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.
wTVision is deploying virtual production, AR graphics, and technical broadcast infrastructure for FIFA World Cup coverage across several European networks. The workflow integrates Unreal Engine for rendering, Studio CG for playout, and real-time data feeds from SportRadar to provide immersive tactical analysis and virtual studio environments.
IMS Productions and FOX Sports utilized extensive hardware configurations, including Grass Valley Kayenne and VXP switchers, to manage 32 concurrent onboard feeds for the 109th Indianapolis 500. The production also introduced an automated graphics system for cockpit HUD overlays and a centralized engineering facility to streamline IP-based workflows.
DreamWorks Animation has contributed its proprietary MoonRay production path-tracing renderer to the Academy Software Foundation under an Apache 2.0 license. The tool, which is compatible with OpenUSD and features XPU support, is now available for broader industry use, marking a shift toward shared open-source rendering infrastructure.
Industrial Light & Magic's John Knoll discusses the technical integration of practical effects and emerging tools like Gaussian Splatting and VR visualization for the IMAX production of The Mandalorian and Grogu. The film utilized a hybrid production approach, combining historical physical model-making with modern volumetric capture and LED volume technology to scale the show's aesthetic for theatrical release.
IDC data for Q1 2026 reports that global datacenter Ethernet switch revenue grew by 61% to $10 billion, fueled by demand for high-speed 800 Gbps networking in AI production environments. Nvidia is currently the leading vendor in this specific segment, outpacing industry incumbents Cisco and Arista Networks.
Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to establish a new LED volume virtual production facility at Television City in Los Angeles. The studio is designed to support the local production industry by providing high-end virtual production capabilities for film and television projects.
Stuart Mitchell, Senior Coordinating Producer at Spectrum SportsNet LA, discusses the shift in regional sports network production from traditional satellite truck bookings to mobile video calls and LiveU cellular bonding units. This transition has streamlined remote interview workflows and studio production logistics for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers.
The Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic has deployed LiveU's LU800 and LU-REQON1 bonded cellular and satellite units to transmit real-time video intelligence from drones and field cameras to command centers. The system replaces radio-only communication by bonding 5G, LTE, and Starlink networks to ensure low-latency connectivity for mission-critical situational awareness.
Nvidia has delayed its Kyber rack-scale architecture for Rubin Ultra chips from 2027 to 2028 due to manufacturing challenges involving a key printed circuit board. The delay impacts Nvidia's ability to provide high-density compute solutions, potentially creating a market opening for competitors like AMD and Google.
CISA has issued a security advisory for ST Engineering iDirect iQ-Series satellite terminals to address high-severity API vulnerabilities. The flaws, which allow for unauthorized device identification and forced reboots, affect enterprise and mobility satellite modems and require an update to firmware version 4.5.2.2 or newer.
TSMC reported a 40.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $35.9 billion in the first quarter, driven by heavy demand for high-end AI processor manufacturing. The company is accelerating progress on its U.S. facility in Arizona while continuing to be a critical supplier for major hyperscalers, despite risks involving supply chain bottlenecks for lithography equipment.
Advantech has launched a line of industrial edge AI platforms powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9 processor. The hardware is designed for multi-camera vision reasoning and industrial automation, supporting up to 16 concurrent video streams and offering between 100 and 200 TOPS of AI performance.
Riedel Communications has integrated SKAARHOJ hardware control panels into its SimplyLive 2.1 production suite via a new gRPC API. This update allows live production operators to use tactile hardware switchers alongside the software's existing touchscreen interfaces.
Formula 1 has completed a technology overhaul of its Biggin Hill Media and Technology Centre in partnership with Lenovo to support a high-volume hybrid remote production workflow. The facility now processes 650TB of data per event, utilizing Lenovo server and infrastructure hardware to manage 180 bespoke software systems for global race broadcasts.
Researchers from CICT and China Mobile have achieved a fiber-optic transmission record of 51.3 Tb/s over 206 kilometers without signal regeneration. This development leverages advanced digital signal processing and modulation to reduce the physical infrastructure requirements, latency, and power consumption for high-capacity data center connectivity.
This article explains how cinematographers and production engineers can achieve more accurate color matching for LED lighting by moving beyond Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) to utilize X/Y chromaticity coordinates measured by spectrometers. By matching the specific chromaticity of environmental light sources, production teams can ensure higher color fidelity in physical and virtual production environments.
ARwall CEO Rene Amador discusses the company's ARFX virtual production system, which aims to provide independent filmmakers with technology similar to that used in professional high-budget productions. The system utilizes real-time tracking, sensors, and graphics engines to enable in-camera visual effects at a lower price point than professional cinema camera packages.
Lumine Group has acquired broadcast infrastructure and advertising management provider Imagine Communications to expand its portfolio in the media software sector. The acquired company will continue to operate as an independent business within Lumine's decentralized organizational structure.
Telos Alliance CEO Scott Stiefel discusses the transition of broadcast infrastructure toward IP networking, virtualization, and cloud-based operations. The shift aims to help broadcasters repurpose content for digital and streaming platforms more efficiently while reducing dependence on fixed hardware.
Socionext is developing a high-performance compute chiplet utilizing TSMC’s A14 process node to address demand in AI-focused data center infrastructure. The company plans to tape out a multi-core device in September 2026 to support the development of future AI and accelerated computing SoCs.
Industry experts from RG Jones and Mission Control discuss how shrinking wireless spectrum availability, driven by commercial auctions and regulatory shifts, is forcing live production teams to adopt advanced wireless planning and new technologies like WMAS. This shift moves wireless management from reactive on-site adjustment to an essential infrastructural element integrated into the design phase of large-scale productions.
BrainChip has initiated commercial production shipments of its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI processor, designed for low-power edge inferencing. Built via a partnership with GlobalFoundries using 22nm FDX technology, the chip targets space-constrained and battery-powered applications, including potential streaming-related computer vision and metadata processing.
Broadcast Solutions has acquired BFE, integrating their expertise in media IT, control room systems, and custom hardware development into its existing production technology portfolio. Management teams from both companies will continue to operate under a consolidated leadership structure to provide unified support for complex IP and cloud-based infrastructures.
Industry group SEMI has requested that the White House avoid regulatory interventions in the memory market despite rising costs for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DRAM driven by AI data center demand. The organization suggests that tax incentives and long-term supply contracts are more appropriate tools to address current supply chain volatility than direct market interference.
ASUS has released its ProArt OLED PA27USD and PA32USD monitors, which feature 4K QD-OLED displays and specialized connectivity including 12G-SDI. These monitors target professional video creators and production environments by integrating hardware-based calibration and high-speed motion support into a studio-grade package.
VidOvation CTO Jim Jachetta provides an overview of wireless video transport technologies, including the use of 60 GHz spectrum for zero-latency camera deployments in professional sports. The presentation outlines trade-offs between licensed and unlicensed frequency bands and discusses the impact of antenna selection on signal reliability in complex broadcast environments.
LED hardware manufacturer ROE Visual is shifting its business strategy by expanding from traditional live touring into virtual production and AV integration, which now represents 20% of its operations. The company is actively collaborating with rental partners like Solotech to refine panel durability, mechanical ergonomics, and contrast performance for demanding, hybrid digital-live environments.
Broadcast Solutions has acquired German systems integrator BFE Studio und Medien Systeme to expand its engineering capabilities in broadcast, IP infrastructure, cloud architectures, and AI-supported production workflows. The acquisition integrates BFE's media IT and control room expertise into the Broadcast Solutions Group, with both companies' management teams retaining their leadership roles.
Waves Audio has launched the eMotion LV1 Classic, an integrated hardware mixing console designed for professional live and broadcast audio environments. The unit features built-in SoundGrid server technology, 64-channel support, and native integration with Waves plugin suites, targeting portability and low-latency performance.
Kiloview has released the AVX24 4 Media Convergence Hub, a multi-functional hardware device integrating NDI routing, Layer 3 networking, PoE power supply, and PTP synchronization. The hub is designed for professional broadcast environments, offering up to 64x64 matrix routing and high-density network connectivity.
Boris FX has acquired iZotope to integrate its audio repair and mastering tools into the Boris FX post-production suite. The deal aims to combine Boris FX's visual effects portfolio with iZotope’s machine learning-based audio technology, while maintaining current product support for all existing customers.
ProVideo Coalition provides a technical analysis of camera sensor sizes and focal reducers, explaining the physics behind supersampling and the distinction between geometric f-stops and light transmission t-stops. The article evaluates how these optical components influence image characteristics and challenges the industry perception of the 'Full Frame look.'
Supermicro has expanded its edge computing portfolio with new hardware featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs. The updated line of servers and compact industrial systems is designed to support scalable, low-latency AI inference and computer vision workloads for environments such as retail and industrial automation.
The Esports Foundation has named OBSBOT as the official camera partner for the 2026 Esports World Cup, with plans to deploy hundreds of Tail 2 and Tiny 3 webcams for live event coverage and production. Additionally, the event features an expanded partnership with Sony Group to provide hardware, fan activations, and a documentary series distributed via Prime Video.
FOX Sports is utilizing SMPTE ST 2110-30 audio wrapped in SRT via the Appear X20 platform to manage 64-channel audio transport for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This technical implementation facilitates error-corrected synchronization of audio across remote production sites and the studio facility.
NBCUniversal assembled a complex technical infrastructure across land, air, and water to broadcast the Sail4th 250 event, utilizing over 50 cameras, a multi-site production hub on Governors Island, and an extensive transmission network. The setup relies on a complex signal-path chain including Verizon fiber, Haivision SRT encoders, and Starlink terminals to deliver live content to linear and streaming platforms.
Telemundo is scaling its live production operations for the knockout rounds of the soccer tournament by deploying a fully IP-based production site in Mexico. The broadcaster is utilizing IP encoding at the venue while maintaining a slimmed-down quality-control hub in Dallas to monitor world-feed inputs.
Intinor technical leads provide a webinar session detailing methods for ensuring broadcast uptime over public internet using redundant SRT and SMPTE 2022-7 standards. The session also addresses bandwidth requirements for 10-bit 4:2:2 workflows and compares the efficiency of AVC versus HEVC encoding.
This article analyzes the production workflow of the film The Odyssey, focusing on the logistical and technical integration of 15/65 IMAX film cameras. It highlights the use of specialized digital video assist systems and custom rigging solutions required to normalize large-format film capture in complex production environments.
Anthropic is currently in discussions with Samsung to manufacture a custom AI chip to address compute resource requirements and diversify its hardware stack. This strategic move follows similar initiatives by OpenAI, Google, and Amazon to develop proprietary silicon for inference and training tasks.
The Czech Fire Rescue Service has deployed LiveU's bonded cellular and IP transmission technology to provide real-time, resilient video from emergency sites. The system integrates various field cameras, including drones and thermal units, using 5G, LTE, and Starlink to ensure reliable signal delivery to operational centers.
NBCUniversal is executing a complex multi-platform live production of the Sail4th 250 event featuring 50+ camera feeds and a hybrid infrastructure of uncompressed fiber, SRT over 5G, and satellite transmission. The broadcast will be controlled from 30 Rockefeller Plaza, utilizing a field-acquisition hub on Governors Island to manage signal backhaul from across New York Harbor.
TNT Sports has finalized its exclusive production strategy for the 2026 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, utilizing a combined workflow of remote virtual production at its Stockley Park facility and onsite field gear. The broadcaster is deploying custom studio workflows and location-based kits to deliver over 100 hours of coverage while coordinating highlight segments with Channel 5.
Epic Cinema utilized a 22-camera Red Digital Cinema fleet to provide live IMAG and simultaneous high-resolution raw capture for David Guetta's stadium tour in France. The workflow combined Red's Cine-Broadcast system with Fujinon optics to bridge the technical requirements of live stadium broadcasting and cinematic content production.
AI-directed multi-camera switching technology is increasingly utilized to automate live production tasks like shot selection and PTZ camera control. This trend allows organizations to produce professional-quality hybrid events with smaller onsite crews by leveraging computer vision and machine learning.
Ten companies, including Bridge Technologies and Evertz, have formally validated 48 products through the first official IPMX Certification Test Event held at the EBU headquarters. The initiative aims to standardize IP media protocols and bring broadcast-grade reliability and ST 2110-derived interoperability into corporate and ProAV enterprise environments.
Wohler has released the iVAM2-ST2110, a 2U multi-signal monitoring platform designed to handle SMPTE ST 2110, SDI, analog, and various AoIP formats. The unit features dual touchscreens, NMOS control, and hitless monitoring capabilities to assist engineers in transitioning between baseband and IP-based broadcast workflows.
Catalan broadcaster 3Cat collaborated with production partner PhotoCine Live to execute a live UHD-HDR broadcast using a cinematic workflow centered on Sony imaging hardware. The production, covering a high-profile religious event in Barcelona, integrated large-sensor camera systems, cinematic depth-of-field techniques, and advanced color grading into a traditional broadcast environment.
The SVG Regional Sports Production Summit featured executives and vendors discussing the shift toward in-house production, hybrid cloud workflows, and IP-based distribution for regional sports networks. The event highlighted how teams and groups like MLB Local Media are navigating the transition from traditional RSN models to direct-to-consumer and over-the-air streaming platforms.
Qatar’s Es’hailSat has contracted Thales Alenia Space to build the Eshail-3/Türksat-Biruni, a software-defined satellite for broadband connectivity. The satellite will use the Space INSPIRE platform, allowing for in-orbit reconfiguration to meet fluctuating demands across regions.
