In Conversation with Jeff Rosica

In this IABM TV interview, Jeff Rosica (CEO, Avid) discusses Avid’s record growth in subscriptions during the pandemic & the current issues they are facing.

Q1) I note that Avid has experienced record growth in subscriptions during this pandemic but like most vendors in our sector it has not all been plain sailing. Are you experiencing issues with so many productions being put on ice and what about the supply chain on some of your hardware products?
Q2) You have some large customers in the news sector (e.g. Sinclair). News is in a strange situation. Demand for news consumption has increased dramatically at a moment when supply is shrinking due to safety measures. What have been the major challenges in supporting your customers transition a large share of their staff to remote working?
Q3) On business continuity, I suppose your customers do not just need support in this period but quick support as well, particularly as some of them start using new cloud-based tools. How have you coped with this?
Q4) Your Avid Customer Association is a conduit through which you gather customer feedback – which is very important in subscription models – and incorporate it into your future offerings and roadmaps. With the cancellation of events, how have you adapted this initiative to the current circumstances? And how the feedback received in this extraordinary period compare against the usual?
Q5) The cancellation of events including sports event and music festivals have really disrupted the media business but also driven creative innovation as some media companies have had to fill programming schedules with new content – including archival content. What have been the trends that have most surprised you with regards to this and how can media technology suppliers tap into this trend?
Q6) Last time we spoke you mentioned that we will be in a “new normal” when this situation ends. How will this new normal look like from your perspective and what kind of industry we will see at the end of the tunnel?

In conversation with MediaKind

In this IABM TV interview, Stuart Boorn (Vice President, Product Management, MediaKind) discusses the solutions MediaKind are bringing to the market to tackle the current challenges that broadcasters and operators are facing.

1) What are the main challenges for broadcasters and operators today?
2) What solutions is MediaKind bringing to the market to help address these challenges?
3) How does Aquila Broadcast address wider trends within the broadcast landscape?
4) How are you helping your customers navigate the complex challenges of today’s media industry?
5) What can we expect to see from MediaKind over the next few months?

In Conversation with Hitomi Broadcast

In this IABM TV interview Russell Johnson (Director, Hitomi Broadcast) discusses the solutions Hitomi offer and their new app, Matchbox Glass.

1. People know Hitomi for lip sinc but what other solutions do you offer?
2. Is it easy to use?
3. I hear you have launched a new app – tell us more about it
4. Who are your customers?

In Conversation with TAG VS

In this IABM TV interview, Kevin Joyce (Zer0 Friction Officer, TAG VS) discusses TAG’s exciting new strategy ‘Zer0 Friction’.

Q1. Of course, world news is dominated by Covid-19 and how it has required the entire global workforce to change habits and work from a distance, but TAG’s technology has always been ahead when it comes to remote operations as well as installation, service and support. Can you explain, and talk about how TAGs solutions strengthen our ability to ‘social distance’ and keep staff safe and broadcasters on air?
Q2. We keep hearing about a very new and exciting TAG strategy you are calling Zer0 Friction that is a game-changer when it comes to financial, operational and production benefits and also ensures that broadcasters make the most of their assets. In fact, TAG obviously feels so strongly about this that you now have the title “Zer0 Friction Officer”. So tell us how this works.

In Conversation with Interra Systems

In this IABM TV interview, Anupama Anantharaman (Vice President of Product Management, Interra Sytems) discusses end-to-end monitoring for better quality of service.

Q1) Can you give us a brief overview of Interra Systems and your products?
Q2) Lets talk about end-to-end monitoring for better quality of service. Why is this important and how do your products tie into this?
Q3) What’s new at Interra Systems and what’s the signfificance in relation to the current trends and challenges in the industry?

In Conversation with Eluvio

In this TV interview, Michelle Munson (Co-Founder and CEO, Eluvio) discusses the Eluvio Content Fabric and its benefits.

1) Delivering online video today can be a complex and costly undertaking. What are some of the key challenges content owners share with you about their current video delivery supply chain?
2) Eluvio has a new approach in mind, right? Can you briefly summarize the Eluvio Content Fabric and its benefits?
3) We understand you are working with MGM, can you talk a bit about that?
4) Without disclosing things that are confidential, what other types of companies or use cases do you see adopting the Eluvio Content Fabric?
5) Given the COVID-19 pandemic, what are you hearing from your industry contacts about potential implications for the video industry?

On May 20, Eluvio will host live webcasts. Register here: http://eluv.io/webcast

In Conversation with ETL Systems

In this IABM TV interview, Andrew Bond (Sales & Marketing Director, ETL Systems) discusses some of the latest products that ETL Systems have developed such as the Falcon frequency converter.

Q1) What were you planning on demonstrating at this year’s NAB?
Q2) You mention the Falcon frequency converter, why have you launched this and what are the benefits for satellite broadcasters & teleports?
Q3) How is ETL adapting its RF product range to satisfy the planned satellite launches and networks?
Q4) Do you feel the current situation is having an impact on the reliance on satellite?

In Conversation with Cobalt Digital

In this IABM TV interview, Chris Shaw (Executive Vice Pesident of Sales & Marketing, Cobalt Digital) discusses openGear and Cobalt Digital’s role in the beginning, and the role they are playing now.

1. Cobalt Digital has been around for over 22 years now so you’ve seen many, many changes in the industry. How does Cobalt’s solutions keep its customers both prepared and competitive for the next big technology?
2. And a follow-up to that question is, how was business for Cobalt before the Covid-19 crisis? What are you doing to keep customers informed and engaged as we all go through it? And what do you predict the post-Covid era will bring?
3. openGear was a game-changing concept. What role did Cobalt play in the beginning, and what role is Cobalt playing now, and what can we expect to hear about openGear in the future?
4. What emerging technologies comprise Cobalt’s core platform? What products were going to be introduced at NAB to target those technologies, and are they still being launched?
5. There is so much talk of HDR production, especially now. What does Cobalt have that sets it apart from all the other similar solutions?
6. And lastly, now that NAB 2020 is not on the calendar, what is your opinion on the future of trade shows?

APAC Panel Discussion April 2020

The APAC regional council discusses the current situation with in the territory. Including representatives from Australia, China and Singapore. Reflecting how their business has adapted now (April 2020), since the previous panel session at IBC 2019.