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BOXX has launched the HELIXX 4U8G | EPYC CX8, a 4U server designed for hyperscale AI workloads and cloud data centers. This new server features Dual AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors, support for up to eight graphics cards, and 3 TB of memory. Integrated PCIe Gen6 connectivity and 400Gbps networking are provided by the NVIDIA MGX PCIe Switch Board with ConnectX-8.
BOXX has introduced the HELIXX 4U8G | XEON, a high-density 4U server powered by dual Intel Xeon 6700 Series processors and supporting up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. This server is designed for deploying NVIDIA Omniverse simulations, high-performance LLM inference, real-time rendering, and AI model deployment. The product provides significant GPU, CPU, and memory resources in a compact design for edge deployments.
Boxx has launched the HELIXX 2U4G server, a high-density 2U server powered by Intel Xeon 6700 Series processors. It supports up to four graphics cards and 2 TB of memory, making it ideal for NVIDIA Omniverse simulations and high-performance edge AI inference. The compact server is designed to deliver necessary GPU, CPU, and memory resources for real-time rendering and AI model deployment.
Boxx has launched the RAXX T3 Pro, a new 3U rackmount system featuring the 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 processor and 1TB M.2 NVMe 5.0 SSD. This system is designed for demanding media and entertainment workflows, including feature film editing and VR deployment, supporting up to 2TB DDR5-6400MHz memory and multiple GPUs.
BOXX has launched the RAXX W3, a new 3U rackmount workstation that supports up to four GPUs and Intel Xeon W processors with up to 60 cores. This system is designed for demanding professional workflows, including complex rendering, broadcast graphics, and deep neural network training. The RAXX W3 aims to provide significant computational power for creative and AI-driven video applications.
BOXX has introduced its new RAXX rackmount workstations, engineered for enterprise businesses and high-performance applications like VDI, multi-display, and broadcast. These systems feature Intel Xeon and AMD Threadripper Pro processors, alongside NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs, designed to accelerate tasks such as AI and GPU rendering. The RAXX line supports various configurations to optimize computational and creative workflows.
BOXX has launched the APEXX P4i workstation, featuring AMD EPYC 9005-Series processors and up to four NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs. This system is designed for professional 3D content creation, rendering, and simulation workflows, including those important for effects and animation in streaming production.
BOXX has launched the APEXX A4 Workstation, powered by AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors and NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, designed for demanding 3D content creation and rendering workflows. This new system starts at $5,931 and is aimed at professionals in media and entertainment, architecture, and design industries. The workstation supports high-performance tasks critical for pre-production and post-production in streaming media.
BOXX has launched the APEXX A3 workstation, featuring AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, designed for demanding 3D content creation, rendering, and simulation. The workstation supports up to two professional GPUs and 256GB DDR5 memory, with a base configuration starting at $5,795 including an NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU. BOXX targets the Media & Entertainment industry as one of its key solutions for this hardware.
BOXX has launched the APEXX T4 PRO workstation, priced from $20,888, featuring AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors and support for up to four professional GPUs. This high-performance system is designed specifically for demanding media and entertainment applications, including motion media, rendering, and complex simulation, which are critical components of video production workflows.
BoxxTech has launched the APEXX T4 workstation, a high-performance system featuring AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors and support for up to four professional GPUs. This workstation is targeted at demanding motion media and 3D content creation applications and is certified for Avid Technology products. The company also promotes a competitive offer against Dell workstations.
BOXX has launched its APEXX T3 workstation, featuring AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 processors with up to 64 cores and NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPUs. This workstation is designed for demanding motion media and 3D content creation applications, catering to professionals in the media and entertainment industry.
BOXX has launched the APEXX E3 workstation PC, costing $4,839 and featuring an Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processor and NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU. This workstation is designed for CAD, 3D modeling, and motion media applications. It offers liquid cooling and extensive storage options, making it suitable for professionals in media and entertainment workflows.
BOXX has introduced the APEXX W4 workstation, featuring an Intel Xeon 600 Processor and support for up to four NVIDIA RTX professional GPUs, starting at $21,399. This liquid-cooled system is optimized for GPU-centric workflows such as rendering and simulation, catering to professionals in content creation and visual effects, potentially including those in video production and AI applications for video.
Boxx Technologies has launched the APEXX W3, a versatile computer workstation featuring an Intel Xeon W processor and support for up to four NVIDIA RTX GPUs. It is optimized for GPU-centric workflows such as rendering, simulation, and desk-side deep learning development, making it suitable for media and entertainment professionals. The workstation is available starting at $13,101.00.
BOXX has launched the APEXX S3, a liquid-cooled workstation featuring an Intel Core Ultra Processor running up to 5.7GHz and an NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU. This workstation is certified for demanding applications like SOLIDWORKS and targets professionals in CAD, 3D modeling, and motion media, including applications relevant to media and entertainment production.
BOXX has introduced its new APEXX S4 workstation, touted as the world's fastest multi-core, multi-GPU system for demanding CAD, 3D modeling, motion media, rendering, and visualization. Featuring a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processor and NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 16GB GPU, this system is designed for professionals in media and entertainment. It offers high performance for tasks crucial to pre-production and post-production workflows in streaming content creation.
BOXX has launched the Creativ Plus PC, a new workstation designed for motion media and 3D content creation. It features AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, starting at $12,769. The system is optimized for applications like DaVinci Resolve, Autodesk Maya, and Chaos V-Ray.
BOXX Technologies has launched the Creativ Core Ultra PC, a workstation designed for video editing, CAD, and 3D modeling. Starting at $4,219, it features Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series or RTX PRO GPUs. The new PC is marketed for applications like Revit, Unreal Engine, and Cinema 4D, which are relevant to media and entertainment production workflows.
BOXX has launched its new Creativ PC lineup, designed specifically for content creators handling 4K/8K video editing, 3D modeling, and rendering. These customizable systems feature NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs and a choice of Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen CPUs, offering high performance and BOXX reliability for media professionals.
BOXX Technologies introduces new high-performance workstations and servers, including the HELIXX RTX PRO Servers and APEXX T4 PRO-X workstation, featuring NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. These systems are designed to accelerate engineering, creative, and AI workflows for professionals in the media & entertainment industry, among others. BOXX also highlights its BOXXCloud Workstations as a Service offering and strategic partnerships with Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA.
FOX Sports is centralizing its 2026 FIFA World Cup operations in Los Angeles, using a Dallas-based IBC and remote production workflows. This setup leverages Appear X20 encoders for JPEG-XS and HEVC signal transport over a diverse 100 Gbps network to Pico and Tempe, ensuring resilience and efficiency for live production and disaster recovery. They also deployed custom-built BRISK remote IP studio kits, Arista IP backbones, and Calrec audio processing, with Grafana for network monitoring to manage complex signal flows across multiple sites.
Tupelo Honey utilized Singular.live's cloud-based graphics platform to produce broadcast graphics for 64 matches over five days during The Soccer Tournament. This approach allowed them to manage multiple stakeholders, integrate real-time data efficiently, and reduce hardware costs compared to traditional methods. The solution successfully met tight deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
QSC has introduced the DCIO/DCIO-H, a new cinema-specific audio I/O accessory for its Q-SYS platform. This device routes projector audio to the Q-SYS Core over Q-LAN and offers features like Dolby Audio and DTS-HD decoding in the DCIO-H variant. It serves as a critical interface for audio management within Q-SYS enabled cinema complexes.
Ezurio has acquired Gateworks, adding the Catalina GW9200 SBC with the NXP i.MX 95 SoC to its embedded compute portfolio. This new single-board computer features a VPU supporting 1080p60/4Kp30 H.265 and H.264 encode/decode, and an NPU for Edge AI applications, offering flexible expansion via Flexible Socket Adapter sockets.
Pico's upcoming 'Project Swan' headset design has been leaked via public SDK videos, showcasing a blend of Apple Vision Pro and Samsung Galaxy XR aesthetics. The leaks suggest Pico, owned by ByteDance, is positioning this device to compete in the high-end XR market with advanced micro-OLED panels and a dual-chip architecture. This development indicates a significant push in the XR hardware space, which has implications for how content will be consumed and delivered.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has introduced the IMX949-AQB, a new global shutter CMOS sensor designed for industrial applications. This sensor is capable of shooting 4K at 502 frames per second in 12-bit, featuring Sony's Pregius S technology. While not intended for cinema, its advanced specifications are noted as relevant for future developments in cinema camera technology.
The Fella's Studios uses Singular.live and Alex.Live to power real-time Formula 1 data visualization for their 'The Last Lap' YouTube stream, which focuses on watchalong content without live broadcast rights. This workflow integrates live data for graphics like timing towers, weather, and car telemetry, ensuring an interactive and data-rich viewing experience for a digital-first audience. The setup leverages Blackmagic Design and ATEM hardware for signal routing and recording, creating content ready for immediate post-production.
Imagine Communications has developed the ADC6800+A4BCD, a 4-channel audio analog-to-digital converter designed for its 6800+ processing platform. This module converts analog audio to two AES digital outputs and includes adjustable delay capabilities for audio-video synchronization. It supports various sampling rates and bit depths, offering remote control options via CCS Navigator, web browser, or SNMP.
GIGABYTE has introduced the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, featuring NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4, with 12GB GDDR7 memory. This new graphics card is designed to enhance advanced graphics capabilities and AI-enhanced video workflows for professionals. It also includes NVIDIA's ninth-gen NVIDIA Encoder for video processing.
This article discusses the 2026 GPU market, focusing on NVIDIA's RTX 5000 series with AI frame generation and AMD's RX 9000 series. It evaluates these GPUs based on gaming and professional creative workflows, highlighting features like NVIDIA's NVENC for streaming and CUDA for video production. The piece provides a framework for choosing a GPU based on resolution, use case, VRAM needs, and streaming requirements.
iView Data outlines an architecture for distributing Hikvision IP camera feeds to multiple remote locations using cloud gateways and Magewell Pro Convert IP to HDMI decoders. This solution supports multi-site access without overloading source internet connections, offering a cost-effective alternative to PC-based setups. The article details multi-site scenarios, supported protocols, and various use cases beyond security like broadcast, medical, and sports.
Orei.com has introduced the ToVi DXA-HD-TX, an HDMI audio encoder designed to integrate two-channel HDMI audio sources into Dante networked audio systems. The device supports AES67 compatibility, configurable latency, and flexible power options including USB-C or PoE. It is suitable for applications such as recording studios, live events, concerts, and broadcast environments.
Netflix has approved the ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme camera for 4K Originals, which includes support for ARRI's new ARRICORE compressed RGB codec. This approval provides productions with a data-efficient workflow for premium image quality, allowing for longer recording times and faster downloads while maintaining post-production flexibility. The focus is on ARRICORE's debut as a supported capture option within Netflix's ecosystem, enabling higher frame rates with specific caveats.
Panasonic Projector & Display Americas will showcase its updated MEVIX projectors and displays, including the PT-HTQ20 RGB Laser Projector, at InfoComm 2026. The company is advancing an end-to-end visual experience ecosystem with enhanced workflow tools, some featuring new AI capabilities for design, control, and management. These developments aim to support dynamic visual experiences across education, corporate, simulation, and live entertainment environments.
Pleora Technologies has launched the iPORT GEV-TB External Frame Grabber, which enables high-bandwidth GigE Vision camera connectivity for cost-effective computing platforms. This solution streams video at up to 22.5 Gbps via Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB4, reducing system size, cost, and power for demanding imaging applications. It will be showcased at Automate 2026 and is sampling with full availability in Q1 2027.
Nvidia has launched the GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, targeting mainstream PC gamers and content creators with high-refresh 1440p performance and advanced features. The GPU includes dual AV1 encoders, making it attractive for streamers and creators using platforms that support AV1 ingestion. This extends key Ada Lovelace features to a broader consumer segment at a $599 MSRP.
DJI has filed two US patent lawsuits against Insta360, alleging that its Luna Pro and Luna Ultra gimbal cameras infringe upon DJI's design and utility patents for the Osmo Pocket series. This legal action escalates competition between the two companies in the gimbal camera market. DJI is seeking an injunction and damages, while Insta360 is reportedly preparing countersuits.
Imagine Communications has announced the AES6800+ series of AES-EBU audio distribution amplifiers, available in balanced and coaxial formats. These amplifiers feature cable auto-equalization, error detection, and support sampling frequencies from 30 kHz to 192 kHz. The product meets AES interface standards according to SMPTE 276M, AES3 1992 (r 1997), and AES3 id-2001.
Union and Clear Angle Studios have developed a new crowds pipeline utilizing relightable Gaussian Splats. This workflow, captured using Clear Angle's 40-camera Volumetric Capture Rig, significantly improves realism and editability for digital crowds in film and TV production. The technology reduces the need for manual cleanup, texturing, lighting, and animation, allowing for more convincing and visually varied digital crowds.
Bluebolt delivered 365 VFX shots for Prime Video's "Jack Ryan: Ghost War," utilizing complex CG environments and virtual production techniques. The studio employed Houdini for critical sequences, including a collapsing glass floor and additional CG skyscrapers, and oversaw virtual production elements using LED volumes. Virtual production and extensive CG work were required to augment practical footage and create non-existent scenes.
Versa Studios co-founder Charlie Ingall has urged the UK government to introduce dedicated tax incentives for unscripted productions to remain competitive globally. Ingall highlighted that productions are increasingly moving overseas due to the availability of tax credits, impacting UK investment and job creation. This call supports previous statements from other industry executives regarding the need for better support for the UK screen sector.
Sony showcased the manufacturing wafer behind its new RIALTO 65 cinema sensor at Cine Gear, highlighting its semiconductor capabilities. The 65mm sensor supports 9.6K 3:2 open gate and provides 2.2 times the light receiving area of a full-frame sensor. This achievement extends the VENICE 2 ecosystem upward into 65mm, offering cinematographers a more immersive large format look.
AVPro Edge, in collaboration with Duoson AV and POP Media Technology, successfully deployed the world's largest 10G SDVoE AV-over-IP network at Estadio Banorte stadium in Mexico City. The system powers over 500 displays and 20 video walls, distributing live action, replays, and content throughout the venue for the 2026 World Cup. This installation showcases the large-scale capabilities of AVPro's MXnet 10G AV-over-IP ecosystem for live event content distribution.
Internationally renowned colourist Sandra Klass has joined WeMakeColor, a post-production agency specializing in colour grading, to expand her reach across the U.S. and Latin America. Her recent work includes colour grading for Netflix's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Las Muertas." Klass's approach emphasizes the emotional aspect of colour in filmmaking, seeing it as a collaborative craft to realize the director's vision.
Quanta has introduced the S5 Edge AI Server, a compact 2U system designed for AI acceleration and compute at the network edge. This hardware aims to support latency-sensitive applications for content providers and 5G operators by bringing compute closer to end users. The S5 is built around standard x86 CPUs with multiple GPU or accelerator slots, designed to fit into remote sites and telecom rooms with constraints on space and power.
TCL has launched its C755 QD-Mini LED 4K TV series in the US, offering high contrast, 1,500 nits HDR brightness, and HDMI 2.1 gaming features at a midrange price point. This expansion reinforces TCL's focus on high-margin Mini LED sales to compete on quality and features in the streaming display market. The TV also features built-in smart TV platforms (Google TV/Roku TV) and supports major HDR formats for streaming services.
MultiDyne CEO Frank Janchetta discussed trends in audio, REMI, and 4K/HDR production, emphasizing efficient data transport over fiber. He highlighted products like the Crescendo Series, SilverBack, and FiberSaver-10G which address the challenges of managing complex broadcast environments and the need for massive bandwidth in remote production. The company's focus is on streamlining operations and reducing physical footprints for broadcasters.
ZEISS unveiled its new Horizon Anamorphic series of full-frame 2x cinema lenses, ranging from 35mm to 200mm. These lenses integrate motorized systems and a proprietary look-tuning back element for versatile cinematic aesthetics and offer seamless integration with existing production workflows. The series aims to enhance professional video production with capabilities like low distortion and consistent color for VFX-intensive works.
Audinate will preview new Dante AVIO Install adapters and the Iris PTZ camera control platform at InfoComm 2026. These additions aim to expand Dante's ecosystem beyond basic connectivity, offering more comprehensive AV networking and control solutions. The company will also showcase network management and security tools like Dante Domain Manager and Dante Director.
