If there’s a word to describe the traditional cost of ownership of weather graphics systems, that word would be – rigid. Generally, you don’t get a lot of wiggle-room to reduce cost. System providers lock you into specialized operator requirements, costly data provider agreements; and limit your potential to generate revenue from your weather programming….
Despite the integral role weather reporting plays in news broadcasting, many weather graphics systems exist as an island in today’s increasingly interconnected newsroom workflows. In some cases, non-meteorologist staff such as producers and journalists have to leave their all-encompassing Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS) to a separate application to fulfill their weather graphics. In other cases,…
Data is the backbone of weather forecasting. The graphics that playout on-screen, the story your presenter is telling, and the very reason your viewers are tuning in – are all driven by the incoming weather data. Despite the critical role that data plays in your programming, traditional weather graphics systems can be surprisingly restrictive with…
MELVILLE, N.Y. — Feb. 10, 2021 — Chyron today finalized the acquisition of DTN’s Weather Suite business (formerly MeteoGroup). “The acquisition of Weather Suite brings Chyron a weather platform with deep multiplatform, collaboration, and role-based access capabilities,” said Chyron Vice President of Product and Strategy Mathieu Yerle. “We are excited to bring our in-depth production,…