Riedel Communications has renewed its partnership with Scottish Rugby for a third season, providing its SidelineComms managed service for match-day and training operations. The deployment integrates Bolero wireless intercom technology and StageLink adapters to facilitate communication between coaches, staff, and referees.
This renewal demonstrates the growing reliance on managed service models for high-stakes live sports production, where hardware reliability and technical support are bundled to reduce operational overhead. By integrating referee audio and coaching staff into a single Bolero-based ecosystem, Scottish Rugby is prioritizing low-latency, high-fidelity communication that can withstand the acoustic challenges of sold-out stadiums. For the broader streaming and broadcast industry, this highlights a shift toward specialized, tour-ready infrastructure that ensures consistency between home venues and international sites. Watch for Riedel to showcase these integrated live production workflows, including signal transport and monitoring, at the upcoming IBC2026 exhibition in Amsterdam.
The move toward SMPTE ST 2110 network infrastructure remains a critical consideration for organizations scaling their IP-based intercom and audio routing capabilities. For those looking to expand these capabilities further, Riedel MediorNet HorizoN app provides additional tools for integrating multiviewing into IP workflows. As broadcasters adopt ST-2110 and REMI for their live events, these managed service models are becoming increasingly essential. Amid this shift, Lutz Rathmann named Riedel Communications CEO as the company undergoes a major structural reorganization. Recent collaborations, such as when Haivision and Riedel partner, further demonstrate the company's focus on low-latency connectivity. The industry is also seeing similar IP infrastructure adoption across other major sporting events, with firms like AMP VISUAL TV continuing to scale their deployments, while others leverage Riedel Esports World Cup technology to set new density records.
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