Sony has announced that seven of it cameras have joined Netflix’s Post Technology Alliance, a programme designed to give filmmakers confidence that equipment meets Netflix's technical and workflow requirements, while also offering the highest level of innovation, support and customer service.

Czech TV has selected PHABRIX's 4K UHD enabled Qx 12G test and measurement solution to verify UHDTV standards and test new 4K/UHD devices at its Prague HQ.

PRO TV, the leading TV station in Romania, has strengthened its collaboration with Calrec following its latest acquisition of two Artemis Light audio consoles. The new consoles are an upgrade from Calrec’s Sigma and Omega legacy desks. This equipment will be used both for PRO TV’s daytime show productions as well as for sport transmissions.

AJA Video Systems released new firmware v3.0 for HELO H.264 streaming and recording device, with new RTMPE support for Facebook, enhanced HTTPS security, and improved HELO’s web UI.

ChyronHego announced a significant new release of Coach Capture, the latest addition to the company’s award-winning coaching product suite. With the upgrade, Coach Capture includes many new features and enhancements geared toward making the tool even easier to use and more versatile than ever for sports video analysts and coaches.

MTV has launched a new personalised linear TV channel in Spain that allows viewers to create their own content using the brand's library of music videos and exclusive performances. Viacom initially launched the channel as a test in France, but is now rolling it out internationally - with the Nordics expected to launch before the end of the year.

NewTek has announced the availability of the NewTek Connect Spark Pro video converter, the easiest, fastest and most flexible way to acquire beautiful looking 4K UHD video for IP-based productions.

Fujinon has introduced a new version of its XK6x20 zoom (better known as the Cabrio 20-120mm) without the servo drive motor, making it operable as a fully manual, parfocal, cinema zoom lens. The servo drive on other Cabrio Series lenses is interchangeable on the 20-120mm, if the 20-120 is purchased without a drive unit.

TVU Networks Launches Cloud-based, Multi-Camera Production Solution. TVU Producer is a cloud-based video production solution with web-browser interface and support for simultaneous output to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Periscope and more, as well as to virtually any CDN platform. SDI delivery is supported through a TVU transceiver and the solution also offers a multi-channel IP video switcher, graphics and slow motion replay capabilities.

As part of its new Premium Access subscription service, NewTek is hooking up live production graphics with Adobe CC tools and providing some other interesting innovations too. After first demoing it earlier this year at NAB, NewTek has made its new LiveGraphics package available as part of its Premium Access monthly subscription service.