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.
ARRI has unveiled the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a multicam system capable of delivering 8x high frame rate output via standard SDI broadcast workflows. The system integrates with the existing LPS-1 fiber infrastructure and allows broadcasters to perform live switching between standard frame rates and high-speed footage.
Cisco Systems has launched its Unified Edge platform, a modular system designed for enterprise-grade AI workloads and inferencing at the edge. The system provides integrated GPU support, up to 120TB of storage, and centralized management via the Cisco Intersight SaaS platform.
NAB Show New York has opened registration for its October 2026 event at the Javits Center. The conference will feature over 200 exhibitors and 80 hours of programming covering IP networking, AI business models, and streaming infrastructure.
This guide provides a market overview of professional IPTV hardware encoders in the $500–$1,000 price segment for 2026. It highlights the industry shift toward HEVC for 4K streaming and bandwidth efficiency, featuring models from manufacturers such as Magewell, Kiloview, and Haivision.
Broadcaster ORF utilized a high-end production infrastructure featuring 24 ARRI Alexa 35 Live cameras and Riedel’s DIVA+ network to deliver cinematic visuals for the Eurovision Song Contest. The setup integrated cinematic sensor technology into a standard OB workflow using NEP truck infrastructure and Riedel’s MediorNet backbone.
Intel demonstrated its new EMIB-T advanced packaging technology at ECTC, designed for ultra-large die complexes and high-bandwidth HBM4e memory integration. The technology aims to provide a scalable, high-performance solution for the next generation of AI and HPC hardware, directly addressing current chip scaling and power limitations.
The Brazilian dual-polarized antenna market is expected to grow by 40-60% through 2035, largely driven by 5G densification and fixed wireless access (FWA) deployments. Industry participants face procurement challenges due to high import dependence, Brazilian regulatory certification requirements, and a tax structure that significantly inflates landed costs.
Sony has announced the RX10 V bridge camera, featuring a 20.1-megapixel sensor, AI-driven autofocus, and 10-bit 4K video capabilities at 120fps. The device includes direct UVC and UAC livestreaming support via USB-C, targeting professionals who require integrated production tools for high-quality streaming workflows.
Professional Bull Riders is scaling its 2026 production workflow by utilizing an expanded 30-camera kit, including robotic and drone-based systems, for its onsite broadcast and streaming operations. The production relies on two dedicated mobile units to manage TV, in-arena feeds, and streaming workflows for broadcast on CBS, The CW, and Paramount+.
Post-production company Pixel & Process adopted Signiant's Media Shuttle as a secure, accelerated file-transfer solution to manage large-volume dailies workflows for a Sky television production. The case study highlights the challenges of processing up to five terabytes of RAW multi-camera media daily across distributed geographic locations, illustrating how the platform supports infrastructure reliability and workflow flexibility.
NEP Europe has signed a multi-year agreement to continue as the technical broadcast provider for Wimbledon. The 2026 Championships utilize an extensive SMPTE ST 2110 IP infrastructure, NEP's TFC orchestration system, and AI-powered robotic cameras for global feed production.
Blackmagic Design has released the final version of Fairlight Live, a free software-based broadcast audio mixer for macOS and Windows that supports large-scale channel mixing. The launch is paired with the ATEM Switchers 10.3 update, which introduces USB digital audio routing to Fairlight Live and direct streaming capabilities to the Blackmagic Cloud Stream Router.
FilmLight has launched fl-enhance, a new GitHub repository providing scripts, shaders, and API tools to help developers integrate Baselight and Daylight workflows with programmatic languages like Python, Java, and NodeJS. The tools include utilities for LUT wrapping, ACES EXR transcoding, and specialized color transformations to assist post-production pipeline automation.
Mobile production provider Game Creek Video has signed an agreement to purchase 10 Grass Valley K-Frame IP-native production switchers for its fleet of OB trucks. The deployment intends to standardize operational workflows across its sports and live event production infrastructure.
This review provides an technical overview of the ZoeTech Zi Box, a hardware encoder and decoder supporting NDI, HX2, and HX3 standards. The device features integrated PTZ camera control via USB-to-serial, PoE support, and local recording capabilities for professional IP-based production workflows.
NEP Europe has signed a multi-year agreement to continue providing technical broadcast services for The Wimbledon Championships. The deployment features an expanded SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based production infrastructure, AI-driven robotic camera systems, and UHD HDR OB units to enhance host broadcast operations.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has initiated sample shipments of the IMX949-AQB, a 12.69MP Pregius S global shutter CMOS sensor. The sensor, which features a 28.1mm diagonal, supports high-speed acquisition up to 811.5 FPS, offering significant performance potential for high-speed industrial, sports, and VFX-related imaging workflows.
TV Skyline, thinXpool, and DMC Production are providing REMI production infrastructure for Deutsche Telekom's 2026 World Cup coverage, utilizing a New York studio and Munich-based control rooms. The workflow features sub-500 ms round-trip latency over redundant fiber backbones and incorporates remote camera management and 50Hz/59.94Hz frame rate conversion.
DMC Production and Calrec have implemented a software-defined remote production workflow using Grass Valley’s AMPP platform. The architecture leverages Calrec’s virtualized DSP and True Control 2.0 to manage high-camera count live events over 100 Mbit/s internet connections.
Fujifilm has released the FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, an ultra-wide cinema power zoom lens for its GFX large format camera system. The motorized lens is designed to integrate with the GFX ETERNA 55 for documentary and professional cinema production workflows.
Broadcasters are increasingly shifting from SDI to IP-based workflows and adopting software-based multiviewers and AI-driven monitoring to manage the rising volume of linear and OTT distribution streams. Vendors including Mediaproxy and Actus Digital are expanding their offerings to automate compliance tasks and reduce hardware footprints in central headend facilities.
The R&A has selected Cisco as its official network supplier, implementing an AI-ready infrastructure that utilizes Wi-Fi 7 access points and Silicon One-based switching for its golf championships. The deployment aims to support high-density wireless connectivity and secure data routing for broadcast and onsite media operations.
Solidigm VP Avi Shetty highlights the shift toward 'token per watt' as a critical efficiency metric for AI data centers alongside high-density SSD storage solutions. The discussion, held at the RAISE Summit 2026, focuses on optimizing infrastructure to prevent GPU latency caused by cache rebuilding in AI workflows.
Ross Production Services (RPS) has standardized its mobile production and control room infrastructure on Clear-Com digital matrix and wireless intercom systems. This deployment integrates intercom signals directly into Ross Ultrix routing environments to facilitate remote and at-home production workflows.
Rohde & Schwarz and the China Mobile Research Institute have unveiled a generative AI testing platform using the CMX500 5G signalling tester. The collaboration aims to standardize metrics for assessing AI application performance, such as Time to First Token and Tokens Per Second, across varied 5G and future 6G network conditions.
The LA28 Olympic Committee has relocated its International Broadcast Center from SoFi Stadium to the newly renovated Warner Bros. Ranch. The 30-acre site will provide 16 soundstages and technical infrastructure to support global broadcast partners during the 2028 Olympic Games.
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) has established a 400-person remote production hub in London using EVS software and automated metadata from the FIFA Data Hub to manage non-live content for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The operation moves away from traditional hardware-heavy, on-site infrastructure in favor of browser-based access and centralized cloud-managed workflows to improve operational efficiency.
Researchers at Monash University have demonstrated a programmable valleytronic nanocircuit that uses light instead of electricity to process information on a single chip. This experimental chip architecture could eventually improve power efficiency and performance in hardware used for high-performance computing, AI training, and quantum infrastructure.
Pixar colorist Susan Brunig explains how the studio integrated FilmLight’s Baselight and its API into the production of Toy Story 5 to automate grading and conform workflows. The transition to a pre-grading pipeline enabled earlier HDR review sessions, helping the lighting team meet strict release deadlines.
Canon deployed a large-scale field support operation for the FIFA World Cup, utilizing a custom-built support application to coordinate 24/7 technical assistance across global teams. The operation allowed Canon to manage equipment performance and support production companies and rights holders across North America, Europe, and Japan.
Game Creek Video has entered into an agreement to purchase 10 Grass Valley K-Frame production switchers to standardize its mobile production fleet. The equipment, featuring IP-native architecture, will support the company's live sports and event production workflows over the next two years.
Omaha Productions is delivering over 100 hours of live World Series of Poker coverage to ESPN using a complex remote broadcast workflow involving 50 cameras, 60 EVS channels, and cloud-based editing. The production highlights the integration of high-stakes live sports signals with quick-turn post-production workflows for linear and streaming distribution.
FOX Sports is managing World Cup footage distribution for its affiliates and international partners by centralizing assets via 'FOX Media Cloud' and utilizing LiveU Matrix for real-time feed sharing. The strategy emphasizes a news-first content distribution model, incorporating SRT transport and reciprocal resource bartering with global rightsholders to reduce satellite and deployment costs.
A market report forecasts the global partyline intercom systems market will grow to $1.9 billion by 2035 at a 4.8% CAGR, fueled by the broadcast industry's migration to IP-based infrastructures like ST 2110. The shift toward remote production and the replacement of legacy analog systems to support networked workflows in broadcast and live events serve as primary demand catalysts.
FIFA is centralizing its 2026 World Cup remote production operations at a 500,000-square-foot International Broadcast Center in Dallas to handle VAR, camera shading, and feed distribution. The facility leverages a centralized infrastructure model to process feeds from 16 global venues and deliver content to over 200 media partners.
Vadzo Imaging has launched the Bolt-821CRS, a compact, 4K HDR MIPI camera module designed for synchronized multi-camera arrays on NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX platforms. The solution targets sports broadcasting and AI-driven player tracking by offering hardware-level frame timing synchronization for up to eight cameras.
ITV Sport deployed a complex remote-production studio in Brooklyn for the 2026 World Cup, integrating physical set elements with Unreal Engine-based virtual production. The project utilized a multi-vendor technical stack, including Stype for camera tracking and AE Live for graphics integration, to maintain a high-quality broadcast workflow back to the UK.
AVIXA reports the broadcast AV market is projected to reach $43 billion by 2025, driven by corporate enterprises building permanent in-house production studios. This shift requires technology integrators to align broadcast-grade production workflows—including IP-based signal chains and NDI/ST 2110 standards—with existing enterprise IT infrastructure.
Appear is providing its X5 hardware platform to Rede Legislativa to facilitate contribution workflows for Brazil's ongoing TV 3.0 (DTV+) trials. The deployment utilizes HEVC compression and SRT transport over the public internet to demonstrate cost-effective, IP-based broadcast contribution alternatives.
Mediaproxy has appointed Heartland Video Systems (HVS) as its exclusive systems integration partner for the US broadcast market. The partnership focuses on deploying Mediaproxy's compliance and multiviewing platforms to support broadcasters during the transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 standards.
A Caretta Research report indicates that North American broadcast staff spend 75% of their time on technical tasks due to fragmented media asset management and linear-centric workflows. The report suggests that adopting software orchestration layers can unify production interfaces and automate the distribution of multi-platform content.
MediaTek has announced the Filogic 860, a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 single-chip solution designed for home and enterprise routers. The SoC supports 7.2 Gbps throughput and integrated low-latency processing specifically to support high-bandwidth applications like 4K streaming and cloud gaming in dense environments.
A market report from IndexBox projects that the global antenna cross switches market will grow at a 5–8% CAGR through 2035, reaching an index of 170. The growth is primarily attributed to 5G network densification, satellite infrastructure expansion, and defense modernization, which drive demand for high-frequency and ruggedized RF switching components.
Panasonic has released its LUMIX GH7, a Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera that adds internal Apple ProRes RAW recording and a new phase detection autofocus system. The camera is designed to improve high-end mobile production workflows for creators and small-scale production teams seeking compact, professional-grade gear.
Advantech has launched new industrial edge computing platforms powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor, aimed at real-time computer vision and high-bandwidth video processing. These systems support up to 100 TOPS of AI performance and can manage concurrent data streams from 16 cameras for applications like intelligent surveillance and automation.
T-Mobile is deploying private 5G infrastructure, including network slicing and localized camera hardware, to support the MLB Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system and live remote production for All-Star Week in Philadelphia. The initiative highlights the application of 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) for mission-critical professional sports broadcast operations and streaming.
Blackmagic Design has launched two new professional capture cards, the DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, designed for high-resolution Thunderbolt 3 workflows. These cards support up to 8K resolution, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 color processing, and high-channel-count audio for professional production and post-production environments.
Cirrus Aircraft has launched a new Apple Vision Pro application, 'Let’s Go Fly!', featuring immersive 8K 90 fps spatial video. The content was produced using Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive cameras and DaVinci Resolve Studio by Cirrus in collaboration with Rogue Labs and XBrand.
Blackmagic Design has announced the UltraStudio Express 3G series, a new line of portable, USB4-powered capture and playback devices. The units support 3G-SDI and HDMI workflows up to 1080p60 for broadcast monitoring and live streaming applications.
PlayBox Technology CEO Maya Ash discusses the company's 22-year history in broadcast playout and the launch of Celebro, a new platform aimed at consolidating playout, MAM, and scheduling into a single architecture. The company plans to integrate AI-driven predictive failure prevention and automated compliance features into its workflow solutions.
