EVS presents XFly, a new high-capacity portable storage solution dedicated to XT operators looking for cost-efficient and easy ways to back up entire production materials which can further be carried out to post operations.

In cooperation with Camera Corps, Ltd., Vienna-based ToolsOnAir will demonstrate the latest version of their acclaimed just: Broadcast Suite at booth SL1414 at NAB Show 2011 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, 11-14 April. Delivering full "TV Station in a Mac" capability, the demonstration will focus on multi-camera ingest and multi-camera post-production workflow using ToolsOnAir's just:in and LiveCut software.

SGO, with Element Technica (ET), pioneering designer and manufacturer of the Technica 3D family of stereoscopic 3D rigs, jointly announce today, that an exciting strategic technical collaboration has been formed between the two companies.

Haivision Network Video, leading provider of the most advanced video networking, digital signage, and IP video distribution solutions, today announced three key appointments that significantly expand the company's European sales and engineering presence. Peter Gambirasio has been appointed the company's sales director for Benelux, Southern Europe, and the Nordic region. New hires Heidi Michel and Justus Rogmann will both serve as sales engineers for EMEA markets.

Snell today announced a further expansion of the company's IQ Modular 3G product range by launching a new video and audio processing platform and a new range of fiber-optic interfacing modules. Together, these additions to Snell's IQ modular infrastructure range enable organizations to maintain flexibility in addressing the evolving demands of multi-format and HD broadcasting.

Orad, a leader in real time video and graphic solutions, announced the new version of its PlayMaker slow motion video server with the support for tapeless workflow at NAB (booth SL6514).

Broadcast Pix™ today introduced Granite™ 2.0 and Slate™ 8.5 software, as well as two new live video production systems, Granite 500 and Slate 500, which feature a new compact control panel. Granite 2.0 adds playlists, ProRes clips and QuickTime Animation playback, offers an enhanced Harris CG and an optional Chyron CG, improves chromakey and key priority controls, and provides remote control of streaming appliances. Slate 8.5 also provides many of these same improvements.

Sony has selected Arqiva as their technology partner for the live global 3D distribution of the 2011 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships to worldwide cinemas. This will be the first time this famous tournament has been transmitted live to cinemas or seen in stunning high-definition 3D, and so it represents an innovative and unique viewing opportunity for tennis enthusiasts all around the world. Four key matches will be transmitted - the men’s semi-finals, the women’s final and the men’s final.

Integrated Microwave Technologies' (IMT) RF Central, a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, will be showcasing its license free 5.8 GHz microLite HD Compact COFDM Transmitter at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6432).

The IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) today announced that more than 80 leading companies and industry organizations have signed the IABM Lifelong Learning Manifesto — a call to action for the media industry to commit to creating genuine career development opportunities for broadcast and media technologists. The Lifelong Learning Manifesto is an industry initiative from the IABM to focus attention on the need to address the chronic shortage of skilled technical resources in the global broadcast and media industries. That shortage is directly affecting growth and order fulfillment for suppliers of technology products and services.

Marcus Theatres, one of the top cinema chains in the United States, is dedicated to providing the ultimate cinema experience to moviegoers. The company’s patented UltraScreen® movie screen is more than three stories tall, with five times the square footage area of a typical screen. Marcus Theatres is equally committed to cinema sound, using HARMAN’s JBL ScreenArray® 5742 4-way and 5732 3-way ultra-high-power loudspeaker systems, and Crown I-Tech HD Series power amplifiers in its UltraScreen 3D and 2D theaters.

Buenos Aires had the absolute pleasure to enjoy the Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo singing under the stars in the most delightful autumn night. Plácido performed at 9 de Julio Avenue in front of the Obelisk along with musicians of the Colón Theatre's Resident Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra’s.

On the back of exceptional sales growth, Netherlands-based AV conversion, processing and compliance recording specialist Axon Digital Design has announced two key appointments to its international sales team – Felix Ng and Craig Newbury. 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).

MA Lighting is very happy to announce that from April, 1st Glyn O'Donoghue will support and strengthen MA’s UK team as General Manager. Glyn who has worked for 20 years at AC Lighting, knows MA Lighting and both the control and UK market extremely well.

Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), a world leading supplier of entertainment and event technology headquartered in New York, announced today that it has acquired Showtec Beleuchtungs- und Beschallungs GmbH, the Europe-based event technology company.