Imagine Communications adds JPEG XS to Selenio Network Processor for IP workflows

The move addresses a critical trade-off in live production by providing visually lossless quality with microseconds of latecy, making it ideal for distributed and remote workflows where bandwidth is constrained but immediacy is non-negotiable. By adding JPEG XS to the SNP, Imagine Communications aligns with a broader industry shift toward software-defined processing that bridges legacy SDI and modern IP infrastructures. This integration allows broadcasters to scale UHD capacity without the massive bandwidth overhead of uncompressed 2110-20 streams. Watch for increased pressure on rival processing platforms to match this density in hybrid IP-SDI environments as Tier 1 broadcasters prioritize low-latency interoperability.

The expansion of JPEG XS support follows a broader industry trend toward high-density, low-latency compression in live production. Per Digital Media World (March 2026), Net Insight recently introduced a full IP JPEG XS system capable of handling up to 192 Full HD streams per device, highlighting the aggressive push for higher channel density. Similarly, Grass Valley integrated intoPIX JPEG XS technology into its Agile Media Processing Platform (AMPP) in late 2025 to address latency-sensitive cloud and on-premises applications, per Digital Media World (November 2025). These developments indicate that JPEG XS has solidified its position as the standard for mezzanine-level compression in professional media.

Market adoption is also being driven by hardware-specific integrations that eliminate the need for centralized processing units. For instance, Sony’s HDC-5500V cameras now offer optional adapters for direct ST 2110 output with JPEG XS capabilities, per TV Technology (October 2025). Furthermore, Riedel Communications has enabled JPEG XS processing within its MuoN SFP pluggable devices, allowing for 64 encode/decode channels within a single rack unit, per Riedel (February 2026). This shift toward edge-based and software-defined compression underscores a period of rapid infrastructure migration as broadcasters move away from the high costs and complexity of uncompressed video transport.