Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
Sony announced a series of new production hardware and software solutions to be showcased at IBC2026, including the FX5 cinema camera, R-series broadcast cameras, and new IP-based production workflows. The demonstrations will also feature collaborative news authenticity workflows developed with Reuters and advancements in spatial capture technology.
Netflix partnered with NBC Sports and NEP to produce an NFL game from Melbourne using a complex SMPTE ST 2110 IP infrastructure and a REMI workflow. The production utilized 54 cameras and a 2.4 Tb/s uplink to deliver the game to a global audience, demonstrating large-scale international live sports streaming capabilities.
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S TM1, an air-cooled UHF transmitter series supporting power levels from 600 W to 6.5 kW. The new hardware features native support for ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast, alongside a renewal option designed to allow operators to upgrade existing TMU9 installations.
Bitfocus is launching version 1.8 of its Buttons media control platform, which adds an NMOS registry server for IP discovery and direct TSL tally management integration. The update also introduces automatic path-finding for routing and support for triple-redundant hardware to enhance resilience in live broadcast environments.
Touring Video has expanded its mobile production fleet by deploying over 40 Riedel MicroN nodes and MetroN routers. The infrastructure upgrade utilizes Riedel's MediorNet and hi human interface control system to manage signal routing and reduce physical cabling requirements for remote live productions.
Fonn Group has acquired the remaining shares of cloud-native graphics platform everviz, rebranding the entity as Teikna. The new division will integrate its data-driven visualization tools with Fonn Group's existing Saga and Mimir production platforms.
Ikegami has introduced four new VN series cameras to its UNICAM XE line at IBC 2026, featuring variable neutral-density filters for enhanced exposure control and depth-of-field adjustments. The new models support 4K HDR, global shutter sensors, and 12G-SDI connectivity, targeting virtual production and live sports environments.
Limecraft has announced version 2026.6 of its production platform, which introduces automated ingest, transcription, and metadata enrichment workflows. The update also includes a mobile app for direct workspace uploads and a private preview of conversational AI for searching recorded media.
EVS has unveiled the XT-S, a software-defined live production server platform that utilizes CPU and GPU processing to support replay and UHD zoom workflows. The platform is scheduled for initial delivery in early 2027, with early adopters including Game Creek Video and AMP VISUAL TV.
LiveU has launched Hybrid Data, a managed service that integrates Starlink broadband with cellular connectivity for its field production units. The service allows broadcast teams to bond multiple IP connections under a single billing and support plan in the US and UK.
The production of the WWII drama Pressure utilized a combination of high-resolution 35mm archival scanning, AI-upscaling, and colorization to integrate historical footage with new material shot on ARRI Alexa Mini cameras. Cinematographer Jamie Ramsay employed a specific lighting and lens strategy to maintain visual continuity between the restored archival stock and modern digital capture.
Techex is showcasing updates to its tx darwin software-defined media platform at IBC 2026, featuring native support for MXL and TAMS. The platform enhancements include JPEG XS contribution over SRT, AI-driven ad break insertion, and expanded cloud-based live production tools for broadcasters.
Atomos has integrated its ATOMOSphere cloud platform with Imagine Products’ ShotPut Studio to automate media transfer, verification, and transcoding workflows. The integration allows production teams to push camera originals and proxies directly to cloud workspaces while adding support for Apple ProRes RAW decoding.
Studio Network Solutions (SNS) has validated its EVO shared storage for Avid Media Composer 2026.8 Enterprise, enabling collaborative bin locking and project sharing. Additionally, the company introduced browser-based upload capabilities for its Outpost review platform to streamline media ingestion for production teams.
iodyne will showcase its Pro Mini Smart Drive at IBC 2026 through collaborative demonstrations with Hedge, Adobe, RED Digital Cinema, and Cintegral Technologies. The demos will highlight the drive's performance in live European production workflows, including capture, archive, and RAW grading.
CBS Sports is transitioning its entire NFL and lead college football production slate to native HDR using HLG, supported by upgraded mobile units from NEP and Game Creek Video. The network is also expanding its deployment of specialized production technologies, including SkyDry rain-clearing systems and NFL Next Gen Stats integration, across its various broadcast crews.
FOX Sports is standardizing its NFL broadcast operations by deploying Production Anywhere Remote Kits (PARK) to integrate onsite crews with remote facilities in Tempe and Los Angeles. The initiative includes expanded use of AR, high-speed pylon cameras, and a shared power infrastructure strategy developed in collaboration with CBS Sports.
OWC has acquired OpenDrives to integrate its Atlas data storage platform into OWC's shared storage portfolio, expanding its enterprise-scale data management capabilities. Additionally, OWC announced new Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 hardware and updates to its Jellyfish NAS platform at IBC2026.
DHD.audio has launched its MX3 modular broadcast console range at IBC 2026, featuring IP-based connectivity and support for AES67, Dante, and SMPTE 2110 standards. The system is designed for flexible studio environments, allowing for modular upgrades without replacing existing digital processing cores.
EIZO has announced the ColorEdge CG3200X, a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor designed for HDR and SDR post-production workflows. The display features a new Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL) control system, built-in calibration, and adjustable contrast ratios to support precise color management.
Creamsource has launched the C3, a 3000W full-color LED Fresnel fixture featuring a proprietary 7-color BCGLARD engine and IP65 rating. The unit is designed for high-end production environments and supports multiple control protocols including DMX, Ethernet, and LumenRadio.
Sony has delayed the shipping of its new FX5 cinema camera until mid-October due to a backlog of approximately 7,000 pre-orders. The camera, which features internal RAW recording and open-gate 3:2 readout, is being showcased at IBC alongside new RM-DP7 and RM-DP5 monitor-controllers.
Studio Network Solutions (SNS) announced updates to its EVO storage platform at IBC, including a 40% throughput increase and the launch of AI Suite Advanced for on-premises media analysis. The update also introduces browser-based uploads for Outpost and validates compatibility with Avid Media Composer 2026.8 for collaborative workflows.
AJA Video Systems has launched the FS8, a 1RU processor designed to bridge 12G-SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructures with support for up to eight HD channels. Additionally, the company introduced the OG-FiDo-4 family of openGear-compatible cards for four-channel conversion between SDI and fiber.
Atomos has announced the Shinobi 7 II, a 7-inch 2800nit HDR monitor designed for professional production workflows. The device features integrated 3D LUT support, USB-C camera control for aperture and ISO adjustments, and supports 4Kp30 HDMI signals.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has filed a patent for an event-based sensor that detects scene changes by counting individual photons within specific time windows. This architecture aims to reduce power consumption and data volume by processing only meaningful movement rather than continuous image frames.
AMP VISUAL TV has expanded its decade-long partnership with Riedel Communications, deploying over 350 MediorNet units, 20 Artist nodes, and 550 Bolero beltpacks across its production fleet. The investment supports networked IP-based production environments for major events like the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Bitfocus is set to release version 1.8 of its Buttons control platform by October 2026, introducing an NMOS registry server, automatic path-finding, and TSL tally integration. The update also adds support for triple-redundant hardware and flexible panel rotation for Elgato Stream Deck devices.
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S TM1, an air-cooled UHF transmitter supporting power levels from 600 W to 6.5 kW. The unit features native support for 5G Broadcast and ATSC 3.0, alongside a renewal option designed to upgrade legacy TMU9 installations.
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.
Sennheiser Group will showcase its Spectera wireless ecosystem and new ST 2110-30 audio integration at IBC2026. The demonstration highlights end-to-end broadcast workflows, including new Neumann capsule heads and integration with third-party standards like Dante and NMOS.
DaCaPo has announced a new standalone application for DCP authoring, versioning, and quality control, set to debut at IBC2026. The software is designed to integrate into existing post-production workflows to manage encrypted assets, accessibility standards, and Dolby Atmos delivery.
Evertz is introducing new liquid-cooled (LQ) configurations for its ENX media core platform at IBC 2026. The updated hardware supports 12G-SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 hybrid workflows, offering increased processing density and a 25% reduction in cooling power requirements.
Chess Dynamics has launched the CHARM50, a compact edge video processing module designed for low-SWaP platforms. The hardware supports HD-SDI and 3G-SDI inputs, enabling local AI-enabled detection and tracking to reduce bandwidth and latency in distributed sensing architectures.
Teradek has launched the Bolt 7 series, a wireless video and data system that integrates a 900MHz radio for telemetry and camera control alongside zero-delay 4K60 video. The new hardware aims to reduce on-set complexity by eliminating the need for separate Wi-Fi networks for camera control and data management.
A survey of cinematography equipment used at the 2026 Venice Film Festival indicates that the ARRI ALEXA 35 remains the dominant choice for high-end productions. While established digital systems lead, the data highlights a growing trend of cinematographers utilizing vintage lenses, film cameras, and compact mirrorless bodies to achieve specific aesthetic textures.
Desview has launched three new professional OLED field monitors, the OL14 Pro, OL16 Max, and OL16 Ultra 12G, ranging from $1,299 to $2,999. The monitors feature 1200-nit peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and support for 12G/3G-SDI workflows and 3D LUTs.
Broadcasters are increasingly shifting tier-one sports production to IP and cloud-based REMI workflows to manage rising rights costs. Industry experts warn that this transition requires significant investment in network redundancy, monitoring, and specialized engineering talent to address the complexity of distributed production environments.
Atomos has announced the Shogun AV-19M, a 19-inch 4K HDR rackmount monitor designed for hybrid IP and traditional video workflows. The device supports NDI HX3, 12G-SDI, and HDMI connectivity, allowing users to monitor up to four NDI sources simultaneously in a quad-view layout.
Atomos has launched the Ground Control desktop application for macOS, which allows users to mount ATOMOSphere cloud workspaces as local drives for direct file access and intelligent caching. The update also introduces shared Bins and Editable Review Links to enhance remote production and client approval workflows.
Magewell and Zixi have expanded their partnership to integrate the Zixi Protocol into Magewell’s Ultra Encode and Pro Convert hardware lines. This integration allows for managed, error-resilient live IP video contribution and decoding across public and hybrid networks via the Zixi ZEN Master orchestration platform.
Atomos has integrated its ATOMOSphere cloud platform with Imagine Products' ShotPut Studio to automate media transfer, verification, and transcoding workflows. The integration allows users to decode Apple ProRes RAW files into H.264 or H.265 formats directly within the ShotPut Studio interface for faster remote review and editorial delivery.
Arm has introduced its CSS for Mobile 2 platform, featuring the new Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU and C2 CPU cluster. The platform is designed to support agentic AI and AI-native graphics, claiming up to 4x higher performance per watt for neural graphics workloads.
Cobalt Digital is expanding its IPMX-certified product range with JPEG XS Temporal Differential Coding (TDC) support and introducing new fiber I/O options for its Dante openGear audio processors. These updates, along with new capabilities for the blueCORE platform and UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewer, will be demonstrated at IBC2026 to support hybrid SDI/IP workflows.
Aputure showcased a broadcast studio ecosystem at IBC 2026, highlighting its BLAIR and BLAIR-CG light engines and the integration of Sidus Link Pro 2.4 software for Mac. The demonstration emphasized a console-free lighting control workflow using the Sidus Four hardware node to manage multiple DMX universes.
EVS has launched the XT-S, a software-defined server platform for live production that utilizes CPU and GPU processing to support multiple applications like replay and UHD zoom. The platform is designed to allow production teams to scale capabilities without requiring new hardware, with early adoption by Game Creek Video and AMP VISUAL TV.
EKT is debuting a second-generation Linux-based ATSC 3.0 converter box at IBC2026, developed in partnership with DTVKit to reduce memory costs compared to Android-based alternatives. The device supports legacy ATSC 1.0, 4K, and HDR10/10+ to assist US consumers during the transition to NextGen TV.
Broadcasters and technology vendors at IBC2026 are showcasing advancements in software-defined live production, AI-driven media workflows, and IP-based infrastructure. Key developments include new partnerships for EBU-compliant media facilities, AI-powered captioning and translation tools, and expanded support for SMPTE ST 2110 and SRT protocols.
Haivision announced it will demonstrate JPEG XS support on its Makito ONE platform and AI-powered device management in Haivision Hub 360 at IBC2026. These updates are designed to improve low-latency contribution workflows for sports and newsgathering.
Leader Electronics of Europe has announced the Sx2 Series, a new line of handheld 12G-SDI and 4K UHD test and measurement instruments. The devices feature a new touchscreen interface, enhanced battery performance, and optional HDR toolsets for broadcast and production environments.
