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Provides crucial software control layer for transparent hybrid network operations and managed migration to IP

DALLAS - Imagine Communications, a market leader of media software and video infrastructure solutions serving the global broadcast, multichannel video programming distributor and enterprise markets, today introduced the Magellan SDN Orchestrator, a software control system for managing hybrid baseband and IP facilities. An anchor component of Imagine Communications' Software-Defined Networking (SDN) portfolio, the Magellan SDN Orchestrator enables seamless integration of baseband and IP networks, protecting customers' existing technology investments while providing a clear path to an open, interoperable and IP-based future.

"Our announcement today is a major milestone for media companies, signaling that we have overcome one of their most critical challenges," said Charlie Vogt, CEO of Imagine Communications. "The decision to build a baseband or all-IP facility is no longer a difficult one since the Magellan SDN Orchestrator enables operational transparency between legacy and IP networks. This is the assurance that media companies need to move forward with their IP investment strategies, continuing to operate with today's staff and workflow processes -- yet migrating to IP at their own pace without disruption."

The Magellan SDN Orchestrator is one more example of Imagine Communications' focus on cutting edge innovation, taking full advantage of the flexibility, scalability and efficiency that next-generation IP-based architectures can offer while dramatically improving the way video is managed through broadcast facilities. It utilizes dynamic signal-flow connections, managing signal mappings, addressing, and translations between legacy protocols and IP. Due to this tight alignment across protocols and signals, the Magellan SDN Orchestrator understands the available resources, whether legacy or IP, and turns the "sea of equipment" into a set of defined, managed workflows that support the concurrent coexistence of IP streams, files, and baseband signals.

Media companies can now maximize their investments in high-quality video processing done in baseband/SDI/ASI technologies using familiar controls, while also managing on-ramps and off-ramps for baseband over IP via the software control layer. The Magellan SDN Orchestrator instantiates pre-defined workflows through commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IP switches, providing professional broadcast performance for all connections. By leveraging the continued evolution of data center-grade COTS switching technology, the Magellan SDN Orchestrator enables media companies to use the latest generations of IP switches to ride the ever-improving cost/performance curve of the IT industry.

"Our unique, hybrid approach to SDN allows the entire bit flow to be software-defined, which significantly improves the way video is managed throughout broadcast facilities," said Steve Copeland, Director of Product Management for Imagine Communications. "Regardless of what equipment is underneath, the Magellan SDN Orchestrator provides an overarching management layer that makes everything look like a 'simple router.' It integrates the elements into one system with commonly used controls, and provides the necessary transparency and visibility required for our customers who need to support hybrid operations."

To find out more about the Magellan SDN Orchestrator, visit http://www.imaginecommunications.com, and come see Imagine Communications at IBC2014 in Amsterdam at Stand 7.G20.

About Imagine Communications

Leveraging more than five decades of innovation, Imagine Communications Corp. is a global leader of media software and video infrastructure solutions serving more than 3,000 broadcast, multichannel video programming distributor, government and enterprise customers spanning 185 countries. Today, nearly half of the world's video channels traverse through more than 3 million of our products deployed around the world. With a bold vision and commitment to IP-enabled, cloud-based, software-defined platforms and TV Everywhere, Imagine Communications is delivering billions of moments around the world anywhere, anytime and on any device. Visit http://www.imaginecommunications.com for more information, and follow us on Twitter @imagine_comms.

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NEW DELHI: CBI chief Ranjit Sinha, who is ensnared in a widening controversy about his meetings with a set of people who could be impacted by the agency's investigations into mega scams and other cases, suffered a setback on Thursday when the Supreme Court turned down his plea to stop media from disclosing the identity of his visitors.

"We have no control over the media. We are not going to pass any order. Till we take a decision one way or the other, we expect people to respect the process," a bench of Justices H L Dattu and S A Bobde said, although it added that the issue was sensitive and needed to be reported with responsibility.

Sinha's counsel, senior advocate Vikas Singh, had requested the bench to stop the media from reporting the matter. "The way media is going about reporting the matter, the court must restrain them. This is urgently needed as someone's reputation is at stake," he said.

The bench refused to heed his plea despite Singh's persistence. "But by that time, the damage (to the reputation) will be irreversible. Who the CBI director meets in private capacity at his residence is his private affair. It (the reporting) is huge invasion of his privacy," he said.

The bench, however, maintained that the press has the freedom to report. "We know the press has freedom to report. But we expect that the press will be responsible in such sensitive matters." It told advocate Prashant Bhushan not to hand over the documents to anyone other than the court in sealed cover.

It posted the issues emanating from the visitors' register and the allegations relating to alleged scuttling of 2G spectrum scam investigations for detailed hearing on Monday and asked NGO 'Centre for Public Interest Litigation' to file an affidavit in support of the allegations.

It said, "We have perused the documents. After going through it, we feel it is desirable that you (the NGO) file an affidavit in support of the allegations, the documents as well as the note given by you (Bhushan)."

The bench said this after returning to Bhushan the voluminous visitors' register and the letter written by then special public prosecutor U U Lalit, now a judge of the Supreme Court who had objected to Sinha's plan to file a new affidavit in the 2G scam.

Sinha's counsel Singh said the court should not entertain the application as it had made wild allegations harming the reputation of a very important person who was handling investigations into several key cases.

He accused Bhushan of leaking the visitors' register details to media despite the court asking him to submit it in sealed cover. "It is more than evident who has leaked the details to media. It is a matter relating to brazen violation of someone's privacy. And it was being violated despite the court's observations to keep the matter in sealed cover. For Bhushan and Arvind Kejriwal, there is no law. They are above law. That can do anything they like," Singh said.

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September 4, 2014 - Running on hardware appliance, Media Management Platform lets professionals capture content from multiple live video feeds in original recording and proxy format; edit, capture, and store live video feeds; repurpose content for multiple platforms; and export it for final editing, rebroadcast, MAM, and archiving. Users can also manage and search content using advanced search terms, log and monitor video for regulatory or licensing requirements, and compare, review, and analyze content. Digital Nirvana, Inc. 39899 Balentine Dr, Ste 200 Newark, CA, 94560 USA Press release date: August 28, 2014

Suite of applications helps broadcasters, media, and entertainment professionals save time and improve efficiency with strong price/performance.

Fremont, CA At IBC2014 in Amsterdam next month, Digital Nirvana will introduce its Media Management Platform, which offers a suite of applications that allows users to capture, edit, share, and manage content - as well as prove compliance, monitor and analyze video. Digital Nirvana will exhibit this platform in the booth of EMEA Gateway during the IBC convention Hall 9, Stand B14.

Professionals using the new Digital Nirvana platform can capture content from multiple live video feeds in original recording and proxy format; edit, capture and store live video feeds; quickly repurpose content for multiple platforms and export it for final editing, rebroadcast, MAM, and archiving; manage and search content using advanced search terms; log and monitor video for regulatory or licensing requirements and quality control; and compare, review and analyze content for competitive analysis, legal reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

We couldnt think of a better venue than IBC to launch our new platform, said Arco Groenenberg, director of sales and marketing for Broadcast Products, Digital Nirvana. With these new features, weve solidified our platform as the smartest management solution in the industry with the most rapid return on investment. Based on the feedback we receive from our close customer relationships, well keep pushing the envelope and bring more functionality to this centralized approach.

The Digital Nirvana Media Management Platform includes the following applications:

Capture

A feature-rich capture application records and stores hybrid inputs including SDI, ASI, ASI-IP, ATSC and QAM signals. Recording formats include 50 Hz, 60 Hz, SD/HD and DVB-T/C/S2. The platform supports RF and Cable Card Technology recording from encrypted cable feeds in full HD allowing for direct cable and off-air antenna recording with no conversion needed. By setting parameters within the Program Guide, users can schedule continuous or intermittent recording. Users can record, monitor and analyze the performance of multiple competitive stations, saving hours of time, raising productivity and eliminating the need for stand-alone DVRs.

Edit

A powerful edit application allows users to produce frame-accurate cut clips from live or previous recordings, allowing for quick turn around when repurposing and editing content. OTT clipping and ad verification are also included in this system. Edits can be made from the desktop or mobile devices using any standard web browser. An unlimited number of users can collaborate from anyplace via the web-based interface. Content can be uploaded to the cloud and stored for final editing, re-broadcast, MAM files or archives.

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Shane Smith, Vices founder and chief executive, said: Vice is very excited to announce today that we have closed deals with both A+E on the media/terrestrial TV side and TCV on the tech side.

We believe that these new partnerships position us at the forefront of the coming convergence of media and technology, while preserving and protecting our independence.

High-quality content and innovative tech platforms will drive Vice through this next period of growth on our relentless quest for total media domination."

Vice has attracted investors by tapping into a global appetite for edgy editorial online, especially video, such as its recent documentary series embedded with Islamic State. The company claims a monthly audience of 150 million people and operates in 36 countries.

On the commercial side it has been a pioneer in branded content whereby it is paid by advertisers, such as the microchip giant Intel, to create and publish videos and articles that promote their brands to its young audience on its own website and apps, and on YouTube and social media.

The company also still sells a magazine, runs more traditional online advertising and licenses its material to broadcasters around the world.

Mr Smith told The Telegraph last year: Basically, we concentrate on making money in as many ways as we can.

Most companies concentrate on one form of revenue in one country. But we concentrate on five forms of revenue in about 50 countries, which is fine for us. Well take it.

A+E, which is jointly owned by Disney and the magazine publisher Hearst, and TCV, which also made late-stage investments in Facebook and Netflix before they floated, join 21st Century Fox, the British advertising group WPP, the media merchant bank Raine group and former Viacom chief executive Tom Freston as minority shareholders in Vice.

Mr Smith has claimed Vice will turn over $1bn by 2016 and that it could be worth $30bn on the stock market.

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