Party-line intercom systems continue to have a place in an increasingly digital and IP world. Broadcasters, installers and systems integrators still specify lower cost and easy to configure and run systems, a requirement that most manufacturers continue to meet with new product. RTS did this during IBC 2016 with the introduction of what are described as two universal belt packs that can connect to a variety of different formats.

NewTek™ and Wowza™ Media Systems launched the MediaDS™, a revolutionary real-time media encoding and live streaming video delivery platform. The MediaDS is a fully integrated hardware and software solution merging NewTek’s industry-leading live production technology with the powerful, proven Wowza streaming software in a 1RU footprint. The result is the industry’s first integrated production system establishing a direct link between the producers who create the content and the viewers that consume it.

Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading provider of software-based solutions for media organizations, today announced that Euronews has signed a contract for a Dalet news solution to facilitate production and playout of its linear and non-linear products.

Multi-million Dollar Investment - In its largest ever lens purchase and as a major part of its ongoing commitment to the Australian market leading broadcast services specialist Gearhouse Broadcast announced a multi-million dollar investment in Fujinon 4K and HD lenses to bolster and enhance its Australian HD OB super truck fleet.

Euro Media Group’s CTV has invested in 15 Sony HDC-4300 4K/HD system cameras to upgrade its OB trucks and help facilitate Sky’s cricket coverage. CTV broadcasts around 140 days of live cricket for Sky per year, covering all domestic County Cricket in England – including the Twenty20 and 50+ competitions – as well as all England’s international test matches and one-day internationals.

Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast graphics, playout and automation solutions, has added an innovative and highly cost-effective playout channel for TV5 Monde, the global Francophone broadcaster. The new solution, virtualised within its facility, allows the channel to add another US outlet from its Paris office without costly dedicated connectivity.

ATEME announced that Kyrion contribution encoders and decoders can now be upgraded with HEVC codec via a simple software upgrade.

TVU Networks, a technology and market leader in IP-based live video solutions, officially announces the availability of the TVU MLink TE4500 H.265/HEVC and 4K encoding solution for live video transmission. The MLink TE4500 is a rack-mount encoder that transmits video using HEVC video compression but also incorporates TVU265 enhanced HEVC, Smart VBR encoding and Inverse StatMux Plus advanced IP video technology. The MLink TE4500 delivers the same high quality picture that’s currently available with TVU’s award-winning cellular IP-based live video transmitters but with more efficient compression, requiring less data transmission.

Leader Electronics Europe announces a major new option for the Leader LV7390 4K-upgradable 3G/HD/SD SDI rasterizer. The new LV7390-OP20 4K upgrade allows the LV7390 to support 4K/UHD programme production and post as well as 4x3G HD-SDI. New upgrade includes high dynamic range measurement capabilities for the ITU.BT.2100 Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby PQ and Sony SLOG-3 protocols.

Sachtler, a premier provider of camera supports, accessories, and bags announced the new Freddie Wong Signature Edition Ace L tripod system. Available in a limited supply, the Freddie Wong signature ace tripod can handle camera packages up to 13.2 lbs and is perfect for any beginner or professional on the go.