[harshy]

This doesn't apply to the running order software, but the problem with the BBC is that it uses in house software (or indeed old commercial systems which they cannot update due to limitations at the moment). While at one time when this was created, this software was likely ahead of what was commercially available (it's very possible there was no system that did what was required) but now it is clunky and behind. This is changing very slowly, but some parts are not going to be replaced and just updated/re-written to be come compatible/stable with the latest OS etc. You have to remember as well that these systems have to talk to each other and when software is 20 years old at least speaking to something made five years ago (ie the running order software) on a new recent OS change thrown in, is it any wonder these things keep happening. Not forgetting some of the gallery hardware in London is now over 10 years old. And don't think this means they want to pay to replace this stuff, they would much rather pay for a new sofa! Although there has been a push of late to get the software up to modern standards when it is possible but it sometimes isn't. But I am sure they will iron it out and make it limp on for another decade! 

I have no idea if CNN or Sky use in house software, but it does seem they are ahead of the game and the BBC should really open the wallet and get these systems out of the way because all they do it get more buggy the older they become.

Sounds like they are running on VizRT evaluation version because they can no longer afford the pro full fat version that other broadcasters use.