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Pharos to showcase new integrated Mediator 4 at NAB 2010
Playout and Studio automation tools enhance productivity of industry leading broadcast workflow management platform. NAB Booth N3719
2 Mar 2010
Pharos to demonstrate integrated Mediator 4 at CABSAT 2010
Playout and studio automation tools enhance productivity of industry leading broadcast workflow management platform.
10 Feb 2010
Ascent Media transforms European media center with Pharos
Article first published on BroadcastEngineering.com November 2009
12 Nov 2009
Pharos partners with SGL for HBO Asia
Pharos systems mediate the workflow and processes at HBO Asia.
26 Oct 2009
Pharos Mediator delivers proven business benefits for Ascent Media's European Media Centre
Ascent Media maximizes the business potential of clients at its world class Stephen Street facility in central London following the successful integration of Pharos' Mediator content management and workflow platform.
25 Oct 2009
Pharos updates Mediator
Mediator 4 version 2 now includes the ability to ingest raw footage and rushes for swift transference to editing platforms including Avid, FCP and Quantel.
1 Oct 2009
TG4 selects Pharos Mediator to build better workflow across the business
2 year selection and qualification process chooses combined Pharos and Sony based solution to deliver end-to-end workflow; New desktop workflow and fully HD compliant, file based system opens door to new services and helps broadcaster to focus on programming and creativity
3 Sep 2009
Early Wins, Quick Wins the Pharos approach to successful media management projects
First published in AIB's journal The Channel - August 2009
1 Sep 2009
Find out what's new in Pharos Mediator 4 version 2
Reading 8th September, 2009 - Pharos, the leading content management and workflow solution provider, will be unveiling a range of new capabilities for its Mediator platform at IBC 2009. Pharos Mediator 4 version 2 makes access to content quicker and easier than ever before. Search it, view it and just do it from every desktop.
17 Aug 2009
HBO Asia increases productivity using Mediator and Playtime
When HBO Asia based in Singapore, needed to increase productivity in ingest, promotions and playout, to streamline its services in South East Asia it turned to Pharos. The new system delivers entertainment to 22 countries and will soon help to launch HD services
30 Jul 2009
See for yourself Pharos at IBC 2009 (10.D31)
Pharos helps to increase productivity through streamlining your content preparation and distribution processes. With Pharos you can cost effectively launch high definition services and add new delivery for Podcasts, VOD and mobile.
21 Jul 2009
MTV Northern Europe
To dramatically reduce the cost of end to end content preparation and distribution , MTV Networks Northern Europe in Amsterdam selected Pharos Mediator.
20 Jul 2009
Pharos opens US office to support global success
Leading content management and workflow provider opens US office to support global customers including CNN, HBO, Turner, Technicolor and Viacom
20 Jul 2009
Channel Five chooses Pharos Mediator to help increase efficiency
Multichannel broadcaster begins 12 months rapid implementation of integrated content management and workflow to save hundreds of thousands of pounds annually and dramatically increase productivity and capacity
30 Jun 2009
Pharos to help Adventist World Radio deliver content globally for iTunes and Podcasts
Global programme syndication and content validation will enable AWR to offer its programmes as internet-delivered podcasts and audio-on-demand
12 Jun 2009
Pharos debuts Mediator 4 version 1 content management and workflow at Broadcast Asia 2009 (7H2-09)
Asian language support, browser based user interface and Event Templates help multichannel broadcasters to improve efficiency
1 Jun 2009
Efficiency is the key - Pharos debuts Mediator 4 to drive multiformat workflow at NAB 2009 (SU8902)
The Pharos Mediator 4 content management platform makes its US exhibition debut at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, 20-23 April (Pharos Booth SU8902).
24 Mar 2009
Pharos to introduce new concept in promotions workflow at NAB 2009
Pharos announces a powerful new mechanism to link graphics workflow and playout when creating complex secondary events for multichannel promotions.
18 Mar 2009
Calling all Pharos users! Join our User Group if you use Mediator, Playtime or Pilot.
Over the last 10 years we've listened to our users who have increasingly helped us improve creativity and accuracy in every area of daily broadcast operations.
12 Feb 2009
Pharos Mediator 4 debuts at CABSAT (ZP-33). 3-5 March 2009 Dubai
Pharos Mediator 4 debuts at CABSAT 2009 (ZP-33) - Join the desktop broadcast revolution
23 Jan 2009
Pharos delivers multi-format workflow at BVE 2009. 17-19 February 2009 (L30)
Stand L30 at Broadcast Video Expo 2009 in London, February 17-19
12 Jan 2009
BBC World Service goes to air with Pharos Mediator and Playtime
Pharos announces the completion of a major contract for BBC World Service, providing content management and automation for 68 channels of radio programming together with automation for live and time-shifted content playout
6 Jan 2009
Broadcast Magazine Technology Supplement 2009. Suppliers in partnership.
The changing business models of outside broadcast, playout and satellite distribution
10 Dec 2008
Pharos opening software development facility at Salford Quays
Pharos is establishing a new software development facility at the famous 'Pie Factory' in Salford Quays, Manchester
2 Dec 2008
GlobeCast opens third playout center in Singapore
GlobeCast is about to open its third playout center. Currently in testing, the Singapore center will soon start transmissions for a well-known global media company.
13 Nov 2008
QVC launch interactive beauty channel
QVC launch the Beauty Channel - the first television channel in the UK dedicated to beauty programming. Storage architecture supplied by Pharos.
5 Nov 2008
Pharos wins Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award for the Mediator 4 user interface
Pharos Mediator 4 wins Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit award for playout automation, content management and user interface.
2 Oct 2008
Pharos Mediator chosen for Ascent Media Networks European Media Centre
Ascent Media has chosen Pharos as a technology partner to expand the range of content management services at its in Stephen Street facility in central London
23 Sep 2008
Pharos debut Mediator 4 to drive playout, promotions and new media
The next-generation content management platform
15 Aug 2008
MTV Networks Europe North advances to desktop operations with Mediator
MTVN is now using Mediator for end-to-end content management across six programme channels and the new system has capacity for up to 20 channels
14 Aug 2008
Take a new approach to handling video content
By Russell Grute, Director of Marketing, Pharos. First published in Broadcast Engineering.
1 Aug 2008
Pharos Mediator and Playtime chosen by HBO Asia for Next Generation Facility Upgrade using Omneon technology
Pharos and Omneon have been selected by HBO Asia to provide an infrastructure upgrade that will enable a fully file-based workflow for their Singapore facility
23 Jul 2008
ParkPost selects Pharos Mediator for better Avid and FCP workflow
ParkPost has selected Pharos Mediator to manage ingest and quality-control for its unique post-production facilities network.
22 Jul 2008
Upgrade at GlobeCast will increase capacity
GlobeCast has kicked off an expansion project to upgrade its master control, playout and media management facilties with Mediator and Playtime from Pharos.
19 May 2008
Pharos to establish a regional operation in Singapore
Pharos announces that it will establish a sales and support operation in Singapore. The new facility will initially be situated at the New Tech Park in Lorong Chuan
18 May 2008
Pharos reports increasing demand for efficient content management.
Pharos reports high interest in its Mediator desktop content management system among broadcasters and service providers attending the NAB 2008 Convention.
24 Apr 2008
Pharos Mediator offers transition to energy-efficient disk based archiving
Integration of Pharos Mediator and COPAN System's Enterprise MAID boosts performance, savings and energy efficiency
10 Apr 2008
Media management: one size does not fit all.
By Russell Grute, Director of Marketing, Pharos. First published in TVB Europe March 2008 Issue
1 Mar 2008
Harmonics Rhozet Transcoding and Pharos Mediator Deployed at Viasat
Integrated Solution from Pharos and Harmonic Protects Archived Media Assets, Enables End-to-End HD Workflow and Extends Digital Workflow to Third-Parties
13 Jan 2008
Pharos at NAB 2008. Mediator integrates Compliance, Promos and Approvals
NAB Las Vegas, 14-17 April. Booth Number SU8905
12 Jan 2008
C4 Media Access Project
By Kevin Burrows, CTO, Channel 4 & Spencer Rodd, Technical Director, Pharos. First published in The Channel January 2008 Issue
3 Jan 2008
Pharos Integrates Apple Final Cut Pro 6 Into Mediator
Pharos announces the integration of Apple Final Cut Pro 6 with Mediator 3 broadcast workflow management system
4 Dec 2007
Pharos at Video Forum & Broadcast Live 2008
Stand I50, Video Forum & Broadcast Live 2008, Earls Court 2, London, January 30 - February 1
3 Dec 2007
Channel 4 Media Access Project goes live with Pharos Mediator
Channel 4 Television`s Media Access Project, a new installation centred on the Pharos Mediator media management system, is now live
31 Oct 2007
Globecast invests in Pharos Mediator and Playtime
Pharos Mediator and Playtime are selected as the key technology for Globecast new playout and media management centre in London
24 Aug 2007
Pharos partnership with MCI-Broadcast
Pharos announces an agreement to cooperate with MCI-Broadcast, one of Germanys leading broadcast systems integrators
24 Aug 2007
Pharos Mediator and Playtime integrates with Miranda Xchannel
Miranda highlights integration of its new Xchannel HD/SD playout server with Pharos' media management and playout automation
24 Aug 2007
Pharos at Broadcast Live 2007 (preview)
Stand E77, Broadcast Live, Earls Court 2, London, June 19-21
1 Jun 2007
Russell Grute joins Pharos Senior Management Team
Russell Grute joins Pharos as Director of Marketing
10 Apr 2007
Pharos delivers big workflow story at NAB2007: digital asset management from start to finish
Pharos invites you to join them at NAB2007. SU8905.
21 Mar 2007
Pharos debut Mediator at CABSAT 2007
Pharos reports strong interest in file-based tapeless broadcasting among visitors to CABSAT, the Middle Easts exhibition of television and equipment
14 Mar 2007
Pharos simplified file based broadcast
Pharos will be exhibiting on Booth SU8905 (South Hall, Upper), UK Pavilion, NAB 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, April 16-19
13 Mar 2007
Advanced Broadcast Services adds new channel with Pharos Playtime
ABS increases investment in Pharos Playtime to support new clients.
8 Jan 2007
Pharos Pilot MCR arrives in Hollywood
One of the USAs leading digital intermediate facilities has chosen a Pharos Pilot MCR control
11 Dec 2006
Pharos Reports Accelerating Migration to File-based Asset Management
"File-based asset management is now recognised as the logical way forward for television post-production, archiving and playout,"
11 Oct 2006
Major Satellite Broadcaster Takes to the Air with Pharos Pilot
One of Europes largest satellite broadcasters has chosen a second Pharos Pilot-MCR control as part of continuing HD resource expansion at its headquarters
10 Oct 2006
Pharos Installs New Training Resource at Reading HQ
Pharos announces the opening of a new training facility
5 Sep 2006
Pharos Delivers The Whole Media Management Picture at IBC2006
See Pharos at IBC2006. Stand 10.421
21 Aug 2006
Pharos Awarded Major Channel 4 Tapeless Media Contract
Channel 4 Television has chosen Pharos to provide the infrastructure for a major advance in the networks operations
16 Aug 2006
Pharos Expands Web Based Router Control: Pilot Ria 2.0
Pharos announces Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Pilot Ria web browser-based router controller.
18 Jul 2006
Widening The Broadcast Horizon: Pharos at IBC2006
Stand 10.421, IBC, Amsterdam RAI, September 8-12
13 Jul 2006
Major UK Playout Facility Goes Interactive with Pharos Playtime
On of Britains foremost playout facilities has added online voting and advanced graphics handling to the portfolio of services it is able to offer its clients
2 Jul 2006
Pharos Brings Media Management to Life at Broadcast Live
Stand E50, Broadcast Live, Earls Court 2, London, June 20-22
14 Jun 2006
Expanding The Broadcast Horizon: Pharos at Broadcast Live
Stand E50, Broadcast Live, Earls Court 2, London, June 20-22
11 May 2006
Pharos First to Implement Isilon Storage Into MAM
Pharos will unveil a major innovation in Media Asset Management at NAB2006
13 Apr 2006
Pharos Announces Exception Broadcast Alarm System
Pharos Exception provides flexible notification of alarm monitoring signals from third-party equipment
23 Jan 2006
Pharos to exhibit at NAB2006
Five new additions to the Pharos range of broadcast process management systems will make their US debut at NAB2006
12 Jan 2006
Sports News Television Kicks Off With Pharos Playtime
Pharos Playtime is installed at SNTV
2 Nov 2005
Manchester United Scores With Pharos Playtime
MUTV has chosen Pharos Playtime as the core of a new state of the art gallery and transmission suite
4 Oct 2005
Pharos Systems Installed at Technicolor Network Services
Technicolor Network Services Expands with Pharos Mediator Workflow and Pilot System Control
15 Sep 2005
Pharos Mediator Redefines Media Management
Pharos Mediator makes it worldwide debut at IBC 2005
6 Sep 2005
Pharos Communications at IBC 2005 Preview
Stand: 10.418, RAI Centre, Amsterdam, September 9-13
14 Jul 2005
Pharos announces rewrapper MPEG2 processor
Rewrapper enables MPEG2 metadata to be matched precisely between different video servers
17 Jun 2005
Advanced Broadcast Invest in Sony Petasite with Pharos Automation
Advanced Broadcast Services, has chosen a Sony PetaSite data library as the basis of an expanded play-to-air facility.
18 May 2005
Pharos Communications at The Broadcast Production Show
Pharos will be exhibiting at The Broadcast Production Show, 1-3 June, Earls Court 2, London. Stand B30
12 May 2005
InMedia Chooses Pharos Almanac Process Control
InMedia choose Pharos Almanac control system as the basis of its automated MCR router control system.
21 Dec 2004
Pharos Reports Continuing Trend Towards Specialised TV Channels
Pharos Communications reports a successful 2004
13 Dec 2004
Pharos Mediator chosen for BT Mediahive
BTBS has completed trials of the Pharos Mediator media management system as a key element of the BT Mediahive digital content management platform
1 Dec 2004
ITV expands its Pharos Audio Server System
ITV has chosen an expanded Pharos Audio Server system as the core of new voiceover recording facilities
30 Nov 2004
Pharos automates UKTV programme credits
Pharos Playtime automation is now controlling end-credit playout of all UKTVs channels as part of BBC Broadcasts Playout facilities
9 Nov 2004
Paul Scott Joins Pharos Sales Team
Pharos expands sales team with the appointment of Sales Engineer Paul Scott
30 Sep 2004
Pharos Announces Pilot RIA - web based intranet control
Pilot Ria provides full reactive control of broadcast routing equipment from any web browser via local or secure-coupled intranet
8 Sep 2004
Pharos Interfaces Audio Servers to Omnibus Systems G3 Platform
Pharos has become the first third-party vendor to interface products to the OmniBus G3 platform
26 Aug 2004
Pharos Supplies BBC World Service with router control
Pharos wins contract to build a new automated scheduling system for BBC World Service.
24 Aug 2004
DITG expands with Pharos playtime
DITG has orders its second Pharos Playtime presentation playout system
20 Jul 2004
Pharos Audio Server Chosen for Broadcast Centre
Pharos Audio Server system forms the central audio storage resource for the Playout facilities at the Broadcast Centre in White City, London
22 Mar 2004
Sit-up TV Installs Pharos Playtime
sit-up.tv has chosen the Pharos Playtime presentation control system
8 Mar 2004
Pharos Introduces Playtime Playout System
Broadcast process control specialist Pharos Communications introduces Pharos Playtime
12 Dec 2003
Pharos reports a bouyant 2003
Pharos Accelerates Broadcasters Towards Unified Process Control
29 Nov 2003