Broadcast Solutions

On-Demand Interactive Broadcasting
HD Content Acquisition and Interactive Broadcasting through a Managed Service Solution

Glowpoint provides IP-based broadcast solutions for leading sports broadcasters, sports leagues, news outlets, cable stations, and collegiate conferences. Glowpoint's "always-on," managed service and exclusive video-network exchange service reduces transport costs and program operations by up to 80 percent as compared to traditional satellite feeds and associated operations. Glowpoint enables ultra-clean HD- and SD-interactive broadcasts, provides real-time communications, and two-up capability for live-to-air and live-to-web broadcasts, all delivered through proactively maintained flexible solutions.

In addition to major broadcast events, such as the professional football and basketball drafts, Glowpoint provides broadcast services to a host of clients, including Comcast's Mountain West Sports Network and the NFL Network.

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Glowpoint In Action

Coverage of the 2010 NFL and NBA Drafts as seen on ESPN, using the Glowpoint Broadcast Solution.

Coughlin Bringing Grit Back To Giants	McDaniel's Explains Denver's 1st-Round Picks	Avery Johnson On Nets' Draft

Tom Coughlin discusses the New York Giant's draft strategy of bringing back physical toughness *View on ESPN*	Josh McDaniels talks about why he drafted Tim Tebow and Demaryius Thomas *View on ESPN*	Nets select Derrick Favors with No. 3 overall pick in 2010 NBA Draft *View on ESPN*

Remote-Cam HD

"Remote-Cam HD" provides media and entertainment outlets with the ability to acquire live, two-way content – on-demand – for broadcast live-to-air and to the web, in HD, at up to 1080i at 60fps. Remote-Cam HD is equipped with the components necessary for remote content acquisition and delivery, offering a host of unique features and capabilities, including head-end broadcast studio remote management, camera operation, streaming, and IP network monitoring.

Once installed, the solution is available 24/7 and requires no advance scheduling. Remote-Cam HD is designed to provide significant cost savings to media outlets by replacing the need for satellite truck time, for satellite booking, and for other associated costs. Remote-Cam HD can be connected via any high-quality IP network, and can be managed through Glowpoint's broadcast operation managed service support.

Interactive Broadcasting Solution

Remote-Cam HD - A portable, self-contained, fully integrated and customizable unit that can be deployed at events or for permanent, on-location use. The unit includes: video encoder / decoder, fixed and external HD camera capabilities, A/V switchers, multiple input / outputs for audio and video, native HD-SDI workflow, and store and forward options.
Head End Control Software - A software-based, hosted control panel can be loaded onto any PC or MAC. The head end control enables the full management of remote location camera pans, tilts, zooms, lighting, audio controls, and a/v switching.
Managed Service and Program Support – Glowpoint provides "always on" 365x24 support for broadcast operations and Remote-Cam HD, in addition to: solution design and engineering support, program / project management, proactive monitoring and IPSLA management, on-demand production support, field-service cam support, a cam-solution parts depot, warehousing, bench testing, quality assurance for cam technology and component fulfillment, and detailed usage and performance reporting.
High Quality IP Network – To ensure a steady, clean connection at all times, any high-quality IP network can be certified and managed, or fully delivered by Glowpoint as part of the broadcast solution.