DHD Audio GmbH announces the appointment of BVMEDIA SRL as a distribution partner. Based in Milan, Italy, BVMEDIA is widely respected company offering a comprehensive range of products and services across the full spectrum of radio, television and online content creation.

Maxon, the developers of professional software solutions for motion designers and visual effects artists, today announced updates to nearly every application within the company’s Maxon One product offering. Cinema 4D R25 and Trapcode Suite 17 unveil significant new functionality, the VFX Suite 2 features the addition of the recently acquired Bang muzzle flare generator, the introduction of Redshift RT and multiple products have received essential compatibility updates.

AVIWEST, a leading provider of live video contribution solutions, today unveiled the next evolution of its RACK Series encoders for remote and at-home video production over unmanaged IP networks. Available in a compact, half-1U form factor, the RACK400 supports 4K UHD and multicamera workflows for up to four high-resolution, fully frame-synced feeds. Both the latest generation of H.265/HEVC and the proven H.264/AVC compression standards are supported to accommodate new and existing infrastructures. The RACK400 delivers outstanding-quality video and high performance, with up to 4Kp60 combined with eight audio channels for high-end productions.

Take 1 has revealed today that the company is aggressively developing and expanding their existing localization and access service divisions. The new business focus caters for the growing demand for global content and has already resulted in several new appointments, technology acquisitions and partnerships. 

SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, today announced that the next SMPTE+ virtual event, "IP Facilities — The Big Picture," presented by the Joint Taskforce on Networked Media (JT-NM) and delivered through the new SMPTE+ platform, will take place on Oct. 5.

Dejero and Dazzl are facilitating uninterrupted coverage for French production company, Sea Events, as it live streams the dramatic departures and arrivals of each stage of the Solitaire du Figaro sailing race, currently taking place over 1,830 miles across some of Europe’s roughest waters.

TVU Networks today announced Matt Bryan joined the company last month as the UK and Nordics sales director. Based near London, he has worked within the media and entertainment market for more than 20 years.

Most recently, Bryan spent almost three years as territory sales director for ChyronHego. Previously, he served as sales director for Altered Images, and held several roles, including UK key accounts manager, during his 11-year tenure at Avid Technology. 

Advanced Systems Group (ASG) today announced it has partnered with Grass Valley to integrate the Agile Media Processing Platform (AMPP) cloud-based software as a service into ASG’s new Virtual Production Control Room.

7 Production, a premier innovator of market leading 4K and HD production solutions, provides live technical support to the most prestigious broadcasters, production companies, event organizers and government entities in the EMEA territory. When the company was looking to acquire a complete broadcast control system for its 4K OB truck, TSL Products fit all of its needs. 7 Production placed the order through BBS Dubai, one of TSL’s trusted systems integrators in the region.

VidOvation today announced that the company is now representing Simplylive, a leader in remote live production workflow solutions, instant replay, and official/coaching review replay. The addition of Simplylive to its portfolio will expand VidOvation's turnkey solutions for cloud-based, remote integration production (REMI), particularly for live sports broadcasts.