If you missed our June webcast, "Automation for Engineers: Part II: What to look for when buying" the on-demand version is available free of charge here. The presentation was hosted by Sid Guel and sponsored by Omnibus.

We had a couple attendee questions left at the end of the presentation, and you can find answers to those questions below. Also, if you have any additional questions about this webcast, go ahead and post them here!

Sid offers automation consulting, so if you need more help than what's available in this presentation, check out his Web site at www.sgbac.com.

Question 1: How will hybrid systems affect third-party vendors?

Answer: I think third-party vendors will adapt and add to their portfolio of products, software-only plug-in solutions for broadcast automation hybrid-type systems. 

Question: Of the three types of automation systems, which is most popular?

Answer: Surprisingly, the most popular automation system, on a global scale, is the combo system.  The combo system is a video server and an automation system in one system.