Ross Video Collaborates with NewsMaker Systems Providing the Automation Bridge Between Inception and NewTek Tricaster

Friday, April 15th, 2016 [Ottawa, Ontario, Canada] – Today, Ross Video announces their collaboration with NewsMaker Systems, providing the automation bridge between Inception and the NewTek Tricaster. Newsmaker solutions feature a MOS-based interface with an ActiveX plug-in that integrates directly into Inception News, Ross’ browser based newsroom content and editorial system that places social media integration right into the center of news production.

This Active-X interface enables TriCaster production elements including Switcher Effects, Audio, IFB, Graphics, Clips, Virtual Sets and Cameras, to be placed directly into the Inception rundown. There are three products in the NewsMaker lineup. NewsMaker Connect links the production elements scripted in the Inception rundown – directly to the TriCaster. NewsMaker Control adds the ability for the operator to have complete control of the broadcast from a simple UI, button box or a keyboard and mouse. NewsMaker Compose is the automated off-line package creator for repurposing content. Any rundown changes made in the Inception rundown are immediately updated in the TriCaster, available at the fingertips of the operator and ready for air. All NewsMaker solutions can be run with the TriCaster in a fully automated mode, a semi-automated mode or manual assist, all made possible with NewsMaker.

“Newsmaker’s solutions integrate very closely with Ross Video’s powerful newsroom system, Inception. NewsMaker and Ross both have a long history of innovative  and cost effective technologies in the broadcast industry,” stated Dean Kolkey, President of NewsMaker Systems. “We are working very closely with the talented Ross Inception team to make affordable newsroom automation solutions available for  so many of our customers.”

“We’re excited to work with NewsMaker for Inception News integration with NewTek TriCaster.  NewsMaker has a long history of working well with multiple newsroom system vendors on certain product specific integrations,” said Shawn Snider, Director of Inception at Ross Video. “As Inception News continues to replace legacy newsroom systems worldwide, our integrations and list of partners is growing exponentially to provide our new and existing customers with flexible options to complete their newsroom workflows.”

About NewsMaker Systems
NewsMaker Systems provides enabling automation technologies to integrate the world’s most widely used news room computer systems with the NewTek TriCaster. With over 40 years of expertise in electronic newsroom automation, NewsMaker brings the efficiencies of automation and the ease of use plus cost savings of the TriCaster, to any market size and budget. NewsMaker Systems is expert in connecting the newsroom to the control room. www.newsmakersystems.com. Email us at sales@newsmakersystems.com.

About Ross Video
Passionate about live production, Ross Video designs, manufactures and delivers dependable technology and services that power exceptional live video productions seen by billions of viewers around the world every day. Ross Video’s goal is to make it easy for customers to create compelling news, weather and sports broadcasts, engaging material for sports stadium screens, legislative assemblies, entertainment shows and rock concerts, and inspiring content for houses of worship.

Relentlessly innovating, Ross Video delivers the world’s widest range of products and services for augmented reality and virtual sets, mobile live-event solutions, real-time motion graphics, robotic camera systems, social-media management, production switchers, routers, infrastructure products, video servers, newsroom systems, terminal equipment and more.

Ross products and services are designed to offer best-in-class system integration and unmatched customer choice by both working together seamlessly and integrating tightly with third-party solutions.

Ross Video has offices around the world, and provides free-for-life telephone support staffed by technical experts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—even for products bought on eBay. Recognizing the time-critical nature of the broadcast industry, all Ross employees are empowered to provide “whatever it takes” customer service, even down to renting helicopters when necessary to deliver needed parts and service.

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Marketing & Operations Manager, Asia Pacific
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