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.
Spectra Logic has introduced Media Insight, a new feature for its Rio Media Suite that uses AI-powered scene detection and metadata enrichment to improve archive discovery. The tool enables users to preview high-resolution content via proxies and perform partial file restores to optimize storage and retrieval workflows.
Magewell has launched the Director Plus, a 4K all-in-one live production system capable of handling up to 16 simultaneous inputs across HDMI, USB, and IP formats. The device includes integrated 5G bonding, four-channel ISO recording, and support for remote control via the Director Utility app, targeting small production crews.
ARRI has released Software Update Package 1.5.0 for its LPS-1 base station, enabling SMPTE ST 2110 support for the Alexa 35 Live multicam system. The update allows for uncompressed UHD video transport and NMOS interoperability over 25GbE connections, facilitating integration into IP-based broadcast infrastructures.
Apple has announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring a 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip and a new 48MP Fusion camera with variable aperture. The devices introduce Apple Reference Image for content authenticity and support 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording at 60 fps.
Broadcasters are shifting from experimental cloud pilots to permanent hybrid infrastructure models that integrate on-premises hardware with cloud-native software. Industry executives emphasize the need for consistent operational visibility, open standards like ST 2110 and JPEG XS, and cost-effective management across distributed environments.
Industry executives at IBC 2026 are shifting their focus from basic SMPTE ST 2110 compliance to managing complex multi-vendor timing and synchronization in IP-native production environments. The discussion highlights the growing importance of emerging frameworks like MXL and TAMS to address operational challenges as broadcasters migrate away from legacy SDI and satellite infrastructure.
Salem Media engineer Andy Gladding details his use of low-cost, IP-based tools like Sonobus and the Zoom PodTrak P4 to facilitate remote broadcast production. The article highlights how these technologies, combined with custom mobile studio setups, allow for high-quality audio and video contribution over standard internet connections.
AUDIX has launched the NCR2 and NCR4 digital wireless receivers, completing its 16-product Novacore platform. These 1RU units support Dante and AES67 networking, AES-256 encryption, and sub-3ms latency for high-density live production and AV integration environments.
Arm has launched the Mali G2-Ultra NX, its first AI-native mobile GPU featuring integrated neural accelerators for super sampling and frame rate upscaling. The hardware is designed to enable desktop-class visual fidelity on mobile devices by reducing GPU workloads and memory traffic through AI-driven image reconstruction.
Italian public broadcaster RAI has entered a multi-year framework agreement with Grass Valley to deploy LDX 150 camera systems. The initiative supports RAI's transition to IP-based workflows and HDR production, with initial units already integrated into its outside broadcast fleet by Video Progetti.
Nevion, a Sony Group Company, has announced the general availability of MOXELA, a software-based media processing platform designed for live video transport and monitoring. The platform supports various codecs and standards, including H.265, NDI, and MXL, and integrates with Nevion's VideoIPath orchestration for hybrid ground-to-cloud production workflows.
Haivision and Chyron have announced a technology partnership to integrate Haivision's mobile transmitters and encoders with the Chyron LIVE cloud-native production platform. The collaboration aims to streamline camera-to-cloud workflows for live sports, news, and event broadcasting.
Cobalt Digital has announced a suite of new and updated signal processing products for IBC2026, including Dante fibre connectivity for its openGear cards and expanded IPMX support for JPEG XS media streams. These additions aim to simplify the transition to hybrid SDI/IP workflows and software-defined production environments for broadcast and professional AV facilities.
At IFA 2026, Lexar introduced the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD, a 3.8mm thick drive designed for mobile workflows including Apple ProRes 4K 120fps recording. The company also showcased new AI-grade Gen5 storage technology utilizing a 5nm Storage Processing Unit to optimize local AI model performance and reduce DRAM requirements.
Cuez has expanded its cloud-based broadcast production platform with the introduction of Cuez Admin and new AI integration capabilities via the MCP open standard. The update enables newsrooms to automate ingest, fact-checking, and metadata management while integrating with a wide range of studio hardware from vendors including Sony, VizRT, and Grass Valley.
Telefónica has deployed TAG Video Systems' Core platform and Media Control System within its TSAmediaHUB infrastructure to monitor compressed and uncompressed signals. The integration, managed by Aicox, provides real-time visualization and automated alerts for large-scale audiovisual and sports production workflows.
DHD Audio is set to debut a third-generation modular mixing console and version 10.4 firmware at IBC 2026. The updates introduce AI-driven noise reduction, a new Routing App, and a Control API for AES67 and Ravenna interfaces.
Imagine Communications is set to showcase new features for its XVR media server at IBC 2026, including AI-augmented playout, real-time HTML5 graphics, and MOS-based newsroom integration. The update also introduces an assured ingest feature designed to prevent data loss during storage interruptions and demonstrates interoperability with Appear's software platform.
Grass Valley has updated its Framelight X platform with new mobile reporting capabilities, AI-based semantic search, and browser-based editing tools. The platform aims to unify news and sports production workflows by integrating acquisition, management, and publishing through a federated architecture that supports third-party NLEs and data sources.
Fujifilm has introduced the VF-GFXC2 electronic viewfinder and the ETERNA ProRemote iOS app for its GFX ETERNA 55 camera system. These tools are designed to support remote production workflows by enabling multi-camera monitoring and remote control via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or wired LAN.
Nikon has announced firmware 2.00 for its ZR cinema camera, which will introduce H.265 Log3G10 recording by the end of 2025, with open gate and anamorphic support planned for 2027. Additionally, the company is developing a new series of nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV lenses designed for full-frame and RED V-RAPTOR [X] sensors.
Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21.1, introducing AI assistant integrations with Claude and ChatGPT and expanding the Krokodove toolset for Fusion. The update also shifts Python scripting capabilities to the paid Studio version and includes numerous workflow improvements across the Edit, Cut, and Color pages.
Creative Technology Australia & New Zealand deployed Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 processors and XD distribution units to manage large-format LED visuals for Professor Brian Cox’s Emergence World Tour. The technical setup utilized 10-bit color and redundant 12G SDI feeds to ensure high-resolution playback across various international arena configurations.
Aputure has announced the STORM CS32, a new point-source LED fixture featuring the BLAIR-CG light engine with Extended Red. The unit is designed for single-person operation and is positioned as a high-output alternative to 4K HMI lights for professional production environments.
Camera Corps is bringing the Q4K compact UHD camera to Videndum’s stand 13.A05 at IBC 2026 in RAI Amsterdam. The broadcast PTZ camera captures up to 60 fps from a 1/1.8-inch 8.4-megapixel Sony sensor and adds an optional SMPTE ST 2110 module for remote IP deployments.
Camera Corps is bringing its new Q4K compact UHD PTZ camera to Videndum’s stand 13.A05 at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. The exhibit also includes the company’s underwater camera system and EV-60 nodal remote head, with the Q4K offering 4K capture up to 60 fps, HLG Rec.2100 support and an optional SMPTE ST 2110 module.
AbsenLive will host an interactive LED installation zone at the PLASA 2026 trade show to demonstrate the assembly and deployment of its Saturn and Neptune series displays. The exhibit aims to provide live event professionals with hands-on experience regarding the engineering and efficiency of the company's rental and staging visual technology.
MediaTek has launched the MT8875, a 4nm 5G IoT chipset designed for edge-based generative AI and computer vision applications. The platform features an NPU capable of 12.8 TOPS and supports 3GPP Release 17, Wi-Fi 7, and high-resolution camera interfaces for industrial and commercial use cases.
Super Micro Computer has introduced 12 new server platforms featuring Intel Xeon 6 processors and Nvidia Rubin architecture to support large-scale AI infrastructure. The company also received a price target increase from Mizuho, which cited strong demand for agentic AI workloads despite ongoing supply constraints.
PlayBox Technology identifies three common failure patterns in 24/7 broadcast playout: handoff gaps, legacy integration failures, and monitoring blind spots. The company advocates for centralized orchestration and positions its Celebro Play platform as a solution to these operational risks.
Brainstorm has announced updates to its Suite 7 software environment, introducing AI-driven talent tracking, voice recognition, and native Gaussian splatting for 3D scene generation. The enhancements are designed to support virtual production workflows on dual GPU workstations and include integration with PTZ cameras and LED wall systems.
dB Broadcast will demonstrate its APIS Hive software platform at IBC 2026, which is designed to manage HD-SDI and ST 2110 broadcast infrastructures using structured data. The platform aims to replace manual configuration and spreadsheets with DevOps-style automation for device provisioning and system validation.
Manfrotto has launched the ONE Video tripod system and the 502X fluid head, designed for professional video production workflows with support for camera payloads up to 8 kg. The system features a tool-free XCHANGE quick-release mechanism and an integrated leveling system for rapid deployment.
Nanlite has launched the FC-1200B and FC-1200C, two 1350W LED spotlights designed for high-output studio and livestreaming production environments. The fixtures feature Bowens mount compatibility, app-based control, and all-in-one designs with integrated power supplies.
Installation and TVBEurope have released the on-demand recordings of their recent AV and Broadcast Summit. The event featured industry experts discussing the convergence of broadcast and AV workflows, including topics such as IP infrastructure, virtual production, and AI-driven media workflows.
South African production company Motion Story has launched a new virtual production studio in Johannesburg. The facility features a 64-square-meter LED volume with 1.9mm pixel pitch, utilizing Unreal Engine and Mo-Sys StarTracker technology to support film and streaming content production.
The University of Illinois has completed a major technology upgrade at Gies Memorial Stadium, featuring a 17,300-square-foot Daktronics LED videoboard and a transition to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based broadcast architecture. The project, managed by Anthony James Partners, also integrates high-density Wi-Fi 7 and a new point-source audio system to modernize the venue's live production capabilities.
Boland Communications is set to debut its 4K55HDR7SNB 55-inch professional monitor at IBC2026. The display is designed for tiled video wall applications in broadcast and sports production, featuring 12G-SDI and optional ST 2110 connectivity.
Sennheiser Group is expanding its Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem with the commercial release of the Spectera SKM handheld microphone and the ZMAN-equipped Base Station. These additions, alongside new Neumann capsule heads, aim to integrate professional wireless audio workflows with SMPTE 2110-30 standards for broadcast and live production.
A Televisual Roundtable report featuring technical leaders from Sky, ITN, and ITV Studios explores strategies for improving post-production efficiency through automation and hybrid infrastructure. The report emphasizes the necessity of balancing technological advancements with the continued importance of human creative expertise in complex production workflows.
Thomas Riedel, owner of Riedel Communications, has acquired ARRI to expand his company's portfolio of live production solutions. The acquisition aims to integrate hardware tools into unified, IP-based environments for complex international events and remote production.
NVIDIA has announced the RTX Spark N1X platform, a new system-on-chip architecture for Windows PCs that integrates ARM processor cores with Blackwell GPUs and up to 128GB of unified memory. The platform is designed to support local AI inference, content creation, and hardware-accelerated video processing, with initial devices from manufacturers like Lenovo and Acer expected in October.
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 move camera originals and proxies directly into cloud workspaces for remote collaboration.
Modern AI accelerators generate rapid power transitions that outpace the response times of standard liquid cooling distribution units, creating a 'thermal debt window' that risks hardware fatigue and performance throttling. The article outlines technical strategies, including feedforward control and sub-second telemetry, to mitigate these reliability risks in high-density AI compute environments.
IDS Imaging Development Systems will showcase new uEye camera platforms, 3D ToF systems, and AI-enabled monitoring cameras at the upcoming VISION 2026 trade fair. The company is also highlighting innovation projects including GMSL multi-camera systems and active focus control for industrial and autonomous applications.
Hollyland has launched the Pyro 7 Ultra, a $1,399 integrated 7-inch monitor and wireless receiver designed for professional on-set monitoring. The device features a Calman-calibrated QD-LCD panel, 1km transmission range, and supports 4K60 video with 20ms latency.
Cloudbass has integrated Calrec Argo M audio consoles and ImPulse1 processing cores into two new SMPTE ST 2110-compliant outside broadcasting units. The deployment supports remote production workflows for UK football matches by utilizing AES67 streams and shared IP infrastructure between audio and vision teams.
nxtedition has integrated agentic AI into its end-to-end newsroom production system, allowing for automated story development, video assembly, and gallery control. The system, currently deployed by Collective Newsroom for BBC India, runs on-premises to maintain editorial oversight and eliminate per-query costs.
Thirty-three UK-based media technology companies are set to exhibit at IBC2026 in Amsterdam, showcasing a range of infrastructure, AI, and playout solutions. The delegation includes vendors such as RioVIDEO, Speechmatics, and Yospace, highlighting the UK's role in the global broadcast and streaming supply chain.
Sony has introduced the XYN Spatial Capture Solution, a toolset designed to convert real-world location photography into 3D assets for virtual production environments. The system integrates smartphone-guided scanning, cloud-based 3D generation, and rendering plugins for Unreal Engine and Disguise to streamline virtual production workflows.
