Quote of the Day: "Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch." ~ Robert Orben
On this Day: In 1979, the first Sony Walkman went on sale in Japan.
PBS Live: Remembrance and Celebration This summer, PBS continues its longstanding tradition of airing two premier celebrations of America's most important holidays—the "National Memorial Day Concert" and "A Capitol Fourth." Both are co-produced by Capital Concerts and WETA, in Washington, D.C.
BBC Begins World Cup UHD Trials The BBC has started trials to transmit UHD content over its digital terrestrial television broadcasting network. The trials involve live transmission of coverage from the World Cup.
"Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met.
"Analyzing 4K Video Quality," from Video Clarity, examines how, as new 4K systems and products reach the market, the importance of video quality testing and evaluation will grow.
"Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment.
"Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment.