Audio and video metering company DK-Technologies is offering all customers with a MSD or PT0 600 series audio meter a free software update to enable them to use the new EBU R128 Loudness Recommendation as well as the ITU BS1770/1771 and ATSC recommendations.

AXON will attend at the 17th Cabsat, to be held in the Dubai World Trade Center from February 8th – 10th 2011. This will mark the 12th year Axon will be exhibiting, confirming its long term commitment to the region, where Axon has made its contributions in the leading edge of new technologies in HD, 3D and Dolby audio streams. Axon will be showing live presentations and demonstrations from the extensive range of Synapse modular interfaces, SynView multiviewer, Cortex monitoring and control software and 3rd generation video air check / compliance recording system TRACS2 and is looking forward to meeting its regional partners and clients.

NETIA today announced that its R&D team is leading the CineCast project to promote France's film heritage, facilitate its discovery and contributions to it by the public, and explore new cultural practices. As the French government focuses on the digitization of educational media, the CineCast platform will develop a suite of generic and innovative tools aimed at all content suppliers of the digital age: TV, video-sharing sites, subscription program packages, archives, libraries, VoD, and social media sites.

The German market leader for professional camera support systems Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, will showcase the new Cine DSLR fluid head as well as the ENG / EFP Video 18 S1 and Video 20 S1 fluid heads at the CABSAT in Dubai from February 8–10.

Vinten®, a Vitec Group brand and a global leader in camera supports, is showcasing its new Vision blue and award winning Vector 430 at CABSAT on 8-10 February 2011 and for the first time in the UK at BVE on 15-17 February 2011.

Lawo digital consoles were much in evidence at the XVI Asiad, otherwise known as the 2010 Asian Games, staged in Guangzhou in November 2010. A record 14,000 participants from 45 countries and regions took part in 42 events, setting another Asian Games record.

As scheduled, the International Broadcast Centre for the 7th Asian Winter Games Astana- Almaty 2011 became fully operational on 10 January, marking the symbolic start of IGBS’ event-time period, but dozens of experienced IGBS staff members have been based in Kazakhstan for months, working in close collaboration with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Astana-Almaty Asian Winter Games Organising Committee (AWAGOC) in order to develop and implement a broadcast plan of unprecedented scale and ambition.

Element Technica, a leading provider of stereo 3D rigs for a broad range of cameras and applications, introduces the Atom, camera-specific 3D rig designed for RED Epic digital cinematography cameras.

Haivision, the leading provider of end-to-end IP video and digital signage solutions, today announced the appointment of Richard Brice as vice president, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Brice joins the company with deep technical knowledge and extensive experience in growing international operations. As vice president, EMEA, his responsibilities will include further strengthening of Haivision's presence across key markets.

RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices for studio recording and radio and TV broadcast applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mahmoud Chatah as the company’s new Director of Marketing and Sales. In this role, Chatah will draw upon his extensive background in international marketing and sales strategies and management in the technology industry to further enhance the RTW brand throughout the world.

Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Mark Carrington, previously Vice President of Sales for the Harmonic-branded product sales, has been promoted to Vice President of Worldwide Sales. In this expanded role, Mr. Carrington will be responsible for the entire sales organization and the complete product line. Carrington will drive all aspects of the company's sales initiatives, including continuing to build a global sales organization and driving the company's sales and channel strategies forward.

With immediate effect Robert Kis takes on the role of the second Managing Director at TV SKYLINE Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft beside the owner Wolfgang Reeh. After his studies of Germanistik and history-science Kis started his profession as a freelance producer. In 2001 he joined Plazamedia as head of outside production before he became the head of project management.

Vienna-based ToolsOnAir has been making headlines this year for its acclaimed Broadcast Suite of innovative Mac OS based tools for TV broadcast professionals. But while the company has been working hard to keep up with demand from facilities as far away as Australia, South Africa, North and South America, one of the most rewarding installations they've done recently was in their own back yard.

Radio Iasi, part of National Radio of Romania, recently purchased three Studer OnAir 2500 broadcast consoles with Route 6000 routing and signal processing systems as part of an upgrade of its facilities. Radio Iasi is a major regional public radio station from Iasi, Romania, broadcasting two programs throughout the eastern part of the country.

In Riyadh, Samir El-Wesemy’s company, EvenTech Co. Ltd, staged a major outdoor event at the Regime Palace District, sponsored by the Supreme Authority for Riyadh Development and attended (and officially opened) by HRH Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz. Among his many other duties he is Vice Chairman of The Supreme Saudization Committee.