Trilogy Communications, provider of digital intercom systems and master reference generators to the broadcast industry, will launch its new distributed matrix intercom, Gemini, at IBC 2010.

Haivision Network Video has announced version 5.6 of its Furnace IP video system software, which offers new authentication, web video portal, and conditional access features, among others. In addition to providing users with a more powerful IP video solution, the new release also delivers compliance with the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for medical applications.

Hamlet is taking another major step forward at IBC2010 with the launch of the new DigiScope DS900, a powerful on-screen quality control instrument for production and master control environments. The new DS900 is compact and flexible, with low power consumption and an innovative control system, as well as bringing high precision digital video measurement to a new price point.

Arris has announced that it and European broadband equipment supplier Vector have signed an agreement of cooperation to jointly market their access and transport product portfolios to offer European cable operators a one-stop source for their HFC and fibre infrastructure needs. The two companies will create a portfolio of HFC, RFoG and EPON products that both sales teams will promote in their respective markets to assure a more thorough and focused response to European cable operators' architectural needs and challenges.

Global visual entertainment services company, Prime Focus, has become one of the first to invest in Avid Media Composer 5, just days after its official release. The facility beta tested the software before choosing to upgrade and were impressed by the additional functionality the new version offered and placed an order for 43 licences with Avid's reseller Root 6, and also made a significant hardware investment.

Blackmagic Design has announced UltraStudio Pro, claimed to be the world's first broadcast quality SD/HD capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers, is now shipping.

UltraStudio Pro combines the latest broadcast technology into an attractive ultra-thin design that fits into modern client friendly post production environments.

As a manufacturer of high quality and innovative signal transmission solutions, Belden has expanded its extensive copper product portfolio with the introduction of Belden Shielded Systems. These new systems were developed specifically for use in office networks and they are highly suited for use in high noise environments, with guaranteed performance in challenging and worst case installations.

The R&S SFE Broadcast Tester from Rohde & Schwarz is now available with the new R&S SFE-K30 fading simulator option integrated. The multistandard broadcast signal generator provides TV and radio consumer equipment manufacturers with all the functions they need for R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance. The compact signal generator is the only œ 19" device on the market equipped with a modulator that integrates a realtime coder, an integrated baseband signal source and a 12-path channel simulator. It supports all common worldwide broadcasting standards.

AmberFin has released iCR Version 5.5 for its iCR ingest, transcode and quality control software range.

Version 5.5 includes HD standards conversion, new quality control developments and a range of enhancements to current workflow tools.

Football fans around the world are able to enjoy unsurpassed coverage of the 2010 South African international tournament thanks to Camera Corps' new Net-Cam. Developed specifically for this event, Net-Cam is a miniature HD camera with a high-quality ultra-wide-angle lens, designed specifically to capture the entire goal-mouth from the rear corner of the net.