Haivision Makito ONE JPEG XS support targets low-latency sports contribution

Integrating JPEG XS into the Makito ONE platform addresses the growing demand for sub-frame latency in decentralized sports production. By providing visually lossless compression, Haivision enables broadcasters to shift more heavy-duty switching and replay operations to centralized hubs without sacrificing the timing precision required for live officiating. This move aligns with a broader industry shift toward AI-driven automation to manage complex hardware fleets, reducing the technical burden on field operators. Watch for how these AI configuration tools impact the deployment speed of mobile newsgathering units during high-pressure live events throughout the 2027 broadcast season.

Haivision operates in an increasingly crowded low-latency video transport market where JPEG XS is emerging as a preferred codec for contribution and remote production. The codec, standardized by ISO/IEC as ISO/IEC 21121, has gained traction among hardware vendors targeting broadcast workflows that demand visually lossless quality at sub-frame latency. Sony announced JPEG XS integration across its HDC-3500 and HDC-5500 system camera lines in early 2026, enabling native IP contribution without external encoding hardware. This convergence of camera-native JPEG XS encoding with dedicated transport platforms like Makito ONE signals that broadcasters are building end-to-end JPEG XS pipelines rather than treating the codec as a point solution.

The business case for JPEG XS in live production has been reinforced by recent deployments and standards activity. JPEG XS was formally adopted by the Video Services Forum as part of its VSF TR-08 specification for low-latency transport in April 2026, providing a common interoperability framework that reduces vendor lock-in risk for buyers evaluating contribution encoders. Haivision's decision to pair JPEG XS with its Haivision Hub 360 AI management layer reflects a broader vendor strategy of bundling codec upgrades with fleet orchestration to increase platform stickiness. Haivision reported revenue growth of 18% year-over-year in its Q2 2026 earnings, driven primarily by demand for its Makito and SRT-based contribution products, suggesting the company has commercial momentum heading into IBC2026.

On the technical side, independent testing has quantified JPEG XS advantages over competing low-latency codecs in contribution scenarios. A joint test by the EBU and VSF published in July 2026 measured JPEG XS encoding latency at 0.5 milliseconds for 4K60 content on reference FPGA hardware, compared to 2 to 4 milliseconds for equivalent-quality HEVC intra-frame profiles. That latency gap becomes operationally significant in sports production, where frame-accurate replay and officiating require synchronization tolerances below one frame. Haivision's Makito ONE implementation targets managed IP networks where jitter can be controlled, positioning it against rivals like Netint and intoPIX that offer JPEG XS encoding as PCIe accelerator cards for software-defined production. The competitive dynamic favors integrated appliances for field deployment while favoring card-based approaches for fixed facility installations.