The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued new guidelines on the exchange of UHD/HDR programmes for both live and pre-recorded content. The new versions are based on recent work from contributing EBU members and are designed to be easier to use, said the organisation.

As part of a renewal of its live production systems, EMG Germany has commissioned two Sony XVS-6000 multi-format video mixers to replace its previous MVS-8000Gs. EMG Germany primarily produces entertainment and infotainment formats, as well as outside broadcasting for major sporting events such as European or World Championships.

Chyron has announced that version 1.4 of the Chyron LIVE cloud-native live production platform features key updates including a new AI-based instant replay tool that empowers production crews — especially those in single-operator scenarios — by automatically detecting and clipping major plays so they can be quickly and easily inserted into the live program. While currently available only for soccer, this tool will provide a technological foundation for various sports in future LIVE releases.

NewTek, the leader in IP-based video technology and part of the Vizrt Group, through deep research and collaboration with the all-important operators on the front line of sports production, has introduced a revitalised 3Play 3P2.

NEP UK is working with Wimbledon Broadcast Services to deliver more Ultra High Definition and High Dynamic Range (UHD-HDR) broadcast delivery options than ever before at this year’s Championships. Broadcast rights holders around the world are able to utilise NEP’s IP technology to showcase every match from Centre Court and No.1 Court in UHD-HDR with immersive 5.1 Sound. The 16 other courts will continue to be available in either 1080p HDR or 1080p SDR, said NEP.

IBC 2023’s conference programme will be built around three pillars, transformative tech, shifting business models and people and purpose, organisers have revealed. The conference will take place alongside the exhibition at the RAI in Amsterdam, from 15th-18th September.

As part of its digital offering for tennis fans, the All England Lawn Tennis Club has employed generative AI from IBM Watson to produce commentary for men’s and ladies’ singles matches featured on the app and Wimbledon.com.

Leader Electronics will demonstrate the latest additions to its wide range of broadcast measurement and monitoring solutions at IBC 2023, co-exhibiting with PHABRIX on stand 10.C01. Making their IBC debut will be option LV5600-SER33 for the Leader LV5600 waveform monitor and its LV7600-SER33 equivalent for the Leader LV7600 rasterizer.

TVU Networks has announced its line up of cloud and on-prem solutions to be demonstrated at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam. TVU RPS One, the new all-in-one hybrid cloud and studio remote production device, will be making its Europe debut at the TVU stand. The company will also showcase the latest developments across its entire portfolio of REMI solutions, AI-driven ingest and clipping service and cloud-native FAST channel programming.

Ateme, the global leader in video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions with innovation at its core, has announced the availability of its video solutions in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Ateme customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.