4K & 8K Applications and Impacts
A look at the ever-increasing video resolution trends and the impacts on various applications like streaming and broadcast.
How to Handle IP and VOD
A deeper dive into how Z-Band can help handle IP and Video-On-Demand needs.
Modulation & Frequencies
An industry overview on video frequencies, modulation, and everything in between.
Past, Present, and Future of Video Compression
Taking a look at the early beginnings of video compression, where it currently stands, where it's trending to go in…
Z-Band Product Overview & IPTV Highlights
An overview of Z-Band's IP product suite and their applications.
Z-Band’s Gen 5 Introduction and Overview
An overview of Z-Band's fifth-generation RF video distribution system, the Distribution ZHC.
FETC Follow Up Webinar
A follow up presentation of the products Z-Band had on display at the 2022 FETC show in Orlando, FL.
WW23 January – RF Monitoring & Measuring
An overview of RF frequency monitoring including VCNs, power levels, signal quality, and encryption.
WW23 February – ZHC Insight Reintroduction
An overview of our revamped and updated RF monitoring software, ZHC-Insight.
WW23 March – SRT HEVC General Session
An overview of SRT and HEVC video protocols.
WW23 April – Z-IP Encode 4K
Overview of our Z-IP Encode 4K live-streaming HEVC encoder.
WW23 May – Mobile Broadcast Protocols & Live-Streaming
An in-depth look at the various protocols surrounding mobile broadcasting and live-streaming.
WW23 June – Z-IP Encode LS
Overview of Z-Band's Z-IP Encode LS live-streaming encoder.
WW23 July – RF Video Transport
A look at the ins and outs of RF video transport along with sample system designs.
WW23 August – Z-SignumOne Intro
An introduction into Z-Band's newest product, the Z-Signum One, an autonomous headend controller and signal conditioner.
WW23 September – VOD and DOCSIS
A look at video-on-demand content and its relationship with the globally recognized telecommunications standard, DOCSIS.
WW23 October – Z-Distribution ZHC Reverse Path
A look into the system designs and applications that are most common with our core product set.
WW23 November – Content Protection
An in-depth look at how service providers protect the digital content they broadcast.
WW23 December – Z-Balun UNV Overview
An overview of the Z-Balun UNV, its various configurations, and their functionality.
Ep. 7: Video Distribution’s Emphasis on Content
Our own Vice President, Dan Helfrick, sat down recently to talk about the changes in direction video distribution systems have…
Ep. 6: Infrastructure Challenges in Keeping Up with Corporate Demand
Z-Band's southwest territory manager, Joe Dalto, joins VP Dan Helfrick to discuss the ever-increasing demand corporate environments face regarding their…
Ep. 5: The Growing Role of Live-Streaming and Digital Video
Video distribution needs and how workplaces communicate within and outside of an organization have undoubtedly changed since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ep. 4: The Advantages of Utilizing IPTV
There are many reasons why companies need and want to stream a TV signal over their corporate network. Robert Mautino,…
Ep. 3: Supporting COVID-19 Needs and Commercial Bandwidth
Content and video distribution needs during the pandemic have increased dramatically; whether it's building the digital infrastructure for corporate needs,…
Ep. 2: Supporting the Healthcare Industry During The COVID-19 Pandemic
When we slated today's Z-Band Tech Talk podcast, we planned to discuss Z-Band's appearance at the ASHE PDC Summit in…
Ep. 1: It’s Great to Know What You Don’t Know with Dan Helfrick
Connectivity is ubiquitous these days. The building design process requires forward thinking as well as introspection as a company. On…
Watch 2019 ASHE Annual Tech Conference
Z-Band sets up shop in Baltimore to exhibit at ASHE's Annual Tech Conference which focuses specifically on the healthcare industry.
ZHC-Insight – Work Life
Troubleshoot quickly and accurately with ZHC-Insight. Guesswork – ELIMINATED. Unnecessary site visits – ELIMINATED. Work life gets a little easier!
ZHC-Insight – Simplify Your Work Life
If you could… diagnose and pinpoint issues quickly, spend less time troubleshooting, eliminate guesswork, eliminate unnecessary site visits. Why wouldn’t…
Lighten Your Workload with ZHC-Insight
The industry’s first remote diagnostic software for RF video distribution systems. Learn about ZHC-Insight.
Z-Distribution Overview
Designed around CAT 6 cable standards, the Z-Distribution products are designed to make your CATV/MATV distribution easy and efficient.
Penn State Pegula Arena: Small Arena, Big on Amenities
With 6000 seats, the Pegula Ice Arena boasts amenities such as a rich audiovisual experience and an immersive fan experience.…
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway & Mahoning Valley Race Course
Control Point Technology was charged with designing and installing the audio/visual systems for newly constructed Hollywood Casinos.
A Winning Solution for Hollywood Casino
Control Point teams up with Z-Band to provide a backbone RF video distribution system for installation in three new Hollywood…
Z-Band Provides Video Distribution Solution for Gulf Coast State College
Gulf Coast State College needed a reliable video distribution system for the school’s brand new Advanced Technology Center.
Penn State Turns to Z-Band For TV Distribution
Penn State Smeal College of Business was looking for an effective way to incorporate RF broadband video using CAT 6…
Moon Area School District, Full-System Integration
Moon Area School District was in need of a scalable, adaptable multi-channel video system for their 7 campus buildings on…
Using TV Distribution to Educate and Entertain Patients
The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children required an environment to provide in-room entertainment as a distraction for patients from their…
Giving Patients the Comforts of Home with Quality TV
University Health System (UHS) officials requested an environment that would help reduce patient stress by incorporating the comforts of home.
A Worry-Free System for Staff and Patients
Palmetto Health had been using traditional coax cable along with an analog video distribution system, and was in need of…
Servcorp Provides Added Value to Clients and Minimizes Overhead
As Servcorp was preparing for its new space in the new One World Trade Center building in New York City,…
Frontier Finds Value in Ease of Install and Scalability of Z-Band Video Distribution Solutions
Frontier’s Operations and Call Center needed a video distribution system that was less demanding on their IT department’s time.
How Can Education Institutions Use Video Distribution for Student Engagement?
To foster true engagement, educational institutions must create a connected and dynamic campus environment. They must hold students' attention during…
Your Guide to RF Video Distribution Systems
Radio frequency (RF) technology transmits and receives information using electromagnetic waves within the RF spectrum. It is a tried-and-true invention…
Ready for 2020’s Biggest Challenge?
What may have been a trend or shift a few years (or months) ago may well be your reality today.…
What’s Next? Our 2020 Video Distribution Industry Impact & Insights Survey Says…
This year, we asked many of the same questions, added some new ones and decided not to include a question…
Which Balun Should I Use/Is Right For Me?
The Standard Version is a one-way device that matches the impedance of the incoming Category/twisted pair cable with the out-going…
The Difference Between RF Video and IP Video
RF, which stands for “radio frequency,” is the older of the two technologies and has traditionally been used for television…
Smart TVs & Utilizing a Video Distribution System
Depending on the SMART TV brand, it can provide a number of valuable services for the user. Viewers can select…
Palmetto Health Staff & Patients Benefit From Z-Band Solution
Palmetto Health had been using traditional coax cable along with an analog video distribution system and was in need of…
What is HDCP?
If your business has encountered a blank screen while trying to display a video or the picture quality suddenly declines,…
Do Video Distribution Systems Slow Down My Network?
If you’ve considered installing a new video distribution system or upgrading your current system to provide large-scale HDTV distribution throughout…
MPEG Video Distribution
MPEG-1 — The original MPEG compression standard for audio and video, MPEG-1 features a somewhat limited bit range. MPEG-1 is…
H.264/H.265 Video
H.264 video applications can range from low-bit Internet video streaming to HDTV broadcasting. A key H.264 benefit is that it…
2019 ASHE Annual Tech Conference
Like most industries today, advancing technology can sometimes blur the lines of various job responsibilities, especially when it comes to…
Low Latency Video
Logic would dictate that low latency in a video system would be the desired outcome in situations where fast interaction…
What is Encrypted Video?
But there are situations where an organization might not want a video to be accessible to the masses. Consider the…
Enterprise Video Distribution
Z-Band is pleased to offer an extensive suite of innovative enterprise video distribution products that can meet your unique organizational…
The Difference Between Baseband and Broadband Video
Have you ever wondered how video magically appears on your TV? The technology behind it involves two key concepts —…
What is IP Video?
In the age of digital transformation, organizations across various industries are seeking innovative ways to distribute video content efficiently and…
Broadband Video Distribution System
While a broadband video system can distribute signals via optical fiber or coax cable — or even with a wireless…
The Benefits of Transmitting Video Over Twisted Pair Cable
Z-Band’s RF broadband distribution systems feature the latest in video over twisted pair cable technology. Z-Band systems typically include one…
CAT Cable: An Effective Alternative to Video Over Coax
These days, organizations of all sizes are looking to cut costs wherever possible. If you’re thinking of implementing video distribution…
The Past, Present and Future of Category Cable
CAT cable technology has come a long way in a relatively short time; it is now a preferred option over…
Video: What Is It Really All About?
We are all familiar with RF (i.e. tuning to any channel on a TV). RF technology is perhaps most commonly…
Our 2021 Industry Insights Survey Says 2022 Will Be…
This year, we asked new questions and revisited a few old ones. Take a look at the changes, recovery and…
Our 2022 Industry Insights Survey Says 2023 Will Be…
The story of 2022 seems to be that post-pandemic gains are being offset by post-pandemic pains. There’s more demand than…
Maintaining Video Signal Quality in a Distribution System
When video distribution was over coax you had two choices: (1) use a tap-and-trunk system, calculate the correct tap value…