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.
MultiDyne is showcasing its new VF-9100 fiber transmission platform and FiberSaver-10G multiplexer at the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Show. These hardware solutions are designed to support broadcasters and corporate media teams in migrating to IP-based production environments using SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, and NDI workflows.
Violet Audio has integrated a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server into its dMix 128 digital audio mixer. This update enables operators to control audio functions like gain and routing via natural language commands using AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude.
AMD has launched the Ryzen AI Halo, a $3,999 reference mini PC designed for local AI development. The workstation features a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and 128GB of memory to support local video tasks such as scene detection and speech enhancement in professional editing software.
Game On Live Studio used a fleet of Blackmagic Design switchers and the DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor to produce and stream 750 youth rugby matches across 15 fields. The deployment highlights the practical application of portable, IP-based production workflows for multi-field sports event coverage.
Lenovo has been selected as an official technology partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, deploying ThinkSystem SR635 V3 servers to support low-latency IPTV delivery and AI-driven broadcast operations. The infrastructure is designed to provide real-time tactical analytics, 3D player avatars, and tournament-wide monitoring across event venues.
Live Media Group has entered a strategic partnership to take control of Gravity Media's U.S. mobile production truck fleet. This agreement allows Gravity Media to shift its U.S. focus toward specialized production services, RF systems, and flypack capabilities while maintaining access to mobile units for international clients.
The US FCC is reportedly drafting a ban on new Chinese-made optical transceivers for data centers to address national security and supply chain risks. If implemented, the regulation could disrupt the procurement of critical components for AI infrastructure and create capacity shortages for streaming and enterprise data center operators.
Seeed Studio has launched the reComputer Mini J501, an edge AI computer based on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module. The device is designed for industrial AI tasks, featuring 10GbE networking and support for eight GMSL2 cameras to facilitate high-performance computer vision and generative AI at the edge.
TTP Plc provides an analytical comparison between DVB-S2X and 5G NTN standards for future satellite network architectures. The analysis highlights that while DVB-S2X excels in spectral efficiency for high-throughput content distribution, 5G NTN offers superior integration capabilities for mobile network and device ecosystems.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and the Video Services Forum (VSF) have launched an official IPMX certification program, with 48 initial products verified at ISE 2026. The program standardizes interoperability for Pro AV-over-IP workflows using SMPTE ST 2110 foundations, JPEG XS compression, and NMOS control.
Sports Video Group (SVG) is hosting its annual TranSPORT conference in New York City on October 20. The event will feature industry leaders discussing technical developments in live sports transmission, including 5G, LEO satellite integration, cloud-based transport, and the implications of C-Band spectrum changes.
Kioxia has announced its GP1 SSD, designed as a high-performance memory extension tier for AI infrastructure to alleviate memory bottlenecks. The drive utilizes PCIe 6.0 and second-generation XL-FLASH to reach 10 million IOPS with sub-5μs latency, targeting hardware integrators serving AI-intensive storage architectures.
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.
