SMPTE to Offer Summer Courses on IP Networking and ST 2110 Implementation

The continued expansion of IP-based workflows and ST 2110 adoption necessitates robust training initiatives for media professionals. SMPTE's curriculum, featuring real-world practitioners and vendor-supported labs, addresses the skills gap in migrating from traditional SDI. This effort helps standardize expertise across the industry, ensuring smoother transitions to IP infrastructure. Watch for an increase in certified ST 2110 professionals, particularly within live production environments seeking greater efficiency and flexibility.

The adoption of ST 2110 is in a mature phase, with migration accelerating due to benefits like flexibility and scalability, according to SVG Europe (May 2026). Major sporting events increasingly utilize ST 2110 production cores. TVBEurope (May 2026) highlights 2110 as the operational backbone of modern media infrastructure, moving beyond an emerging standard to a proven architecture. Cost declines in IP infrastructure, spurred by competitive pricing for essential kit like fiber switches and PTP clocks, are driving further migration (SVG Europe, May 2026). France Télévisions, for instance, is expanding its ST 2110 implementation across regional stations with Imagine Communications' SNP-XS to enable high-quality, low-latency media exchange (Imagine Communications, May 2026). While some broadcasters are adopting full IP systems, a decisive trend toward hybrid SDI/IP workflows is also evident (SVG Europe, May 2026), allowing organizations to leverage existing equipment. TV News Check (May 2026) reports that stadiums and universities are heavily investing in ST 2110 for new flexibility in sports production, though local TV stations remain more reticent. Interoperability remains an area of focus, with vendors still working out occasional issues when combining different products, particularly concerning NMOS implementations (TV News Check, May 2026).