The industry veteran will focus on growing and servicing existing customers in the company’s fastest growing market

London, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2020 -- Xytech, a leader in facility management software for media and broadcast, has named industry-veteran Matt Waldock to the position of VP and Director of Business Development, EMEA at Xytech's UK office in London.

In his new role, Waldock will serve as a key point-person and further develop the relationships of Xytech's existing clients in the EMEA region, while expanding Xytech into new markets across EMEA.

"Matt's extensive background in the media and broadcast industry helps immensely as we continue to quickly grow in the region," said Greg Dolan of Xytech. "The European market is our fastest growing market geography, and Matt's experience will make sure Xytech continues to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate our clients' needs."

Waldock, who previously served as a director at Xytech in the mid-2000s, said he's looking forward to joining the team again during such an exciting time in the company's growth.

"I'm truly pleased to be part of the Xytech team once again," Waldock said. "Returning during a period when Xytech is experiencing such rapid growth is really exciting, and I'm looking forward to playing a role in continuing to expand our growing footprint in EMEA market."

Extensive Industry Experience
Waldock has worked in the UK's broadcast industry for 25 years, including positions with ITV and Deluxe Media Europe. Waldock's deep background and extensive experience with Xytech's products will help him better tailor the company's solutions to a wide variety of client needs.

"I'm hoping to use my background in broadcasting to not only supply current and prospective clients with the best solutions possible, but also work ahead of the curve and help our clients find solutions they might need in the future," Waldock said. "I will focus on not only what they need right now but also what they will need next year and evolve with them."

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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Las Vegas-based outdoor advertising firm chooses MediaPulse to optimize the scheduling of its 200-plus employees

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/19/2019 -- When Jamie Watkins left her position at Warner Brothers in Los Angeles to run operations at her husband's growing outdoor advertising company, Kre8 Media in Las Vegas, she brought one takeaway with her: Xytech's MediaPulse facilities management software to handle the busy company's scheduling, bidding and billing.

"When I first started at Kre8 Media, they were using Excel spreadsheets to schedule employees," Watkins explained. "It was very manual and really easy to make a mistake or double-book someone as there was no way to flag it. There were really no checks and balances."

To fix this, one of Watkins' first initiatives as Kre8 Media's Director of Operations was to improve the scheduling of the company's nearly 220 employees. From mobile billboard truck drivers to on-foot brand ambassadors, Watkins needed a robust, redundant solution featuring live updates. By teaming with Xytech account managers, Watkins implemented a custom version of MediaPulse, streamlining the company's scheduling process.

"Our configured instance of MediaPulse allows me to have two scheduling views: a warehouse and driver view, and a hotel and property ambassador view," Watkins said. "It's great because we now have tracking as well as ways to forecast and book ahead to see what's available and what we can target as far as selling goes. Plus, we can create utilization reports. We couldn't do any of this before."

In addition to using the scheduling module, Kre8 Media also uses MediaPulse for bidding, work orders and billing.

"We used to do all our billing in QuickBooks, and with our scheduling formerly in Excel, nothing really spoke to each other," Watkins explained. "Now we're doing all of our billing in MediaPulse as well." 

'An All-in-One Solution'
With top-level clients including Cirque Du Soliel, Door Dash and major Vegas acts like Mariah Carey and David Copperfield, Kre8 Media also offers advertising opportunities on the "touchdown elevator towers" lining Las Vegas Boulevard, in addition to its mobile billboards and brand ambassadors. With a number of plates spinning at all times, Watkins' favorite feature of MediaPulse is having all Kre8 Media's information in one place.

"I love how it's an all-in-one system. From scheduling to forecasting to billing, everything I need is in one place," she explained, adding in addition to tracking employee schedules, MediaPulse also tracks the company's equipment including its 50 mobile billboard trucks that drive up and down the Vegas Strip. "Our trucks break down sometimes, and MediaPulse allows us to go in and program when one of them goes down and detail what the issue is. The program is really like having one giant database." 

Since its founding in 2012, Kre8 Media has experienced steady growth year after year and now MediaPulse will help Watkins and her team manage the growth.
"We sometimes will expand outside of Las Vegas into cities like Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona," Watkins said. "As we grow, having MediaPulse in place will help us streamline our operations and better handle our growth."

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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A new contextual user interface along with upgrades to the Personnel Manager and Transmission Module are now available

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/02/2019 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, studio, media services and video transmission industries, is showcasing several major updates to its MediaPulse product line, now shipping, during NAB Show New York at booth N823 in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Oct. 16–17.

A key update to MediaPulse is a completely re-designed user interface. This new contextual interface conforms to the needs of each user. The new responsive UI is developed to place targeted functionality in the hands of every staff member, freelancer and vendor to create a seamless end-to-end automated workflow accessible on any device connected to the internet. Unique views are created for every user whether they use a full browser, tablet or smartphone.

"The latest edition of MediaPulse is now available and delivers this essential contextual UI," said Greg Dolan of Xytech. "As the first consumer-grade UI in our market, this reimagining is responsive, molds itself to any device, desktop or handheld and is available on-prem or in the Cloud."

The new UI also contains a unique, integrated mobile experience for smartphones. This is ideal for staff members needing to see schedules, accept assignments and actualize work hours.

Transmission Module Updates
In another major upgrade, the Transmission Module has new functionality to manage both the technical and service compatibility of connected resources whether they are PCR centric or in a video circuit. Users automatically create a technically correct booking while simultaneously ensuring the selected devices fulfill the service required. This new functionality works hand-in-hand with device monitoring capabilities to ensure operators have a single source of truth for all transmission bookings.

Personnel Manager Updates
Another key upgrade is to the Personnel Manager to include real-time counters in the scheduling view to track any entitlements, work time, available time, overtime as well as user defined classifications. The Personnel Manager rules engine is upgraded to track all parameter driver conditions, alert staff when thresholds are exceeded, compute costs and prepare timesheets. This new functionality specifically addresses the European Working Time Directive but is applicable to any labor rules.

The new user interface is available now in the 2019 version of MediaPulse.

Xytech will be exhibiting at the upcoming NAB New York 2019 from October 16-17, 2019. Located at Booth N823 Xytech will demonstrate the new features of its leading facilities management software MediaPulse. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, +1(818)698-4958.

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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Additional upgrades to Personnel Manager and Transmission Module will also be highlighted

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2019 -- Xytech, leader in facility management software for the broadcast, studio, media services and video transmission industries, will highlight several major updates to its MediaPulse product line in Hall 6, Booth C22 during IBC 2019 from September 13-17 in Amsterdam.

One of the main features of MediaPulse being showcased is the completely re-designed user interface. This re-design is Xytech's response to the recent market need to place targeted functionality in the hands of every staff member, freelancer and vendor in order to create a seamless end-to-end automated workflow. In order to do this properly, the UI is now completely intuitive and can operate on any device.

"MediaPulse 2019 delivers this much needed UI functionality," said Greg Dolan of Xytech. "As the first consumer-grade UI in our market, this reimagining is responsive, molding itself to the device, and is available on prem or in the Cloud."

The new UI also contains a unique, integrated mobile experience for low touch users on phones. This is ideal for staff members needing to see schedules, accept assignments and actualize work hours.

Updates to Personnel Manager
Another key upgrade includes the update to the Personnel Manager to include real-time counters in the scheduling view to track any entitlements, work time, available time, overtime or any other classification managed by MediaPulse. The Personnel Manager rules engine has been upgraded to track all user-defined conditions, alert staff when thresholds are exceeded, compute costs and prepare timesheets. This specifically addresses the European Working Time Directive.

Updates to Transmission Module
In addition to the updates to the Personnel Manager, the Transmission Module has also undergone several upgrades. New functionality manages both technical compatibility and service compatibility. Users automatically create a technically correct circuit while simultaneously ensuring the selected devices fulfill the service required. This new functionality works hand-in-hand with device monitoring capabilities to make sure operators have a single source of truth for all transmission bookings.

The new user interface is available now in the 2019 version of MediaPulse.

Xytech will be exhibiting at the upcoming IBC 2019 from September 13-17, 2019. Located in Hall 6, Booth C22 Xytech will demonstrate the new features of its leading facilities management software MediaPulse. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, +1(818)698-4958.

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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The Xytech veteran will now focus on growing the company’s business in the UK and beyond

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/01/2019 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for media and broadcast, has promoted Aurore Gilewicz to the position of Account Manager at Xytech's UK office in London. Gilewicz formerly served as Operations Manager for EMEA projects.

In her new role, Gilewicz will focus on nurturing the relationships she's made in the UK, driving customer satisfaction and growing Xytech's footprint in the UK and Western European media, post-production and broadcasting markets. 

"Aurore has been an incredible teammate over the past four years," said Greg Dolan of Xytech. "Our European market is our fastest growing market segment, and Aurore has been key in managing the growth while nurturing the expansion of our European footprint. As Xytech continues to increase its reach in Western Europe, Aurore's passion and knowledge of the marketplace is an undeniable advantage." 

"Automation, the cloud, consumer-grade user interfaces and mobile applications have all been developed recently. This greatly expands the user reach of our MediaPulse product line and requires us to engage with our clients differently. Aurore brings a deep understanding of the market, the current technology challenges and the always evolving requirements of our clients to the table. We're all thrilled to have her driving us toward success," Dolan continued.

Since joining Xytech in 2015, Gilewicz has held both operations and management roles. Recruiting key staff, managing geographically diverse projects and directing support services were part of her previous portfolio.

"My experience in managing the operational details of our clients' implementations has given me key insights into how MediaPulse can impact organizations and make them more efficient," Gilewicz said. "I'm passionate about our company, and I'm looking forward to directing all my attention to our customers and creating new partnerships."

Roots in Entertainment
Born and raised in France, Gilewicz has worked in the media and entertainment space for the last 15 years — managing marketing for major music and entertainment brands internationally. Her organizational and communication skills as well as her in-depth knowledge of European markets are key skills she will deploy in her new role.

"There's so much potential in the UK market for Xytech," Gilewicz explained. "It's a great time to focus our efforts, with IBC and MediaPulse's version 9 both right around the corner."

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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The partnership will bring Blackbird’s leading cloud video platform to Xytech’s best-in-class facilities management software

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/01/2019 -- Xytech [NAB 2019 booth SL4705], leaders in facility management software for the broadcast, media services and video transmission industries, and Blackbird [NAB 2019, booth SL6716], the market-leading cloud video platform, have partnered to offer a frame accurate codec player in the version 9 of Xytech's MediaPulse facility management software system. This partnership will help streamline the asset management process for users of MediaPulse version 9, to be announced at NAB 2019, and provide users with a real-time, accurate HTML5 viewer featuring complete access security for all files.

Based in the cloud, the Blackbird player will provide MediaPulse users with an efficient, cost-saving viewer through a streaming proxy codec. By using the integrated player during their workflow, post-production professionals are now able to frame-accurately play, jog and shuttle backwards and forwards through their video content at multiple speeds, all in the cloud on bandwidth as low as 2 MB per second. Since the content is streamed, deleting the source file instantly renders all stream void for an added a layer of security. 

"This strategic partnership with Blackbird brings real-time viewing features to MediaPulse users supporting Asset Management and Promo Workflows," said Greg Dolan of Xytech. "Post-production professionals will be able to securely and accurately access and view video content using Blackbird and do it all on a nominal connection right from MediaPulse. Blackbird shares our vision of intuitive User Experiences. This partnership is a great fit."

Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird developer Forbidden Technologies, said: "We're thrilled Xytech has chosen to integrate Blackbird into their market-leading facility management software, MediaPulse. Blackbird's unique power and agility will enable Xytech's customers to frame-accurately access and view their video content at speed delivering significant efficiency benefits. Blackbird is increasingly being recognized by companies globally who need lightning-fast access and management of their video content. Our partnership with Xytech is perfectly aligned with our strategic OEM model for Blackbird as we gain further market adoption in the key US market and beyond."

The Blackbird version 9 player will be available with the 2019 MediaPulse release version 9 due out in June 2019.

About Xytech Systems
For 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com

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The version 9 update of MediaPulse features a reimagined user interface tailoring the system for all users, from light touch to full mode

Las Vegas, NV -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/01/2019 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, studio, media services and video transmission industries, will launch the 2019 version of its MediaPulse facility management software system at booth SL4705 during the 2019 NAB Show from April 8–11 in Las Vegas.

The MediaPulse Sky UI has undergone a complete reimaging of the entire user interface for a faster, cleaner and modern look. As a part of this update, the user interface now includes a responsive design appropriate for use in all browsers, on all devices. This responsive design features performance improvements, including Xytech's new Limitless Scrolling for instant search results regardless of the size of the result set.

"At Xytech, we believe we are only as good as tomorrow's innovation," said Greg Dolan of Xytech, "Over the last year, we have included countless advancements in our MediaPulse platform, and the 2019 version is our most ambitious effort yet featuring a responsive design and customizable interface."

MediaPulse: Accessible for All

A key part of the 2019 version update includes personalizing the MediaPulse experience for each user, from power user to light touch, providing every user exactly the functionality they need, when they need it on the device of their choosing.

"This update addresses a big shift in the marketplace, expanding our technology to foster automation through all users in our clients' ecosystem," Dolan said. "With the 2019 version of MediaPulse, every participant in an organization now has a personalized MediaPulse, allowing us to deliver the appropriate experience for each user tailored for their given role."

In addition to the user experience upgrade, OpenID is supported through Sky and the entire platform has now moved to a 64-bit architecture. Automated IMF distribution functionality, European Working Time Directive support, transmission module updates in addition to hundreds of new features are now available. 

The 2019 version of MediaPulse is available in June 2019.

Xytech will be exhibiting at the upcoming 2019 NAB Show from April 8-11, 2019. Located in booth SL4705, Xytech will demonstrate the new features of its leading facilities management software MediaPulse. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, +1(818)698-4958.

About Xytech
For more than 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution. For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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An age of linear editing, celluloid film and archaic operating systems precedes a modern era of automated scheduling, seamless facility management and artificial intelligence

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/14/2018 -- Reagan, Thatcher and the Soviet Union were in the headlines. Rain Man, Die Hard and Coming to America were on the silver screen. Cable television served up just 36 channels. In media and broadcast production, editing was linear, movies were celluloid and broadcast facilities were managed by reams of paper exchanging hands by messenger and post.

It was 1988, and an enterprising young software developer from California named Richard Gallagher designed and coded a platform taking facility management into the next generation. The early system Gallagher developed evolved to become the first fully integrated facilities management system for the media and broadcast industry and the foundational technology for Xytech.

"This has been a wonderful journey, although we don't spend much time looking in the rear-view mirror," commented Richard Gallagher, President and CEO of Xytech Systems, Inc. "Over these thirty years, we have built an incredible team and a very robust roadmap. This will become even more apparent with our upcoming MediaPulse product releases."

Footprints in the Past, Eyes on the Future
As Xytech celebrates three decades of innovation with best-of-breed products such as MediaPulse and the recently announced Dash, the company continues to drive future opportunities by integrating advanced technologies such as mobile interfaces, artificial intelligence and cloud services into its products and services. At the same time, Xytech remains completely focused on the needs of its customers, who value the company's commitment to its core values of innovation, integrity and professionalism.

"The intersections of easily connected systems, the cloud, mobile platforms and AI offer enormous opportunities to push MediaPulse further than ever to meet the increasingly complex requirements of our clients," Gallagher continued. "I'm grateful to the entire Xytech team for making these advancements possible, and grateful to our loyal clients for the unrelenting trust and support they've demonstrated throughout our history."

Redefining the Building Blocks of Facility Management
Over the last 30 years, Xytech has taken the simple proposition of how to schedule and invoice a post-production company and turned it into the largest, most successful facility management software company in the world. From its debut software Myriad in 1988 to the 2009 introduction of its state-of-the-art platform MediaPulse, Xytech has transformed the way its client's business operations are completed. As a result, today's largest and most well-known media companies use Xytech's MediaPulse to manage their operations and the complete lifecycle of their content.

"Xytech is well positioned to shift as market technologies shift," says Xytech COO Greg Dolan. "We continue to offer solutions for our customers to help them stay profitable. We are absolutely committed to helping our clients be more successful, and the only way to do this is to stay one step ahead of the technology so we can anticipate their needs, whether it's web UIs, working within the cloud or artificial intelligence. While we are pleased with what we have accomplished, we are already looking ahead to the next thirty years."

About Xytech
For 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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The company’s new UI enhances the user experience of its leading facility management software MediaPulse

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/25/2018 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, studio, media services and video transmission industries, will showcase its new, completely configurable mobile interface for its MediaPulse facility management software system at booth N721 during the NAB Show New York 2018 from October 17-18. This new UI increases flexibility and scalability by extending MediaPulse to all members of a company's team. MediaPulse Mobile supports all devices with a responsive design.

Thanks to the new UI for MediaPulse, operations staff, producers, facility managers, field crews and freelancers can now use MediaPulse in a screen designed and configured specifically for their needs. The new UI increases efficiency and consistency for the entire organization by delivering exactly what a user needs, when they need it. This streamlines workflows, speeds communication and reduces costly mistakes.

"Designed to provide a personalized interface for all team members, our new MediaPulse Mobile UI allows clients to implement their workflows throughout the entire staff base," explains Greg Dolan of Xytech. "This new Mobile UI is at the center of Xytech's strategy to expand our technology from operational and financial users to all users in the enterprise. Having an easily adopted UI configured specifically for each end user is a vital step."

REST APIs: Fast & Flexible Integration
Xytech will also highlight the latest release of the MediaPulse Development Platform. The platform provides simple, fast and flexible integrations with all systems through an API library now supporting REST calls. Triggered messaging, parameter-based alerts and automated report delivery are all included with this release.

"For 30 years, Xytech's mission is to adapt the best technology and make it work for our users. To remain essential, we must meet not just today's challenges, but tomorrow's as well," continues Dolan. "While technology and the broadcast industry are moving quickly, these latest updates to MediaPulse further prove our commitment to innovation."

Xytech will be exhibiting at the upcoming NAB Show New York 2018 from October 17-18, 2018. Located in booth N721, Xytech will demonstrate the new features of its leading facilities management software MediaPulse, along with its latest subscription-based software Dash. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, + 1 (818) 698-4958.

About Xytech Systems
For 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit http://xytechsystems.com.

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The new Munich efforts helmed by Altmeier expands Xytech’s reach into the German market with its market-leading facility management software: MediaPulse

Munich, Germany -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/13/2018 -- Xytech, the market leader in facility management software for the broadcast, production, media services and video transmission industries, has announced it now has a division in Munich, Germany. This division will serve Xytech's media and broadcast customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and is the result of increased demand for Xytech's broadcast facility management software MediaPulse in Western Europe.

"With our new Munich division, we are increasing our organic footprint in the German speaking market," said Xytech's Greg Dolan "There is a big demand for MediaPulse in the German market, since the application is multi-lingual and easily localizable. We look forward to extending our already strong user base of MediaPulse and creating new customer partnerships in Germany and the broader Western European market."

Altmeier Appointed Director, Business Development-EMEA

As part of the expansion, Xytech has appointed Frank Altmeier to the position of Director, Business Development, EMEA. Altmeier, who will be responsible for the success and growth of Xytech's German operations, has an extensive background in media and broadcasting, most recently working in broadcast IT sales and business development for newsroom computer systems provider ANNOVA Systems.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Frank join our team, and we look forward to expanding our loyal customer base in Germany and beyond," Dolan said. "Frank's background in business development in media and broadcasting will be key factors in driving our success as we look towards another chapter of company growth in Europe."

"German broadcast operations are quite sophisticated and their revenue opportunities are increasing. It is critically important these facilities are properly managing their workflows and back office functions," said Altmeier. "Our MediaPulse solution has already been met with a very positive market response and we expect this will continue. Our Munich division will serve as our regional hub for media and broadcasting customers as we continue to leverage both greenfield and organic growth opportunities."

Xytech will be located in the South Lower 4305 at this year's NAB Show Las Vegas from April 9-12. During the show, Xytech will demo the 2018 release of its leading facilities management software MediaPulse, along with its latest subscription-based software Dash. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, 818-698-4958.

About Xytech Systems
For 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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Cloud-based, subscription model takes three days to implement and delivers robust workflow management capabilities, making facility operations more efficient

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/02/2018 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, production, media services and video transmission industries, has launched Dash, a new cloud-based software built to manage the operational needs of smaller facilities. The subscription-based software takes just three days to install and enables smaller video departments and post-production operations the ability to leverage Xytech's world-class workflow capabilities. Further, Dash offers no-compromise security as part of Microsoft Azure Managed Cloud.

"Dash offers complete facility management in the cloud in a preconfigured way for the smaller facility," explains Greg Dolan of Xytech. "This allows us to address a truly exciting and underserved market and provide an entirely new set of customers with plug-and-play facility management capabilities."

The new Dash offering allows Xytech to seamlessly manage the end-to-end business cycle for customers in the small-to-medium size range. These customers range from large universities with sophisticated media departments, to corporate communication departments and boutique post facilities.

End-to-End Efficiency in the Cloud

Xytech's monthly subscription model for Dash offers access to all the innovative dashboards, graphs and charts. Customers can manage resources, handle scheduling tasks, cost forecasting, invoicing and reporting all on one system. Dash also offers the option of a built-in library management program and the option of a bidding module, enabling users to bid on a project and have it accepted on the spot.

The brand new web interface allows users easy access to the Dash applications from any supported web browser. "We listened to our clients and adapted our software into a series of directed workflows allowing users to schedule, raise a bid and generate an invoice," Dolan says. "Additionally, we've made installation support fast and seamless on Dash, so our team can easily teach our clients and get them up and running in just a few days."

Pricing

In the coming weeks, Xytech will be hosting Dash webinars on its website, xytechsystems.com. The software has a low per user price and is available on a monthly subscription basis. The company is offering early adopters of Dash an early-bird discount, to be announced shortly.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

About Xytech
Xytech is simplifying the complex operations of broadcasters and media facilities. Redefining the concept of facility management software, Xytech provides total control by integrating resource, order and asset management into one solution. MediaPulse, the company's industry-leading platform, offers over 35 modules expertly crafted to handle the complicated tasks challenging every facility. With over 450 software deployments in more than 20 countries around the world, Xytech is the preeminent global provider of facility management software. The company has delivered innovative solutions to their media and broadcast customers for over 25 years and has headquarters in Chatsworth, California, with regional offices in New York and London. Follow Xytech on Facebook, Twitter (@XytechSystems) and LinkedIn.

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The multimedia production company turns to the facility management software for its adaptability, flexibility

Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/17/2018 -- Located across the street from the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Productions is a premier multimedia production company, maintaining mobile television and content divisions nationwide, as well as the IMS Radio Network providing live coverage of Indianapolis Motor Speedway events.

The mobile television department is the biggest facility at IMS Productions with a fleet of 15 trucks capable of handling six productions simultaneously. IMS Productions' trucks work coast to coast covering the NBA's Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, IndyCar races, auto auctions and the Red Bull Global RallyCross, among other events. The company deployed Xytech's MediaPulse facility management software to achieve operational and financial control over their diverse service offerings.

"Our mobile television division has a lot of moving parts," said Robby Greene, president of IMS Productions. "Each show we do is different; we manage and move people and equipment all over the country. This is live TV so we absolutely must get things right the first time. We need to be able to access our assets and have confidence in tracking where they are at any given time. MediaPulse does this for us."

Adaptability & Flexibility

While the company initially began using MediaPulse two years ago to schedule engineers and drivers for productions nationwide, IMS Productions recently expanded MediaPulse for invoicing, cost tracking and financial forecasting.

A team of a half-dozen IMS Productions' employees chose MediaPulse after examining products offered by three software developers. MediaPulse offered IMS Productions the adaptability and flexibility it needed to manage the complexity of its mobile television facility.

"We really needed a product we could customize to our needs," Greene said. "MediaPulse gave us the flexibility to do just this. Our IT team works with Xytech to implement options to give us a solution tailored to what we want to do. We're at close to 100-percent utilization now for tracking our mobile division's people and assets."

IMS Productions also implemented MediaPulse for its content division. MediaPulse efficiently schedules employees' time to make the best use of the company's edit bays and creative talent.

"We expect to see the same level of momentum and positive progress from our content division as we did when our mobile television division began using MediaPulse," Greene said.

Now, IMS Productions is ready to step up to the Divisions Module to securely manage information access. The new module allows easy access to specific types of information by different user groups to further streamline operations.

"Our team at Xytech has been a real partner in helping us maximize MediaPulse to reap the benefits of the product," Greene said. "We've been so impressed by what MediaPulse has delivered, we're now embracing the software in additional ways and exploring what Divisions has to offer us next."

About Xytech Systems
For 30 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit https://www.xytechsystems.com/.

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Media production giant implements MediaPulse across its North American facilities, streamlining billing, scheduling and mission-critical back office operations

Toronto, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2017 -- For more than 35 years, Toronto-based Sim has been an innovator in the film and broadcast markets, providing both the equipment and technical expertise needed to help A/V professionals realize their creative visions throughout the entire production process. Over the last several years, through a series of mergers and acquisitions, the company has expanded both its geographic footprint and production capabilities. In order to streamline back office functionality and increase production efficiency among its North American facilities, the company chose to implement Xytech's MediaPulse facility management software.

Sim's recent mergers and acquisitions include Bling Digital, PS Production Services, Ltd., Chainsaw, Pixel Underground, Tattersall Sound & Picture, Post FactoryNY and The Crossing Studios among others. In tandem, the company has also increased the services it offers, with the goal of delivering turnkey solutions to suit just about any production need. The company sought a facility management software platform able to handle not only its extensive billing and scheduling requirements, but offer the ability to streamline more complex operational tasks. After a thorough evaluation of competitive market solutions, Xytech's MediaPulse was chosen for its ability to deliver mission-critical functionality across the enterprise.

Systems in Harmony

"Our first objective was to harmonize was our billing system, since this is mission-critical," says Chris Webb, IT Manager, Infrastructure, Sim. "Once we had MediaPulse in place, we were able to assign common codes for specific needs in our different facilities. For instance, if our facilities in New York and Los Angeles want to charge different rates for their rooms, they can do so using the same billing code, while setting different rates as applicable."

After recognizing immediate benefits across the company, Sim soon added MediaPulse's scheduling module — providing the visibility needed to ensure resources and facilities were being used to their full potential. The scheduling module also allowed the company to plan for and allocate alternate resources for customers if any single facility was at full capacity or otherwise unavailable.

Cohesive Planning

"Some of the companies we had acquired didn't possess any formal scheduling software and others were using a myriad of software combinations," Webb explains, "At the time, we didn't have a cohesive strategy to unify all of our disparate facilities and departments. Once we had the billing module in place, we implemented the scheduling module in MediaPulse. This allowed the individualization we needed to manage the nuances of our different facilities. Now, the local facilities have what they need to maintain a seamless operation, while headquarters has the transparency and global view they need as well."

"One of the best features of MediaPulse is its ability to provide scheduling transparency into the entire organization," observes Doug Gingrave, Business Development Manager at Xytech. "Scheduling can get very complicated across multiple locations in diverse geographies, and having visibility across the entire enterprise can make the difference in taking on a new project rather than having to turn away work. With the scheduling module on MediaPulse, customers can easily assign work according to resource availability — this is a great solution for everyone."

Fine-tuning Workflows

In addition to its core strengths in allocating and scheduling resources, MediaPulse is able to process and analyze discrete production workflows across different facilities or divisions. "Companies can set the system up to capture any provisions or business nuances on the front end, and since information is coming into a central database, our customers can then analyze this data to increase the efficiency of any component within their operations," says Gingrave.

Webb appreciates how MediaPulse is able to synergize workflows: "The system definitely gives us insight into the facilities, how their workflows are set up and how they are managing projects," he says. "For example, we have a daily division in Los Angeles working with dailies and cameras, and we have a post division working with post and editing at the same time. Using the insight gained from MediaPulse, these two entities can now collaborate on similar projects and share information as if they are working on the same project."

Since the team is now on the same platform, they can track resources, scheduling and project status among any of its entities. Further, the Canadian operation is able to access a holistic, real-time view of any facility or system component. "Moving forward, we are hopeful our new MediaPulse system will encourage an even greater degree of interaction, collaboration and efficiency across the enterprise."

"Now with MediaPulse in place for all the lines of our business, we could easily expand should we need to add other facilities or departments. Further, we are very pleased with the system and always looking at new features as our needs arise."

Xytech will be at IBC 2017. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, 818-698-4958 or Aurore Gilewicz at agilewicz@xytechsystems.com, +44 203 478 1462.

About Xytech Systems
For over 25 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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Best-in-class operational platform simplifies transmission and automation workflows, streamlining operations for facilities management

Chatsworth, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/24/2017 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, production, media services and video transmission industries, demonstrated its new MediaPulse Transmission and Digital Order Automation features at the NAB Show in New York last week following a strong showing at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam last month.

MediaPulse Transmission offers enterprise-class operations and robust financial management tools designed specifically to streamline transmission and automation functionality across multiple broadcast platforms. This latest release of MediaPulse makes it easy for broadcast personnel to reserve, provision and monitor specific feeds, while simplifying the process of booking routes. Available as both on-premise and cloud installations, the new release also has a notification engine, personalized feed dashboards and a Big Board list of feeds appropriate for publication to the entire facility.

"After years of refinement, we have created a transmission module not only competitive in the marketplace, but completely superior," comments Greg Dolan, COO of Xytech. "The module features top-of-the-line functionality. For example, the system can become 'network aware' automatically — making a software-defined network easily configured and it's completely localizable. The new MediaPulse Transmission makes the entire process of transmitting a broadcast signal between any two points more efficient while removing any uncertainty the end-user may have."

MediaPulse: Master of Workflows

MediaPulse Reporting — the company's automation module — captures an order and drives the required tasks to ensure a seamless order process. The new Digital Order Automation module in MediaPulse streamlines the complex, expensive and time-consuming workflow processes all media servicing and broadcast facilities face. The software also integrates with third-party applications through an open adapter technology so order automation and multi-system workflows are truly seamless. The result is a workflow elegantly navigating multiple dependencies across a range of possibilities.

"MediaPulse is the master of workflow management, making even the most complex path dependencies or multi-system automations look easy," Dolan said. "We are the 'workflow of workflows' for our customers so they can easily kick off a new sequence of required events and report on its progress or troubleshoot it as necessary. This can lead to vast operational savings, while reducing costly mistakes."

About Xytech Systems
For over 25 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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Best-in-class operational platform simplifies transmission and automation workflows, streamlining operations for facilities management

Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/15/2017 -- Xytech, the leader in facility management software for the broadcast, production, media services and video transmission industries, is exhibiting at IBC 2017 [stand #6.C22] between September 15 and 19 to demonstrate its new MediaPulse Transmission and Digital Order Automation features. Available now, the new transmission and automation releases are integral components of the company's best-in-class software platform MediaPulse.

MediaPulse Transmission's functional capabilities align with core key themes of IBC 2017, including mobility, transmission, cloud and internationalism. The new release offers enterprise-class operations and robust financial management tools designed specifically to streamline transmission and automation functionality across multiple broadcast platforms. This latest release of MediaPulse makes it easy for broadcast personnel to reserve, provision and monitor specific feeds, while simplifying the process of booking routes. Available as both on-premise and cloud installations, the new release also has a notification engine, personalized feed dashboards and a Big Board list of feeds appropriate for publication to the entire facility.

"After years of refining our transmission module, we have created a solution not only competitive in the marketplace, but completely superior," comments Greg Dolan, COO of Xytech. "There is a host of new functionality included: for instance, the system can become 'network aware' automatically; making a software defined network easily configured and it is completely localizable. If our customers need to transmit a broadcast signal between any two points, MediaPulse transmission makes the entire process more efficient while removing any uncertainty."

MediaPulse: Master of Workflows

MediaPulse Reporting — the company's automation module — is able to capture an order and drive required tasks to ensure a seamless order process. The new Digital Order Automation module in MediaPulse streamlines the complex, expensive and time-consuming workflow processes all media servicing and broadcast facilities face. The software also integrates with third-party applications through an open adapter technology so order automation and multi system workflows are truly seamless. The result is a workflow elegantly navigating multiple dependencies across a range of possibilities.

"MediaPulse is the master of workflow management, making even the most complex path dependencies or multi-system automations look easy," Dolan said. "We are the 'workflow of workflows' for our customers so they can easily kick off a new sequence of required events and report on its progress or troubleshoot it as necessary. This can lead to vast operational savings, while reducing costly mistakes."

Xytech will be demoing the new MediaPulse modules at stand #6.C22 throughout IBC 2017. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, 818-698-4958 or Aurore Gilewicz at agilewicz@xytechsystems.com, +44 203 478 1462.

About Xytech Systems
For over 25 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

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MediaPulse Managed Cloud features real-time, cloud-based facility management capabilities with groundbreaking iOS/Andriod-compatible web-based hosted applications

Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/15/2017 -- Xytech [IBC 2017, stand #6.C22], the market leader in facility management software for the broadcast, production, media services and video transmission industries, announced its new Cloud and managed Services offering: MediaPulse Managed Cloud. Hosted in Microsoft Azure platform, MediaPulse Managed Cloud is a secure, hosted platform from Xytech offering full system management. With MediaPulse Managed Cloud, companies of all sizes can avoid the cost and ongoing distraction of an on premises installation.

MediaPulse Managed Cloud is available through any web browser and compatible with iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices. Xytech's new managed services handle most administrative functions including daily backups, user permissions and screen layouts and is an ideal, cost-effective solution for any facility.

"MediaPulse Managed Cloud makes the installation, maintenance and constant evolution of each client's solution easy and cost effective. It allows our clients to focus on what they do best, while insuring they have the latest software in a secure and reliable platform" explains Greg Dolan, COO of Xytech. "This managed services offering is available with several options so our customers can choose the one best fitting their business."

Key features of The MediaPulse Cloud and Managed Services:

- Always available and always current software
- Secured through Microsoft Azure
- Web and Mobile accessible
- Localized installations with language packs
- Multiple Azure datacenters

The MediaPulse Managed Cloud, now available in October is compliant with European privacy laws and enables secure data transmission across multiple geographies. As such, users of The MediaPulse Cloud are able to share data with their clients confidently knowing their information is protected.

Xytech staff will offer The MediaPulse Cloud at this year's IBC. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may contact Alexandra Kuipers at akuipers@xytechsystems.com, 818-698-4958 or Aurore Gilewicz at agilewicz@xytechsystems.com, +44 203 478 1462.

About Xytech Systems
For over 25 years, the world's premiere media companies have depended on Xytech to run their businesses. MediaPulse is the only end-to-end solution for the complete content lifecycle. MediaPulse provides scheduling, automation, asset management, billing and cost recovery for broadcasters, media services companies and transmission facilities in a scalable platform-independent solution.

For more information, visit xytechsystems.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm