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Theater Zuidplein
opens with ODIN
intercom matrix
A
n RTS ODIN digital intercom
matrix
is
the
communications
hub for Rotterdam's newly built
Theater Zuidplein. The installation was
part of a wider audio, video, digital
signage and intercoms project which
was handled by Amptec. The theater
features three separate stages - the
main hall, a small hall and a multifunctional
stage
which can provide
a flexible performance space for
a variety of different productions.
Theater Zuidplein required a flexible
intercom system that would provide
coverage throughout the whole venue,
allowing users to remain connected to
the production they are working on - no
matter where they are in the building.
With Amptec taking responsibility
for the full design and installation,
they immediately turned to ODIN as a
single-unit solution to meet this need.
" ODIN was part of our complete design
from the
Amptec's
very
Bart
beginning, "
explains
Hilberink. " We were
able to cover every stage with a single
ODIN unit and wireless access points
spread throughout the building. This
way a user can stay in contact with
the main hall, even if they are using an
access point in the small hall. "
A
further advantage
that ODIN
brought to this project was its ability
to connect with a Dante network. " The
ability to integrate the intercom into
the Dante network was vital, " notes
Hilberink. " ODIN was able to talk to
the whole system and be an extension
of the network. Thanks to this ability,
we've been able to do things such as
simply connect the intercom to the
loudspeakers in the lobby, which has
made everything much easier for our
client. " With the solution installed,
Hilberink is happy to reflect on a
successful project. " ODIN was always
our first-choice intercom matrix for
the project and the results we've seen
have
vindicated
that
decision, "
he
observes. " This has been an important
project for us and we have delivered
a solution that more than meets our
client's expectations. "
BNJ Expands Multimedia
Radio Operations with Dalet
D
alet, a leading technology
and service
provider
BNJ,
for
media-rich organizations,
has announced that Swiss
broadcaster
which
operates four radio stations
and associated websites in the
Jura Arc region, has chosen
Dalet Galaxy five featuring AIdriven
search and automated
documentation powered by SaaSbased
Dalet Media Cortex, as part of
its comprehensive multi-year radio
business diversification vision. The
new modern media infrastructure,
powered by Dalet, will provide the Jura
Arc's
distinct communities who put
increased importance on local news
and programming, with significantly
more stories and story angles as well
as ways to " watch " and engage with
favorite radio hosts and programs.
" BNJ is a leader in local news and
program production with a deep
connection to the Swiss communities
it serves. A major part of our growth
strategy is to fully embrace the
potential of multimedia radio and
new digital and social platforms, "
digital-first workflows, archive
enrichment,
and content
states Pierre Steulet, CEO, BNJ. " The
Dalet Galaxy five upgrade and AI
capabilities of Dalet Media Cortex
will enhance our ability to monetize
assets through video sharing on social
media channels, providing audiences
increasingly
personalized,
curated
news and programming content on
the medium of their choice. With
production, tracking and management
of content automated, our journalists,
DJs and partners can focus on
engaging with their audiences in new
ways. "
A Dalet customer since 1999, BNJ
will use Dalet Galaxy five to connect
its four radio sites (GRRIF, RJB, RTN,
and RFJ), creating a centralized
topology that enables modern
recommendations. New
editorial, video and advertising
production capabilities will allow
BNJ to deliver hyper targeted
and better curated news, talk
shows, podcasts and music
programming simultaneously
across traditional, digital
and social channels, and generate
new advertising revenue through
" sharable " visual radio.
" Watching radio is a big trend, "
states Johann Zemmour, General
Manager, EMEA & APAC, Dalet.
" Audiences want to see and share
popular or controversial clips.
Advertisers want their ads at the start
of the clip to guarantee exposure
to viewers. Dalet's Visual Radio
capabilities brings audiences closer
to DJs, journalists, and the stations
themselves. It amplifies branding as
well as boosting overall loyalty to the
station. For localized radio where
stations serve specific communities, it
reinforces local and regional relevance
- a key objective of the BNJ group. "
Synamedia acquires ContentArmor
S
ynamedia, the world's largest
independent
video
software
provider, has announced it has
acquired ContentArmor, a leading
privately-held developer of forensic
watermarking solutions for the media
and entertainment industry.
By adding ContentArmor's
technology, patents and expertise
to its broad portfolio of security
offerings, including its Synamedia
EverGuard anti-piracy services,
Synamedia is now uniquely placed to
meet video
service
providers' edge
and 5G security demands. Additionally,
it boosts Synamedia's anti-piracy
capabilities for movie studios and
sports rightsholders, across both OTT
and direct-to-consumer (D2C) services.
The
acquisition
will
also
extend
Synamedia's reach into new markets
including post-production, in-flight
entertainment, and enterprise video.
Edge watermarking is the most
effective, secure and scalable
approach for detecting and disrupting
content leaks, and Synamedia
anticipates a substantial market
opportunity for it, particularly to
stream premium content over 5G.
ContentArmor's
innovative
edge watermarking
technology reduces storage
and CDN bandwidth
requirements by eliminating
the need to duplicate video
streams. It improves cache
performance and speeds the
process of embedding the
watermarks, while reducing
risk by performing security-critical
operations in the network rather than
in the client.
ContentArmor's
forensic
watermarking complies with the
MovieLabs Enhanced Content
Protection specification for premium
VOD and UHD/4K, and
in
is
use
protecting
studios'
already
movies
by identifying the source of any
unauthorized content distribution. The
company also has strong partnerships
with industry heavyweights including
Akamai, AWS, and Limelight.
Alain Durand, ContentArmor
CEO, will join Synamedia's senior
leadership team to help shape its
security roadmap. Durand commented,
" While head-end watermarking is
now at the heart of any studio or
service provider's security
requirements, we are primed
for the future with our edge
watermarking solution.
By combining our highperformance
technology with
Synamedia's unparalleled
intelligence-led security
offerings, service providers
can
future-proof
their
revenues from the menace of piracy. "
Paul Segre, Synamedia CEO pictured,
said, " ContentArmor's expertise
and investment in R&D has resulted
in more than 30% growth year-onyear
since its inception, along with
an impressive patent portfolio. This
acquisition further accelerates our
industry-leading security business,
with edge watermarking fueling new
opportunities in the D2C streaming
space and for
5G.
In
the
security
domain, our clear objective is to
meet the needs of all video service
providers that care about anti-piracy.
The acquisition of ContentArmor
strengthens that proposition. "
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