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.
Nexus has provided a technical update on its forthcoming G1 cinema camera, confirming the integration of the CINAF sensor-fusion autofocus system and a standard U-Mount lens system. The camera, which utilizes components similar to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, is currently undergoing manufacturing validation.
NVIDIA released benchmark data for its Vera CPU and BlueField-4 STX storage processor, demonstrating performance improvements in encryption, compression, and data integrity checking compared to x86 CPUs. The company claims these gains are specifically engineered to reduce latency and power consumption in storage paths supporting agentic AI workflows.
Corsair Gaming has acquired a minority stake in Bitfocus to support the development and expansion of its Buttons media control platform. The investment aims to deepen the integration between Bitfocus software and Elgato hardware, targeting professional broadcast, sports, and corporate AV markets.
MediaCity served as the production hub for the BBC's World Cup coverage, managing 120 hours of live content and 237 million streams on BBC iPlayer. The workflow featured an LED volume system utilizing 54 virtual environments to simulate broadcast host cities.
Virtual production firm Quite Brilliant integrated the Chaos Arena path-tracing engine with Unreal Engine to achieve in-camera VFX for a Warburtons commercial. The workflow allowed the production team to review near-final frames on set, reducing the need for post-production adjustments for complex lighting and reflections.
Chaos has announced V-Ray 7, update 4, which introduces the ability to relight fully ray-traced Gaussian splats and offers improved real-time path-traced feedback within various DCC viewports. The update also enhances virtual production workflows through new real-time editing features and improved CPU rendering performance.
The Sphere venue in Las Vegas utilizes a massive 16K x 16K direct-view LED display powered by 7thSense media servers and Hitachi Vantara high-performance storage. The system employs SMPTE ST 2110 IP infrastructure and generative AI tools to adapt legacy cinematic content for the venue's unique immersive architectural geometry.
Live production specialist Brandvox has deployed Intinor’s hardware and Bifrost transport protocol to facilitate remote production of 240 Super League Basketball games for DAZN. The workflow utilizes the public internet to deliver contribution feeds from various UK arenas to a central hub, bypassing the need for dedicated fiber.
Solid State Logic is preparing to demonstrate its Virtual Tempest Engine at IBC2026, focusing on software-defined audio production workflows aligned with the EBU’s Dynamic Media Facility project. The updates include support for containerized functions and hybrid on-prem/cloud deployments, alongside new hardware like the Net I/O ST 2110 Bridge.
Rohde & Schwarz and the China Mobile Research Institute demonstrated a testbed at MWC Shanghai 2026 designed to measure generative AI performance on devices under various 5G network conditions. The system utilizes the CMX500 signaling tester to evaluate key metrics like time to first token and tokens per second, aiming to establish standardized testing frameworks for future 6G-enabled AI applications.
Behringer has launched the Flow 4V, a $299 compact field recorder and mixer featuring 32-bit float recording and four Midas preamps. The device is designed for professional livestreaming and remote production workflows, offering integrated SMPTE time-code support and HDMI CEC triggering.
Projective is set to debut new AI-driven shot detection, a centralized management dashboard, and a cloud-based subscription bundle for its Strawberry production asset management platform at IBC2026. These updates are intended to improve workflow efficiency and scalability for post-production teams.
Cinegy GmbH has partnered with South Korean systems integrator SAMA Digital Media Solutions to distribute its software-defined broadcast technology in the region. The partnership aims to transition local broadcasters from legacy hardware to network-based, GPU-accelerated workflows for ingest, playout, and UHD processing.
Intel and Lens Technology have formed a strategic partnership to develop glass-substrate-based semiconductor packaging for data center and AI hardware. The collaboration aims to leverage Intel's architecture expertise and Lens Technology's manufacturing capabilities to enhance interconnect density and power efficiency in next-generation high-performance computing platforms.
Global Market Insights forecasts the data center transceiver market will grow to $35.4 billion by 2035, driven by the adoption of 800G and 1.6T technologies for AI workloads. This infrastructure expansion is critical for streaming operators and cloud providers scaling the low-latency networking required for modern high-bandwidth video delivery.
Cooling technology supplier Airsys is lobbying the UK government to prioritize retrofitting existing data centers with liquid cooling and new efficiency metrics over new construction. The company argues that these upgrades would allow operators to meet immediate AI computing demands while overcoming grid connection delays and regional latency challenges.
Dimension Studio, Framestore, and Union VFX are optimizing virtual production workflows by embedding digital art departments directly into physical production planning. This approach utilizes Unreal Engine and USD standards to unify digital and physical assets, reducing duplication and improving lighting accuracy for high-end film and TV projects.
OWC has launched the Express 4M2 Ultra, a four-slot NVMe SSD RAID enclosure featuring a Thunderbolt 5 interface and Intel JHL9480 controller. The device is designed for high-capacity, high-speed storage workflows, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 7GBps.
Kiloview has released the U4 IP Video Dock, a hardware device designed to convert NDI, SRT, and SDI professional video signals into the UVC standard. By appearing as a standard USB webcam to host computers, the device allows for driverless, plug-and-play integration of professional cameras into enterprise conferencing applications.
Maris-Tech has launched Mars-RF-HD, a drone-based video payload designed for image transmission over low-bandwidth RF and long-range wireless networks. The system utilizes optimized compression and time-lapse image sequencing to enable visual intelligence in bandwidth-constrained defense and surveillance environments.
Scottish production company QTV has upgraded its fleet with 24 Sony HDC-3000 studio cameras and a new UHD-capable OB truck to expand its live production capabilities. The investment also includes PXW-Z200 camcorders to support remote and OTT streaming workflows for sports leagues including the SPFL.
ABC News has migrated its operations to a new 400,000 sq ft facility in Manhattan, featuring a standardized production architecture built on SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based media fabric. The project, designed with Diversified Systems, implements a virtual desktop infrastructure across 11 control rooms and 70 edit suites to support Disney's broadcast subsidiaries.
Samsung forecasts a persistent, worsening shortage of memory chips through 2028, driven primarily by high demand from AI infrastructure providers. This supply constraint is increasing component costs for electronics manufacturers, prompting price hikes for consumer hardware including smart TVs and computing devices.
The NHL is launching a centralized production model to support local broadcasts for several teams following the collapse of their previous RSN provider. The league is building out a production hub in New York to handle graphics, data integration via NHL Edge, and technical support while maintaining local staffing for games.
Israeli networking chip startup Xsight Labs has raised $300 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at $2.8 billion. The firm intends to scale production of its E1 data processing units and X2 Ethernet switches, which target AI-driven data center networking and high-bandwidth infrastructure.
Modern cloud-based production platforms now enable live streamers to simultaneously broadcast in landscape and portrait orientations. This workflow leverages cloud tools to manage scene switching across different aspect ratios while automating secondary tasks like live clipping and captioning for social media.
Wheatstone will demonstrate its VMX virtual mixing platform at the 2026 TAB Show, which allows broadcasters to manage mixing applications on servers via web browsers. The AES67-compliant system is designed to support remote production and real-time failover, integrating with the company's existing WheatNet IP audio network.
Intel has updated its Linux graphics driver to include a 'Peak Bandwidth Threshold' feature for Xe3 Panther Lake hardware, designed to improve power efficiency by adjusting fabric frequency based on display bandwidth requirements. The update also enables Ultra-High Bit Rate (UHBR) link rates for Thunderbolt tunneled links and adds alpha blending properties to the DRM driver.
Inference hardware startup Etched has raised $300M in a Series C funding round led by Sequoia Capital to scale production of its architecture-agnostic AI compute clusters. The company is developing its own rack-scale systems designed to improve power efficiency and latency for large language models and non-transformer architectures.
TMRW Sports has partnered with architecture firm Populous to design a modular stadium specifically for a new professional flag football league. The facility is being built with a broadcast-first approach, prioritizing camera sightlines and integrated production capabilities to support the league's planned 2028 launch.
Sports Video Group's Cloud & Content Workflows Summit convened key technology leaders from major sports leagues and broadcasters to discuss the transition to cloud-based production and AI-driven media management. Sessions focused on real-world challenges including cloud infrastructure economics, distributed REMI workflows, and the implementation of AI for automated highlight generation and archive monetization.
InHand Networks has launched two credit card-sized single board computers (SBCs), the Mo 62A and Mo 68A, powered by Texas Instruments processors. These boards provide hardware-based H.264/H.265 encoding/decoding and AI vision capabilities, targeting industrial and edge-computing streaming applications.
ISE 2027's Broadcast AV Zone is showcasing leading broadcast technology providers including Blackmagic Design, Grass Valley, and Vizrt. The exhibition emphasizes the convergence of professional AV and broadcast through IP-based media workflows, ST 2110 standards, and cloud-native production solutions.
Octopus Newsroom has migrated RTL Deutschland and ntv to its story-centric newsroom computer system, replacing legacy NC Power infrastructure. The new platform integrates Contextual AI and no-code tools to automate multi-platform publishing while supporting traditional linear rundown workflows.
The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) has installed a professional virtual production studio featuring Brompton Technology's Tessera SX40 4K LED processors. The facility enables students to train on industry-standard ICVFX and real-time rendering workflows identical to those used in high-end film and TV production.
ITV Studios utilized Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED processors and a Fivefold Studios virtual production pipeline to film night sequences for the drama Believe Me. The virtual production workflow replaced traditional location shooting, enabling reduced filming time and complex creative shots within a controlled studio environment.
NEP Group has integrated Riedel’s SimplyLive Production Suite into the NEP Platform, its proprietary orchestration layer for live media production. This move adds Riedel's modular production, replay, and streaming software to the platform's existing ecosystem, aiming to provide users with a unified operational framework across cloud and remote environments.
A collection of broadcast technology vendors discuss the industry-wide shift toward software-defined, centralized orchestration to manage hybrid IP and cloud-based workflows. The roundtable highlights challenges such as protocol interoperability, system observability, and the evolving role of master control in supporting linear, FAST, and streaming delivery.
The post-production studio Company 3 Atlanta utilized Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve to handle the color grading, finishing, and sound for Amazon Prime's 'Raise The Flags' docuseries. The project required a mid-stream transition to an HDR-10 workflow and complex archival media reconform, utilizing remote collaboration tools to integrate multi-format historical footage.
Haivision has announced plans to debut its Makito ONE video transport platform and Falkon X4 5G mobile transmitter at IBC 2026. The new hardware is designed for live sports and news production, featuring support for 4K UHD, ultra-low latency, and SMPTE ST 2110 connectivity.
Appear, Chilevisión, and ClaroVTR utilized a hybrid cloud workflow featuring Appear's X20 platform to deliver 4K FIFA World Cup coverage in Chile. The architecture integrated HEVC encoding, SRT transport, and Pixop's AI-powered video enhancement to bridge ground-based broadcast feeds with AWS cloud infrastructure.
FastPix has launched a new cloud-based playout service marketed as a replacement for traditional SDI and PCIe broadcast hardware. The platform allows broadcasters to manage channels via a web dashboard or API, shifting from a capital-expenditure hardware model to a monthly operating expense of $99 per channel.
ITV successfully integrated Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 processors and ROE Visual LED panels to create a controlled virtual production workflow for its drama Believe Me. The technical pipeline enabled the production to reduce location filming time by up to 80% and successfully replicate complex driving sequences within a controlled studio environment.
Nauticam has launched the NA-Ninja TX aluminum housing, designed for Atomos Ninja TX, TX GO, and RAW monitor-recorders used in professional broadcast and cinema environments. The housing supports SDI and HDMI connectivity, vacuum leak detection, and 8K ProRes RAW recording for underwater production.
This article analyzes the total cost of ownership for high-end cinema cameras by comparing the Nikon ZR and Sony FX5. It highlights how varying codec implementations and compression efficiencies, such as Sony's X-OCN versus Nikon's RAW output, significantly impact storage and production workflow costs.
The ESP-KVM project is an open-source initiative that provides IP KVM functionality using ESP32-P4 development boards. The solution supports H.264 and MJPEG video encoding through HDMI-to-CSI adapters, facilitating remote production workflows including power control and virtual media mounting.
TIM's Head of Network Data Layer and Automation Alessandro De Vincentis discusses the company's two-track strategy to evolve its 5G Standalone core using cloud-native architecture and deep operational automation. De Vincentis emphasizes that building automation into the network architecture is necessary for managing the lifecycle of enterprise network slices at scale.
Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate an integrated DTV+ and 5G Broadcast ecosystem at SET Expo 2026, showcasing shared infrastructure for 4K/8K delivery, datacasting, and targeted advertising. The demonstration uses a unified STLTP feed to prove interoperability for broadcast and mobile delivery in the context of Brazil's DTV+ market rollout.
Ubicept has introduced the FLARE engine and Photon Fusion algorithms, which utilize single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensor data to enhance machine vision capabilities. The technology allows for real-time motion blur reduction and high-dynamic-range imaging, targeting industrial inspection and autonomous vehicle systems.
Samsung announced it has secured new 2nm chip manufacturing projects for cloud and high-performance computing customers, signaling a capacity ramp-up for 2026. Management reports that the foundry business is showing improved yields and utilization, leading to a projected doubling of 2nm project volume by 2026.
