Avid Honored with Two Emmy® Awards for Technology and Engineering Innovation

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Avid has won two 2020 Emmy Awards for technology and engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). These awards recognize Avid's contributions to Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) and the Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) specification. With these wins, Avid now holds 18 Emmys for engineering excellence. The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 10, 2021. Avid continues to lead in media technology, providing essential tools for news production and video editing, affirming its commitment to innovation.

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• Awarded two 2020 Emmy Awards for contributions to newsroom technology and standards.
• Total of 18 Emmy Awards demonstrates Avid's long-standing impact on television technology.
• Recognition from industry experts enhances brand reputation.

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With wins for contributions to TV newsroom and video production technologies Avid will hold 18 Emmys for excellence in engineering creativity

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media technology provider Avid^® (NASDAQ: AVID) today proudly announced it has won two 2020 Emmy^® Awards for technology and engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Avid is being honored for its work on Newsroom Computer System (NRCS), used to plan and automate the production of news programs, and for work on the Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) specification, which ensures multi-vendor, cross-platform interoperability in video production.

“Avid’s customers influence our inventions and the products we make. These two Emmy^® Award wins honor this special collaborative spirit that keeps the whole industry moving forward,” said Jeff Rosica, CEO & President, Avid. “Avid is also incredibly fortunate to be home to an extraordinarily creative and inspired engineering workforce and product team. Their continuous innovation not only follows through on our customers’ vision, but also consistently breaks new ground to establish categories and define where the industry needs to go next.”

Avid’s commitment to technical innovation and invention shapes the tools, solutions and services that today accelerate the content ecosystem and connect people everywhere through media. Newsroom management remains a key component of the MediaCentral^® platform relied on by television networks and stations to produce news, sports and other programming for audiences all over the world. Media Composer^®, the leading video editing tool in television and film, leverages AAF to ensure that users can enjoy openness and vendor interoperability in their content creation workflows.

Chosen each year by dozens of television industry experts and peers, Technology & Engineering Emmy^® Awards honor companies that are the “tool makers” that have materially affected the television viewing experience. In recognition of numerous pioneering achievements since its founding, Avid has earned 18 Emmy^® Awards, including two prestigious Philo T. Farnsworth Awards for longtime contributions that have significantly impacted television technology and engineering.

Avid will receive its two awards at the 72^nd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy^® Awards Ceremony that is tentatively scheduled to be a virtual ceremony in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show on October 10, 2021.

About Avid
Avid delivers the most open and efficient media platform, connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution, and consumption. Avid’s preeminent customer community uses Avid’s comprehensive tools and workflow solutions to create, distribute and monetize the most watched, loved and listened to media in the world—from prestigious and award-winning feature films to popular television shows, news programs and televised sporting events, and celebrated music recordings and live concerts. With the most flexible deployment and pricing options, Avid’s industry-leading solutions include Media Composer^®, Pro Tools^®, Avid NEXIS^®, MediaCentral^®, iNEWS^®, AirSpeed^®, Sibelius^®, Avid VENUE^™, FastServe^®, and Maestro^™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or subscribe to Avid Blogs.

© 2021 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, the Avid logo, Avid NEXIS, FastServe, AirSpeed, iNEWS, Maestro, MediaCentral, Media Composer, Pro Tools, Avid VENUE, and Sibelius are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Emmy is a registered trademark of ATAS/NATAS. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice.

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FAQ

What did Avid win at the Emmy Awards 2020?

Avid won two Emmy Awards for technology and engineering for the Newsroom Computer System and the Advanced Authoring Format.

How many Emmys does Avid hold?

Avid has won a total of 18 Emmy Awards for excellence in engineering.

When will the Emmy Awards ceremony take place?

The 72nd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards Ceremony is scheduled for October 10, 2021.

What is the significance of the Emmy Awards for Avid?

The Emmy Awards recognize Avid's contributions to technology and engineering in television, enhancing its reputation in the media industry.

Who is the CEO of Avid?

Jeff Rosica is the CEO & President of Avid.