Hiltron Communications has chosen the upcoming GovSatCom 2023 in Luxembourg at which to promote its latest-generation HMAM LEO high speed motorised tracking antenna mount. The event will be held in the European Convention Center on February 23rd.

Based on over 10 years of Hiltron experience in designing, manufacturing and integrating motorised satellite mounts, HMAM LEO is capable of accommodating parabolic antennas of up to 2.4 metres diameter. Supported on a high-stability ground pillar, it incorporates the computing resources needed to track satellites using the NORAD TLE (two-line element) data format which defines satellite locations based on their location and velocity. The system can lock onto the desired LEO satellite within the approximately 10 minute timespan where the target satellite is in sight.

EditShare®, the technology leader that enables storytellers to create and manage collaborative media workflows, has implemented a comprehensive storage and media management platform for Last Cut Media, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The system was implemented in conjunction with Advanced Media Trading, EditShare’s distribution partner in the region.

CERTV, State Radio & Television Corporation of the Dominican Republic, has chosen Ikegami cameras for use at its headquarters in Santo Domingo. Four complete UHK-X700 camera systems have been purchased for use in a variety of production roles on the corporation's Radio Televisión Dominicana channel, RTVD 4.

"UHK-X700 cameras were chosen based on the reputation of Ikegami equipment for high signal quality, durability and excellent post sale support," comments Luis Aquino, CERTV's Director of TV and Radio Technology. "This new investment forms part of RTVD 4's gradual transition to HD program production and digital transmission."

EMG, a globally active provider of broadcast services for sports and live events as well as studio-based production, has chosen Leader multiscreen rasterizerizing waveform monitors for integration into three new OB vehicles. 16 LV7300 rasterizers, supplied via Thameside.TV, will be used for master reference during live transmissions and related post-production.

Intinor, Sweden’s leading developer of products and solutions for high quality video over the internet, has announced that the company’s co-founder and co-owner, Roland Axelsson, is to step down from the board. Axelsson remains as the company’s Product Manager,and will devote his time to Intinor’s product strategy and market growth.

France's 24-hour rolling news and weather channel, BFMTV and the RMC SPORT channels have launched a new, joint online marketplace to monetize their video archives. Powered by AI & Cloud Media company, Newsbridge, the 'BFM Video' platform features 150,000 videos, with another 100 to be added each week. Alongside the latest French, international and sports news is footage from as far back as 2005.

InSync Technology, world-leading developer of high-quality videoconversion, is celebrating its 20th birthday at NAB2023 (booth C2013, Las Vegas Convention Center, 16 – 19 April). Demonstrations on the booth will focus on the remarkable advances in quality in its algorithms, ensuring that fine detail is preserved in even the most challenging content, such as fast-moving sports. 

PlayBox Neo announces a further expansion to the software connectivity of its television channel branding and studio playout servers with support now provided for the Arion newsroom system from SNews Broadcast Solutions. SNews has long experience in developing software-based newsroom production systems for an international clientele.

Cinegy GmbH, the premier provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation, and playout, now partners with Pulzar Media, based in Maribor, Slovenia. Together they supply cost-effective but highly functional content management and delivery systems for the local market.

ATG Danmon reports a resurgence of investment throughout the broadcast, multimedia video production and training sectors. Significant trends experienced during 2022 include the accelerating adoption of IP and an industry-wide transition from HD-SDR to UHD-HDR as the preferred mastering format for new content.