TVBEurope presents news and features 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.

Arri has delivered production prototypes of its modular Alexa M camera to the Cameron-Pace Group. The compact M was developed with CPG for use in a new smaller 3D rig that minimises cabling and offers an optimised, streamlined 3D system, writes David Fox.

With sites offering pirated digital content recording 53 billion hits per year, operators must monetise existing and new revenue streams by offering new exciting content incentives. But how should they do this, asks Doug Lowther, EVP Digital TV, Irdeto.

New hires this month from Arqiva to ViewCast, by Melanie Dayasena-Lowe.

This month's new hires, from Assimilate to TSL.