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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 9 T u e s d a y , A p r i l 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 D2MUX NOW SUPPORTS BIM'S PSIP DATA SERVICE D2D Technologies announces support for the Programming Information Systems Protocol (PSIP) data service from Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM) for its line of D2Mux multiplexers. Current customers can easily add the D2Guide option to their D2Mux which will auto- matically harvest program schedules from BIM's PSIP data service. D2Guide is an option for the D2Mux multiplexer line that inserts and main- tains the PSIP guide data for ATSC digi- tal transport streams. The program guide information for each channel can come from BIM's MediaStar Scheduling tool or be imported from a standard spread- sheet. Once the schedules are loaded, D2Guide creates all of the PSIP tables required for FCC compliance, including STT and 12 hours of EIT, in addition to optional RTT and 12 hours of ETT. Unlike other solutions which rely on a server to stream the PSIP tables to the multiplexer, D2Guide reliably builds the tables on the proven D2Mux platform. BIM's PSIP data service is the stan- dard file format that stations feed into their PSIP generators. The PSIP data is transmitted along with the digital televi- sion (DTV) signal which then shares important station and programming information. As required by the digital broadcasting transition that took effect in February of 2009, the FCC requires PSIP information to be a part of broadcasting signals and updated regularly. BIM pro- duces daily PSIP data files for major broadcast groups and also low power, cable and other television providers. "We are excited about adding sup- port for BIM's PSIP data service in the D2Mux so that our customers can easily create and maintain their Electronic Program Guide for all of their digital channels," comments Steve Doll, President of D2D Technologies. "It is important to provide viewers with rele- vant guide information especially on channels that feature non-episodic con- tent like movies or sports. By partnering with Broadcast Interactive Media, sta- tions can now easily insert PSIP data into their digital stream as well as display cur- rent and accurate schedule information on their websites for a better viewer experience." The D2Mux platform that hosts the D2Guide application is a cost effective HD/SD MPEG digital video multiplexer that transforms services from ASI and Gigabit Ethernet into a tailored transport stream ready for distribution over ASI, IP and SMPTE-310. Service components from any input can be used to create each output for true flexibility in building MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 services. The D2Mux enables easy channel rebranding with full control over PSIP/SI branding including major and minor channel num- bering. Availability and Pricing D2Guide support for BIM's PSIP data service is available immediately from D2D Technologies. Current customers of the D2Mux can add the D2Guide option for $1,800. New customers can purchase the D2Mux with the D2Guide option starting at $5,000, which features full multiplexing capability of 2 ASI inputs and 2 ASI outputs. Options for IP Stream multiplexing, SMPTE-310 output and Emergency Alert EAS insertion with D2Alert are also available. Contact BIM to subscribe to the PSIP Data Services and the MediaStar Scheduling suite. About Broadcast Interactive Media Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM) pro- vides cost effective online software and information to the broadcast industry. BIM offers powerful tools that allow broadcasters to efficiently maintain their stations' schedules while improving their workflow. For over 15 years, BIM has also served broadcasters by delivering the most accurate, real-time tools and data regarding signal coverage, recep- tion, and programming and waiver com- pliance. BIM products include MediaStar Scheduling, Contract Management Edition, PSIP Data Services, Master Control Utility Tool, TitanTV Guide & Data Services and STELA compliance Tools. About D2D Technologies D2D Technologies specializes in solu- tions that transform digital video for reli- able contribution and content distribu- tion in broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV markets. We have built our reputa- tion by delivering reliable and high value products including the D2Mux 5020 series of digital HD/SD MPEG Multiplexers. The D2Mux transforms MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 services from ASI and Gigabit Ethernet into a tailored transport stream ready for distribution over ASI, IP and SMPTE-310. So whether we are working in the most demanding contribution and distribution environments, or providing a cost effec- tive solution for your needs, D2D Technologies delivers solutions that are truly Transforming Digital Video. For more information, visit www. broadcast-interactive.com or www. d2dTtechnologies.com. SIGNIANT SEES INCREASE IN GLOBAL ADOPTION OF INDUSTRY-LEADING SAAS SOLUTIONS As the popularity of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions grows apace, Signiant, the market leader in intelligent file movement software, presents the company's industry-lead- ing SaaS solutions at booth #SL6605 at NAB. The Signiant team is on hand to demonstrate the latest enhancements to both Media Shuttle, the de facto stan- dard for hands-on file movement, and Flight, the industry's first and only SaaS utility for automated transfer to and from cloud object storage. With built-in capabilities for integration with Flight, Signiant's flagship Manager+Agents offering completes the company's cloud-ready portfolio. Since the release of Media Shuttle 3.5 years ago, Signiant has seen a steady increase in demand for its SaaS and cloud offerings. Customers have become increasingly attuned to the real day-to- day benefits of SaaS, including scalabil- ity, high availability and automatic updates – and the SaaS economic model is now preferred by most enterprises. Widespread cloud adoption in the media and entertainment industry is also driv- ing demand. In 2015, Signiant saw a 55 percent increase in SaaS-based customers glob- ally and this adoption shows no sign of slowing. The number of registered mem- bers – users of the solution – on Media Shuttle more than doubled in the last year, reinforcing Shuttle's position as the industry's most widely-used, enterprise- class file movement solution. Signiant's technology provides fast, secure and reliable movement of content to and from the cloud, with Media Shuttle offering a simple interface for person-to-person transfers and Flight functioning as an embedded utility. As companies across the media supply chain focus on cloud initiatives, they rely on some combination of the two solutions to get their valuable content to the cloud. Signiant continues to enhance Media Shuttle and Flight to address emerging use cases and provide deploy- ment flexibility. The most recent updates include the addition of a cloud deploy- ment option for Media Shuttle, which allows customers to use Microsoft Azure BLOB storage or Amazon S3 in addition to (or instead of) on-premises storage. Additional enhancements focused on making the solutions even more secure, and even easier to use and deploy will be demonstrated at NAB. About Signiant Signiant's intelligent file movement software helps the world's top content creators and distributors ensure fast, secure delivery of large files over public and private networks. Built on Signiant's patented technology, the company's on-premises software and SaaS solutions move petabytes of high- value data every day between users, applications and systems with proven ease. For more information, visit www. signiant.com. ALGORITHMIC CONTENT PROGRAMMING Babator 's Algorithmic Content Programming technology addresses video publishers' and advertisers' main challenges: low video viewability, pre- mium content shortage and poor video ads targeting results. Babator's technology is based on big data and predictive viewer 's behavioral analytics that yields videos and videos-ads targeting. Babator 's solution enable Babator's customers to: generate more video views for the exiting traffic and inventory; and provide viewers only with video ads they will watch. The solution is language and content agnostic, raises no privacy issues, runs on all platforms and players, and is implemented with only one line of code. To sum up, Babator customers are able to engage their viewers by deliv- ering personalized video content that multiplies the amount of video views. Create New Ad Space and Increase Revenue Low viewer engagement rate prevents publishers from capitalizing on video views. Babator's Algorithmic Content Programming solution is a true views generator, enabling video publishers to effectively increase the number of video views and their revenue by creating new on-site real estate that can be monetized. Babator's solution requires minimal implementation effort and video publish- ers are able to increase revenues from day one. Algorithmic Ad Targeting Babator analyzes video ads viewing pat- terns. Based on that information, Babator will then make sure the viewers are only provided with video ads they will watch. Babator's Algorithmic Ads Targeting solution is suitable for in-stream video ads (pre, mid, post-rolls) and for out- stream/inRead video ads or branded con- tent. By using Babator's ad solution, pub- lishers are able to enjoy a new innovative monetization tool that can: increase true view video views; extend viewer view time; enhance viewer engagement; seam- less integration; increase revenue from day one; automatic creation of personal- ized TV channel; leverage the engage- ment power of your content throughout the network; video ad targeting; increase true view video ads; increase video ads viewability; target only premium audi- ence; and focus on the most likely to engage audience.