TVU Networks Whitepaper Outlines Sports Production Shift to Cloud, IP, Hybrid

The increasing demand for multi-platform sports content requires scalable, cost-effective production methods. TVU's whitepaper highlights the ongoing shift towards cloud and IP-centric workflows, which are essential for managing real-time delivery across diverse platforms. This indicates a broader industry movement away from traditional SDI infrastructure towards more flexible, remote production models, potentially streamlining operations for content creators. Stakeholders should monitor adoption rates of hybrid production systems and the integration of AI in live sports workflows for efficiency gains.

TVU Networks has recently been active in implementing these cloud-based production strategies. In April 2026, TVU Networks partnered with PEGSA to develop a cloud-based remote production model for the Super Rugby Americas 2026, broadcast on ESPN and Disney+. This initiative used TVU Producer for remote management of video feeds and graphics, with 52 out of 59 matches produced via a cloud-based workflow (per TVU Networks, April 2026). Additionally, Big Ten Network expanded its use of TVU Remote Production System (RPS) to bring super slow-motion replay to more collegiate sports, utilizing bonded IP as a backup to fiber and for early network access, demonstrating the practical application of IP-based solutions for critical live production elements (per PRNewswire, April 2026). EVS also integrated TVU's remote super slow-motion synchronization into its LiveCeption solution in May 2026, allowing for high frame rate synchronized replay over various IP networks beyond traditional fiber connections (per PRNewswire, May 2026). This trend underscores the industry's drive towards flexible, distributed production architectures to handle growing content demands.