Exclusive Interview with Andrew Smart, Sales Manager, Broadcast EMEA, Studer-Evertz Audio Solutions at Evertz, UK, at Cabsat 2024.
TKT1957: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about Evertz’s presence at Cabsat 2024?
Andrew Smart: Hello, I’m Andrew Smart, the Sales Manager at Evertz for Studer products across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Nordic countries, and Russia. We’re here at Cabsat 2024 in Dubai to showcase a variety of products to the broadcast market.
Our entire cutting-edge portfolio is here, from remote acquisition tools using XPS technology to advanced IP-based infrastructures and RF solutions.
TKT1957: What products and innovations is your company presenting at the exhibition?
Andrew Smart: At our booth, we are presenting the Studer Vista Bravo console. We also have a demonstration of our Bravo Studio software production platform. Additionally, we are showcasing our next-generation routing solutions and the Reflector transport systems, along with other diverse products around the booth.
TKT1957: What are your thoughts on the future trends in the broadcast industry?
Andrew Smart: There has been a lot of discussion recently about IP systems, and many customers are moving towards IP solutions. However, I would also emphasize that SDI remains very relevant and current within the broadcast industry. Evertz continues to offer highly effective SDI routing systems, which are among the best in the market.
About Evertz
Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET), which conducts business through various subsidiaries including the Canadian based Evertz Microsystems Limited, is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.
With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.
About Cabsat
Cabsat is the leading event for content, broadcast, satellite, media and entertainment professionals in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre, it attracts more than 18,000 industry professionals, including engineers, system integrators, broadcasters, content buyers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors. The event features exhibitions, conferences and networking opportunities, showcasing the latest advances in media and satellite technology. In 2024, the exhibition took place on May 21-23.
TKT1957 is the official media sponsor of the Cabsat exhibition, as well as the organizer of the Broadcasting / Cinema / Pro AV 2024 post-CABSAT and post-NAB conference, which will be held June 25-26 in Istanbul, Turkey.
