LEIGHTRONIX News

NEXUS to UltraNEXUS Video Server Upgrade Program

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Attention NEXUS Customers! Turn Your NEXUS into an UltraNEXUS and increase your local media storage capacity, add dynamic video content, and automatically create digital media files optimized for streaming video-on-demand.

UltraNEXUS Trade-In Special

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Get 2 terabytes of RAID storage FREE when you trade in an eligible playback system and upgrade to an UltraNEXUS™!

Sunrise Cable Network Delivers Community Programming to Small Towns in Northern Michigan

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sunrise Cable Network (SCN) provides programming of local interest to northeastern lower Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula. SCN programming features local government meetings as well as K-12 news and events captured and edited by students with the help from the SCN Program Director, Curtis Goldsborough.

PEGvault-SD Enables Remote, LIVE 'PEGcast™'

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Up North 2, a public access cable television station, was recently granted exclusive broadcast rights for the DTE Energy Cherry Royal Parade, during the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan. Without the conventional equipment used for remote coverage of live television events, Up North 2 turned to LEIGHTRONIX and the Internet for help in PEGcasting™ the festival parade to the northern Michigan viewing community.

Medina Cable Access and LEIGHTRONIX: Partners from the Beginning

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I've dealt with a lot of businesses, a lot of companies, a lot of sales reps, and by far LEIGHTRONIX beats everyone, hands down. —Jarrod Fry

Brunswick Schools Rely on Web for Holiday Programming Overflow

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I highly recommend the UltraNEXUS & PEG Central for any school district that's looking to expand their capacity so that they can air not only on cable, but also on the Web...for any PEG outlet out there that's looking to expand their programming.

Waverly Community School's LEIGHTRONIX Solution

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

When looking for a practical and economical, yet effective avenue to showcase their many diverse activities and talented students, Waverly Community Schools turned to LEIGHTRONIX's PEG Central™ to enhance the way the school system communicates to the public.

NEXUS Makes Delivering Video Content Effortless for the One-Person Staff at Henry Ford Village, a Retirement Community

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

With a worry free broadcast system in place, Lead Coordinator Anne Diaz is able to concentrate on producing quality programming for residents at Henry Ford Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Ability to Automate Their Broadcasting Workflow Saved the City of Riverview Both Time and Money

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Riverview upgraded their look and downsized their spending with the LEIGHTRONIX UltraNEXUS and PEG Central.

Canton Township Community Television Turned to LEIGHTRONIX for a Reliable Broadcast System They Could Trust

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

For Cable Television Supervisor David Harris of Canton Township Community TV, switching to LEIGHTRONIX meant making the switch to a reliable broadcasting system, one that he wouldn't have to waste valuable time maintaining.

St. Mercy Provides Educational Programming to Patients at Three Toledo, OH Hospitals from One Remote Location Using the NEXUS

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS revolutionized the way St. Mercy was able to deliver educational programming.

Retirement Community in Sebring, Ohio Offers Original Dynamic Video Programming to Increase Quality of Life for Residents

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Combining resident oriented video programming and automated broadcast with the NEXUS has made running two in-house cable channels a flawless experience for the residential volunteers at Copeland Oaks.

Paul Dingeman Turned to the LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS for a Reliable, Time Saving Digital Video Server Solution

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Merging cable channels, St. Clair Community Cable and Marine City Community Cable, left Dingeman in charge of both. After upgrading to the NEXUS, he was easily able to manage scheduling programs for broadcast.

LEIGHTRONIX Provides Ann Arbor with a High Quality, Live Streaming Solution at a Moment's Notice

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

By assisting the City of Ann Arbor during a city-wide employee meeting that needed to be streamed live, LEIGHTRONIX was able to demonstrate the high quality and ease-of-use of its affordable, live streaming solution.

Fort Benning Television Utilizes the NEXUS for an Easy Solution to Provide Daily Video Programming

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

United States military base utilizes on-base Windjammer Cable Channel 4 combined with the ease-of-use of LEIGHTRONIX products to provide both military personnel and their families with timely informational videos.

An Economical Upgrade Option Allowed Monroe, MI to Move towards the Future of Video Programming

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The public access channel now has the ability to provide customers with Web-based, video-on-demand.

For an End-to-End Solution that Provides Complete Transparency, College Park Chooses LEIGHTRONIX

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of College Park, GA, found a video server solution that allowed for a simple way to provide video messaging on their local cable channel, integrated with streaming video-on-demand.

Upgrading to the NEXUS Digital Automated Server Saved the City of Columbus both Time and Money

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Consolidated Columbus Government TV station was able to repurpose 20 to 25 hours a week by implementing the LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS.

Ann Arbor Integrates Legistar with PEG Central, Allowing Citizens to Easily Navigate Agenda Items

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Video indexing allows citizens to just select and watch highlights within the public meetings published on Ann Arbor's Web channel.

Chatham School District Allows Students to Gain Real World Broadcast Automation Experience with NEXUS

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The NEXUS is an essential part of video production education for students in the Chatham School District.

Westford CAT Found a Cost-Effective Integrated Broadcast and Streaming Solution with LEIGHTRONIX

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Westford CAT access station has transformed from a one to three-channel station that offers streaming video-on-demand.

Easy Remote Access Scheduling has Kept this Access Channel Up and Running Thanks to LEIGHTRONIX

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Citizens and staff at the Hampton, NH access station benefit from the ability to schedule and view programming from remote locations.

PEG Central Is Vital to Okemos Public Schools' Ability to Effectively Communicate with Parents and Kids throughout the District

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Changing trends in area cable options and a Schools of Choice program created a gap in communication within the Okemos school district.

Needing a Video Broadcast System They Could Rely on, the Illinois Veterans Home Turned to LEIGHTRONIX for a Solution

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Knowing that daily communication to their members was vital, this home in Manteno purchased the NEXUS.

Menomonee Falls Cable Access Relies on LEIGHTRONIX Products for Their Cutting Edge Video Technology at an Affordable Price

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A long-time LEIGHTRONIX user, the Falls Cable Access station recently started offering viewers video-on-demand with PEG Central.

For the Best in Broadcast Servers at the Best Price, the City of Grand Rapids Depends on LEIGHTRONIX

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The GRIN access station found the UltraNEXUS to be a perfect mix of advanced features, reliability, and ease-of-use.

PEG Central Provides the City of Oak Forest Video-On-Demand that Doesn't Strain Its Local Bandwidth or Its City Budget

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The City of Oak Forest found its solution to filling a void in transparency by offering PEG Central to the area community.

The UltraNEXUS Provided a Flawless Workflow and an Immediate Return on Investment for the Berkley School District

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

This schools' communications supervisor now has a 24 hour daily dialog with the community through their education access channel.

The City of Sterling Heights Keeps an Open Line of Communication with Residents Using PEG Central Streaming Video-On-Demand

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Video-on-demand gives the city's residents twenty-four hour access to meeting coverage, area events, and citywide promotions.

LEIGHTRONIX Pushes all the Right Buttons

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

WBRW Channel 6 is a community access cable televison station serving Bruce Township, the Village of Romeo, and Washington Township, in southeast Michigan's lower peninsula. Read about Richard Cory's experience with LEIGHTRONIX in "LEIGHTRONIX Pushes All the Right Buttons," a feature article from TV TECHNOLOGY Magazine.

LEIGHTRONIX Is Hot Item at Fire Department

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In Spokane, Washington, Dean Pearcy uses the power of video to help provide training for more than 300 fire fighters at 14 different stations. Learn about how the NEXUS has made Dean's job easier in "LEIGHTRONIX Is Hot Item at Fire Department," a feature article from TV TECHNOLOGY Magazine.

Live Broadcasting on an Access Budget

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

TV-21 in Toms River, New Jersey uses the LEIGHTRONIX PEGcasting™ solution to cost-effectively provide next-to-live broadcasting. Learn how LEIGHTRONIX PEGcasting enables TV-21 to simulate live broadcasting with high quality signals in the Government Video article "Live Broadcasting on an Access Budget."

The One-Man Government Channel

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how the LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS helps the only staff member for the Peekskill, New York government television channel efficiently and affordably unite the community.

PEG Central Provides Web Portal for Local Television Channels

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX has recently launched PEG Central™, a new Web media hosting and streaming video-on-demand service developed especially for Public, Educational, and Government (PEG cable access channels. PEG Central provides local television stations with a professional, affordable way to display television programming on the Web.

PEGvault-SD Digital Video Encoder Streamlines Workflow

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX introduces the PEGvault-SD™, a new digital video/audio encoder that offers remote-controlled, push button operation and automatic transfers of recorded media files to a user-selected broadcast video server or Web media hosting destination

Brunswick Schools Rely on Web for Overflow of Holiday Programming

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—With more holiday events than they could possibly broadcast on their local cable channel, Brunswick City School District recently turned to their new LEIGHTRONIX PEG Central™ Web hosting and streaming video-on-demand service to bring student-produced television programming to the community.

LEIGHTRONIX Enhances PEGvault-SD Digital Video Encoder

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces the first major update to the recently released PEGvault-SD™. The digital video encoder now offers advanced media file transfer features, network optimization, and storage drive integrity checking.

LEIGHTRONIX Launches Worshipnet.TV Web Hosting and Streaming Service

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces the launch of Worshipnet.TV, a Web hosting and streaming video-on-demand service for faith-based television programming.

LEIGHTRONIX Adds New Weather and Audio Features to TOTAL INFO

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—TOTAL INFO™, an optional video messaging component of the LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS® and UltraNEXUS™ video servers, now includes support for international weather information and custom audio sources.

LEIGHTRONIX Expands Digital Media Storage Capacity for NEXUS Series Video Servers

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces the expansion of digital media storage capacity for NEXUS and UltraNEXUS video server systems. The NEXUS can now accommodate 5 terabytes of storage, while the UltraNEXUS will now support up to 16 terabytes.

LEIGHTRONIX Release Version 2 of PEG Central

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces that PEG Central™, the popular web media hosting and streaming video-on-demand service, has been updated with new functionality and features to make site management even easier and enhance the viewer's experience.

LEIGHTRONIX Introduces UltraNEXUS-SDI Video Server/System Controller

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—The LEIGHTRONIX UltraNEXUS-SDI™ video server and system controller is the newest model in the popular series of NEXUS® specialized video servers and features an all-digital video and audio interface.

LEIGHTRONIX, Sony, and NewTek Present Broadcast Workflow Seminars

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX, Sony®, and NewTek team up for a road show through North and South Carolina, demonstrating advanced digital video solutions for live program production and broadcasting. Each seminar in the road show will demonstrate how to easily capture and produce live events, display programming on local and private cable channels as well as the Internet in one, seamless integrated workflow.

PEGvault-SD Enables Remote, Live Broadcast of Cherry Festival Parade

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Traverse City, MI—Up North 2, a public access cable television station, was recently granted exclusive broadcast rights for the DTE Energy Cherry Royal Parade, during the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan. Without the conventional equipment used for remote coverage of live television events, Up North 2 turned to LEIGHTRONIX and the Internet for help delivering the festival parade to the northern Michigan viewing community.

SchoolStream.TV Helps K-12 Educational Districts Deliver Video via the Internet

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX introduces SchoolStream.TV™, a Web media hosting and streaming video-on-demand service for K-12 districts. SchoolStream.TV helps local educational districts deliver video programs on the Internet with an easy and affordable system for uploading, managing, and streaming video programming.

Sunrise Cable Network Expands Service with MINI-T-NX Video Server

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—Sunrise Communications, a cable TV and high-speed Internet provider, recently expanded the Sunrise Cable Network with a new cable headend installation of the LEIGHTRONIX MINI-T-NX video server.

LEIGHTRONIX Hosts PEG Central Streaming Portal for Video Professionals

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces the launch of a new exclusive Web media hosting and streaming video-on-demand site for the Media Communications Association-International (MCA-I).

LEIGHTRONIX Reaches Three Major Milestones in 2009

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX, a leading provider of television automation, video servers, and Internet streaming solutions, announces having shipped its 15,000th automation system, delivered its 5,000th digital server channel, and closed the year with record sales.

LEIGHTRONIX Enhances Web Media Hosting and Streaming Services

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announces the release of PEG Central™ 3.0, introducing enhancements to the popular online Web media hosting and streaming service. Key enhancements include video Web links, support for shared/multiple accounts, new administrative tools, and more comprehensive site statistics, all at no additional cost to current customers.

Okemos Schools Use Web Technology to Inform and Query District Parents

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Holt, MI—The Okemos School District recently called upon their new PEG Central™ Web video streaming portal to help conduct an online survey targeted for district parents. The survey, sent out to parents by email, contained a link to the district's PEG Central streaming site, allowing parents to view an online, on-demand video of a presentation to the board of education on a proposed professional development program for the district.

LEIGHTRONIX Demonstrates Integrated Broadcasting and Streaming Solutions at NAB 2010

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—Video professionals looking to deliver programming to an expanded audience will find their solution in LEIGHTRONIX Booth C9015 at NAB 2010. New products and enhancements will be on display, featuring integrated workflows for delivery via broadcast and the Web.

LEIGHTRONIX Showcases the Smart Workflow at ACM International 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX announced today plans for the unveiling of a new all-digital, smart workflow during this year's Alliance for Community Media International Conference & Exposition in Pittsburgh, July 7th through the 9th, 2010.

Michigan's Capital Area Gains New Regional Public Access Television Channel, CAMTV

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—The Meridian Charter Township cable division, in cooperation with non-profit organizations, businesses and municipalities from across the greater Lansing region, and broadcast and streaming products in support from LEIGHTRONIX, has recently launched Capital Area Media Television (CAMTV), a regional public access channel on local cable Channel 30.

LEIGHTRONIX Simplifies Video Documentation with New Digital Video Recorder

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Holt, MI—LEIGHTRONIX introduces the LABvault-SD™, a new digital video recording device that captures incoming video and audio from an external source and automatically transfers the resulting digital media file to multiple destinations for archiving, Internet video-on-demand, intranet review, and more.

Central States Region of the Alliance for Community Media

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Courtyard by Marriott
Grand Rapids, MI
September 24, 2010

2010 Annual Conference

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Washington Court Hotel
Washington, D.C.
September 29 - October 1, 2010

HB Communications Inc. TV Technology Open House

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

HB Communications, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
North Haven, CT
September 15, 2010

Industrial Video Corporation Media Expo 2010

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Aladdin Shrine Center Ballroom
Columbus, OH
September 22, 2010

New England Audio-Visual Technology Expo

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Radisson Tara Hotel
Nashua, NH
September 29, 2010