ITN deploys software-defined IP gallery achieving sub-2 frame monitoring latency

This deployment validates that software-defined IP workflows can match the responsiveness of traditional baseband SDI environments required for time-critical news production. By combining the flexibility of TAG's software with the low-latency hardware decoding of Matrox, ITN removes the performance trade-offs typically associated with the shift away from dedicated broadcast hardware. The success of this 4K-capable, standards-based architecture demonstrates a clear migration path for facilities aiming to scale production capacity without increasing infrastructure complexity. Watch for whether ITN leverages this JPEG XS support to extend low-latency monitoring to remote production sites and cloud-based newsroom workflows.

The transition to IP workflows is accelerating as broadcasters scale operations to meet rising digital output demands. Per TV Technology (October 2025), industry partnerships between firms like tvONE and Matrox Video are increasingly focusing on bridging the gap between SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX standards to support both uncompressed and compressed workflows in live environments. This trend is critical for organizations like ITN, which reported reaching over seven billion global views across its social platforms last year and plans to increase its live linear output to 70 hours per week by 2026, per Televisual (January 2026).

A core driver of this shift is the maturation of the JPEG XS codec, which provides high-density, visually lossless video over IP. At NAB 2026, Net Insight showcased a full IP system capable of handling up to 192 Full HD streams per device, highlighting the massive processing capacity now available to Tier 1 broadcasters, per Digital Media World (March 2026). Simultaneously, intoPIX has reported that new JPEG XS profiles can improve compression efficiency by up to 50% while maintaining sub-millisecond latencies, making it viable for high-end 4K and 8K news production.

Furthermore, recent shifts toward "story-centric" workflows are placing greater pressure on underlying hardware flexibility. According to Avid (May 2026), ITV News has moved toward a unified production model where digital and broadcast teams collaborate via a single shared view of content. ITN's investment in software-defined monitoring confirms that the infrastructure must now reflect this agility, allowing gallery operators to rapidly reconfigure multiviewer layouts to suit shifting editorial priorities across different delivery platforms.