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The Broadcast Bridge is an online technology magazine that serves broadcast professionals by providing in-depth, technically accurate articles covering the entire media supply chain from acquisition through production to delivery. It differentiates itself through its AI-powered search across over 13,000 content items, making it a comprehensive resource for engineers and management. The platform focuses on exploring business trends and data that drive demand, positioning itself as a trusted authority in the broadcast technology space.
WorldCast Systems has expanded its Ecreso FM AiO Series with a new 5kW transmitter that integrates software-based services and AI-driven power management. The unit is designed to reduce operational costs and electricity consumption for radio broadcasters by replacing external hardware with internal software features.
LiveU has launched the 900Q, a bonded cellular encoder that integrates AI-driven IQ technology for automated network selection via eSIMs. The unit supports 4:2:2 10-bit HDR video and multi-camera production, targeting remote broadcast and sports workflows.
Grass Valley has launched AVORA, a standalone, all-in-one live production system built on its AMPP technology. The platform integrates switching, graphics, audio, and remote guest management into a single web-based interface designed for repeatable live production workflows.
The Broadcast Bridge has published a free technical collection focused on IP network traffic engineering for broadcast environments. The resource provides an overview of transport protocols including RIST, SRT, and QUIC, alongside strategies for managing deterministic delivery in remote production and software-defined networks.
Bifrost Communications and Gravity Media have successfully tested a 25G Quasi-Coherent SFP28 pluggable transceiver designed for SMPTE ST 2110 media transport. The DSP-free architecture aims to provide a low-latency, power-efficient solution for long-distance broadcast applications and remote production.
Belgian public broadcaster RTBF has transitioned its live and VOD ad workflows to a Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI) system using Bitmovin’s player and AIP’s AdBlendr platform. The deployment utilizes HLS Interstitials to enable dynamic, rule-compliant ad insertion across multiple platforms without the need for per-user manifests.
East African broadcaster Azam TV has upgraded its outside broadcast vehicle with a Lawo IP audio ecosystem, including the mc²36 MkII console and HOME management platform. The installation enables unified signal routing and control across SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, and RAVENNA networks to streamline live sports and news production.
MainConcept launched Codec SDK 17.0 at IBC 2026, featuring support for NETINT VPUs and NVIDIA GPUs on Linux Arm. The release also introduces new partnerships with Qualabs for real-time VMAF-E quality monitoring and Colorfront for MV-HEVC stereoscopic encoding for Apple Vision Pro.
Amagi is set to debut four AI-native capabilities at IBC 2026, including a cloud-based live production environment, a sports storytelling engine, integrated localization tools, and agentic network operations. These tools aim to consolidate broadcast workflows and reduce operational costs by leveraging cloud-native automation.
Calrec has introduced the Type RT compact digital console range and the Apex M6 1U modular I/O platform at IBC 2026. These new hardware solutions are designed to support ST 2110, Dante, and remote production workflows for broadcast and streaming environments.
