Omneon introduced ProCast CDN, a high-performance content distribution platform. It’s kind of hard to describe, but basically it optimizes file transfers over any IP network providing dramatically increased efficiency over great distances.

Incorporating advanced WAN acceleration technology, network management, and bandwidth prioritization, ProCast CDN enables broadcasters and content distributors to easily initiate, monitor, and manage transfers of large files between multiple geographic locations. more

The Thomson press conference is usually one of the more polished PCs of the show. This year was a huge exception, but only for technical glitches.

The teleprompter (no hints at who’s it was) failed several times during the presentations. Unfortunately, the presenters didn’t seem able to carry forth without the prompter. One would think these pros could wing such things, but not so this time. more

Broadcast Engineering and Telephony are teaming up with NAB to highlight the latest developments in IPTV technology and applications. At NAB there will be a new conference series and super session aimed at telecommunications and wireless industry professionals, along with a new IPTV Pavilion that will showcase new IPTV products and services.

As the official media sponsors of the event, Broadcast Engineering and Telephony have put together three handy resources:

1. IPTV Pavilion Web site

For all things related to IPTV, click here. The site is dedicated to offering complete coverage of IPTV events and a wide range of editorial content about the IPTV sector.

2. IPTV Pavilion e-newsletters

Get the scoop on what’s going on in the IPTV Pavilion plus news and product announcements. Visit the NAB Pavilion microsite to read the past newsletters and check back for new issues this Thursday and then the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during NAB.

3. NAB Show IPTV Directory

The comprehensive guide will be distributed at the IPTV Pavilion and feature profiles of NAB Show exhibitors that serve the IPTV market, product descriptions and additional content and insight on the IPTV sector from the editors of Telephony and Broadcast Engineering. We hope the directory will provide attendees with a complete overview of the IPTV-focused exhibits and programs.

Watch a video where David Dziedzic discusses the IPTV Pavilion on Broadcast Engineering TV.

Monday, April 7, I spoke with Simon Derry, Chief Executive of Snell and Wilcox spin-off, AmberFin. Launched this week, just in time for NAB, the new company signals a split in S&W between traditional hardware products like Alchemist and Kahuna, and software products like iCR. AmberFin‘s offering is based around the iCR software platform for mastering, QC and distribution of file-based content. more