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Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
intoPIX Presents its New Titanium Software Suite: Empowering AV-over-IP Workflows with Speed, Quality & Interoperability
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--intoPIX presents the new Titanium Software Suite designed for new IPMX and SMPTE 2110 software-driven workflows. As AV professionals shift to IP, demand is growing for reliable, high-performance solutions with low latency, top quality, and seamless interoperability. To meet these expectations, intoPIX is offering a complete and flexible set of tools for professional users, integrators, and AV system designers. Whether designing live event setups, corporate AV networks, or control room solutions, the Titanium Suite enables users to deliver ultra-low latency, visually lossless video, and flawless IP interoperability, all while leveraging COTS equipment and reducing bandwidth. The new tools are 100% software running SMPTE 2110 and IPMX on small Windows-based PCs and workstations. This innovative software suite includes: TitaniumViewer A professional software viewer designed to effortlessly connect IPMX or SMPTE ST 2110 networks to your laptop or workstation, enabling users to visualize high-quality video streams in real time, with extremely low latency. Designed for testing, monitoring, and production setups, it features NMOS stream discovery and connection options for an easy setup and management experience. TitaniumShow A software sender that captures and streams live IPMX or ST 2110 content from any screen, native or virtual, as IP streams over standard 1G/2.5GbE networks using JPEG XS. It ensures visually lossless video, instant switching, and seamless integration with NMOS-controlled AV networks. TitaniumShow is ideal for live event production, AV distribution, and signal routing across large installations. TitaniumSDM Tailored for display manufacturers and integrators, this application runs directly on Intel® Smart Display Modules (SDM), enabling native decoding of AV-over-IP streams within professional displays. It brings JPEG XS, IPMX, and ST 2110 capabilities straight into the screen, no external box required, for a clean, all-in-one solution. Latest releases of the suite enable users to: Generate Audio & Video Test Patterns View stream information in overlays Export and Register SDP files using URLs Synchronize senders & receivers to a PTP grandmaster clock in PTP / SMPTE 2110 environments. The SMPTE 2110/IPMX Suite lets ProAV users replace HDMI/SDI with an IP-based software stack, offering more agility, less complexity, and full quality. 'The Titanium suite allows AV professionals to build powerful, standards-based IP installations with minimal latency and maximum image fidelity,' said Gauthier Thieren, Product owner of the Titanium Software Suite at intoPIX. 'It's all about simplifying deployment while elevating the video experience.' Visit intoPIX at Booth #2761, June 11–13, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando. See a demo and discover how Titanium streamlines AV-over-IP workflows. About intoPIX intoPIX develops cutting-edge compression and IP connectivity technologies for OEMs, developers, and Pro AV integrators. Their IP cores and software solutions enable low-latency, high-quality video over IP networks, replacing uncompressed video to reduce bandwidth, cabling, and power requirements. Trusted in Pro AV, intoPIX enables efficient, flexible AV-over-IP workflows. Download_press_release_image Download_more_press_images intoPIX SA - © 2025 Rue Emile Francqui 9 – B-1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert – Belgium Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2024 intoPIX SA. All rights reserved.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How NASA fund cuts offer a chance for transformation
NASA is facing an unprecedented budget crisis that threatens to reshape the agency dramatically. The White House's fiscal year 2026 'skinny' budget proposal, released in May 2025, calls for a nearly $6 billion cut about 25% less than NASA's 2025 funding. Science programs face the harshest blow with a proposed 50% reduction. Traditional pillars like the Space Launch System (SLS), Orion spacecraft, and the Gateway lunar outpost are set to be phased out or cancelled after the Artemis 3 mission. While these cuts spark concern, many experts see this moment as a rare opportunity to transform NASA into a leaner, more agile agency that can thrive in a new era of space exploration. Historic scale of NASA fund cuts and their impact The scale of these cuts is historic. Adjusted for inflation, NASA's funding would revert to levels seen in the early 1960s, before the Apollo program. This level of reduction inevitably threatens thousands of jobs potentially up to 30,000 civil servants and contractors and imperils longstanding programs. The science division, responsible for some of NASA's most high-profile missions, faces the largest reductions, with key projects like Mars Sample Return cancelled and others like NEO Surveyor in uncertain limbo. Space technology efforts critical to future lunar and Mars exploration are also slated for sharp cuts. Uncertainty surrounding human spaceflight and the ISS Despite the severity, NASA's leadership has been cautious, awaiting full budget details to understand which missions might survive. The International Space Station (ISS), a symbol of international collaboration, faces cuts that could reduce crew size and accelerate retirement plans. More fundamentally, the budget signals that NASA will likely no longer operate human-rated spacecraft within five years, relying entirely on commercial providers for crew transport and exploration. Challenges of a fully commercialised human spaceflight future This potential 'commercialization' of human spaceflight raises questions about NASA's identity and public support. However, it also reflects a strategic shift that some argue NASA must embrace to remain competitive, particularly with China's expanding lunar ambitions. Experts like Alex MacDonald of CSIS and Dan Dumbacher of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics highlight the risk of workforce erosion and industrial base losses similar to those seen after Apollo and the Space Shuttle programs. Reinventing NASA through commercial partnerships Yet, amid this crisis lies opportunity. Many voices in the space community emphasize that NASA's traditional model is due for reform. The agency's bureaucratic inertia and risk aversion have hampered agility and innovation. Leveraging commercial partnerships more deeply, as NASA did during the successful COTS program that birthed SpaceX's cargo missions, could enable faster, cheaper, and more sustainable exploration. Envisioning a lunar COTS model and international collaboration Peter Garretson of the American Foreign Policy Council envisions a future where NASA acts as a central mission planner, outsourcing infrastructure development and operations to private firms through incentive-driven programs. This 'lunar COTS' model could stimulate new industry growth, keep international partners engaged by shifting focus to lunar surface contributions, and streamline NASA's core functions. Turning crisis into long-term success In sum, while the proposed 2026 budget presents severe challenges, it forces NASA to confront an urgent question: what should the agency look like for the next half-century? The difficult decisions ahead could break NASA free from outdated paradigms, enabling it to innovate, collaborate, and lead human space exploration in a more sustainable and impactful way. As MacDonald puts it, 'There is a new NASA that can emerge one that leverages commercial capabilities, operates leaner, and continues to do amazing things.' NASA's budget crisis, though painful, may be the catalyst for transformation the agency needs to remain a space exploration pioneer in the 21st century.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Knox Systems Joins Cloud Security Alliance to Advance Global Cloud Security Standards
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knox Systems, the fastest way for SaaS vendors to deliver secure software to the U.S. government, today announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a global organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices for secure cloud computing. CSA counts among its members the world's leading technology and cloud providers, including Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, VMware, and Okta. Together, CSA members work to shape the future of secure cloud adoption by driving global standards, education, and certification. Knox joins CSA at a critical moment as the public sector accelerates its adoption of cloud-native platforms, generative AI, and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software. As the operator of the largest and longest-running FedRAMP- and DISA-authorized SaaS cloud in the federal marketplace—including platforms hosting Adobe's federal cloud - Knox brings deep experience in securing high-impact workloads for civilian and defense agencies. "As government and enterprise organizations race to adopt internet-connected AI tools and cloud-native software, it's critical we align around globally recognized security practices," said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. "The Cloud Security Alliance is where the world's top cloud leaders come together to drive that alignment, and we're proud to join them in shaping the future of secure cloud." Knox's AI-powered platform enables SaaS vendors to achieve FedRAMP authorization in just 90 days for 90% less than of the traditional cost - unlocking faster and safer adoption of mission-critical tools across government and highly regulated sectors. About Knox SystemsKnox is the fastest way for SaaS vendors to get FedRAMP-ready and deliver secure software to the U.S. Government. Knox operates the largest and longest-running FedRAMP and DISA-authorized SaaS cloud and helps top vendors serve government missions at speed. Learn more at About the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)The Cloud Security Alliance is the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Its global membership includes thought leaders from the public and private sectors, driving innovation across cloud architecture, compliance, and emerging technologies. Learn more at Media Contact: media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Knox Systems, Inc
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hoehl Family Foundation pledges $200,000 challenge grant for homeless shelter in Burlington
The Hoehl Family Foundation has pledged a $200,000 challenge grant to support COTS in its fundraising effort for a new Waystation homeless shelter. The grant will not only directly fund the new shelter's renovation, but also aims to inspire the community to join in by matching the grant dollar-for-dollar, ultimately raising $400,000 for the proposed state-of-the-art shelter. The existing Waystation, located at 187 Church St., is an emergency overnight shelter for single adults and is open 365 days a year, connecting those who stay there with caseworkers to help them find housing and employment. The new location at 58 Pearl St. is a 7,361-square-foot property acquired by COTS in January 2025, offering about three times the space of the current shelter, which would allow COTS to provide up to 56 adults with safe, supportive shelter year-round, a 55% increase over current capacity. The Campaign for a New Waystation has already raised $500,000 from the State of Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity and $600,000 from anonymous donors. The Hoehl Family Foundation's $200,000 challenge grant brings the campaign closer to its goal of raising $2 million for the renovation of the new location. Once completed, the new Waystation will open in December 2025, creating a "transformative resource" for Burlington's most vulnerable populations, according to a news release. In 2026, COTS plans to convert its existing Waystation into permanent affordable housing. The Hoehl Foundation's challenge grant is structured in two parts: an immediate donation of $100,000 and a second $100,000 donation once COTS has raised an additional $200,000 on its own. "It's not charity, it's solidarity," Katharine Kostin, a HFF board member, said in a news release. "We believe we're only as strong as our most vulnerable neighbors; therefore, we're privileged to work with the community toward supporting the dignity of every person." COTS has long recognized the pressing need for a new Waystation to serve adults experiencing homelessness. The Waystation has been a lifeline for many for more than 40 years, but it's aging and no longer meets the needs of those it serves. The new shelter will offer the privacy, safety and dignity people need to begin their journey toward permanent housing, featuring: A warming kitchen to improve food access. Fourteen bedrooms, each with space for up to four guests. Six private bathrooms with showers. On-site laundry facilities. A staff office, break space and common areas. A private meeting room for medical and support services. Full Americans with Disabilities access throughout. COTS is working with Duncan Wisniewski Architects and JA Morrissey Construction on the renovation to ensure the shelter meets the highest standards of care. The need for this new facility has never been greater, according to a news release. Over the past year, COTS has seen shelter spaces consistently filled, and significant barriers to housing have left many adults without safe places to stay. The 2024 fiscal year saw a 286% increase in visitors to the COTS's Daystation program, which provides daytime services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Many of these individuals are sleeping outside or in other precarious conditions, especially those who are from marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA+ individuals, asylum seekers, and people with mental health challenges. "The Hoehl Family Foundation's generous challenge grant is a game-changer for this campaign and for the individuals we serve," Jonathan Farrell, executive director of COTS, said in a news release. "This project will not only provide more shelter, but it will create a space designed with the understanding that safety, privacy and dignity are fundamental to the process of moving out of homelessness." Contact Dan D'Ambrosio at 660-1841 or ddambrosio@ Follow him on Twitter @DanDambrosioVT. This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Hoehl Family Foundation supports new homeless shelter with challenge grant
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Science
- 7NEWS
Reef-saving critter sparks hope for Great Barrier Reef
Tiny crabs are turning the tide on one of the Reef's deadliest threats — devouring baby crown-of-thorns starfish at a rate that has stunned scientists. The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), infamous for its appetite for live coral, has long been blamed as a key culprit in the decline of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. They are a 'major contributor' to coral loss as they extend and wrap their stomachs around the coral to digest their tissues. Currently, management of COTS outbreaks relies on teams of divers to hand-pick starfish off the reef, which is time consuming and labour intensive. But a surprising new ally for our reefs has emerged from the shadows of the seafloor: Tiny decapod crabs. Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) and Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) made the discovery through a controlled lab study. 'Our research detected over 30 new species that consume COTS during their vulnerable juvenile life stage,' said Dr Kennedy Wolfe, the study's lead author from the UQ. 'The decorator crab was a particularly voracious feeder, demonstrating the highest known rate of predation on COTS.' These findings are consistent in the wild with detected starfish DNA inside the stomach of seven species of crabs collected from reefs. Wolfe said that the results were promising and 'crucial to our ability to manage COTS outbreaks and their impacts to coral reefs. 'The smaller critters often do a lot more than we give them credit for, just like the bees and the earthworms on land.' It's a numbers game Researchers believe these tiny critters consume more than five baby starfish per day, which is a significantly higher rate than predators like the starry pufferfish and giant triton snails that only eat one adult starfish every few days or week. 'By better understanding these ecological connections, scientists are opening new possibilities for more natural, scalable approaches to reef conservation,' The Great Barrier Reef Foundation said. 'What we now need to determine is whether these crabs are depleted on some reefs, and why,' Wolfe added. 'If they are impacted and depleted, the causes would need to be managed to ensure these crabs have the best fighting chance to perform their role in consuming COTS.' He said the crabs could potentially be used as a biocontrol option on reefs heavily affected by COTS, but emphasised that introducing populations would need careful research to prevent unintended ecological impacts.
