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.
FOX Sports centralized its FIFA World Cup media operations at Pico, managing over 300 records and 150TB daily. To handle the immense scale and concurrency, FOX replaced a six-petabyte storage system with Dell PowerScale all-flash storage after stress testing revealed limitations in the existing environment.
HP Inc. debuted an AI-powered collaboration lineup at InfoComm 2026, integrating new headsets, conference room computers, video operating system updates, and a programmable keyboard under its Workforce Experience Platform. The new offerings, including the Poly Studio Room Compute built on Intel's third-gen Core Ultra processors, aim to simplify the management of meeting rooms and devices for IT teams. HP is consolidating its Poly Lens management tool and Vyopta analytics into a single console, featuring a premium add-on called Poly Lens Room VisualizerAI for interactive workspace replicas.
RØDE has launched the RØDE Hub, a new USB hub designed for multimedia professionals, featuring six USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB-A port, and SD/microSD card slots. It includes a 100-watt power supply with 60-watt laptop pass-through charging, addressing common power and connectivity limitations for professional setups. The device aims to serve as a 'missing link' for connecting multiple demanding multimedia devices to modern computers.
Aputure has released Sidus Link Pro 2.4, an update to its professional lighting control app. Key features include the Action Panel for simplified operation and new Mac support, enhancing the workflow for programming and executing lighting setups on set.
Adobe has released updates for its Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop software, introducing new AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements. These updates aim to streamline video and image editing, rotoscoping, and compositing processes for creative professionals. Key features include AI-driven object masking, single-word captioning, and improved 3D capabilities in After Effects.
Ikan's E-Image brand is set to launch new large-format zoom lenses targeting owner-operators in high-end production. These lenses are designed to cover full-frame and larger sensors found in cameras like the Sony FX9, ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, and RED V-RAPTOR, offering an affordable option for optical coverage.
VFX supervisors from top TV shows discussed their crucial early involvement in pre-production at IndieWire's Craft Roundtables. They highlighted how VFX teams coordinate various departments to manage budget and time constraints, directly impacting production success. This early engagement helps shape what can be achieved given production realities.
Neumann has released firmware update 2.0 for its MT 48 audio interface, adding compatibility for Eventide Blackhole and Merging+Deesser plugins, as well as support for Dante Ready plans. The update also introduces immersive audio capabilities for 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 monitoring, leveraging AES67 connectivity and Sennheiser's AMBEO 2-Channel Live Broadcast Encoder.
Harman Professional Solutions is set to debut the BSS Soundweb Omni 600, 300, and 200 Series AV-over-IP platforms at InfoComm 2026, expanding its ecosystem with video capabilities, USB, and touch panel control. These systems support 4K60 4:4:4 video and various audio standards, enhancing AV distribution and collaboration workflows for professional environments. The company will also introduce BSS Soundweb Omni Touch Panels designed for enterprise use, offering app-defined interfaces and flexible deployment options.
The Log Cam app allows iPhone users, including those with older models, to capture professional-grade log video using codecs like ProRes and HEVC 444, and log curves such as Apple Log 2, Sony S-LOG, and Arri Log C. This tutorial details how to configure the app for optimal capture settings, manage focus, exposure, and white balance, and export footage for post-production and grading in editing tools like DaVinci Resolve.
ProVideoInstruments has launched the VeCASTER HD HEVC, a new HDMI IPTV hardware encoder. This device supports both H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 codecs up to 1080p60, offering dual simultaneous streams and various streaming protocols for efficient and flexible deployment. Aimed at professionals, it delivers full HD quality at significantly lower bitrates.
Intel's Arc Pro B70 graphics card, specifically an Asrock Creator model, was successfully overclocked by 21% to 3.1 GHz at 330 watts. This pushes its performance closer to high-end Nvidia and AMD GPUs, highlighting its potential for high-performance applications, including video processing, given its video encoding/decoding capabilities.
Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21, introducing a new Photo page that provides a comprehensive workflow for still photography. This update allows production companies to edit and color correct both video and still images within a single application, including raw camera support and remote collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud. The Photo page offers image editing controls, effects, and export capabilities, consolidating media workflows.
NETINT's CMO, Mark Donnigan, states that video decoding, not AI models, is the primary bottleneck for cloud-scale AI surveillance. The article highlights that dedicated video processing hardware (VPUs), like those from NETINT, can offload decode workloads from CPUs and GPUs, significantly reducing power consumption and increasing stream density for AI video analytics. This efficiency is crucial as modern codecs increase compute requirements and edge deployments grow.
Supercars Media has implemented a new remote production model for its TV broadcasts, shifting operations for the Darwin Triple Crown from the event site to NEP's Andrews Hub in Sydney. This change, in collaboration with NEP, leverages fiber optic connectivity to transfer over 140 video feeds, 120 audio feeds, and eight data channels from Darwin to Sydney for production. The new hub model aims for enhanced efficiencies and will be used for the remainder of the Supercars season.
Grass Valley announced AMPP Edge Live, a new production system that combines Grass Valley hardware, NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, and AMPP OS, aiming to simplify professional video production for enterprise organizations. The solution comes in two models, AMPP Edge Live 4000 and 6000, catering to different production demands, and will be showcased at InfoComm 2026. It integrates various production workflows into a single environment, supporting on-premise, hybrid, and cloud-connected operations.
Executives from Channel 4 News, BBC R&D, Matrox Video, and other industry players are set to speak at the AV and Broadcast Summit in London on June 24. The event, organized by TVBEurope and Installation, will focus on shared workflows and technologies across IP, cloud, virtual production, and AI in the AV and broadcast sectors. These speakers will cover topics ranging from control room design and virtual production to networking sound.
BZBGEAR is set to unveil a new product lineup at InfoComm 2026, featuring XLink-ONE, an HDMI 2.1 AV-over-IP standard supporting 4K@120Hz/8K@60Hz over 1GbE. The company will also introduce AI-powered conferencing solutions and a unified live production studio, emphasizing HDMI 2.1 and 4K120 workflows for esports and other demanding applications. These innovations aim to meet future signal demands without requiring expensive 10G network infrastructure.
Advantech has expanded its edge computing portfolio with new products, the AIR-420 and AIMB-523, featuring AMD EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors that offer 1.44x higher performance per watt. These products support AI, machine vision, and industrial automation, delivering server-class performance in compact, low-power form factors for edge AI deployment and advanced inspections. They also include a software suite for AI application development and remote management.
Grass Valley has launched AMPP Edge Live, a new platform integrating its hardware with NVIDIA Blackwell GPU acceleration and AMPP OS, aimed at simplifying live event and media production. This software-based solution provides professional capabilities without requiring significant infrastructure investment, available in models for general live production and demanding sports production.
Hollyland has introduced the Astra P1, a new PTZ camera designed for live streamers and small production crews. Key features include AI-powered autofocus for subject tracking and NDI support with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified multi-camera setups. The camera aims to provide sophisticated capabilities and connectivity for modern video production workflows.
Sony is reportedly developing a global shutter sensor capable of shooting 4K 12-bit video at 502 frames per second. This technology would eliminate rolling shutter artifacts and significantly enhance high-speed cinematography, particularly for action, sports, and scientific imaging, by providing clear slow motion with high color depth and resolution.
Christie will showcase new projection, LED video walls, and visual storytelling technologies, including the Korus Series 4K 1DLP laser projectors and XP Series LED video wall range, at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas. The company will also debut its VividLife LED video processing platform and update its Spyder-S multiviewer video processor.
BOXX Technologies has launched its APEXX T3 workstation, featuring the new 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. This workstation is designed to accelerate professional creative workflows, particularly for multi-threaded applications in media and entertainment like Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe CC, and DaVinci Resolve. The upgrade doubles the CPU processing power, aiding digital content creators in meeting post-production deadlines.
BOXX Technologies has introduced the APEXX SE workstation, featuring a professionally overclocked Intel Core i7-8086K Limited Edition processor reaching 5.0 GHz across all six cores. This high-performance system is designed to accelerate professional creative software applications, including those used in media and entertainment workflows like Autodesk 3ds Max and Adobe CC. BOXX is offering this special edition while supplies last, providing a high clock speed solution for lightly threaded 3D content creation.
BOXX Technologies has launched the APEXX D5, a high-performance workstation featuring dual Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and support for up to five GPUs. This workstation is designed to handle demanding workflows in broadcast graphics, rendering, and deep neural network training. It aims to provide extreme performance for professionals in video production and AI applications.
BOXX Technologies received the Americas 2017 NVIDIA Partner Network Professional Visualization Partner of the Year Award at the 2018 NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC). The company is also showcasing NVIDIA Quadro hardware solutions, including the APEXX S3 workstation and GoBOXX SLM VR, at the 2018 NAB Show. These systems are presented for media and entertainment workflows, highlighting their GPU acceleration for tasks such as 3D design, VFX, and virtual reality experiences.
BOXX Technologies introduced its new APEXX W3 deep learning workstation at NVIDIA's GTC conference, featuring Intel Xeon W processors and NVIDIA GPUs. The company also launched the GX8-P deep learning server, APEXX P5 workstation, and GoBOXX SLM VR mobile workstation, all designed to accelerate high-performance computing applications, particularly deep learning and GPU-accelerated rendering.
BOXX Technologies unveiled its new GX8-M deep learning server, featuring dual AMD EPYC 7000-series processors and up to eight GPUs, at the SC17 conference. This server, along with its GX8-D, D5, and W4 counterparts, is designed to accelerate high-performance computing applications, including GPU-accelerated rendering and processing essential for streaming workflows. The company highlights these solutions for boosting deep learning and HPC application performance.
BOXX Technologies has unveiled its new APEXX S3 workstation, featuring an overclocked 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor and support for up to three professional graphics cards. The system is targeted at creative professionals in 3D modeling, design, and motion media applications, and was launched at Autodesk University. It highlights BOXX's strategy to provide high-performance hardware for content creation workflows.
BOXX Technologies has launched its new APEXX 4 workstation, featuring the 16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. This workstation aims to accelerate professional creative workflows such as 3D rendering, encoding, and simulation, offering significantly enhanced performance for digital content creators in media and entertainment.
BOXX Technologies has launched the APEXX 4 6201, a new workstation that is the first from the company to feature the 10-core Intel Core i9 X-Series processor. This workstation is designed to boost performance for creative professionals in demanding workflows such as 4K/VR video editing, 3D animation, and other compute-intensive tasks, offering up to 14% faster multi-threaded performance. The APEXX 4 6201 also supports multiple professional-grade graphics cards and up to 128GB of system memory.
BOXX Technologies announced its participation at the 2017 NAB Show, where it will exhibit APEXX workstations optimized for Adobe Premiere Pro and Cinema 4D. The company will also provide expert consultations on accelerating media professional workflows and showcase several other APEXX and renderPRO systems.
BOXX Technologies introduced its new APEXX 1 1402 workstation, featuring an overclocked Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake processor. The compact system is designed for professionals in 3D modeling, CAD, and VFX, offering high performance in a small form factor with NVIDIA or AMD professional graphics.
BOXX Technologies has launched new APEXX workstations featuring Intel's 7th generation "Kaby Lake" Core i7 processors. These systems aim to boost performance for professional creative workflows in engineering, architectural design, and 3D applications. The new workstations offer higher clock speeds and improved efficiency for applications like SOLIDWORKS, Revit, and 3ds Max.
BOXX Technologies has launched XDI 8401R-V, an overclocked virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution designed for graphics-intensive applications. This system enables multiple virtual workstations on a single server while preserving performance, utilizing an overclocked Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA vDGA technology. It is specifically aimed at digital content creators, providing remote access, data centralization, and enhanced security for applications like Autodesk Revit and Maya.
BOXX Technologies announced the integration of NVIDIA Quadro P5000 and P6000 GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Pascal technology, into its APEXX line of workstations. This update aims to provide creative professionals with enhanced capabilities for visualization, complex designs, and virtual reality environments. BOXX is among the first hardware manufacturers to offer systems with these new graphics cards.
BOXX Technologies has launched a new website to improve user experience and highlight workflow solutions, particularly for media and entertainment, manufacturing, and architecture/engineering industries. The redesigned site emphasizes solutions for specific software applications and offers enhanced e-commerce features for purchasing workstations and rendering systems. It showcases products like high-performance workstations and servers, some of which are designed for AI and deep learning applications.
BOXX Technologies announced it would showcase its APEXX 5 workstations demonstrating Autodesk Flame Assist 2017 and advanced augmented reality systems at the 2016 NAB Show. The rack-mounted APEXX 5R workstation will be featured in Vizrt's booth for AR demos, while other models will power VFX, animation, and rendering workflows.
BOXX Technologies introduced FLEXX G2, a new rack-mounted computing ecosystem designed for graphics-intensive 3D content creation and compute. Debuting at the 2016 GPU Technology Conference, FLEXX G2 allows IT departments to centralize hardware resources while maintaining performance for creative professionals. The company also showcased its APEXX 5R rack-mounted workstation and APEXX 4 workstation.
BOXX Technologies announced the debut of its new APEXX 2 2402 workstation, featuring an overclocked Intel® Core™ i7 Skylake processor, at Autodesk University 2015. The company showcased a range of high-performance workstations and rendering systems, including the APEXX line and renderPRO, for CAD, animation, motion media, and rendering applications. Demos included Autodesk 3ds Max, Revit, and Inventor, highlighting BOXX's solutions for visualization professionals.
Boxx has launched the Apexx 1, a new workstation designed for content creators and engineers that can be configured with an overclocked Intel Core i7 or Intel Xeon E5 processor. While primarily targeted at general design and VFX, the summary also mentions its support for video formats up to 4K UHD and SRT, indicating some utility as a processing device for streamers and broadcasters. The article highlights its compact form factor and professional NVIDIA graphics.
Centerprise International has partnered with BOXX Technologies to become the exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner for BOXX's high-performance workstations in the UK. This agreement allows Centerprise to build and sell BOXX's specialized hardware solutions, targeting industries like Media and Entertainment, thereby offering an alternative to generalist PC suppliers for creative professionals.
BOXX Technologies announced demonstrations of their high-performance workstations and rendering systems at SIGGRAPH 2015, featuring experts from Autodesk. The event showcased real-time production workflows for media and entertainment, alongside the introduction of new BOXX products. The demonstrations highlighted the use of BOXX APEXX workstations with Autodesk software, Arnold, NVIDIA Iray+, and V-Ray for content creation and rendering.
BOXX Technologies introduced APEXX 5, a professional workstation designed for demanding engineering, architectural, VFX, and animation workflows. The liquid-cooled system features dual Intel Xeon 2600v3 processors and boasts extensive expansion capabilities for GPUs and other components, aiming to provide maximum performance for creative professionals.
BOXX Technologies introduced its new GoBOXX MXL series of mobile workstations, featuring Intel Core i7 desktop processors and NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards. These workstations are designed for creative professionals in media and entertainment, architecture, engineering, and other fields, aiming to provide desktop-level performance in a mobile format.
BOXX Technologies has launched new APEXX 2 3402 and APEXX 4 7402 workstations featuring overclocked Intel Core i7 processors capable of exceeding 4GHz. These systems are optimized for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and simulation, offering improved performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. The company highlights the benefit of these high-frequency, multi-core systems for professionals in VFX, engineering, and architectural visualization.
BOXX Technologies announced an updated GoBOXX 15 SLM mobile workstation, featuring a 15-inch UltraHD display and Intel Core i7 processors with up to 4.0GHz Turbo Boost. This portable device is designed for creative professionals in media and entertainment, architecture, and engineering to support professional workflows.
S.I.C. Film School utilizes BOXX APEXX S3 workstations to power its volumetric capture studio, supporting virtual production, 3D modeling, and VR/AR/XR content creation. The school, located at Lionsgate Studios, trains students in these advanced technologies for careers in film and the Metaverse. BOXX's hardware enables complex workflows involving multiple high-end applications like Blender and Unity for 3D rendering and scanning.
BOXX's FLEXX data center platform, utilizing high-performance GPUs, was deployed by INC Architecture & Design to enable remote access for their architectural and design workflows. This move allowed INC to support hybrid and remote work models, improve workflow stability, and attract talent. The system provides powerful compute modules accessible from any connected device, facilitating real-time 3D rendering and VR experiences for architectural clients.
