swXtch.io has launched groundSwXtch, a software application designed to transport native, uncompressed AoIP formats like AES67 and ST 2110-30 over standard IP networks without the need for dedicated hardware codecs. The platform creates a unified hybrid network fabric across on-premises and cloud environments by utilizing a software overlay.
This release signals a shift toward software-defined networking in live production by removing the latency and cost associated with traditional encode/decode cycles. By allowing uncompressed audio to traverse standard IP infrastructure, swXtch.io enables broadcasters to scale distributed production without investing in proprietary codec hardware. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of migrating specialized broadcast functions into virtualized environments and standard IT servers. As media organizations seek to unify ground and cloud workflows, the ability to maintain bit-identical quality across the public internet will be a critical benchmark. Watch for whether this software-overlay approach gains traction in high-stakes live sports environments where hardware reliability has historically been the standard.
The industry is increasingly moving toward IP-based production transition as broadcasters look to replace legacy SDI infrastructure with flexible, software-centric alternatives.
swXtch.io has launched groundSwXtch, a software application that enables the transport of native AoIP formats like AES67 and ST 2110-30 over standard IP networks. By eliminating the need for dedicated hardware codecs, this technology allows broadcasters to scale distributed production and maintain bit-identical audio quality across hybrid ground and cloud environments.
groundSwXtch is a software application from swXtch.io that allows for the transport of native AoIP formats, such as AES67 and ST 2110-30, over standard IP networks without requiring dedicated hardware codecs.
Yes, the platform includes SMPTE ST 2022-7 hitless failover to provide packet protection on hybrid links.
It enables broadcasters to scale distributed production by removing the latency and costs associated with traditional hardware encode/decode cycles, allowing uncompressed audio to traverse standard IP infrastructure.
Yes, it integrates with cloudSwXtch to create a unified hybrid network fabric that spans both on-premises and cloud environments.
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