Grass Valley™ announces the upcoming availability of a feature enhancing Service Pack (SP) for the T2™ intelligent Digital Disk Recorder (iDDR).  The newly announced Service Pack (T2 SP4) is the 4th in the succession of service packs for the T2 iDDR, and enhances the capabilities of the T2 iDDR with features such as T2-to-T2 transfer capabilities, AVCHD and XDCAM playback support, enhanced AMP protocol support, and many other features that can extend the T2 iDDR’s usability at live sporting and live entertainment events.

As the industry increasingly embraces the opportunity to satisfy consumer demand for TV content on any device, anywhere, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has announced the launch of an additional, critical enabler for the success of Multi-screen TV.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) ConsumerLab has released the results of its annual study “TV & Video Consumer Trend Report 2011,” showing  that people are spending slightly less time watching scheduled broadcast TV, and that they are spending more time watching streamed on-demand TV online. More than 44 (38) percent of the respondents reported watching internet-based on-demand TV more than once per week, while about 80 percent watch broadcast TV more than once per week.

The IndiePOV, a major advance in ultra-compact cameras, will be introduced on the Polecam stand (10.C49) at IBC2011.

In response to customer feedback, GrassValley™ announces the availability of a free, downloadableSoftware Development Kit (SDK) as well as a Service Pack for the ADVC GSeries. The SDK and Service Pack updateoffers numerous product enhancements including PC input (60p) to 59.94i or 50i framerate conversion, as well as allowing for better integration within videoworkflows for system integrators using the SDK.

At IBC 2011 (stand 7.J15) AmberFin, a leading developer of file-based media ingest and transcoding solutions for content owners, broadcasters, sports organizations and post-production houses, will announce the launch of a free, non-vendor specific, educational program that is delivered to your email in-box, targeted at professionals working in the broadcast and electronic media industries.

Snell is a leading innovator in digital media technology and provides broadcasters and global media companies with a comprehensive range of solutions to create, better manage, and streamline the distribution of content for today's multi-screen world. Snell provides the tools necessary to transition seamlessly and cost-effectively to HDTV, stereoscopic 3D, and 3Gbps operations. Headquartered in the U.K., Snell serves more than 2,000 broadcasters, post facilities, and global media companies in more than 100 countries through its worldwide team of sales and support personnel.

Panasonic Europe confirmed today that it will be using this year’s IBC in Amsterdam to focus on a number of key technology areas as part of its commitment to the growth of the broadcast industry.  In particular, the company will highlight its vision for the future of broadcast through the exploration of its latest camcorder and display technology, advancements to its flexible codec and workflow solutions and its involvement in the 2012 Olympics.

RTS, the national broadcaster in Serbia, was one of the first in the world to appreciate the power of the Grass Valley™ digital news production system, installing its first system in 2003. Over the years, Grass Valley has continued to develop the RTS implementation, and has now integrated an archive system from SGL.

LiveU, the pioneer of portable video-over-cellular solutions, and Panasonic AVC Systems Europe, today announced expanded collaboration to facilitate HD 3D live mobile broadcasts over cellular networks for news, sports, music, corporate sponsorship and other high-profile events. The first HD 3D live mobile broadcast will be demonstrated on the LiveU stand no. 3.B43 at IBC Amsterdam (September 9–14).

T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, today announced that its advanced JPEG2000 Video Gateway, the TVG450, has been deployed by A1 Telekom Austria AG in their new fleet of OB Vans (outside broadcast) . This innovative contribution solution is already deployed and is providing video contribution services on behalf of ORF from venues throughout Austria.

On the back of exceptional sales growth, Netherlands-based AV conversion, processing and compliance recording specialist Axon Digital Design announces a key appointment to its international sales team – John Carapella. Last year saw the company register 25% growth in revenues compared with 2009 sales and positions Axon as the leading supplier of signal processing equipment (digital glue) in HD & 3D OB vans (source: live-production.tv).

Chyron announced that Kathy Power has been appointed to the new role of senior vice president of worldwide sales. In this role, Power will lead Chyron's global sales effort with responsibility for all aspects of revenue generation.

RTL Belgium, the leading entertainment network for the French-speaking community in Belgium and part of the RTL Group, has renewed its commitment to EVS with the implementation of a fully integrated tapeless HD infrastructure for its news and TV entertainment operations.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will address loudness recommendations for broadcasters throughout Europe at IBC 2011 (RAI Convention Center, Amsterdam,  Booth 7.G20 September 9-13).