NewsBoss System Requirements

Operating Systems

NewsBoss is designed for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. Although NewsBoss may be run on any of the current Microsoft supported Windows 32 bit or 64 bit operating systems, use of the more recent versions will provide more security and stability. Use of 64bit versions is also strongly recommended.

Workstations

Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise or Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise are recommended for all new systems.

Windows 7 is no longer supported for recent versions of NewsBoss Software.

"Home" Editions of any Windows operating system are not supported as these are designed as consumer level operating systems.

Servers

For dedicated NewsBoss Servers, we recommend Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019  or Windows Server 2022 (Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11 Professional may be used for very small systems of under 5 concurrent users only).

Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier are no longer supported for recent versions NewsBoss Software.  Existing customers should note that NewsBoss version 5.11 and higher cannot be installed on PCs running Windows 2003 Server.  NewsBoss version 6.9 and higher cannot be installed on PCs running Windows Server 2012 R2.

Hardware

For dedicated NewsBoss Servers, we recommend Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022 (Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise or Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise may be used for very small systems of under 5 concurrent users only.)

Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier are no longer supported for recent versions NewsBoss Software.  Existing customers should note that NewsBoss version 5.11 and higher cannot be installed on PCs running Windows 2003 Server.  NewsBoss version 6.9 and higher cannot be installed on PCs running Windows Server 2012 R2.

NewsBoss Workstation Recommendations

 MinimumRecommended
Processor Intel Core i3 or better. Intel Core i5 or better.
RAM 8GB or greater. 8GB or greater.
Operating System

Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 64 bit

Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise

 
Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 64 bit

Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise

 

Apple Mac Support NewsBoss can be run under the macOS operating system by using Windows virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop® or VMWare Fusion®. NewsBoss can be run under the macOS operating system by using Windows virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop® or VMWare Fusion®.
Hard Drive 40GB or larger 160GB or larger
Display 17" 1024 x 768 20" 1920x1080 (Full HD) or better
Network 100BaseT 100/1000BaseT
Audio Standard Windows compatible audio device with WDM drivers.

Standard Windows compatible audio device with WDM drivers where balanced audio is not required.  Examples of professional cards are listed below.


Auricon 2.2 fully balanced audio card
Digigram VX222/VX442 fully balanced audio cards.
AudioScience ASI5111/ASI5211 fully balanced audio cards.
Axia, Wheatstone and Digigram network audio devices are supported with Windows WDM compatible drivers installed on client PCs.

 

NewsBoss Server Recommendations

 Small Systems - Typically under 5 client PCs.Larger Systems - Typically 5 or more client PCs.
Processor Intel Core i5 or better. Intel Core i7 or better.
RAM 16GB or greater 16GB or greater
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise
Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
 
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022

 

Hard Drive 500GB or larger - Depends on audio storage requirements. 500GB or larger - Depends on audio storage requirements.
Display 17" 1024 x 768 or better 17" 1024 x 768 or better
Network 100/1000BaseT 100/1000BaseT
Audio Standard Windows compatible audio device with WDM drivers if analog audio capture is required. Audio support is generally not provided in server class PCs. If required, analog audio capture should be performed on a client PC.
Virtual Servers  NewsBoss is fully compatible with virtual server systems. Please contact us to discuss individual requirements. 
High Availability  Stratus® High Availability and Fault Tolerant solutions for NewsBoss server systems are fully supported. Please contact us for more details. 

Please note that the above tables are indicative only and are subject to change over time. Please contact us for the most up to date recommendations.

Networking

NewsBoss resources are shared via standard TCP/IP networking.

Local area networks (LANs) will normally employ twisted pair Ethernet technology connecting workstations together via network switches.  Although small systems of under 5 workstations can use 100BaseT (100Mb/s) networks, it is recommended that larger systems employ 1000BaseT (1Gb/s) networking in conjunction with network switches.

External communication can take place over a variety of TCP/IP connections, such as Wide Area Networks (WANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), ISDN, DSL/ADSL, and dial up connections. Please contact us to discuss the options which most closely match your needs.

Address

  Address:
PO Box 277 Lindfield  NSW  2070 Australia
Website:
www.newsboss.com
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About Us

NewsBoss is the best tool possible for broadcast professionals.  We are radio professionals who understand the demands of the industry.  Experience the most powerful, reliable, configurable and user friendly system available backed by the industry's best support services.