Bitmovin, the world leader in online video infrastructure software, has raised $30 million in Series B funding, led by Highland Europe, to help expand its global customer base of TV streaming providers, internet companies and social media companies. The funding will allow Bitmovin to scale its product R&D, field engineering and sales teams worldwide.

In association with its in-country partner, AV Group, DTC Broadcast today announced the sale of four AEON 4K wireless camera systems that includes IP enabled camera control and RF over fibre solutions, to NEP Australia.

At the upcoming NAB Show, worldwide industry-leading manufacturer FOR-A® will showcase its new HVS-6000 4K 3 M/E video switcher. Offering 12G-SDI capability on all inputs and outputs, the HVS-6000 is the latest unit in FOR-A’s popular line of HANABI switchers. The new switcher is one of the many 12G supported solutions that FOR-A will highlight at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in booth #C5117.

Triveni Digital today announced that the company’s executives will speak at the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference (BEITC) at the 2018 NAB Show and PBS Technology Conference (PBS Tech Con), both of which take place in Las Vegas in April. Mark Corl, senior vice president of emergent technology development and Dr. Richard Chernock, CSO will share their expertise on ATSC 3.0 during the events. As a key participant in the creation of the next-generation broadcast television standards suite, with real-world field tests of ATSC 3.0 technologies underway, Triveni Digital is driving the industry forward by enabling innovative service guides, emergency communication support, addressable content delivery, interactive program enhancements, and data broadcast applications.

NewTek today announced the NewTek NC1 Studio I/O IP Module, adding SMPTE ST 2110 support to NewTek IP Series and TriCaster® TC1 – 44- and 16-input, IP-native, 4K, 60P, software-driven live production systems. The NC1 I/O IP is designed for broadcasters seeking to simplify their infrastructure by using high-speed networks to move video and audio throughout their facilities, while providing access to existing Ethernet networks and a clear pathway to fully virtualized production.

The Switch® announced today it will launch The Switch Access™, an extension of its global fiber and satellite network, at NAB 2018 (Booth SU4910). The Switch Access will allow customers easy access to The Switch’s extensive network of customers, connected venues, studios and production facilities, utilizing a broadband internet connection, from anywhere in the world.

Sony today announces its new live production switcher, the XVS-9000, designed to address the demands of advanced 4K and HD productions in the rise of High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. The XVS-9000 offers up to 80 inputs and 40 outputs in 4K and up to 160 inputs and 80 outputs in HD* adopting the latest interfaces for both IP (SMPTE ST 2110) and 12G-SDI in 4K as well as hybrid system of both, for large sporting and entertainment events.

The new 7070R is the most technologically advanced light in Peli’s tactical torches range, thanks to its revolutionary electronic technology. Being Peli’s first torch to offer USB wireless charging and Bluetooth app-controlled programming, the 7070R comes with futuristic features. Peli Products - the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting and protective case solutions – developed this torch to offer law enforcement and military professionals a top-notch solution.

DTC Broadcast will feature the AEON-TX transmitter for wireless 4K/UHD at NAB 2018.

Until now, the volume of raw data transmission required for 4K/UHD production has made wireless cameras largely impractical for live sport, event, and news applications. However, cameras equipped with DTC’s AEON-TX can now transmit 4K UHD video formats up to and including 2160p60 by taking advantage of the extremely efficient encoding technology built into the AEON-TX.