Chinese broadcaster Shenzhen Media Group (SZMG) has chosen Snell's Kahuna multiformat SD/HD production switcher as the centerpiece of its strategy to expand its outside broadcasting (OB) capabilities. With the Kahuna switcher installed in SZMG's new, state-of-the-art HD vehicle, the broadcaster is well-equipped to cover even the largest sporting and entertainment events and to perform the complex hybrid SD/HD conversions such major events require.

Snell today announced that Broadcast Solutions GmbH, a German designer and manufacturer of custom DSNG and OB vehicles, has placed Snell's Kahuna HD/SD multi-format production switcher at the core of its new 16-camera 3D/HD broadcast truck. One of the first vehicles in Germany to offer 3D production capabilities, the new truck features the state of the art in 3D and HD production equipment and features designed to provide a smooth path to the latest broadcasting standards.

On behalf of its client, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture and Information (MOCI), systems integrator First Gulf Company has installed nine Snell Kahuna SD/HD multi-format switchers at the MOCI's TV production facilities within the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. As key players in a multi-million-dollar project to upgrade the MOCI's studios for HD production, the Kahuna switchers have enabled Saudi TV to make a smooth and cost-effective transition to HDTV.

dB Broadcast, one of the U.K.'s largest systems integrators, has chosen the Snell Kahuna HD/SD multi-format production switchers as central components in the BBC's Broadcasting House redevelopment in central London, W1. Installed in each of the four largest studios in the W1 centre, the Kahunas will drive live news programs and support a seamless migration to HD operations for the world's largest broadcasting organisation.

Snell today announced the launch of a new suite of enterprise automation and content delivery solutions based on its award-winning Morpheus automation and Integrated Content Engine (ICE) playout technology. Targeted to major media and broadcast companies with multi-site and multi-channel playout operations, the family of enterprise content delivery solutions address key challenges for central casting, multi-regional broadcasting, business continuity, and sports broadcasting.

Snell today announced the release of Version 2 of its Morpheus automation system and Morpheus ICE, Snell's cost-effective channel delivery platform. Highlights include a significant expansion of the industry-leading Morpheus feature set and full ratification for running in a virtual machine environment. At the 2010 NAB Show, Snell will feature a playout solution that runs on Morpheus and Morpheus ICE, demonstrating the solutions' unmatched system density and fully resilient architecture.

Linear Acoustic®, a leader in television audio control from production to transmission, is proud to partner with Snell for its modular products.

"At this year's NAB Show, we're looking forward to showcasing innovations ranging from the 4K capabilities of the Kahuna 360 switcher and a newly enhanced ICE Channel-in-a-Box, to the all-new KudosPro MC500 — making the industry's most advanced motion-compensated standards conversion more affordable than ever. Attendees will see firsthand why Snell continues to be the leading provider of digital media solutions to support the complex multi-format, multi-platform media operations of today and tomorrow."— Holly Walker, Group Marketing Manager, Snell

Snell today announced that AVIT-Systems A/S is serving as the company's new dealer in Denmark. As a supplier of professional broadcast and AV equipment and solutions, AVIT offers Snell products independently and as part of a range of solutions engineered for the broadcast and AV industry.

Snell today announced the appointment of Carlos Ferreira as regional sales director for Southern Europe. Ferreira, who from 2002 to 2010 served as regional sales manager for Iberia at Snell (then Snell & Wilcox), returns to the company to manage not only Southern European sales operations, but also those in Latin American markets.

Snell announced the appointment of Robert Rowe as CTO. Rowe, a 15-year veteran of the global telecommunications and satellite industries, will assume responsibility for both engineering implementation and technology strategy for Snell's entire systems, product, and technology portfolio and will be responsible for managing the development life cycle to ensure timely and competitive customer solutions. Rowe will report directly to Simon Derry, Snell CEO.

Snell today announced the release of the 30 Series IQ range of format converter cards, which offer Snell's renowned high-performance processing in a cost-effective design with the power and functionality required to address a wide range of applications.

Snell today announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to the company's rapidly growing line of professional broadcast routing switchers. The new plant is located in close proximity to the router research and development team in Reading, U.K., to better leverage Snell's base of expertise in router technology and expedite new product launches.

On the show floor at the 2013 NAB Show today, Snell announced that it has formed a three-way partnership with its Swedish reseller, Danmon Svenska AB, and Twentyfourseven, one of Scandinavia's largest providers of production and broadcast services and equipment. Through Danmon Svenska, Snell has sold a suite of its next-generation Kahuna 360 production switching, IQ Modular, and Sirius routing systems to Twentyfourseven for its upcoming Distance Outside Broadcasting (DOB) service as well as for two new fixed control rooms.

"We are looking forward to BroadcastAsia2013, where attendees will be able to see, first-hand, why Snell is the leader in digital media solutions for the complex multi-format, multi-platform media operations of today and tomorrow. We will be showing several powerful new innovations that were just launched at the 2013 NAB Show, ranging from the 4K capabilities of our Kahuna 360 switcher to new enhancements to the ICE Channel-in-a-Box, which allow more avenues for broadcasters to share resources efficiently and explore new  business revenue streams." 
— Vanessa Ching, Vice President of Channel Marketing and Communications, Snell