BRTV Cuts Maintenance Costs 50% With Kiloview NDI Studio Integration

This deployment demonstrates that NDI has moved beyond pro-AV and into large-scale provincial broadcast hubs requiring 24/7 reliability. By virtualizing signal routing, BRTV bypasses the physical limitations of SDI matrices, allowing for a hybrid workflow that scales without the high capital expenditure of full ST 2110 transitions. This transition highlights a trend where broadcasters favor NDI for its cost-efficiency and agility in handling mobile and remote production inputs alongside traditional studio outputs. Watch for whether other regional broadcasters adopt similar hybrid IP architectures to manage the high bandwidth requirements of 4K workflows while maintaining legacy hardware.

The transition at BRTV aligns with a broader shift toward NDI 6, which Vizrt released in April 2024 to address professional broadcast requirements such as 10-bit color depth and HDR support. According to TV Tech in early 2026, the adoption of NDI in Tier 1 broadcast environments has accelerated as hardware manufacturers integrate native NDI support into high-end vision mixers and cameras. This move by BRTV reflects a competitive pressure among Chinese provincial broadcasters to modernize infrastructure for 8K UHD transmission standards, a priority mandated by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA).

Furthermore, the use of 5G bonding in BRTV’s workflow mirrors global trends in remote production. Per a June 2026 report from Light Reading, the integration of private 5G networks and IP-based signal transport has reduced the reliance on traditional satellite news gathering (SNG) trucks by 40% in major urban markets. Kiloview’s role in this project follows its expansion into the European market, where it showcased similar IP-based 'Cradle' series solutions at IBC 2025 to target mid-market broadcasters looking for alternatives to the high complexity of SMPTE ST 2110 standards.