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.
Nugen Audio has launched VisLM 3, an updated loudness metering software that introduces stem monitoring, timestamped notes, and support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6. The release includes updated presets for EBU R128-s4 and ATSC A/85:2026-07 standards to assist broadcast and streaming production workflows.
Polytron has launched the NTS 16 C/T, a hybrid headend station capable of converting 16 satellite transponders into DVB-C or DVB-T signals. The device also supports optional parallel IPTV distribution, providing up to 128 SPTS streams for professional installation environments.
Crescent, Inc. has launched the Digi-Cast Haneda Studio in Tokyo, a large-scale virtual production facility featuring a massive LED volume powered by 27 Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 processors. The studio integrates motion capture, volumetric video, and photogrammetry to support professional television and streaming content production workflows.
Aurora Media Worldwide has been appointed as the host broadcaster for Baller League UK, implementing a hybrid production workflow that combines traditional broadcast cameras with private 5G-connected iPhones. The production, supported by Vivid Broadcast, utilizes remote production techniques to integrate creator-led content styles with professional sports coverage for weekly YouTube streams.
Panasonic has introduced the AW-UE200 and AW-UER200, the first PTZ cameras to utilize a 5K global shutter sensor to eliminate skew and banding in live production environments. The UER200 model features a unique roll axis for native vertical video capture, with select variants supporting SMPTE ST 2110 and Dante for professional broadcast workflows.
CLOUDflex Broadcast has integrated ZoomISO Cloud into its platform, enabling production teams to deploy Linux containers for remote Zoom contributions. The integration supports NDI routing, allowing operators to incorporate remote participant audio and video into existing cloud-based production workflows.
Sigma has announced the FP2, a 24.5MP mirrorless hybrid camera featuring 6K Open Gate ProRes RAW recording and 32-bit float audio support. The device is designed for both still photography and professional cinema production, utilizing a modular architecture and external USB-C storage for high-bitrate video capture.
wTVision has integrated its real-time sports graphics and data connectivity workflows into Apple Immersive Video productions for Apple Vision Pro. The technology enables spatial rendering of live statistics, clocks, and rosters for basketball and baseball events.
CBC/Radio-Canada has selected the Dalet Pyramid platform to centralize its news production and distribution workflows across television, radio, and digital streaming services. The cloud-native, story-centric system will support thousands of users in collaborating on content across hybrid environments.
FOX Sports is deploying an extensive array of specialty production hardware, including 4K and 8K Nucleus cameras, dirtcams, and aerial drones, for its 122nd World Series broadcast. The production utilizes a complex infrastructure of remote operations, high-speed camera arrays, and augmented reality integrations to enhance live game coverage.
Crescent Inc. has equipped its new Digi-Cast Haneda Studio in Tokyo with Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing platform. The facility features one of the world’s largest LED volumes and utilizes 27 Tessera SX40 processors and 57 Tessera XD units to support virtual production workflows.
CISA has issued an advisory regarding nine vulnerabilities in the Kiloview E3 NDI encoder, including critical command injection flaws that could allow root-level access. Users are urged to update to firmware V1.30 to address these security risks, which include shared secret vulnerabilities and unauthenticated ONVIF flaws.
Prime Video has launched Prime 360, an AI-powered virtual camera system that uses AWS Trainium chips to generate photorealistic, multi-angle replays for its NBA broadcasts. The system, developed in-house, is part of a broader production infrastructure update that includes enhanced interactive features and remote production workflows.
Epiphan Video has released Epiphan MCP, a tool that enables users to manage their Pearl hardware fleets using natural language commands via Claude and ChatGPT. The integration leverages the Model Context Protocol to allow for remote monitoring, scheduling, and batch device actions like firmware updates.
PROMAX Electronics has secured NDI certification for its ATLAS NG and ATLAS IP broadcast analyzers. The updated firmware enables operators to monitor NDI streams alongside existing support for protocols including SRT, DASH, HLS, and ST 2110.
Kokusai Denki Electric America is showcasing its new SK-UHD7000 4K camera system, DK-H700 box camera, and VF-EL20HP viewfinder at NAB Show New York. The hardware lineup is designed to support IP-based control and remote production workflows for broadcast and live streaming environments.
BeckTV, Beam Dynamics, and Providius have integrated their respective infrastructure management platforms to provide a unified view of broadcast systems. The collaboration links BeckFlow's system documentation, Beam's asset intelligence, and Providius' network performance monitoring to help engineering teams correlate service alerts with equipment dependencies.
Arkona Technologies has integrated its BLADE//runner AT300 platform with Bitfocus Buttons, enabling physical control of routing, monitoring, and hardware status. The integration supports both SMPTE ST 2110 and SDI environments, featuring automatic source discovery and preconfigured templates to streamline production workflows.
Alpha has launched a new Media Modernization practice and a dedicated testing facility called The Lab at its Eden Prairie headquarters. The facility allows broadcast and streaming organizations to validate workflows, infrastructure, and interoperability across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments before deployment.
HuskerVision has completed a six-month infrastructure upgrade, transitioning from baseband to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP production environment across University of Nebraska Athletics venues. The new facility utilizes Grass Valley K-Frame switchers and LDX cameras to support UHD and HDR production while providing students with professional-grade technical training.
FOR-A has integrated control for Canon PTZ cameras directly into its software-defined MixBoard production switcher. This integration allows operators to manage camera presets, movement, and tallies within a single interface, reducing the need for additional hardware in live production environments.
Digital Audio Denmark (DAD) is launching a new 128-channel ST 2110-30 expansion card for its Thunder|Core, Penta, and AX32 audio interfaces. The card adds AES67 and RAVENNA connectivity to support IP-based broadcast and live audio workflows.
Wooden Camera has launched a modular cage and accessory ecosystem for the Sony FX5, designed to facilitate transitions between handheld, gimbal, and cinema workflows. The system includes lens adapters for PL and LPL glass, battery slide solutions, and various mounting options for professional production configurations.
Northwestern University has opened its new $875 million Ryan Field stadium, featuring a 32.1 million pixel LED display network and a dedicated field-level production control room. The facility currently operates on a 3G-SDI baseband infrastructure with a planned future migration path to SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based workflows.
Blackmagic Design has increased prices on 36 hardware products, including SMPTE 2110 converters and cloud storage devices, citing a surge in memory costs driven by AI data center demand. The company noted that memory consumption has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating these price adjustments for new orders.
The University of Washington has launched Sundodger Studios, a new production facility featuring Grass Valley cameras and K-Frame SXP switchers on an SMPTE ST 2110 IP network. The facility supports four control rooms, enabling simultaneous live sports production and providing students with professional-grade IP-based broadcast workflows.
Gravity Media deployed its proprietary diPloy IP-based infrastructure to support the production of the reality series I’m A Celebrity… The Wild Frontier in British Columbia. The project utilized 64 cameras and remote broadcast facilities to manage the logistical challenges of the mountain location.
BeckTV, Beam Dynamics, and Providius have integrated their respective software platforms to provide a unified view of broadcast infrastructure, asset management, and network monitoring. The collaboration allows engineering teams to link real-time network alerts to specific equipment documentation and lifecycle data.
Qligent is launching a three-tiered structure for its Vision monitoring platform, which includes a free version for foundational compliance monitoring and paid tiers for AI-driven operational intelligence. The update adds support for ST-2110, SDI, and ASI, targeting broadcasters ranging from individual stations to large media enterprises.
University of Nebraska Athletics has upgraded its HuskerVision production facility to an IP-based SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure. The project, which includes three new control rooms, utilizes Grass Valley K-Frame switchers and LDX cameras to support UHD and HDR production across campus venues.
Blackmagic Design has increased prices on 36 hardware products, including SMPTE 2110 converters and storage solutions, citing a doubling in global memory costs driven by AI data center demand. The price adjustments are effective immediately for new orders, while existing backorders will be honored at original pricing.
The 12th annual 4K HDR Summit, scheduled for December 2-4, 2026, in Seville, will focus on UHD DTT services, AI integration, and live sports production workflows. The event will feature industry leaders from organizations including RTVE, OBS, and the SVTA to discuss the future of audiovisual distribution and production infrastructure.
ENCO is showcasing its new enCue automated clip farming platform and updated SPOTai video advertising solution at NAB Show New York. These tools are designed to help broadcasters automate production workflows and editorial processes to increase content output and revenue.
Arkona Technologies has integrated its BLADE//runner AT300 platform with Bitfocus Buttons to enable physical interface control for ST 2110 and SDI live production workflows. The integration provides automated source discovery, routing, and hardware status monitoring through the Bitfocus control environment.
LiveU and Airwise have announced a strategic partnership to integrate bonded video transmission with drone fleet management and airspace awareness tools. The joint solution aims to provide public safety agencies with a unified platform for real-time situational awareness and drone-to-command video delivery.
NAB Show New York 2026 will host 250 media technology companies at the Javits Center, focusing on the convergence of production, cloud infrastructure, and AI. The event features 64 hours of programming and targets a buyer-heavy audience, with 29% of attendees representing corporate and brand studios.
Kokusai Denki Electric America will showcase its SK-UHD7000 4K camera, DK-H700 box camera, and RU-2500JY control panel at NAB Show New York. The company is also debuting the VF-EL20HP broadcast viewfinder, which features a dual-monitor design for 4K multicamera production environments.
Bridge Technologies has containerized its audio and video monitoring tools to integrate with Grass Valley’s MXL-native AMPP OS. This integration allows broadcasters to deploy monitoring microservices on-demand within the vendor-neutral Media eXchange Layer ecosystem.
Sony has launched the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system, which features 32-bit float recording, 64GB of internal storage, and support for four-channel audio. The system is designed for video creators and includes features like timecode synchronization and direct digital integration with compatible Sony cameras.
Kokusai Denki Electric America is showcasing its 4K broadcast camera systems and the new VF-EL20HP viewfinder at NAB Show New York. The hardware updates emphasize remote production workflows, IP-based control, and HDR support for live broadcast environments.
Pliant Technologies has introduced CrewCom Flex, a frameless, IP-based intercom system designed for broadcast and remote production environments. The platform supports AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 standards, enabling a distributed architecture that integrates wired, wireless, and virtual communication without centralized hardware frames.
QTAKE Pro 3.0 introduces AI-powered slate and OSD scanning, 6DOF camera tracking, and integrated QTAKE Sync functionality for video assist workflows. The update also adds support for the ThunderFace 4K Duo+ hardware and features a redesigned project configuration window.
Proton Camera Innovations is launching its PROTON IS miniature broadcast camera at NAB New York 2026, with customer deliveries expected in Q1 2027. The camera features a split-design imaging head and processing unit designed for stabilized shooting in environments where traditional gimbals are impractical.
The BBC, AMWA, Sony, and Streampunk Media have been awarded an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy for their development of NMOS discovery, registration, and connection specifications. These standards are now widely utilized alongside SMPTE ST 2110 to facilitate interoperability in IP-based broadcast and media production facilities.
Sony has announced the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system, which features 32-bit float audio recording, a 500-meter line-of-sight range, and built-in storage for backup. The system is designed for multi-camera production workflows and includes timecode functionality and multi-interface shoe integration for compatible cameras.
The Eden Project has deployed the LiveU EcoSystem, including the LU900Q encoder and LiveU Studio, to facilitate curriculum-aligned livestreams for global schools. This remote production setup replaces previous inconsistent connectivity methods, enabling reliable broadcast-quality streaming from the organization's Cornwall site.
HuskerVision has upgraded its campus production facility to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP infrastructure, integrating Grass Valley switchers and cameras. The project, managed by integrator BeckTV, replaces legacy baseband systems to support current HD production while providing a scalable foundation for future UHD and HDR workflows.
Cerberus Tech has launched Livelink Studio, a cloud-native platform designed for live production, master control, and event-based channel orchestration. The system utilizes Matrox ORIGIN to provide frame-accurate switching, audio mixing, and data-driven graphics for remote and on-demand broadcast workflows.
LTN has integrated its Schedule Playout platform with Sony’s Ci Media Cloud to enable direct access to media libraries and automated asset transfers. This integration aims to streamline workflows for broadcasters and streaming platforms by connecting cloud-based media management with real-time linear playout.
NEP Group has integrated TAG Video Systems’ software-based multiviewing, monitoring, and QC tools into the NEP Platform. This integration allows production teams to deploy TAG’s software alongside other applications on a common infrastructure using COTS servers.
