"This volume is the only book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the technology architecture, physical facility changes, and-most importantly-the new media management workflows and business processes to support the entire lifecycle of the IP broadcast facility from an engineering and workflow perspective. Fully updated, this second edition covers the technological evolutions and changes in the media broadcast industry, including the adoption of SMPTE ST2110-xx Suite as the IP group of standards, the necessity of protecting against cyber threats, and the expansion of cloud services and how that has opened new possibilities. It provides readers with the necessary information for planning, organizing, producing, and distributing media for the modern broadcast facility. Key features of this text include: Strategies to implement a cost-effective file-based production and distribution system. A cohesive, big-picture viewpoint that helps you identify differences in a tape-based facility, and how to overcome the challenges of upgrading your plant. Case studies serve as recommendations and examples of use, helping you weigh the pros and cons of various approaches. Readers in the fields of TV, cable, IT engineering, and broadcast engineering will find this book an invaluable resource, as will students learning how to set up modern broadcast facilities and the workflows of contemporary broadcasting"--