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.
TAG Video Systems has partnered with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to integrate its IP-native Realtime Media Platform with OCI's cloud infrastructure. This collaboration aims to provide broadcast monitoring capabilities within the OCI environment. The partnership focuses on leveraging OCI's performance and cost-optimized cloud for video workflows.
Haivision launched Makito ONE, a single-blade platform that combines dual-channel encoding and decoding for ultra-low-latency 4K/HD/HDR live video contribution across a range of networks. Built on Makito X4 technology, it supports multi-codec workflows (JPEG XS, HEVC, H.264) and offers SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 connectivity for on-premise, hybrid, and remote production. The system scales from a compact configuration to modular 1RU/4RU chassis supporting up to 18 blades and up to 36 HD/4K encode/decode channels.
PSSI is deploying Appear’s X Platform to upgrade its mobile transmission fleet and PSSI International Teleport in Pittsburgh ahead of a major global soccer event in the Americas. The deployment includes X20 chassis with integrated encoding/decoding, satellite modulation/demodulation, ASI, and SRT, and upgrades transport security to BISS-2 with AES-128 encryption and key rotation for premium live sports contribution workflows.
Arkona technologies will announce updates to its FPGA-accelerated BLADE//runner IP broadcast infrastructure platform at NAB 2026, focused on usability and workflow flexibility for low-latency audio/video routing, processing, and compression. The release introduces BLADE//planner for offline graphical workflow configuration with an open API, alongside software control panels, automated audio mixing (AutoMix), enhanced control-surface interoperability via EasyIP, and new features including HBM-based FrameSyncs for SDI inputs and Video ID insertion for flow traceability.
Kiloview announced it will showcase new broadcast IP solutions at NAB 2026, including the North American debut of the AVX24-4 Media Hub and KiloLink Station, alongside its Cradle Series RF02 modular platform. These products form an AV-over-IP ecosystem designed to simplify IP media network management, unify production workflows, and extend remote production capabilities for broadcasters. The demonstration will cover the entire production chain from capture to delivery.
Grass Valley and production company NVP, working with systems integrator Video Progetti S.r.l., have deployed a live production camera and workflow infrastructure to support more than 760 LaLiga matches per season across Spain’s top two professional divisions. The deployment includes 144 Grass Valley LDX 135 and LDX 150 cameras across seven OB trucks and additional remote-production setups, enabling simultaneous UHD HDR and HD SDR production. The system supports hybrid SDI/NativeIP workflows with JPEG XS from the camera head to address bandwidth constraints in remote production.
Haivision describes audio-video synchronization and multi-camera stream synchronization capabilities for live and remote production workflows, claiming lip-sync accuracy under 5ms even across long sessions and brief interruptions such as source switching or network outages. The company says its Makito encoder/decoder and Haivision mobile transmitter products can maintain aligned multi-camera contributions over SRT or bonded cellular using SST, supporting outputs to SDI, ST 2110, and cloud-based production workflows.
The article explains how mobile video transmitters (bonded cellular encoders) use bonded 3G/4G/5G connections to contribute low-latency, broadcast-quality live video from remote or mobile sports production environments. It highlights use cases such as vehicle-mounted cameras, drones, and on-water coverage, and describes management and return-feed workflows via Haivision products and its SST transport protocol.
Grass Valley extended its collaboration with ImSoPROD (FDJ United’s TV production unit) to modernize the French national lottery’s production facilities, deploying LDX C98 compact cameras for native UHD acquisition with HDR and wide color gamut in a constrained 80 m² set. The upgrade, completed in under two months and on-air since last September, supports up to 14 cameras and flexible routing across three production galleries and four studio sets, while expanding virtual production capabilities with an 80 m² XR wall synchronized to Pixotope XR. ImSoPROD is also updating workflows, including replacing OPC400 control workflows with Grass Valley’s Creative Grading platform.
ORIVISION Electronics, a vendor of video encoders, highlights its adherence to ROHS and KC certifications to ensure global market access and supply chain transparency. This strategy aims to reduce risk for international buyers and guarantee product reliability in demanding environments like South Korea. The company emphasizes these certifications as key differentiators in the competitive market, offering legal safety and enhanced product quality.
Cinegy announced its participation in NAB Show 2026, where it will showcase updates to its software-defined television technology, focusing on efficiency without large hardware or cloud investments. The company plans to present significant upgrades to key products including Cinegy Air, Cinegy Capture, Cinegy Route, and Cinegy Multiviewer, designed for modularity and open format support.
Matrox Video announced it will showcase software-defined, IP-based live production workflows at NAB 2026, centered on Matrox ORIGIN, an asynchronous media framework positioned as a deployment-ready foundation for the EBU Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) vision. The company also highlighted IP production and transport products for remote production, SDI/ST 2110 bridging, multi-channel 4K gateway processing, and IP KVM extension, alongside broadcast developer cards and encoders/decoders supporting standards such as ST 2110, IPMX, and NMOS.
Cobalt Digital announced its NAB 2026 lineup, adding new standalone signal processors plus expanded IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110 support across products including audio monitoring, multiviewers, gateways, and mini converters. Updates include an ST 2110/IPMX output option for the PACIFIC ULL-DEC decoder (simultaneous SDI and IP outputs with PTP-locked timing), a DVB-S/S2 demodulator option, and hybrid Satellite-Internet distribution support aligned with VSR TR-06-4 Part 7 as C-band distribution changes.
NETINT argues that at data-center scale, video processing deployments are constrained less by raw encode performance and more by rack-level power, thermal limits, density, and operational serviceability. The article claims VPU-based acceleration can provide more deterministic power/thermal behavior and higher streams-per-server density than CPU/GPU approaches, and highlights Dell PowerEdge server design (e.g., PCIe expansion, cooling, and fleet management tooling) as enabling production-grade, maintainable VPU deployments over multi-year lifecycles.
UK-based Garden Studios has launched a new virtual production stage designed primarily for driving-shot work, supporting a wide range of vehicle types and aiming to reduce downtime and technical friction during shoots. The stage features a fully motorised LED ceiling (including Absen 2.6mm pixel pitch panels) that can tilt to function as a front wall and reconfigure to create a 360-degree volume, alongside an image-based lighting workflow integrated with existing control desks.
London-based Garden Studios has unveiled a new virtual production stage featuring a fully motorised LED ceiling using 2.6mm pixel pitch panels from Absen, designed to enable a configurable 360-degree LED volume. The stage is built to support vehicle-based process work, with the company claiming reduced repositioning and faster turnaround through a layout enabling most angles via a single 180-degree rotation. It includes rail- and motor-mounted lighting trusses with pre-wired power/data and supports Unreal Engine-based real-time workflows.
Italian broadcaster Rai has signed a three-year framework agreement with Matrox Video to deploy Matrox ConvertIP Series encoders/decoders and converters as part of its migration to an IP workflow. The ConvertIP DSS and DSH models will support gateway, monitoring, and SDI/HDMI-to-ST 2110 conversion within Rai’s developing IP ecosystem.
Vislink Technologies launched the DragonFly V 5G Dual-Modem, a miniature bonded video transmitter designed for portable and compact camera workflows. The device supports two simultaneous cellular connections plus Wi-Fi to increase bandwidth and transmission resilience, and it supports live video formats up to 1080p50/59 for use with PoV cameras, helmet cams, UAVs, and similar platforms. Vislink says it integrates with its broader workflow tools including LiveLink, LinkMatrix, and its Playout Server for managing and distributing video.
Egatel announced its participation as an exhibitor at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for April 19-22, 2026. The company invited attendees to register and book meetings for the event.
Grabyo published an analysis distinguishing between Remote Integration (REMI), cloud production, and hybrid production models for live video content creation. The article outlines the benefits and challenges of each workflow, aiming to help professionals select the most appropriate strategy for their needs.
TAG Video Systems is evolving its IP-native Realtime Media Platform to feature actionable visibility, open integrations, and audio intelligence. This platform update is entirely software-based. The company will showcase these enhancements at NAB 2026.
This article provides a high-level overview of designing and implementing a television campus utilizing SMPTE ST 2110 for live video, audio, and ancillary data over IP. It details the architecture, including PTP timing, media flow types, and switch orchestration, along with concrete VLAN and QoS configurations for network engineers. The author outlines the end-to-end integration of sources, destinations, and network infrastructure, emphasizing the role of IS-06/SDN for switch orchestration and practical bandwidth planning.
Chyron has released Weather 2.3, an update to its broadcast weather visualization software. The new version introduces support for UHD and 4K resolutions, virtual globe visuals, and enhancements to automation integration and workflows for broadcasters.
L2Tek detailed how to build a low-cost SDI to IP converter using Dektec's DTA-2110 10G Smart NIC and DTA-2178 8 Channel SDI card within a Windows 11 PC, leveraging FFmpeg for the conversion. The article demonstrates the setup for converting up to four SDI channels to ST2110 IP streams using standard PC components and Dektec hardware.
Kiloview released firmware version 2.05.0064 for its RD-350, adding preset configuration disconnection display modes, optimizing system stability, and improving stream pulling reconnection time. The update also addresses several bug fixes, including issues with SDI output for interlaced formats, overlay content display limits, and audio noise in SDI output with NDI sources.
Chyron has released PRIME 5.3, an update to its broadcast graphics software. This new version integrates HTML and includes automation tools for enterprise broadcast graphics and cloud production workflows. The update aims to merge live web content with traditional computer-generated graphics.
Rai, Italy's national public broadcaster, has selected Imagine Communications' Selenio Network Processor (SNP) to advance its IP migration. The SNP will facilitate scalable SMPTE ST 2110 migration, integrating gateways, multiviewing, and master control functions onto a single platform.
NBC Sports has chosen Chyron to provide data-rich graphics and virtual sets for its broadcast production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. This partnership will support NBC Sports' coverage of the international sporting event.
Eurovision Services successfully tested Synamedia's Media Edge Gateway (MEG) for reliable BISS-CA reception. The testing validated the MEG's performance for premium sports feeds over satellite and IP distribution, also confirming 1080p HDR as an efficient contribution format.
YoloLiv highlights a case study where wedding photographer Noel Del Pilar utilized the YoloBox Ultra and its network bonding feature to produce a multi-location, broadcast-quality wedding livestream in Puerto Rico. The YoloBox Ultra handled complex technical aspects for multi-camera switching and reliable streaming despite variable connectivity, enabling a professional-grade production for social platforms. This article serves as a promotional case study for YoloLiv's hardware capabilities.
Kiloview released firmware version 1.24 for its E3 encoder on January 8, 2026. This update introduces RTMP support as a new feature.
EVS is leveraging lessons from 2025 to advance robotics in sports broadcasting for 2026. The company, through its T-Motion Robotics Solution division, is focusing on integrating robotic camera systems for enhanced efficiency and production capabilities.
Chyron has released Virtual Placement 8.0, an update to its virtual sports graphics solution. The new version incorporates SMPTE 2110 IP connectivity for modern broadcast workflows and includes court-accurate basketball line tracking features.
ARK Infosolutions and LiveU have partnered to enable live IP streaming for sports broadcasting in India, utilizing LiveU's bonded cellular technology and cloud-based workflows for events like the TATA Mumbai Marathon, Hero Women's Indian Open, and Durand Cup Football Tournament. This collaboration addresses challenges such as mobility, network stability, and production complexity across diverse sports events.
Telycam has launched Mix One, an all-in-one video switcher designed for PTZ-first production workflows that combines professional switching, graphics, recording, streaming, and PTZ control into a single compact device. The Mix One supports up to six video inputs including HDMI, USB-C, and IP (RTSP/RTMP/SRT/NDI) at resolutions up to 4K60, and offers direct streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
Kiloview has launched KiloLink Station, a dedicated hardware appliance that integrates KiloLink Server Pro for professional wireless bonding reception and device management. This half-1U device supports up to eight P3 encoders, offers IP/SDI workflows, and features 4x 3G-SDI outputs, designed for professional broadcast and field productions without complex server setups or recurring cloud costs. It also boasts multi-protocol versatility including NDI HX, SRT, RTMP, and HLS, and provides visualized network and unified management capabilities.
Chyron has released new updates to its AXIS Maps product, which now includes advanced 3D map visuals and enhanced customization options. The update also features cloud-based workflows and seamless SSO capabilities for broadcasters.
MASV announced its November 2025 product updates, introducing features such as dynamic package routing, the ability to send files directly from Iconik, and live upload tracking. A key update is the addition of role-based S3 access.
Chyron has implemented its cloud-native Chyron Live for Linfield University Athletics. This deployment provides the university with broadcast-grade live video production capabilities for its athletic events at a low cost.
Kiloview released updated product brochures for its range of video solutions, including media hubs, bonding encoders, and NDI systems. These brochures provide detailed information on products like the AVX24-4 Media HUB, KiloLink Station, P3/P3 Mini Bonding Encoder, and CUBE X1 NDI Distribution System. The publications aim to inform professionals about Kiloview's offerings in AV over IP and live production technology.
Bull and Kalray have partnered to develop Ultra Ethernet-based interconnect technologies aimed at scaling AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The collaboration integrates Kalray’s hardware into Bull’s BXI networking stack to support up to eight million endpoints by 2028.
AMD and Cerebras Systems have announced a technical partnership to integrate the Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine into AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI inference systems. The joint platform is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-throughput inference and is scheduled to be available via Cerebras Cloud in the second half of 2026.
Chyron has released PAINT 10.2, an update to its sports telestration platform that introduces SMPTE 2110 IP support. The new version also includes enhanced features such as NBA court calibration, improved football line tracking, and instant team branding capabilities for broadcasters.
IndyCar has modernized its race-day video infrastructure by implementing Sencore’s OmniHub 16 modular video processing platform. The new system encodes up to 64 HD-SDI 1080p feeds into H.264 streams, aiming to improve reliability and low-latency delivery for technical staff and pit crews across IP and QAM networks.
Sencore launched the MRD 8000 Accelerated Multichannel Receiver/Decoder at IBC 2025. The company also demonstrated its SCP 2100 and Impulse 300D/400D hardware. These tools are designed to facilitate low-latency content delivery over unmanaged networks using RIST, SRT, and Zixi protocols.
Kiloview has introduced an NDI-based IP overlay system designed for theaters, providing live streaming, monitoring, and intercom capabilities without necessitating a full overhaul of existing SDI/HDMI setups. The solution utilizes NDI conversion for displays, virtual routing and archiving for video management, and intercom systems to enhance communication and expand AV functionalities for modern theater productions. This allows theaters to implement advanced features like multi-platform streaming and centralized management, bridging legacy systems with IP workflows.
Kiloview has launched the CUBE X1, a compact half-2U NDI routing and distribution system designed for live production workflows. This new hardware solution supports seamless switching and multiplex distribution for NDI HX2/3 and NDI High Bandwidth signals up to 4Kp60, targeting professionals in studio, OB van, and new media broadcasting. It features a built-in 5.5-inch LCD touch screen, dual 10GbE NICs, and redundant power for reliable operation.
Kiloview announced the CUBE R1, a turnkey system designed for recording up to nine channels of NDI, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3 streams at resolutions up to 4Kp60. This professional recorder offers flexible storage to SSD/NAS, supports simultaneous record and playback, and provides real-time editing features crucial for live production workflows.
Egatel announced its participation in the IBC Show, scheduled to take place from September 12 to 15 at the RAI Amsterdam. The company will be located in Hall 8, stand 8.C50.
Chyron announced its key themes for IBC 2025, highlighting new versions of its PRIME 5.3 graphics platform and PAINT 10.2 analysis and replay system. The company will also showcase its VP, LIVE production tools, and AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing broadcast production efficiency.
