ATG Broadcast completes file-based news production and playout system for SABC

ATG Broadcast completes file-based news production and playout system for SABC 06 Mar 2013

ATG Broadcast announces the completion of a large project for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The project included the design and installation of a networked ENPS newsroom. With 1,100 user licences, this is the worlds fifth largest of its kind. It will be be used to prepare content for all SABC television and radio news operations, including regional stations and international bureaux.

The largest part of the installation is located at SABC's headquarters in Johannesburg, comments Tim Felstead, ATG Broadcasts Head of Sales & Marketing. In addition to the massive ENPS system, it includes a Quantel sQ server and editing infrastructure for ingest, postproduction and playout, plus Amberfin file-format conversion.

SABC's entire news operation is transferring to ENPS from an outgoing Dynatech Newstar system. Training was an important aspect element of the transition. ENPS super-user instruction for about 1,500 operators was arranged, centred on dedicated demonstration terminals attached to the main system.

The project was supervised by ATG Broadcasts Senior Project Manager, Dave Whitaker, in conjunction with UK-based and SA-based colleagues. The system was installed in co-operation with ATG Broadcasts Johannesburg-based regional agent, Questek.

South Africas public service broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC provides three television channels (SABC 1,SABC 2 and SABC 3) and 18 radio stations (AM/FM). The first television channel was initially funded entirely through a license fee, supported from 1978 by advertising. SABC 1 broadcasts primarily in Nguni, SABC 2 in English, SeSotho and Afrikaans, and SABC 3 in English and Afrikaans. See www.sabc.co.za for more information.

ATG Broadcast (www.atgbroadcast.co.uk) is one of the worlds most innovative broadcast systems integrators. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including workflow-design, project-planning, equipment installation, software-configuration, commissioning, documentation and on-site training.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013, ATG Broadcast pioneered the transition from videotape to the file-based technology now used throughout the industry. It has also assisted many clients in the construction of new high-definition studios, master-control rooms and playout facilities, as well as the upgrade of existing SD systems to HD.

Embracing tomorrows technology, ATG Broadcast delivers maximum value through close co-operation with customers, leading to mutually beneficial long-term relationships.

ATG Broadcast is part of Dan Technologies Systems Integration Division, one of Europes leading suppliers of audio, video, transmission products and digital media solutions. The Dan Technologies Group operates from offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vietnam and Dubai.

The accompanying 300 DPI JPEG shows the South African Broadcasting Corporations headquarters in Johannesburg.

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