, feature-rich package with the most i
Xytech Releases Media Operations Platform
Xytech has announced the latest release of its Media Operations Platform™. The Granite Release combines a single, feature-rich package with the most i