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About Chuck Jones

Currently Director of Operations, Chuck has also served as Marketing Director, Project Manager and Director of Engineering, Projects, for BroadStream. He has over 25 years experience in the broadcast industry in Sales, Sales Management, new product development, Marketing, trade show management, project management and website development.
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BES Expo India February 13-15, 2020

Join BroadStream at BES Expo India (Broadcast Engineering Society) 13 to 15 February 2020 Pragati Maidan |New Delhi Stand 29, Hall 7 Register at https://www.besindia.co.in/ Email Shelinder Sachdeva, Vice President for a meeting. See OASYS SDI & IP along with WinCAPS Q Live for News Channel subtitling/closed captioning and VoCaption, automated live subtitling along with end-to-end workflows for subtitling from creation to delivery. #teambroadstream #oasysintegratedplayout #screensubtitling #vocaption #wincapqlive [...]

2020-02-06T11:41:33-05:00February 6th, 2020|Categories: Tradeshows|Tags: , , , , |
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SCREEN – A New Generation with Its Sights on Being the Leader in AI-Based Systems

IBC2019, September 13 - 17, 2019 is almost in the books, as of this writing, and as part of this year's show BroadStream was able to showcase new products from Screen that included VoCaption Automated Captioning and Subtitling. An article in InBroadcast Magazine, "Screen - A New Generation with Its Sights on Being the Leader in AI-Based Systems" was also published during IBC that details a bit more information on [...]

2019-09-16T15:00:40-04:00September 16th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , |
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BroadStream’s Word Cloud

  In November 2018 we acquired Screen Subtitling Systems in Ipswich, England. Screen and their people share similar values with BroadStream and bring complimentary brands and products into the family. Over the last few months we have worked hard to make sure that internally we actively verbalized, not only the values we share: Integrity, Respect and Be Your Best, but also the Company Vision and our Management Philosophy so both [...]

2019-08-20T06:21:05-04:00August 8th, 2019|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |
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Integrated Playout, Automated Captioning & Subtitling on One Stand at IBC

We're all on one stand at IBC2019 – 1.C49 Schedule your meeting with our team below Screen John Boulton – Sales, Screen Systems (Polistream, Automatic Live Subtitling) Schedule Appointment BroadStream Laurentiu Stan – Sales, BroadStream Solutions (OASYS, Integrated Playout) Schedule Appointment Other If you’re not sure who you need to see, schedule your meeting here and we’ll arrange a meeting with the most suitable specialist. Schedule Appointment     [...]

2019-09-11T22:27:20-04:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |
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KUAC PBS TV9 Replaces Sundance Automation with OASYS Integrated Playout

We recently completed the commissioning and training for a new installation of OASYS Integrated Playout at KUAC-TV9, the PBS station in Fairbanks, Alaska on the campus of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks. KUAC’s OASYS Integrated Playout System, included 5 playout channels with Extended Graphics capability and Secondary Recording. The system is supported by a 1+1 Redundancy Manager on the Main channel and Time Delay using “OASYS Time Play” for [...]

2019-08-08T14:20:33-04:00July 30th, 2019|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |
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KUAC-TV9 Replaces Sundance Automation with OASYS Integrated Playout

Atlanta, GA, USA – July 30, 2019: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that PBS station KUAC-TV9, Fairbanks, Alaska went live recently with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their broadcast automation solution. KUAC’s OASYS Integrated Playout System, sold by Advanced Broadcast Solutions (now part of Key Code Media) includes 5 playout channels with Extended Graphics capability and Secondary Recording. The system is supported by a [...]

2019-09-11T23:01:11-04:00July 30th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |
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Screen Subtitling and BroadStream OASYS at BCA2019 in the Ultimate Fusion

OASYS Integrated Playout with Polistream Subtitling Inside With the vast array of different Captioning and Subtitling formats found in today’s broadcast world, BroadStream has integrated the award winning Polistream Transmission system inside its OASYS Playout solution to not only support these needs but also provide Live Captions from News Room and Sporting Events.   The OASYS-Polistream integration supports all current industry standard Caption and Subtitle Files (including of course archived [...]

2019-06-03T10:09:48-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Categories: Blog|
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BroadStream and Screen Systems Together at NAB Booth SU3602

PBSTechCon begins on Wednesday, April 3rd and NAB begins the following Monday, April 8th. Unisoft, with their ATSC 3.0 solution will join us at PBS. Screen Systems will share our booth at NAB. We've been very busy with last minute preparations for both shows and look forward to seeing many of you over the next two weeks. You may know that BroadStream acquired Screen Subtitling Systems in the UK last [...]

2019-08-08T16:42:34-04:00March 29th, 2019|Categories: Blog|
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BroadStream to Acquire Screen Subtitling Systems, Ltd.

For Immediate Release              BroadStream to Acquire Screen Subtitling Systems, Ltd. Acquisition doubles the size of BroadStream and strengthens both company’s global position. Duluth, GA USA –  15 September, 2018 – Automated playout specialist, BroadStream announced today at IBC2018 that it will acquire renowned subtitling experts, Screen Subtitling Systems, Inc. Screen Systems, located in Suffolk in the UK has for 40 years specialised in developing products and solutions for the preparation [...]

2018-09-14T18:34:02-04:00September 14th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|
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BroadStream and Screen Systems Partner Up for Sales in Europe and Asia

BroadStream Solutions is partnering with Screen Systems. Screen, located in Suffolk in the UK, will begin selling BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout to their customers and contacts in Europe and Asia. Screen Systems has over 40 years of experience in developing products and solutions for the preparation and delivery of subtitles and Captions including value-add information services across multiple platforms and devices. Screen’s major customers in the worldwide broadcast market include [...]

2018-08-28T11:54:11-04:00August 28th, 2018|Categories: Blog|
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BroadStream Solutions teams with Screen Systems at IBC to announce new sales partnership

New Partnership combines the sales teams of both companies in Europe and Asia to offer broadcasters a fully integrated playout system with the best in subtitling. Duluth, GA, USA –  27 August, 2018 – Leading automated playout specialist, BroadStream Solutions Inc. has partnered with Screen Systems, Inc. who will begin selling BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout to their customers and contacts in Europe and Asia. BroadStream will integrate Screen Systems’ industry [...]

2018-08-28T10:16:59-04:00August 28th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |
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WVIA Goes Live with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout

Duluth, GA, USA – June 25, 2018: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that PBS station WVIA in Pittston, PA went live recently with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their broadcast automation solution. WVIA operates 3 channels including PBS, Create and Kids, successfully serving Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Central Susquehanna Valley area. Broadcasting since 1966, WVIA has a long history of service to the community [...]

2018-06-26T11:38:06-04:00June 26th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|Tags: |
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BroadStream Media Exchange Integrates PitchBlue and Pathfire

BroadStream is not in the bike business but our latest software module is riding high with customers. At NAB this year we introduced the BroadStream Media Exchange. We refer to it internally as BMX so the bike photo makes some sense now. BMX is designed to help US Broadcasters save staff time and effort by eliminating the need to manually add the trim in and trim out points or transcode [...]

2018-06-08T11:39:49-04:00June 8th, 2018|Categories: Blog|
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Why Won’t My EAS Crawl Announcement Loop More Than Once?

Most Common Reason Your EAS Crawl is not Looping The most common reason that the EAS crawl announcement won't loop is a single check-box setting in the Graphics Sequence Editor. In the screen shot of the .oaseq file settings in the Graphics Sequence Editor, notice the red box denoting a "single shot" option checked. When this box is checked, the crawl won't be looped regardless of the number set for [...]

2018-05-07T11:18:10-04:00May 7th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |
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Automate your Legal ID Requirement with OASYS Sender

In the world of broadcast television, the Legal ID is used by stations to identify themselves "on-air" using a call sign or brand name. This is used for two purposes: a form of branding, using the station's logo and, in many countries, it's a legal requirement by licensing authorities that must be done at specific times or a set number of times each day.  In the Philippines they present their [...]

2018-05-04T16:13:04-04:00May 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |
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KTSF Selects BroadStream’s OASYS for their Playout Platform

Duluth, GA, USA – April 3, 2018: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that KTSF, in the San Francisco Bay Area, went live recently with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their broadcast automation solution. KTSF26 is an independent, full-power station, locally owned and operated by Lincoln Broadcasting Company that reaches over 1.7 million Asian-Americans throughout the 11-county San Francisco Bay Area. The station has been [...]

2018-04-02T17:18:48-04:00April 2nd, 2018|Categories: Press Release|
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OETA, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, Teams with BroadStream and OASYS Integrated Playout

Atlanta, GA, USA – March 14, 2018: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that PBS affiliate, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, OETA, went live recently with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their broadcast automation solution. OETA operates 4 channels, from their studios in Oklahoma City, that include OETA-HD, OETA OKLA, OETA Create and PBS KIDS via their statewide network of 4 full-powered transmitters and 14 translator [...]

2018-03-14T11:07:29-04:00March 14th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |
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KAKM Selects OASYS Integrated Playout

KAKM, Alaska Public Media, chose OASYS Integrated Playout to replace their Sundance automation system. KAKM operates 4 channels including PBS-HD, Create, Alaska Government Channel and PBS Kids 24/7 and presents news and content in public affairs, health and leisure, science and nature, economic and social development, civic engagement and world events. Alaska Public Media is comprised of KSKA radio and KAKM tv. Alaska Public Media also operates the Alaska Public [...]

2018-03-06T13:16:54-05:00March 6th, 2018|Categories: Blog|
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KAKM, Alaska Public Media, Goes Live with OASYS, BroadStream’s Integrated Playout Solution

Duluth, GA, USA – March 6, 2018: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that PBS station KAKM, Anchorage, Alaska went live recently with BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their broadcast automation solution. KAKM operates 4 channels including PBS-HD, Create, Alaska Government Channel and PBS Kids 24/7 and presents news and content in public affairs, health and leisure, science and nature, economic and social development, civic [...]

2018-03-06T09:56:21-05:00March 6th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|
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Enjoying My BroadStream Integrated Playout Experience

By: Trenton Mengel, Director of Engineering at KTSF I manage the technical operations for KTSF, the only independent television station within the top 10 DMA’s in America and, we produce the only local, live Chinese language newscasts in the United States. Just like most stations we are faced with many operational challenges, none are more consuming than figuring out what to do with our aging master control infrastructure while dealing [...]

2017-12-18T10:40:45-05:00November 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |
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BroadStream Adds Closed Caption Support in Browser for VGA Preview

BroadStream Solutions is pleased to announce a new software feature that will soon allow operators to preview both EIA-608 and EIA-708 Closed Captions in the VGA Preview window of the OASYS Browser application. The new feature is in the final stages of QC and will be available in an upcoming software release. Previously, closed-captioning functionality was only possible with an SDI-capable Browser workstation which, due to increased hardware requirements, also [...]

2017-11-14T10:10:08-05:00November 14th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |
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BroadStream Integrates CompuSat Control for Broadcasters

BroadStream Solutions, Inc., is excited to announce the release of our CompuSat Plug-In for schedule-based control of CompuSat by our flagship automation solution, OASYS Integrated Playout.     OASYS Integrated Playout combines graphics, scheduling and playout in a single, software-based solution that provides broadcasters with flexibility, resilience and reliability with a pathway to future migration that is more cost-effective than traditional hardware-based, master control systems.   Available as a plug-in [...]

2017-11-07T15:53:22-05:00November 2nd, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |
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County of San Diego Relies on BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout to Inform Their Citizens

Atlanta, GA, USA – October 25, 2017: Leading integrated playout systems specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is pleased to announce that the County of San Diego, California has selected BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout as their automation provider for CNC-TV, the multimedia content provider for the County of San Diego government. CNC-TV is available locally on Cox Communications, channel 24 in the south county and channel 19 in the north; on Spectrum channels [...]

2017-10-25T11:59:05-04:00October 25th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Press Release|Tags: , |
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BroadStream at Broadcast India Stand B-206 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

BroadStream Solutions will be at Stand B-206, starting October 12th – 14th, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai for BroadcastIndia2017. Visit us for assistance with your pressing broadcast and operational problems. See demonstrations of OASYS, Multi-Channel Web Client and Chameleon for fast and easy configuration updates. To arrange a demonstration and talk with VP of Sales, Shelinder Sachdeva, please click here here. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

2017-09-27T14:56:57-04:00September 27th, 2017|Categories: Blog|
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BroadStream and Dalet Joint Partnership

Dalet Digital Media Systems and BroadStream Solutions, Inc., have partnered to provide BroadStream's OASYS Integrated Playout Solution with Dalet's Galaxy platform to provide unified news operations, end-to-end TV station workflow orchestration and Media Asset Management. This partnership allows broadcasters to benefit from Dalet's native tools for NRCS, news production, program segmentation and commercial insertion along with BroadStream's innovative integrated playout solution that combines automation, playout, graphics and scheduling in a [...]

2017-09-29T15:31:32-04:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Press Release|
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BroadStream Doubles Down on Support and Service

Company Opens Global 24/7 Support Center and Launches Task Force for Continuous Improvement in Sales and Service ATLANTA — May 4, 2017 — BroadStream Solutions Inc., one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the broadcast space, announced today that it will realign internal resources to support dramatic growth expected in the Americas and Asia. The move is in keeping with BroadStream’s culture of service and concerted continuous-improvement effort modeled [...]

2017-05-04T16:25:28-04:00May 4th, 2017|Categories: Press Release|
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BroadStream Invests in Continued Growth and Service-Focused Culture

Appoints New President and CEO and Expands Senior Leadership Team David Bowes ATLANTA — April 4, 2017 — BroadStream Solutions Inc., one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the broadcast space, has appointed three executives as part of its ongoing investment in the company’s continued growth, global strategy, and service-focused culture. David Bowes has been appointed BroadStream’s president and CEO. Bowes has more than 30 years’ experience [...]

2017-05-04T16:02:42-04:00April 10th, 2017|Categories: Press Release|
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KMOS-TV PBS Station in Warrensburg, MO selects BroadStream Solutions for Playout

Legendary PBS station in Central Missouri has purchased, installed and launched the BroadStream playout solution on their 4 broadcast channels Atlanta, GA, USA – 27 September, 2016 – Leading playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions Inc., has announced that KMOS-TV, PBS station owned and operated by the University of Central Missouri, has selected its OASYS integrated playout platform to streamline playout operations for its four broadcast channels. KMOS serves the citizens [...]

2017-03-02T16:47:30-05:00September 27th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |
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BroadStream Solutions teams with Digital Alert Systems for tightly integrated EAS Alerts for US Broadcasters

The companies have joined together to provide both a legacy and software integration between the DASDEC™ Flexible Emergency Message Platform and BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout Solution. Atlanta, GA USA – April 18, 2016 – Premier automated playout specialist, BroadStream Solutions, Inc. has partnered with Digital Alert Systems (DAS) to create a full integration of EAS-Net into its flagship OASYS integrated playout platform to be demonstrated at NAB 2016 (North Hall, [...]

2017-03-02T16:57:16-05:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , |
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BroadStream Solutions to Launch New BEACON Simplified Playout for Specialized Playout Operations at NAB

BroadStream Solutions to Launch New BEACON Simplified Playout Solution for Specialized Playout Operations at NAB New cost-effective, high-performance solution will offer Diginets and smaller broadcasters as well as educational, CATV and corporate TV channels a streamlined alternative to BroadStream’s OASYS integrated playout platform. Atlanta, GA, USA – April 12, 2016 – Premier playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions Inc., will reveal a new ‘shrink-wrapped’, simplified playout solution at NAB in April [...]

2017-03-02T19:35:17-05:00April 16th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|
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BroadStream Solutions’ ARMADA 10-day Time Delay Server makes US debut at NAB 2016

BroadStream Solutions @ NAB 2016: North Hall, Booth N6315 Fully automated ‘plug & play’ server provides flexible zero second to 10-day time delay with graphics options Atlanta, GA, USA – March 3, 2016 – Integrated Playout Specialist, BroadStream Solutions, will demonstrate its ARMADA Time Delay Server for the first time in the USA at NAB 2016 (North Hall, Booth N6315). The ARMADA Time Delay Server provides its customers with fully [...]

2017-03-02T21:20:43-05:00March 8th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|
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US Spanish/English network, LATV, to consolidate and streamline its playout operations with BroadStream’s OASYS

Atlanta, GA, USA – March 2, 2016 – Leading playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions Inc., has announced that LATV Network, which operates in the Hispanic television space, has selected its OASYS Integrated Playout platform to streamline playout operations at LATV’s HD Complex Studios facility in Los Angeles. LATV delivers locally produced content to its owned and operated KJLA, KXLA and KVMD channels, as well as affiliates across the USA. Currently [...]

2017-03-02T21:25:29-05:00March 2nd, 2016|Categories: Press Release|
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BroadStream Solutions’ Hybrid SDI/IP Playout Ensures Broadcasters with a Solid Migration Path to Virtualisation at NAB 2016

Atlanta, GA, USA – 02 February, 2016 –  Leading automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions, will be highlighting its SDI/IP hybrid playout technology at NAB 2016, (North Hall, Booth N6315), which provides playout facilities the flexibility to pick and choose which of its functions and processes to virtualise and which to keep baseband. “It’s understandable that broadcasters and playout providers are cautious about investing in an entirely new IP infrastructure [...]

2017-03-02T21:31:01-05:00February 23rd, 2016|Categories: Press Release|
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Technology Pioneer, WRAL, Selects BroadStream Solutions as its New Playout Partner

Atlanta, GA, USA – February 10, 2016 – Leading playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions has announced that soon-to-be NBC affiliate, WRAL, has selected its OASYS integrated playout platform as its next generation playout solution. WRAL has long been a leading US broadcaster and pioneer in the industry and has been the flagship station of Capitol Broadcasting Company for decades, serving the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill/Fayetteville/Wilmington area of North Carolina. BroadStream will replace [...]

2017-03-02T21:32:07-05:00February 10th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|
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Hong Kong’s leading Pay TV service, now TV, selects BroadStream’s OASYS Integrated Playout platform for 20+ channels

Resilient N:M redundancy capabilities, scalability and a responsive support service were key in now TV’s decision to appoint BroadStream as its playout partner of choice Atlanta, GA, USA– 25 November 2015 – Leading automated playout specialist, BroadStream Solutions, today announced that it is providing more than 20 OASYS playout channels to Hong Kong-based now TV, which uses advanced IPTV technology to deliver content to its customers. now TV was looking [...]

2017-03-02T21:34:49-05:00November 25th, 2015|Categories: Press Release|
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