Devices Reduce Service Calls and Customer Churn by Maintaining Constant Signal Continuity and Eliminating Moisture Ingress

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Oct. 20, 2010 — PPC(R), a leader in connector and filter technology for more than 65 years, today announced that the company will introduce its new SignalTight(TM) continuity connectors and jumpers, and SignalTight Aqua compression connectors with integrated port seals at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo(R) 2010 in New Orleans. The devices create an optimal connection, reducing network degradation and service calls due to a less-than-finger-tight connection and moisture ingress. more

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“At CETW 2010, attendees can expect a whole new suite of solutions from X2O Media that take digital signage to the next level,” stated David Wilkins, President and CEO of X2O Media. “We’re excited to showcase our latest version of the Xpresenter digital signage platform, including our new wayfinder map add-in, three new cost-effective versions of the Xpresenter Xe Series, and much more.” more

Fort Lee, N.J. – FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, unveiled the HVS-4000HS multi-format video switcher at the 2010 IBC Show in Amsterdam. Available in 2 M/E or 2.5 M/E models, the latest HANABI Series switcher features support for HD/SD mixed inputs, as well as optional support for 3 Gbps and stereoscopic 3D production. more

Digital Cloning Brings Immortality to Mass Market

HUNTSVILLE, AL – October 21, 2010 – Intellitar, the developer of the Intelligent Avatar Platform™, has announced today the release of Virtual Eternity™ live beta, a web-based, legacy creation and preservation service. This unique application allows users to create their own Intelligent Avatar by uploading their image and populating the digital brain by adding content and answering a series of pre-set and customizable questions. The resulting Intellitar, or digital clone, will look, think, act, and speak just like the user. more

CDN Rolls Out Streaming Service for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Other Mobile Devices

EVERGREEN, Colo. — Oct. 21, 2010 — Wowza Media Systems(R), the media server company, today announced that NGENIX, one of the top content delivery networks in Eastern Europe, has upgraded to Wowza Media Server(R) 2 software. NGENIX, a Wowza(R) customer for more than a year, has now also achieved Wowza Streaming Partner status. The Wowza Streaming Partner status is awarded to select service providers who have achieved the required level of deployment, demonstrated expertise in operating Wowza server-based services, and proven a high level of customer satisfaction. more

Experienced Paris-based monitor engineer Laurent Midas has been mixing Christophe Maé’s Autumn national arena tour for the first time on a Soundcraft platform, using both a Vi6 and a Vi2.

The sound man has been providing a reference mix for the best-selling French singer’s backing band, including drums and bass, two guitarists, a keyboard player and two backing vocals. A fully equipped 96-channel Vi6, provided by French rental company Potar Hurlant, is assigned to the IEM’s, with sends to the floor monitors (plus additional mixes for guest performers) from a Vi2 (supplied by Soundcraft’s French distributors, SCV Audio). more

The recently introduced Crown Audio ComTech Drive Core series amplifiers are among a new generation of products at the forefront of Harman International’s GreenEdge environmental initiative. Crown DriveCore series amplifiers are designed to be extremely energy-efficient, and use fewer resources in manufacturing. more

As part of a week-long tour throughout Florida to meet with audio professionals and volunteers in the house of worship market, the Soundcraft Studer AKG truck will appear at the Techxplosion conference in Clearwater, Florida on October 15-16. The truck will showcase the latest world-class audio products from Soundcraft Studer and AKG. more

Solund – a home for people with severe physical and mental disabilities in Denmark – has recently opened The Golden Horn, its new snoezelen centre.

Solund has dedicated its time and energy to develop a snoezelen centre containing the right elements to create a modern and innovative place that users can benefit from. The idea behind a snoezelen centre is to create settings which intensify the users’ senses by stimulating, entertaining, calming or activating them. more

WAYNE, New Jersey, October 20, 2010 – FUJIFILM Optical Devices U.S.A. Inc. today announced the promotion of Gordon Tubbs to Vice President, Broadcasting and Communications.

“During his tenure at FUJIFILM, Gordon has become instrumental in spearheading the sales and growth of the Broadcast Division,� said Hank Hayashi, President. “He has the knowledge of the lens business and the management skills needed to increase our market share and improve customer relations.� more