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.
Osee has launched the GoStream Omni 12 ISO, a $1,975 hardware switcher designed for multi-source live production. The device features eight hybrid HDMI/SDI inputs, 8-channel ISO recording, and support for simultaneous RTMP streaming to three platforms.
Sony has announced a new suite of production hardware and software for IBC2026, including the HDC R series system cameras, the MLS-X1 modular switcher, and Nevion's Moxela cloud-native processing platform. These tools are designed to support hybrid SDI/IP workflows and AI-driven analytics for live and virtual production environments.
NVIDIA has announced the Jetson Orin Nano 2, an edge AI module offering 78 TOPS of performance with improved power efficiency. Syslogic plans to integrate this module into its ruggedized embedded computer line, with availability expected in the first half of 2027.
The Television Academy and NATAS have announced the 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy winners, recognizing significant technical contributions from companies including Adobe, Avid, ARRI, and ATSC. The awards highlight advancements in post-production software, camera stabilization, live sports drone systems, and digital broadcasting standards.
Minisforum has unveiled the MS-S1 Max-P495 mini-workstation at IFA 2026, featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor and 192GB of unified memory. The system is designed for local AI development and inference, allowing up to 160GB of RAM to be allocated as VRAM for large-scale model execution.
Microchip Technology and Marelli have demonstrated a display connectivity solution using the open ASA Motion Link standard to transmit video from centralized vehicle computers to automotive displays. The architecture supports data rates up to 16 Gbps and aims to provide a standardized, interoperable alternative to proprietary SerDes technologies for software-defined vehicles.
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have completed a major broadcast infrastructure upgrade, including the addition of a third production control room and the deployment of Ross Video TD5L switching panels and XPression Tessera UHD systems. The project also integrated d&b audiotechnik Soundscape spatial audio and grandMA3 lighting controls to support high-profile events like Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Olympics.
AJA Video Systems has announced the FS8, a 1RU processor supporting eight HD or four UltraHD channels with ST 2110 and SDI connectivity. Additionally, the company introduced the OG-FiDO-4 family of openGear-compatible cards designed for uncompressed SDI transport over fiber in hybrid broadcast workflows.
Seeed Studio has launched the reComputer RK3576 development platform, which features Rockchip's RK3576 SoC with integrated 6-TOPS NPU and 8K30 AV1 decoding capabilities. The platform is available as a standalone module or a complete development kit, with an optional RK1820 AI accelerator providing up to 20 TOPS of performance for edge-based video processing and AI inference.
AMD has announced the Threadripper Halo Station, a high-end developer workstation designed for local AI inference and development. The system features a 96-core Threadripper Pro 9995WX processor and up to four liquid-cooled Instinct MI350P accelerators, providing a high-performance alternative to the company's existing mini-PC offerings.
ST Engineering iDirect has demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 modem, which supports both 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network and DVB-S2X/MRC waveforms. The device is designed to allow satellite operators to transition to 5G standards while maintaining compatibility with existing DVB infrastructure.
Samsung Electronics and Arm have entered a partnership to develop next-generation on-device AI SoCs using 2nm process nodes. The collaboration aims to shift generative AI processing from cloud data centers to edge devices like smartphones to reduce latency and infrastructure reliance.
ASUS announced an expansion of its AI infrastructure ecosystem at ASUS AI Tech 2026, featuring new servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 and AMD EPYC 9006 processors. The company also introduced the RUC-2000 series, a ruggedized edge computer designed for real-time video analytics and industrial applications.
Rohde & Schwarz announced its upcoming showcase at IBC 2026, featuring new terrestrial transmitters with 5G Broadcast and ATSC 3.0 support. The company is also launching the R&S PKU100 Ku-band amplifier to assist satellite operators in migrating from legacy tube-based systems to solid-state architectures.
The Armory development team has released ArmorPaint 1.0, an open-source 3D texture painting tool rewritten in C for improved performance. The update includes GPU-accelerated 16K painting, basic sculpting, and new generative AI nodes for PBR texture generation and image upscaling.
Sencore is launching the SRV server series and updating its MRD 8000, Centra, and VideoBRIDGE platforms ahead of IBC2026. The updates introduce new hardware options, expanded support for IPMX, JPEG-XS, and CMAF, and enhanced management features for broadcast and distribution workflows.
Skyline Communications and Bridge Technologies are demonstrating an automated AV synchronization workflow at IBC 2026. The integration utilizes Bridge Technologies' VB440 measurement data and Skyline’s DataMiner orchestration to automatically detect and correct signal delays in remote production environments.
Octopus Newsroom and HighField AI have announced an integration between Octopus 13 and HighField | Cast to automate broadcast-ready graphics creation. The workflow allows journalists to generate graphics from story content using approved templates and MOS commands within existing newsroom infrastructure.
DPA Microphones has announced the 6388 CORE+ directional headset microphone, designed for live production environments requiring high feedback rejection and consistent audio quality. The IP58-rated device features an asymmetrical design and will be officially showcased at IBC 2026.
Proton Camera Innovations has launched the Proton Flexy, a micro PoV camera system featuring a two-part architecture that separates the imaging head from the processor by up to 10 meters. The system is designed for high-risk environments like motorsports, allowing the use of replaceable camera heads while keeping the primary electronics safe.
EVS and Matrox Video have partnered to integrate Matrox ORIGIN’s software-defined media transport with EVS’s orchestration tools. The collaboration supports the EBU’s Dynamic Media Facility initiative, allowing broadcasters to deploy scalable production resources on standard infrastructure using MXL and IPMX standards.
Pac-12 Enterprises is launching a new production model for USA Sports' inaugural college football season, featuring live officiating command center transparency and miked-up player segments via Pac-12 Field Pass. The production workflow integrates commercial, technical, and broadcast operations under a unified operating model led by Michael Molinari and Scott Adametz.
ESPN has completed a major studio refresh for the SEC Network in Charlotte and rebuilt its flagship Studio W in Bristol, CT. The Bristol facility now features SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure, 1080p HDR, and UHD production capabilities to support college football and NFL programming.
CBS Sports has upgraded its lead Big Ten college football production to HDR using F&F Productions' GTX-21 mobile units and HLG workflows. The transition includes the integration of Fujinon shallow depth-of-field lenses and remote AR graphics, alongside a new production leadership team.
Blackmagic Design has implemented significant price reductions of up to 41% on its PYXIS 6K and Cinema Camera 6K models, citing improved component costs. The price adjustments lower the entry point for the company's professional full-frame cinema camera lineup to $1595.
PTZOptics is showcasing its new Rise 4K broadcast PTZ camera and automated multicamera production workflows at IBC2026. The demonstration highlights the camera's 1-inch 50MP sensor and integrated software tools designed to streamline professional production for smaller teams.
Shotoku Broadcast Systems has announced the Aura E2 PTZ Elevator, a studio pedestal designed to provide 1.2 meters of variable-speed elevation for PTZ camera workflows. The system integrates with the company's existing TR-XPTZ control system and P2 panner to support professional studio production environments.
Haivision has integrated its CellLink 5G external modem and antenna array with the Makito ONE video platform to enable bonded cellular contribution. The update allows broadcasters to combine Ethernet and multiple 5G paths using the SST protocol for resilient live remote production.
Net Insight has launched the Nimbra 1020G, a 1U modular platform designed for high-density IP media processing and switching. The device integrates SMPTE ST 2110 processing, JPEG XS compression, and the company's Trust Boundary technology to facilitate secure live media exchange between independent networks.
NEP Group will showcase its EU-01 hybrid IP production unit and expanded NEP Platform software ecosystem at IBC2026. The demonstration highlights the company's strategy of combining software-defined orchestration with traditional broadcast infrastructure for live sports and entertainment production.
Broadcast technology providers are currently split between two competing 'future-ready' facility models: one prioritizing IT-standardization and reduced specialist headcount, and another focusing on creative expansion through XR, VR, and multi-format production. This divergence forces streaming and broadcast executives to choose between optimizing for lower total cost of ownership or increasing production flexibility.
VodafoneThree has launched a 5G standalone service called SuperMobile in the UK, utilizing network slicing to offer guaranteed minimum speeds of 15 Mbit/s. The service aims to monetize the operator's infrastructure investment by providing a premium tier for consumers and businesses, positioning it as a direct competitor to BT's EE 5G Fast Lane.
Imagine Communications introduced the Magellan PanelFlex control surface and integrated Model Context Protocol interfaces across its product portfolio at IBC2026. These updates aim to simplify hybrid IP/SDI production management and provide a standardized foundation for agentic AI systems to interact with live infrastructure.
Leyard Europe is showcasing its Planar DirectLight Pro Series LED video walls at IBC 2026 within a live studio environment. The demonstration features an integrated ST 2110 IP-based workflow utilizing Panasonic cameras, Brompton Technology processing, and KST Moschkau automation.
Sound Devices will showcase its Astral Mini Plus transmitter and Astral v8.40 firmware at IBC2026 in Amsterdam. The demonstration will highlight workflow integrations between the company's wireless audio platform and 8-Series mixer-recorders.
Panasonic Connect Europe has announced new KAIROS IT/IP control panels and updates to its Image Adjust Pro software, including automated color-matching features for live production. The updates aim to simplify color correction across cameras and LED walls, with hardware and software releases scheduled between Q4 2026 and Q3 2027.
FOR-A has rebranded its viztrick AiDi technology into a dedicated AI brand, launching two new products: Go Vertical! AiDi for real-time 9:16 mobile cropping and AiDi Sports Hub for live sports data visualization. The tools utilize on-device processing to enable low-latency vertical formatting and automated player tracking for live production workflows.
Camera Intelligence has integrated Google’s Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash and Runway’s Aleph 2.0 into its Caira camera to enable AI-driven video effects. The new features, currently in private beta, allow users to apply relighting, reframing, and motion templates to captured footage for rapid previsualization.
Ezurio has announced the Carbon AM67, a System-on-Module (SOM) based on the Texas Instruments AM67x processor. The module features hardware-accelerated 4K60 video encoding/decoding and 4 TOPS of AI performance, targeting industrial HMI and edge vision applications.
proteanTecs and MegaChips have entered a partnership to integrate embedded monitoring and deep-data analytics into MegaChips' ASIC and LSI designs. The collaboration aims to improve power efficiency, reliability, and performance for AI hardware and co-packaged optics throughout the product lifecycle.
Solid State Logic has announced the TCA Tour, a portable broadcast production system based on its System T platform, which will debut at IBC 2026. The unit supports ST 2110, AES67, and Dante protocols, and features new OSC integration and vocal processing capabilities via the v4.3 software update.
TAG Video Systems has announced TAG Blue, a cloud-based platform designed to provide shared visibility and AI-powered root-cause analysis across media delivery chains. The platform aims to reduce mean time to repair by correlating telemetry data across siloed workflows and is scheduled for a preview at IBC2026.
Flanders Scientific has released a free beta firmware update for its DM Series monitors, adding the GaiaColor Analyzer for automated calibration verification and QC reporting. Additionally, the company updated its XMP and XMP C Series monitors to version 3.2.12, which improves profile save-and-recall functionality.
Crispin Corporation has announced a suite of automation tools for newsrooms, including the AI-powered FASTWheel for automated rundown creation and Secondary Records for live event capture. The update also highlights OTTlink, which provides SCTE-35 metadata for dynamic ad insertion in OTT and FAST environments.
AxelTech is announcing new features for its broadcast hardware lineup at IBC 2026, including native VoIP calling and a professional-grade Dante interface card for the Oxygen 3000 Plus console. The company is also updating its Tiger and Falcon series with improved IT security features such as LDAP authentication and HTTPS support.
Nevion, a Sony Group company, has announced the general availability of MOXELA, a software-based media processing platform for live video, audio, and data. The platform supports H.265, NDI, and the Media eXchange Layer (MXL) standard, enabling deployment on COTS servers or cloud infrastructure for live production workflows.
FOX Sports utilized Appear's X Platform to manage contribution and production for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deployment involved 60 JPEG XS TR-07 paths and 26 HEVC paths connecting the International Broadcast Center in Dallas with the PICO facility in Los Angeles.
IBC 2026 in Amsterdam will feature a dedicated sports technology showcase, including real-time 360-degree replay and AI-driven commentator tools developed by Olympic Broadcasting Services. The event will also host proof-of-concept projects testing agentic AI for live production and open network APIs for 5G workflows with partners including DAZN, BBC, and AWS.
x-dream-media is set to debut a 'Social First' production workflow for its x-dream-Fabrik news platform at IBC 2026. The system integrates AI-assisted research, metadata enrichment, and cross-media adaptation tools into a single newsroom environment to streamline content creation for social, digital, and broadcast platforms.
Telos Alliance is expanding its Jünger Audio flexAI platform with the introduction of CastCompanion, an autonomous mixing engine designed for live sports and news production. The update also adds 12G-SDI and NDI connectivity, alongside a new integration with TVU MediaMesh to support scalable audio processing across hardware and cloud environments.
