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DHD's MX3 Console Launch, NPO Channel Closure, and Arqiva's Brand Refresh · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and today we have three exciting stories to cover.
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  We'll be discussing DHD's launch of their modular MX3 console range at IBC2026, the
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  closure of NPO Soul & Jazz, and Arqiva's brand refresh as their technology remit expands.
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  DHD.audio has unveiled its new MX3 console range at IBC2026 in Amsterdam.
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  This third-generation of DHD's Series 52 control surfaces continues to offer modularity,
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  versatility, and expandability, while also embracing new production workflows.
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  It supports the Dynamic Media Facility concept, allowing resources to be allocated as needed.
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  The MX3 is compatible with existing DHD processing cores and supports IP networking
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  standards like AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110, making upgrades seamless and future-proof.
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  Dutch public broadcaster NPO has shuttered its NPO Soul & Jazz channel as part of a
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  significant restructuring move.
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  The channel, known for its soul and jazz music format, ceased operations on September 1 after
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  airing closure announcements since July.
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  NPO's decision is driven by budget cuts and a push towards digital transformation, affecting
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  other channels like NPO Campus Radio and NPO 2 Extra.
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  Despite the closure, NPO plans to incorporate soul and jazz into other offerings, such as
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  enhancing NPO Blend's playlist and launching a new jazz podcast in 2027.
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  Arqiva has unveiled a refreshed brand that reflects its expansion beyond broadcast
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  distribution into a broader technology and critical infrastructure business.
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  The United Kingdom-based company has adopted “Built for what’s critical” as the central idea
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  behind the new identity.
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  This new brand encompasses Arqiva's capabilities in infrastructure, connectivity,
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  data, and operational expertise across media, broadcasting, utilities, and critical
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  infrastructure.
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  In addition to broadcast distribution and critical communications infrastructure, Arqiva
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  now offers managed media services, cloud and Internet Protocol-enabled workflows, smart data
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  services, and connectivity solutions.
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  The company is also exploring opportunities within critical national infrastructure.
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  Arqiva's Chief Executive Officer Shuja Khan noted that the refreshed brand reflects a
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  business evolving alongside its customers, helping them modernize with confidence.
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  That wraps up today’s episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast.
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