FOR-A Corporation of America’s RDS Conductor has been honored with a 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award in the Connect category.
This accolade is given to outstanding IT networking, infrastructure, and security products. The RDS Conductor, combining FOR-A’s SOM-200RDS software and the SOM-20RDS Plus API, is the first Registration and Discovery System (RDS) solution facilitating organized multi-vendor access to shared resources. It allows the registration of NMOS-compliant resources and their distribution across various studios.
Addressing Integration Challenges in Media Networks
Traditionally, integrating new systems into an existing Media over IP (MoIP) setup, adhering to SMPTE ST 2110 standards, required systems to match the initial specifications or necessitated a significant redesign. The RDS Conductor introduces a “hierarchical RDS (Hi-RDS)” system to simplify the expansion and interoperability of NMOS devices within these networks. According to Satoshi Kanemura, President of FOR-A Americas, this technology not only fosters broadcaster creativity but also facilitates phased system expansions without the constraints of the original network design.
Recognition at NAB Show
The award was presented during a live ceremony at the NAB Show on April 16, a major event that showcases the latest in broadcast, media, and entertainment technologies. Products eligible for this award must be exhibited at the NAB Show and scheduled for release within the same year.
Eric Trabb, NAB’s Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Success Officer, highlighted the RDS Conductor’s significant impact on content creation and distribution, acknowledging its role in enabling industry professionals to overcome current challenges and leverage new opportunities.
Additional Accolades for FOR-A
Alongside the RDS Conductor’s recognition, FOR-A also received a “Best of Show” award for AlfaArt, a product from Alfalite, a Spanish LED display manufacturer for whom FOR-A is the exclusive U.S. partner. Featured at the NAB Show, AlfaArt is an integrated UHD Finepix LED wall solution, ideal for transforming large spaces such as hotel lobbies, corporate offices, and entertainment venues into dynamic visual experiences. This technology was showcased with ambient artwork by digital artist Cesar Yague, emphasizing its application as a large-format artistic display.
About FOR-A
FOR-A Corporation is a prominent player in the video production industry, known for its diverse array of products that cater to live video production needs across various settings, including broadcast, sports, corporate environments, and houses of worship. The company specializes in the development of video switchers, routing switchers, multi viewers, servers, multi-purpose processors, and converters/distributors. Additionally, FOR-A has expanded its product line to include integrated solutions like the FA-1616 Multi-Channel Processor, which supports both SDI and IP hybrid operations and is ready for SMPTE ST 2110/ST 2022 standards (For-A).
News source: https://www.for-a.com/
