TVBEurope presents news examining the evolving workflow challenges the broadcast industry faces as it continues to expand into new formats such as HD and 3DTV, platforms such as IPTV and Mobile TV, and further implements IT-centric workflows.

Bucharest broadcaster Giga TV has equipped PlayBox systems for its news and entertainment programming. The TV channel purchased four AirBox HD playout servers, two TitleBox graphics servers for CG and graphics, two Dual-Channel ingest servers, one storage server and a NewsAir system.

Blackmagic Design has released support for Final Cut Pro x 10.0.01 broadcast monitoring. The software update, Desktop Video 9.2 beta 1, is available for all current DeckLink, Multibridge, Intensity and UltraStudio models.

Dogus Media Group has installed two Solid State Logic (SSL) consoles for news, sports and entertainment programming by NTV and CNBC-e. The two C10 HD compact broadcast consoles are for Dogus Media Group’s newly consolidated studio facility in Istanbul.

Digital modulation company TeamCast has launched Odyssey, a test and measurement tool that analyses and qualifies DVB-T2 RF signals. DVB-T2 is the second generation of digital television, using the latest modulation and coding techniques to deliver superior performance and improved payload bit rates for terrestrial broadcast.

Public broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR) has commissioned its HD upgrade to Wellen+Nöthen. The Cologne-based systems integrator is responsible for the upgrade and redevelopment of SWR’s Baden-Baden playout centre, as well as the supply, technical integration and implementation of its new HD components.

Snell has simplified production at Canal Extremadura, Mérida, Spain. With integrated routing, switching, control, and a multiviewer solution, Canal Extremadura can optimise the handling of video sources across the broadcaster’s control room and studio.

Swedish software developer Cantemo has unveiled MediaBox, a digital asset management system priced at less than £10,000. The software offers the same functionality and quality as its enterprise level precursor, but is available in packages for five, 10 or 20 users with up to 300,000 assets and upgrade paths.

Norway’s Bridge Technologies has launched its VB252 RF interface for DVB-T/T2 monitoring. The compact chassis offers extensive RF capabilities, ETR290 analysis, and comprehensive support for DVB-T, DVB-T2, and DVB-T2 MI protocols.

Media integration specialists Marquis Broadcast has launched its X2Pro Audio Convert, which will be available at the end of the month. The application uses the company’s Media Highway technology to integrate Final Cut Pro X into professional audio workflows. X2Pro converts the exported Final Cut Pro X XML into an AAF file, which Avid Pro Tools can open as a session, enabling integration between the two applications.

A single EMC Isilon system and software are being used to support the ‘big data’ demands of the AP’s high-definition video production and archive workflows.

Switzerland-based tpc has built a value-added service incorporating Signiant Media Manager. The Signiant solution allows tpc to support the live production workflows of its broadcasting clients with a secure, managed system for transferring digital media.

Viditech Broadcast Facilities has invested in a new outside broadcast vehicle: OBV5. The new truck, which is designed to serve up to 12 cameras, will be used primarily for television productions, including sporting events, talk shows and general entertainment.

When cinematographer David Linstrom signed on to shoot a segment of National Geographic Wild-America’s Big Five, he turned to Sachtler for camera support.

Amsterdam-based regional station, RTV Noord-Holland has installed Ross Video’s OverDrive Automated Production Control System and XPression Virtual Studio to increase its live output for News and Regional Affairs.

Prominent technical design and event service provider zweiB GmbH has expanded its system architecture with an additional Clipster DI workstation and a SpycerBox.