Quantum Corporation, the provider of end-to-end data management solutions, has announced the expansion of its global partnership model across the key markets of South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Following several years of success developing this programme in other Asia-Pacific markets, such as China, India, and Singapore, Quantum wanted to expand this partner model in other key territories to reach and enable a broader customer base with its end-to-end data management solutions. To scale its footprint faster and more efficiently, Quantum entered into exclusive distributor agreeme ..read more

Content security provider Verimatrix has announced that RTL Luxembourg has deployed the Verimatrix Streamkeeper Multi-DRM solution to ensure the security of its valuable motorsport content and the protection of its related revenues. As one of the region’s top media outlets, RTL looks to provide high levels of trust for its content owners while also maintaining protections for its associated revenue streams. Verimatrix Streamkeeper Multi-DRM ensures the operator remains in control of its valuable digital assets and reduces costs and complexities that are all too common in other DRM schemes. “Fr ..read more

DNEG, a world-leading visual entertainment services company best known for its visual effects work with directors such as Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan, has announced the launch of a new division, DNEG 360, operated by Dimension Studio, a leader in real-time production. As part of the launch, DNEG and Dimension also debuted two of the world’s largest LED volume stages, in London and Rome, and released a behind-the-scenes video titled The Evolution of Virtual Production to showcase its latest virtual production techniques and advancements. DNEG and Dimension initially announced a joint ..read more

The Board of Directors of Paramount Global has announced that Bob Bakish, President and CEO, is stepping down from his role as CEO and from the Board of Directors. To lead and oversee the company moving forward, Paramount Global has established an Office of the CEO, consisting of three senior company executives: George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. Cheeks, McCarthy and Robbins will work closely with Naveen Chopra, CF ..read more

ARRI has announced the ALEXA 35 Live – Multicam System, making the cinematic image quality of its flagship ALEXA 35 camera available to the world of live productions, including concerts, sports, esports, fashion, corporate, talk shows, game shows, house of worship, and more. The system seamlessly integrates into existing live production environments, providing the full functionality of a system camera while retaining the flexibility of a dockable camera setup. It sits alongside ARRI lenses, lights, stabilizers, and custom solutions that collectively demonstrate the company’s commitment to the ..read more

AEQ has appointed Ignacio Alonso Montull as its CEO succeeding Iván Olmeda who exits the company after five years in the position. Ignacio Alonso Montull will attend the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, meeting with customers as the CEO of the Spanish AV equipment manufacturer. Ignacio Alonso has more than 25 years of experience in the Electronics and Telecommunications industry with involvement in different facets: Research and development, manufacturing, marketing, entrepreneurship, and management. “The appointment of Ignacio is an important step for the growth of AEQ. After years of importan ..read more

Miller Tripods, provider of professional fluid heads and tripods for the world’s leading camera operators in the film and television industries, has announced the debut of its new SkyFX 9 at the 2024 NAB Show just in time for its 70th anniversary. The SkyFX 9, a derivative of Miller’s SkyX 8, comes equipped with pan and tilt positioning encoders to satisfy customers’ requests for a larger capacity live VR fluid head that can accommodate larger lenses and cameras. The SkyFX 9’s 40kg capacity head boasts 16 positions of counterbalance and 7 +0 positions of drag. It is fitted with an ARRI style s ..read more

Australian outside broadcast provider Global Advance Production Services Pty Ltd and its associated company Streamlined Productions Pty Ltd have been placed in voluntary administration, a move which saw hurried negotiations between administrators Grant Thornton Partners, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL)”, Ten-Paramount, and NEP Australia to keep A-League soccer matches on-air over the Easter long weekend. According to an APL spokesperson, “We were made aware last Wednesday that Global Advance (GA), the independent production company that produces the telecast for our women’s and men’s ..read more

Accedo has partnered with Whakaata Māori (Māori Television) to refresh and transform its popular Māori+ video service. Accedo, along with Whakaata Māori, has designed and developed the re-imagined video service, MĀORI+. The service delivers free-to-air and on-demand content across multiple platforms, promoting, revitalizing and normalising Te Reo language to audiences across Aotearoa (New Zealand). The refresh includes the introduction of user profiles, enabling Whakaata Māori to deliver a more personalised experience to its audience. The addition of kids profiles means that parents can ensure ..read more

IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year’s event. Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM’s AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course. In addition, IBM will release AI-enabled Spanish language narration as an expansion of its English-language AI Narration feature debuted in 2023. These new capabilities – a product of collaboration between experts ..read more