TVBEurope presents news examining the business of broadcast and post in Europe, including the changing business models that drive it, the people that shape it, and the products that will mould its future.

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Members will be offered generic applications to deploy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) during the Olympics and the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), when audiences peak.

The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) has announced 15 board members for 2012/2013. The board, led by Chairman Jan Eveleens of Axon Digital Design, is responsible for governing the IABM and approving its strategic plan and operational budgets.

Apple has addressed some of the criticisms leveled by broadcast editors at its Final Cut Pro X with the new release of v10.0.3, a more significant update than would normally be in an incremental .0.3 version.

DVS new Pronto4K disk recorder can cope with compressed or uncompressed material from HD to 4K resolution for realtime playout as well as capture compressed or uncompressed SD, HD and 2K material in real time.

ProSiebenSat.1 Produktion has installed 12 RTW TM9 TouchMonitor audio metering systems at its base in Unterföhring, near Munich, as part of a project to equip its four HD control rooms and eight edit suites to meet the EBU R128 loudness requirements.

Sony is shipping its first consignment of F65 CineAlta cameras into Europe this week, with UK dealers CVP and Top-Teks receiving the first units of the high-resolution, large-sensor camera.

Alain Andreoli (pictured) will join a distinguished panel of industry figures to discuss the future of acquisition, production, post-production and distribution technologies at the SMPTE Forum on Emerging Media Technologies.

WBU-ISOG (World Broadcasting Unions International Satellite Operations Group) has released the results of interoperability tests of HD video equipment required for the transmission of HD video around the world.

Jampro Antennas has acquired the Alan Dick Broadcast (ADBL) Division of ADC UK, which specialises in broadcast antennas, combiners/filters, towers and broadcast infrastructure service, to broaden its range of services and delivery options.

Jake Young has joined TVBEurope as Staff Writer, working with Editorial Director Fergal Ringrose and Deputy Editor Melanie Dayasena-Lowe across all print, online and live content.

Outside Broadcast provider Bow Tie Television recently upgraded the audio monitoring system in one of its OB vans using a barely visible K-Array system.

ScheduALL saw strong growth during the year ending December 31st, 2011 with double digit earnings, a revenue increase of 27% over the prior year, and a strong fourth quarter at 40% over Q4 of 2010.

Blackmagic Design has released a new version of its HyperDeck Shuttle solid-state disk recorder that adds broadcast-quality 10-bit recording and playback to the Avid DNxHD format for about £250/$345.

A new lens add-on, the GoPano Plus from Eyesee360, will allow almost any camera to shoot panoramic 360º video in a single take.

Thomas Hellum, project manager at NRK Norway, will address the broadcaster’s recent Guinness World Record-setting TV documentary, Hurtigruten, during Fast Turnaround TV on 13 March. Lasting 134:42:45 hours, the show was the world’s longest-ever TV documentary.