Digital Transfer Agent Now Supports DG FastChanel and Vyvx Commercial Delivery
Crispin now supports DG FastChannel and Vyvx commercial delivery through Digital Transfer Agent (DTA). Crispin provides a seamless solution to automatically move commercials from a DG FastChannel Spot Box or Vyvx Catch Server to a video server and prepare them for air using DTA. Read the full announcement here.
DeSales Media Uses Crispin’s Master Control Automation for Live and Pre-Recorded Content
DeSales Media, a direct provider of Catholic news, events and original content, recently published an article on TV Tech about its experience using Crispin’s Master Control Automation for prep, storage, management and playout of live and pre-recorded content. Bob Sharp, DeSales’ executive director of technology, engineering, systems and operations writes, “For us, Crispin has been transformative. When […]
Crispin Corporation Expands Sales Staff
Crispin has announced the appointment of Lisa Kirtley as director of channel sales. Kirtley brings 12 years of senior sales and operations expertise to the company. Dave Neal, CEO of Crispin said, “Lisa’s addition immediately strengthens our channel sales business through her extensive network and history of building strong vendor relationships. Read the full announcement here.
Crispin Implements BXF at WGCU-TV
Crispin has implemented a Broadcast Exchange Format (BXF) interface between traffic and automation, based on the emerging SMPTE BXF protocol standard, at WGCU-TV, a PBS affiliate in Fort Myers, co-located with Florida Gulf Coast University. Read the full announcement here.
Crispin Adds Rapid Collector to 24/7 Support Plan
Crispin has added Rapid Collector, a diagnostic and reporting application, to Crispin 4 life, our free 24/7 support plan. This allows Crispin customers to have the ability to rapidly collect device and application logs along with system information for diagnostic purposes. Read the full announcement here.
Automation Providers Focus on BXF Implementation
Automation Technology Update recently spoke with Crispin CTO, Rodney Mood, to get his take on the immediate future for broadcast automation. You can read the interview here.
Crispin Partners With Rhozet
Crispin and Rhozet have teamed up to do high-performance transcoding for broadcasters. The Crispin/Rhozet transcoding system handles MXF, GXF, LXF, Panasonic P2, Sony XDCAM, H.264 and other formats. Read the full announcement here.
Crispin to Automate NBC Universal Multichannel Operations
NBC Universal has selected Crispin to support its multichannel operations at the network’s New York City headquarters and its new cable operations center in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Read the full announcement here.
WKTC Automates With Crispin
WKTC, the MyNetworkTV affiliate in Columbia, SC, has installed System 2000 broadcast automation system from Crispin. The system includes control for three on-air playback channels. Read the full announcement here.
ME TV Automates With Crispin
Music and Entertainment Television (ME TV) has chosen Crispin to provide support for on-air playback, record scheduling and archiving. ME TV uses Crispin’s RapidPlayX to provide playlist monitoring and control. Read the full announcement here.