Broadcast News Archive for July, 2016
13/07/2016 Ang Lee To Deliver Keynote At IBC2016
Ang Lee, the multi Academy Award winning director, will deliver Keynote address at the IBC2016 Conference as part of this year's IBC Big Screen Experience. The event will take place on Monday 12 Septe

13/07/2016 Autocue's QStart Software Available To All
Autocue has announced that it is to make the unlimited version of its QStart teleprompter software free to everyone. From this month, the company's Windows/OS QStart software will be free to all users

13/07/2016 Guide For New Industry Creatives Published
A new guide for entrants into the UK's creative industries has been published. The book, Breaking Into UK Film and TV Drama, has been written by industry insider Matt Gallagher – founder of thecallshe

13/07/2016 LiveU Deployed For UEFA Euro 2016 Coverage
LiveU has announced that its technology has been used to provide coverage of the recent UEFA Euro 2016 tournament for a number of major broadcasters, including ITV Sport and beIN Sport, the latter via

13/07/2016 Neil Foster Joins ChyronHego
ChyronHego has appointed Neil Foster as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based at the company's headquarters in Melville, New York, Foster will report directly to CEO and ChyronHeg

13/07/2016 PlayBox Neo For NTD TV Upgrade
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD TV), a 24/7 Chinese language news broadcaster based in New York City, has upgraded the PlayBox Technology AirBox playout system at its Houston channel to the latest-ge

13/07/2016 Schertler Unveils New Modular Mixer
Schertler Group has unveiled its new high quality modular mixer, ARTHUR. The mixer has been designed for studio or live use and is self-configurable. It is created from different Class-A input and

13/07/2016 Skills Crisis Looms – Training Key To Success
Our industry should be clear that not enough engineers are being trained. This is the view of dB Broadcast, who recently hosted a SMPTE event based on "Engineering Training in the Broadcast Industry".

13/07/2016 Tektronix To Showcase New Capabilities At IBC2016
Tektronix has said it will demonstrate a number of new product features and capabilities at IBC2016, including technologies such as 4K, HDR, wide color gamut and video over IP. The company's full

11/07/2016 Arkena Partners With Akamai
Arkena has announced a partnership agreement with Akamai, a global leader in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services. Part of Akamai's NetAlliance Program (NAP), the partnership aims to accelerate

11/07/2016 Axon To Launch SynView Modular Multiviewer At IBC 2016
Axon Digital Design is launching its next generation SynView modular multiviewer at IBC 2016. (Booth 10.A21/B21) The SynView modular multiviewer is capable of handling both 4K and any IP video form

11/07/2016 BB&S Lighting To Feature Area 48 Studio At IBC 2016
BB&S Lighting will feature a new Studio model of its Area 48 Soft Remote Phosphor lighting fixture at IBC 2016, (Stand 12.A41). The Area 48 Studio provides ultra-precise dimming throughout the enti

11/07/2016 HHB Supplies Audio Equipment For NEP UK's New UHD OB Unit
Extensive audio equipment for outside broadcast provider NEP UK has been supplied by HHB Communications. The equipment is for its new UHD OB unit. Pacific is the first of four forthcoming UHD tr

11/07/2016 Hiltron Completes Satellite Communication Project
Hiltron has completed a satellite communication project at a major teleport in Latvia. A combined endeavour with Danmon Group Sweden, the project includes a five-channel satellite link which will

11/07/2016 New Features On 2wcom's MM01 Functionality
2wcom's MM01 compact multi-role solution for audio over IP contribution and distribution now supports EBU Tech 3326, Ravenna, Livewire and AES-67 AoIP standards. Designed for versatility, the MM01

11/07/2016 SmallHD Launches New Power Accessories
SmallHD has launched a host of new power accessories to make its 500 Series (5") and 700 Series (7") high definition field monitors more versatile. "We understand that all camera set ups are differ

08/07/2016 Clear-Com Deployed For Facebook 'F8' Project
An intercom network from Clear-Com was recently deployed for this year's Facebook 'F8' Developers Conference in San Francisco. FNTECH, a production technology company based in California, provided

08/07/2016 DNF Controls To Be Represented At IBC 2016
DNF Controls is to be represented at IBC 2016 within the stands of multiple technology partners. Exhibitors in Halls 3, 7 and 8 will be using DNF gear for router and KVM control, thus helping to s

08/07/2016 Dr Manuel Cubero To Deliver Keynote Speech At IBC 2016
IBC 2016 has announced that Dr Manuel Cubero, CEO of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG and Chief Commercial Officer of Vodafone Germany, is to deliver a keynote speech at the opening plenary on Thursday 08

08/07/2016 European Showcase For Shotoku Solutions
Shotoku Broadcast Systems is to demonstrate its range of products at IBC 2016, 9 – 13 September, RAI Amsterdam. At Stand 12.E42, the company will showcase its combined TP-200VR/SX-300 VR system. T

08/07/2016 Media Links EMEA To Launch Partner Programme
Media Links EMEA has confirmed its Partner Programme will receive its official launch at IBC 2016, booth 1.C31. Commenting on the announcement, John Smith, Managing Director, Media Links EMEA, sai

08/07/2016 Omnitek To Attend HPA Tech Retreat
Omnitek has announced it will be attending the HPA Tech Retreat at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire where the firms President, Mike Hodson, will be demonstrating the 4K/UHD analysis, conversion and genera

07/07/2016 Advantech Joins AIMS
Advantech has become the latest company to join the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS). The company, which has its headquarters in Taiwan, provides embedded and automation products and solutio

07/07/2016 Applications Open For BFI Film Academy 2016
The BFI Film Academy 2016 has opened for applications. The course is aimed at aspiring filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 19. Starting in October 2016, the BFI Film Academy is located at the or

07/07/2016 Argosy Steps Beyond Cable At IBC 2016
Argosy has announced that it will attend IBC 2016 with a broad portfolio that strengthens its transformation from a 'passive technology' infrastructure vendor to a fully-fledged infrastructure provide