Riedel Communications will debut an integrated IP-based production ecosystem at IBC2026, featuring updates to its SimplyLive Production Suite and MediorNet platform with native SMPTE ST 2110 support. The demonstration showcases a unified, software-defined workflow including orchestration, audio processing, and private 5G networking capabilities for live broadcast environments.
This release marks the full technical assimilation of SimplyLive into Riedel’s core IP fabric, transitioning the platform from a standalone software suite to a native component of high-end ST 2110 environments. By unifying audio (SAME), control (hi), and transport (MediorNet), Riedel is targeting the operational friction inherent in hybrid SDI-IP facilities. The move toward software-defined apps—like the HorizoN MultiViewer—signals a shift away from dedicated hardware blocks toward elastic, server-based processing. For the ecosystem, this consolidation pressures specialized point-product vendors to offer deeper integration or broader interoperability. Watch for adoption rates of the Easy5G product as a benchmark for private cellular viability in tier-one live sports production.
The expansion of the SimplyLive suite follows Riedel’s 2022 acquisition of the company, which was aimed at shifting Riedel’s hardware-centric portfolio toward cloud-native and COTS-based video solutions. Since the acquisition, Riedel has aggressively integrated these assets, notably introducing the SimplyLive 2.1 update in July 2026. According to Riedel’s official documentation, that release added official support for SKAARHOJ hardware control panels via a gRPC API, addressing operator demand for tactile interfaces in software-heavy environments.
Strategic leadership changes have also shaped this development cycle. Per a Riedel announcement in late 2024, Jan Eveleens assumed the role of CEO for the Product Division on January 1, 2025, succeeding Rik Hoerée. This transition coincided with a broader corporate restructuring into three distinct units: Product, Managed Technology, and Riedel Networks. The company has recently focused on high-profile proof-of-concepts, such as the December 2025 deployment of its RefCam and 5G technologies in German professional basketball, aimed at refining real-time wireless officiating workflows.
Riedel’s push into private 5G through the acquisition of specialist MECSware in early 2025 has also reached a milestone with the commercial availability of Easy5G. As reported by Digital Media World in February 2025, the solution was designed to bypass the complexity of traditional carrier-grade 5G setups, allowing general IT personnel to manage dedicated network frequencies without specialized expertise. This trajectory reflects a broader industry trend toward broadcast-in-a-box solutions that utilize standard IT infrastructure to handle high-bandwidth, low-latency production tasks. For those looking to implement these standards in educational settings, Riedel live production infrastructure is already being utilized to train the next generation of broadcast engineers.
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