ATEME, the leader in video delivery solutions for Broadcast, Cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, and The Explorers, a collaborative global media platform, announced launching, the first OTT live channel which promotes the beauty of the world’s landscapes via the next gen codec, VVC. The channel will be hosted from Tuesday, November 10th to Friday, December 11th on Akamai CDN with link available at innovation@ateme.com.

V-Nova has announced completion of the MPEG-5 Part 2 Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding (LCEVC) standard, which enhances the compression efficiency of any future or existing video compression scheme, including AVC, HEVC, AV1, EVC and VVC.

CTV, a leading provider of OB trucks and facilities, selected PHABRIX’s Qx advanced rasterizer to provide future-proofed test and measurement for IP-based workflows, including the company’s brand new OB12 32 camera truck which is currently being used on The European Golf Tour. CTV also invested in a Sx TAG handheld hybrid IP/SDI unit with ST2110 and ST2022 10GbE options for use with flypack systems.

Mobile TV Group is launching its third FLEX mobile unit, which like its predecessors is fully equipped with Calrec technology for its audio setup. The 47 FLEX unit is stocked with Calrec’s Artemis digital audio console, with audio-over-IP capabilities via Calrec’s H2-IP Gateway system. The truck also features MTVG’s Cloud Control capability.

UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and the governing body of football in Europe, selected TVU Networks to deliver their remote video solution for the first-ever remotely produced 2020 UEFA Champions League and Europa League Final 8 Draw, as well as the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions’ League Group Stage Draw and awards ceremony.

Panasonic's AG-CX10 might be absolutely tiny, but as Ned Soltz discovers, it's full of potential. With a basic camera weighing just under 2 pounds or 3 pounds with top handle and battery, the Panasonic AG-CX10 is the epitome of a 4K 60p compact powerhouse for ENG, documentary, streaming, blogging and just generally on the run video. It has potential as a significant tool for TV news with its miniP2 1080 10 bit recording to MXF files or for documentary with up to 4K 60P in either AVC or H.265 compression at up to 4:2:2 10 bit.

Ateme has completed its acquisition of Anevia, purchasing 87 per cent of the OTT and IPTV software provider. Ateme announced in July that it has entered into negotiations to take control of Anevia, stating that the transaction had the prior unanimous support of the boards of directors of both companies.

Dalet, provider of solutions and services for broadcasters and content professionals, has announced that France Televisions has subscribed to Dalet Galaxy xCloud to enable critical news workflows from home when needed. Hosted by Dalet, the SaaS-based offering is a full-featured version of the latest Dalet Galaxy five platform that leverages the cloud to facilitate end-to-end, remote news production workflows. Once fully rolled-out, Dalet Galaxy xCloud gives France Televisions the flexibility to support the remote work requirements of its 300 plus journalists.

Calrec has expanded the scope of its recently launched Sound Institute with the rollout of its new Audio over IP (AoIP) Training Course. This provides a comprehensive understanding of AoIP, from basic concepts to advanced practices. The first four of seven online AoIP training sessions are now available and are delivered by the company’s IP Network Specialist Dave Sampson.

Actus Digital, a leading provider of broadcast compliance and monitoring solutions, has announced that Colombian television network Caracol has deployed the company's broadcast monitoring platform for compliance, logging, and a wide range of other mission-critical tasks.