Haivision expands live contribution ecosystem with Makito ONE and Falkon X4

The introduction of Makito ONE and Falkon X4 addresses the urgent need for hybrid IP and 5G contribution as broadcasters transition from legacy SDI to software-defined workflows. By integrating 5G bonding with ST 2110 compliance, Haivision simplifies the bridge between field acquisition and IP-based master control. This move directly challenges competitors like LiveU and Dejero by combining high-density fixed transport with mobile connectivity in a unified ecosystem. Broadcasters should monitor how these 5G units perform in high-congestion environments, as private 5G adoption is projected to grow following successful 2025 pilot programs at major European live events.

Haivision’s product expansion comes during a period of shifting financial focus for the company. In fiscal Q2 2026, Haivision reported revenue of $32.5 million, a 5.1% decrease compared to the prior year, per Morningstar (June 2026). CEO Mirko Wicha noted that while core defense and government demand remained stable, the broadcast vertical faced increased scrutiny over ROI for new cloud and IP infrastructure. To improve profitability, the company has transitioned to a new pricing model, separating software licensing from server hardware to mitigate rising component costs for compute-heavy inputs like FPGAs and GPUs.

The broader industry remains in a complex transition period regarding IP standards. According to Haivision’s 7th Annual Broadcast Transformation Report released in March 2026, while 78% of broadcast professionals now use the SRT protocol, SDI remains the backbone for roughly 82% of operations. This technical debt underscores the importance of the Makito ONE’s dual support for SDI and SMPTE ST 2110, ensuring compatibility for facilities that are not yet fully IP-native.

Competition in the mobile contribution space is also intensifying as 5G Standalone (SA) and private networks mature. Per TV Technology (April 2026), major mobile production suppliers like Mobile TV Group have highlighted that while ST 2110 is the future, synchronization protocols like PTP remain a significant operational hurdle. Haivision’s effort to demonstrate sub-100ms latency over private 5G at IBC 2026 aims to prove that bonded cellular can finally meet the deterministic requirements long associated only with fixed fiber or satellite links.