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B r o a d c a s t e r s S h o w D a i l y M o n d a y, A p r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 5 2 8 CHARGEPOINT: DRIVING MASSIVE TRANSFORMATION IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY The auto industry has essentially been static for decades now, but with the recent success of electric vehicles (EVs), the car industry is undergoing a massive transformation from fossil fuel to electric, from driver to driverless, from unconnected to connected. Millions of EVs will be on the road by 2020. The first question of course is where and how will all those EVs charge? This is where ChargePoint comes in, providing a compelling answer. That answer is that drivers will charge where they work, eat, shop and play on ChargePoint's network of over 20,000 public charging spots, which are growing at a rate of more than 10,000 a year. With millions of EVs on the way, and more and more people choosing solar, it seems that ChargePoint will become even more instrumental in driv- ing the disruption in autos and energy and will be a key player in the smart home of tomorrow. to virtually any Internet site, curated real- time streaming video content, social media and Web conferencing, enabling the user to control the viewing and com- munications interfaces by adjusting the size and location of viewing windows. The personalized viewing experience is revolutionary, as the viewer or groups of viewers are able to create their unique and sharable experience and interact with friends and social circles with enhanced user functionality. BSD: What is the advantage of Giga Entertainment Media for cable, satellite and other content aggregation entities? BM: Streaming and video on demand are increasingly becoming a more popular means by which Millennials and enter- prises obtain their video content. Extensive research indicates that this broad audience is interested in multi- tasking via viewing content, accessing social media sites and actively interact- ing with their friends and colleagues. Giga Entertainment Media is the only platform by which these entities can fully interact and simultaneously view all of the above seamlessly on one device. The GEM platform empowers content aggre- gators to customize and deliver dynamic self-service and customizable curated content to their audience. Possibilities include providing the mobile interface for: cable, satellite, online streaming and on-demand programs; video portals for webcasting in specialty areas such as entertainment, healthcare, education, government and; extending special events or focused marketing campaigns for new movies, television and online programming. BSD: How Challenging is the Integration Process When Implementing the GEM Giga Entertainment Media (Cont'd. from p. 1) Platform? BM: The GEM platform is based on intellectual property in the areas of streaming media management and the ability to simultaneously split the screens on any mobile device. In developing the platform, we created an open API (appli- cation protocol interface) and SDK (soft- ware development kit) that enable rapid integration into existing customer sys- tems. The platform operating within the customer premise is part of the overall workflow and delivery process so as to not disrupt existing infrastructure. The secure architecture is also modular and enables customization to fit customer needs. BSD: What validation has GEM received for its platform? BM: GIGANETTV is GEM's white label solution for cable, satellite and other con- tent aggregation entities. GEM, at the end of 2014, introduced via soft launch its breakthrough and dynamic multimedia technology platform for consumers, SIMUL SEZ – the ultimate, most person- alized "simultasking" social media app ever – for the Apple iPad ® through the Apple iTunes App Store (www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/simul- sez/id934428253?mt=8). SIMUL SEZ provides consumers with unique and simultaneous multi-stream, multi-screen and multi-user immersive, interactive and collaborative windows, displayable on any mobile device. The validation of being approved by Apple for release on the iTunes store is incredible since Apple does not typically approve multiple apps that maintain similar features and functionality. For more information regarding Giga Entertainment Media, visit www .gigaentertainmentmedia.com or call 516.622.2225. hard drive or any file located on the hard drive of the computer that is attached to the Thunder2 QUAD mini. Making copies of a hard drive or SSD can be an extremely time consum- ing endeavor. Copying 1TB or more onto another hard drive or SSD can often take several minutes. The AKiTiO Data- Multiplier software makes three copies in the same time that it normally takes to make just one! Copies can be sent out to several editors at the same time thus reducing the total time needed to get projects finished. The Thunder2 QUAD mini is also extremely compact, making it the ideal enclosure for both in-studio and on-site projects. Lightweight and compact, the QUAD mini takes up very little space on your desktop or workstation and can eas- AKiTiO (Cont'd. from p. 1) ily be slipped into a bag for use outside the office. The extremely low decibel fan is whisper quiet and can even be turned off completely for use in labs that require absolute quiet. The versatile QUAD mini can be configured in several different ways. One way that may work well for a lot of peo- ple is to install two SSDs in RAID-0 for fast delivery of common files and then to install two hard drives into the other two drive bays to store important files. The Thunder2 QUAD mini will be available directly from AKiTiO at www.akitio.com, on Amazon.com or through other AKiTiO resellers. More information about the complete line of AKiTiO products can be found by visiting booth #SL14818 in the South Lower Hall or akitio.com, or by contact- ing sales@akitio.com. BSD: What's new at NAB? BR: Please come by booth #C8547, say hi and view our newest products being introduced at NAB. We will have a new ENG monitor, Color Calibration System, an updated low-cost SDI mon- itor and something quite special I can- not disclose. You will need to visit us to learn more. BSD: Since ViewZ is somewhat new to the broadcast industry, can you tell us a bit about the company? BR: For those new to ViewZ, we are the brand of Orion Technology Co Ltd., a lead- ing South Korean manufacturer of outstand- ing value, exceptional quality and incompa- rable performing broadcast grade monitors and associated accessories. The company has been a market leader in the manufactur- ing of image display solutions to OEM cus- ViewZ (Cont'd. from p. 1) tomers in the CCTV, marine, test and meas- urement, gaming, transportation and broad- cast industries since 2003. We are pleased to bring you our advanced technology directly, under our own brand name ViewZ. ViewZ listens to our customers and works diligently to provide the specifica- tions and features best suited for our cus- tomers' multitude of applications. ViewZ monitors are made with the highest quality components and commercial grade panels. Our monitors are designed and built to oper- ate 24/7, year round. BSD: Any final words? BR: ViewZ monitors have been used for many years in many industries. Now you can own and use some of the best pro- duction and reference monitors available, direct from ViewZ. For more information, visit www.viewz usa.com or stop by booth #C8547. allowing operators to easily alternate between sitting and standing. Spectrum rack-mount consoles can handle a wide variety of technical fur- niture needs and can be expanded to keep pace with changing technology. These consoles feature an ergonomic design and EIA standard 19" tapped rack rails. Dyna-Linq™ modular electrical sys- tem, a plug-and-play system designed to power Winsted Sight-Line and Insight consoles. The system is expandable, reconfigurable, approved by UL 962 standards, and does not require an elec- trician to install. Air Command personal environ- mental control system is designed for the Winsted Prestige Series consoles and allows operators to adjust the tempera- ture to suit their personal preferences. Collaboration tables, which provide Winsted (Cont'd. from p. 1) options to combine furniture and technol- ogy, create an ideal space for exchanging ideas and developing collaborative solu- tions. Conference room tables offer stan- dard and custom options with elegant, functional designs. Sky Track™ monitor walls allow custom mounting options on a console base rather than a wall. Horizon dual sit/stand consoles pro- vide operators with healthier options for alternating between sitting and standing. Winsted catalogs are available in print or PDF format by calling 800.447.2257 or emailing info@winsted.com. Log on to www.winsted.com/quote for a free online technical furniture quote. Winsted's equip- ment layout software (WELS) is available for free at www.winsted.com/WELS. For more information on Winsted prod- ucts, visit www.winsted.com or stop by booth #C7221. source of broadcast equipment and serv- ices for the broadcast community. It appreciates its customers' patronage and promises to do its best to anticipate and serve their needs. It will seek to give them its solutions that are cost effective, innovative and reliable. It promises to build a relationship that is honest and eth- ical; one that builds confidence and trust. At the BGS booth #C2355, it is dis- playing a variety of equipment, including manufacturers such as: Axia, AVP, American Recorder, ASI, Audio Technica, BDI, Broadcast Tools, Burk, Broadcasters General Store (Cont'd. from p. 1) CircuitWerkes, Comrex, Digigram, ESE, Genelec, IOP, Icom, Klover, Linear Acoustic, Omnia, OCW, Op-x, Pro video Instruments, RDL, Symetrix, Sennheiser, Telos, Tieline, 25- Seven, Titus Labs, Whirlwind, Yellowtec and more. Family owned since its inception, the business is now being run by the second generation of the Shute and Kerstin family. Broadcasters General Store, located in Ocala, Fla., is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time. For more information, call 352.622.7700, visit www.bgs.cc or stop by booth #C2355.