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gives operators much greater flexibility without sacrificing valuable desk space,” said Brett. “It’s proved very reliable and we have now extended the network to seven machines, moving our graphics team out


“The idea that remote users could access any tool in a central resource over the internet is a very exciting prospect”


Simon Brett, FIC


operations, the idea that remote users could access any tool in a central resource over the internet is a very exciting prospect.” www.foxinternationalchannels.com www.root6.com


Simon Brett: “Today I can check, update and control any networked machine from my desk”


of a re-vamped MCR. Operators can now spot check files, organise file traffic and instigate transcodes in addition to day to day editing and graphics operations; it’s cost-effective and saves time and effort.” Amulet incorporates a


protocol licensed by Teradici — PCoIP, to transfer content within the constraints imposed by the available bandwidth. Three features are particularly important. The system is not application or version dependant — only pixels are transmitted and consequently bandwidth and latency limitations are overcome. Intelligent image


decomposition and analysis enables a range of codecs to be deployed according to the material on screen, whether it be titles, text or moving images. Dynamic network adaptation uses the UPD protocol as employed by IPTV, to maximise available bandwidth still further. To date, the Amulet network


at FIC is internal but, as the organisation looks to use offsite storage and processing in the future, the network is fully capable of facilitating that transition. “Today I can check, update and control any networked machine from my desk,” affirms Brett. “While that in itself helps streamline


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