Denmark public broadcaster, TV2 Fyn, has purchased a Snell Kahuna switcher with two of the new Maverik configurable control panels to help drive its move into HD news production. Snell’s […]
Snell announced today that its Alchemist OD format and framerate converter is now available as a choice of fully configured, Snell-supported turnkey solutions, as well as continuing to be available […]
Snell | Booth SL2009 | Website: www.quantel.com At NAB 2015, Snell unveiled a format-independent, integrated multiviewer for its Kahuna switcher range, three new ‘Mav’ modules for its Maverik configurable switcher […]
IP-Enabled Workflow Advances Set For NAB
IP transport will touch so many aspects of television that it is positioned over time to supplant most everything people know and understand about TV workflows — from origination and contribution to distribution and consumption. The latest developments will be on display at next month’s NAB Show. This is the latest installment of a special series on emerging tech trends, NAB Hot Topics, that will appear each week leading up to the NAB Show that runs April 11-16 in Las Vegas. The schedule: March 26: Audio; April 2: Automation. Read the earlier installments here.
Exclusives
General Media Group Moldova, Moldova’s largest private broadcaster with three general channels plus a 24/7 news channel, has gone HD across all channels, using Snell routing, infrastructure and production switching […]
Snell introduced at IBC 2014 new Web-based interfaces and apps for its Morpheus automation, ICE channel in a box and Momentum media asset management systems. Providing browser-based and mobile access […]
Execs say the newly merged company will offer more products across the delivery chain and more local support at a greater number of locations worldwide
The combined organization will have more than $170 million in revenue and a product range covering broadcast TV as well as TV Everywhere and other digital media platforms.
Next Up To Enter The Cloud: Centralcasting
The ability to run master control for multiple stations is the latest operation to begin the move to an IT-based solution. Companies including Florical Systems, Harris Broadcast and Snell are developing products that put everything needed to run stations in the cloud, rather than in a local master control room.
Station Cloud Forecast Is Clearing
A growing number of stations and station groups seem finally ready to entrust critical functions to cloud-based solutions.
Snell Lands First Maverik Customer
For IBC 2013, Snell will be showing its Sirius 800 enterprise-class routing switchers with a host of new capabilities, including guaranteed co-timing of multi-channel audio on all channels, single reference […]
In a move that further expands its U.S. sales force, Snell has appointed Bil Apker to account manager for the western United States and Greg Doggett to senior account manager […]
Fox Network is partnering with Snell to virtualize its automated playout and make it completely cloud-based. Fox and Snell plan to deploy the setup in 2014.
Snell has promoted from within and named a new chief for its North American operations. The company announced Wednesday that Paul Martin, former global managing director for TV Everywhere, the […]
Snell has launched the KudosPro MC500, the newest addition to the KudosPro family of broadcast-quality format and standards conversion systems. The KudosPro MC500 is designed to make motion compensation available […]
IBC 2012 Wrap: M&A, Cloud, 4K, CiaB
Vendor consolidation was one of the most discussed topics at the annual Amsterdam tech conference, although no new deals were announced there. Other hot topics: new products and services based on cloud technology, multi-platform content delivery; social media services; Sony/SES Astra’s 4K demo; and channel-in-a-box.
Snell is offering a new SD/HD/1080p multi-format production switchers in what the vendors is calling “an affordable and highly accessible package.” “With Kahuna Flare, we’ve concentrated core Kahuna 360 technology […]
Snell Unveils New MAM, Workflow System
Its Momentum media asset management and workflow automation product is one of the company’s new and improved products in the spotlight in Las Vegas. For all that’s going on at NAB 2012, click here.
2012 NAB Show Preview SnellBooth N1820Website: www.snellgroup.com Snell is a provider of digital media technology, offering broadcasters and global media companies a range of solutions to create, manage and streamline […]
Snell announced that Dave Payette has joined the company as global sales director. Payette will lead Snell’s worldwide sales effort, overseeing operations in the U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Lebanon, […]
Channel-In-A-Box Market Is Hot, Crowded
IT-based playout, or channel-in-a-box, is the hottest TV technology around these days. Propelled by broadcasters’ insatiable need to cut costs, Grass Valley, Miranda, Florical, Snell and Evertz are now offering the virtual master control technology and Harris and Harmonics may be next.
Snell Aims To Master The U.S. Market
Centralcasting and IT-based playout are key areas of focus in the U.S. for Snell, a leading supplier of technology for TV and distribution. Simon Derry, the company’s CEO, explains that Snell has the ability to take much of the capital and operating costs out of master control with its Morpheus automation system and ICE “channel in a box.” And it’s working with broadcasters around the U.S., who are in the early stages of deploying its solutions.
Snell today announced three new appointments to its Americas organization. Industry veteran Craig Turner, a Technical Emmy Award winner, joins the company as vice president of customer support. In addition, […]
Snell Brings Screentoo To Morpheus
The new app will let viewers at home watching a program to simultaneously interact with it — to buy a product, for example, or play along with a game show — using a mobile device.
Among the myriad of broadcasting gear on display at next week’s NAB Show in Las Vegas are automation, traffic and billing equipment and software. There’s growing interest in these products since TV broadcasters need to be able to oversee a growing number of channels with a shrinking number of staff.
2011 NAB Show Preview Snell Booth N1820 Snell provides broadcasters and global media companies with a comprehensive range of digital media solutions to create, better manage and streamline the distribution […]
Snell today announced the appointment of Norman Rouse as market development manager. Rouse is tasked with continuing to build visibility for Snell in the global broadcast and media marketplaces. Rouse’s […]
Fox Networks has purchased Snell Morpheus Automation and Morpheus ICE (Integrated Content Engine) for disaster recovery systems in California and Texas. “Morpheus is an unusually powerful, flexible, and scalable broadcast […]
