Recent Posts by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe

Thorsteinson Accepts Challenge of Combining Quantel and Snell With One Roadmap for Future

Well-known industry figure Tim Thorsteinson took the reins as CEO of Quantel and Snell in March. At NAB he unveiled his initial reaction of the entities he has inherited: “two proud businesses with great technologies – that need to be combined, so that in the future ‘one plus one will equal three’. We’ll get into […]  More

Positive Outlook for ChyronHego as It Goes Private and Intros new Graphics, Telestration Products

“Last year, we were acquired by Vector Capital,” said ChyronHego President/CEO Johan Apel at an NAB press conference. “The transaction closed in March this year, when we delisted and became a private company. It was public and traded for a long time, since the 1970s, and it’s now private. “Why is this important?” he continued. […]  More

Evertz Claims Leadership Position in Transition From SDI- to IP-Based Broadcast Operation

While others in the industry are talking about the pending transition from SDI- to IP-based infrastructure, Evertz (Booth N1502) believes that it has taken a leadership role as it is already delivering on-the-air working installations for broadcasters. “What a year it has been!” said Mo Goyal, Evertz, director of product marketing, in Las Vegas. “Last […]  More