05 January 2004

Considering they have about 4 people working on this show, this low-budget show on BBC World is actually doing very well. Thursday 8 Jan 2030 UTC, Monday 12 Jan at 1630 UTC (amongst others)  A flying start to 2004 as Click Online reveals what's hot and what's not What's hot and what's not in the world of technology at the start of 2004? This week's Click Online forecasts some of the trends in technology that will emerge over the coming year. A team of experts will be predicting what is likely to be attracting interest over the next 12 months, as well as looking into potential developments in everything from wireless to security. Also, Richard Taylor departs for Israel, where scientists are trying to create a flying car. Will their dream take off? Plus there is the regular round-up of top websites and Rob Freeman helps sort out viewers' technical troubles. 2:50:31 PM    comment [] IP technology is becoming more and more important to satellite connected FM transmitters. At the WSIS in Geneva I ran into these guys www.equalaccess.org They are busy with a fascinating project in Nepal. 2:29:11 PM    comment [] Fed up of the New Year "Forecasts?" Try this inspiring article for the New Year.  Talks about the challenges facing media producers in the coming decade. Well thought out.   http://www.aftrs.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=10053694-2A54-23A3-6351F78418C0F0D5   2:28:12 PM    comment [] Interesting conference... Broadcasting and Civil Society in the Digital Age  - 26 and 27 April 2004 The Royal Society Carlton House Terrace London SW1 Supported by the BBC, Channel 4, Ofcom, ITV and S4C Voice of the Listener continues to provide a top-level forum for informed, international debate about the changing media environment and the contribution that public service broadcasting can make to the quality of cultural and democratic life in the information society. After the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva, VLV’s 9th International Conference will focus on the implications for civil society of the increasingly rapid convergence of communications technologies and the proliferation of new pay-services which digital technology makes possible. The WSIS expressed in its Declaration of Principles a ‘common desire and commitment to build a people-centred, inclusive and development-orientated Information Society, where everyone can create, access, utilize and share information and knowledge’ and that ‘traditional media in all their forms have an important role to play.’ The conference agenda will include: · European policy including revisions to the Television without Frontiers Directive · The implications of WTO negotiations, and the impact of the increasing globalisation of media ownership on local cultures and voices · The development of initiatives from WSIS - e.g. encouraging e-democracy · The role and funding of public service broadcasters in the digital age · The technological and social implications of digital switch-over and wireless technology · The costs and benefits for citizens and consumers of moving to new technology · The role of public service broadcasters in bringing new opportunities for education and life-long learning · The vulnerability of access to indigenous sports broadcasting in the global marketplace. More info at:  www.vlv.org.uk <http://www.vlv.org.uk/>; 2:06:22 PM    comment [] A low-cost playout software for the European broadcast market has been launched by two radio professionals from the North East of England. The new "Gabriel" software has been developed over the last 3 years, to respond to the demands of the current broadcast operation, with the emphasis on ease of use.                             It is intelligent software also enables some new opportunities within the automated environment that keeps with the broadcasters remit to offer quality programming around the clock. Jeremy Gartland, a radio programmer and software specialist who has worked for TFM, GNR (now Magic 1152 and 1170), Stray FM and Fresh Radio launches the software alongside Les Gunn, who has worked as a presenter, programmer and in station management for commercial stations in North and South Wales, the Midlands and the North East. Gunn has worked at Red Dragon Radio, TFM, Buzz FM (now Galaxy 102), Stray FM and Fresh Radio. Gunn's experience include the setting up his own Travel News operation in the North East - NETN - later purchased by Metro Networks (now Trafficlink). Related links: Gartland Gunn Media website. 10:27:55 AM    comment []

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