Intelligent CIO North America Issue 39 | Page 10

NEWS

Wirecast introduces intelligent Virtual Assistant powered by Generative AI

Wirecast is also introducing flexible pricing plans with the Wirecast Studio subscription available at $ 35 per month or $ 299 per year and the Wirecast Pro subscription priced at $ 46 per month or $ 399 per year .
“ We ’ re really excited about the new AI element of Wirecast and the rapid responses it offers users . Questions take seconds to answer and we believe that Wirecast customers will enjoy the personalized approach of the new Virtual Assistant service ,” said Simon Clarke , Telestream CTO . “ This is just the beginning for Telestream – we see countless opportunities for AI and Machine Learning across our entire portfolio . This is where the industry is headed and we are thrilled to make this technology available to our customers .”

Wirecast has introduced a transformative , homegrown Virtual

Assistant in its latest release – a new generative AI-powered feature providing real-time feature walkthroughs , technical advice and tailored troubleshooting in multiple languages .
In this release , users can expect several other notable features that improve performance and make their productions shine , including custom LUTs ( Look-Up Tables ), video filters , shot editing , locking layers , SRT ( Secure Reliable Transport ) source and output features and more .
The release is the first in a string of innovations that Wirecast and Telestream – a leading provider of video production and automation solutions – will bring to market soon .
Wirecast pitches the combination of technologies as ensuring all content creators have what they need to shine in an increasingly innovative and dynamic digital landscape .

Rebrand for leading Canadian telecom and network Infrastructure providers

Centerline , a leading critical infrastructure and network solutions provider , has announced that three of its subsidiary brands – Pearson Pelletier Telecom ( PPT ), Skyline Engineering ( Skyline ) and the Canadian division of Maicom LLC ( Maicom ) – will unite under the name Centerline . The rebrand is said to reflect Centerline ’ s growing international presence .

“ After announcing our broader rebranding initiative in May 2023 , we continued looking for opportunities to simplify our brand architecture ,” said Josh Delman , founder and CEO , Centerline .
“ By bringing our Canadian teams under one umbrella , we will leverage Centerline ’ s reputation for operational excellence while expanding our service offerings across North America .”
A portfolio company of Audax Private Equity , Centerline designs , builds and maintains next-generation wireless , wireline networks and critical infrastructure facilities .
The company has grown from approximately 300 employees to more than 1,500 over the past three years , providing turnkey services to Fortune 500 clients , including AT & T , Verizon , Comcast and American Tower .
Centerline acquired Maicom in 2021 , Skyline in 2022 , and PPT in 2023 . Based in Sainte-Catherine , Quebec , PPT is a wireless network and infrastructure services company that supports line and antenna projects for major Canadian telecom companies .
Maicom designs , builds and services networking facilities and data centers throughout the United States , Canada and the Caribbean . Services include construction management , DC power , AC power , HVAC , architectural , preventative maintenance , emergency response and network cabling . Skyline is a telecom-focused engineering firm based in Mississauga , Ontario .
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