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.
Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 mobile platforms, which feature enhanced AI processing and support for 8K60p video recording. These chips are designed to enable professional-grade mobile video workflows, including advanced computational photography and real-time video adjustments, and are already being integrated into flagship smartphones from manufacturers like Xiaomi.
SipRadius has been awarded a Technology and Engineering Emmy for its remote monitoring system, which enables frame-accurate, low-latency content sharing for distributed broadcast production. The system leverages DRM-enabled WebRTC, the RIST transport protocol, and the company's proprietary CoralOS to facilitate secure, high-quality remote workflows.
Bitfocus received an IBC2026 Best of Show Award for its Buttons 1.8 workflow and control platform. The update adds automated routing, an integrated NMOS registry server, and expanded security features including OIDC single sign-on.
Net Insight has launched the Zyntai TimeNode Access, a PTP grandmaster clock designed to provide resilient timing for distributed edge sites. The device supports media-specific standards like SMPTE ST 2059-2 and AES67, allowing operators to maintain synchronization without requiring PTP-aware transport infrastructure.
Broadcast Bionics has launched CreatorNode, a software-defined tool designed to integrate consumer-grade production hardware like the RØDECaster into professional broadcast and streaming workflows. The system enables AES67 audio support, remote production capabilities, and centralized media recording via the company's MOR> platform.
SoFi Stadium has completed a major broadcast infrastructure overhaul, installing a new 17-position control room and a d&b audiotechnik spatial audio system. The IP-based upgrade, which includes Ross Video switching panels, is designed to support simultaneous event production and enhanced data visualization for upcoming major events like the Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics.
SipRadius has been awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy for its development of web-based, frame-accurate remote monitoring systems for distributed broadcast production. The system leverages DRM-enabled WebRTC, the RIST transport layer, and the company's CoralOS to facilitate real-time content sharing over the public internet for major broadcasters.
Lithuanian broadcaster LNK Group has transitioned playout and media management for five national networks to Grass Valley's AMPP Media Operating System. The deployment integrates software-defined workflows with existing SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure and Telestream DIVA archives, utilizing AWS for disaster recovery.
Flanders Scientific has announced a limited production run of its DM220 OLED reference monitor. Additionally, the company released firmware v3.2.14 for its XMP series, adding a rotary knob lockout and a pixel shift feature to mitigate image retention.
The University of Washington has launched Sundodger Studios, a $25 million production facility utilizing SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based infrastructure to support B1G+ streaming and in-venue videoboard operations. The facility features four control rooms equipped with Evertz, Grass Valley, Ross, and Riedel technology to centralize broadcast and creative workflows.
The Mountain West Conference has launched a new 600-square-foot Replay Operations Center in Las Vegas, transitioning from a previous Pittsburgh-based setup. The facility utilizes a 12-input video feed system provided by DVSport to support collaborative officiating and remote production workflows for football.
World Productions used virtual production techniques, including 12K plate photography and LED stage volumes, to recreate Svalbard environments for the third series of the BBC thriller Vigil. The production combined location shooting with studio-based virtual production to optimize efficiency, maintain visual continuity, and allow for late-stage creative adjustments.
Waldman Media has launched DaCaPo, a standalone application for Digital Cinema Package (DCP) authoring, versioning, and quality control. The tool is designed to integrate into existing post-production workflows, supporting SMPTE RDD 52, Dolby Atmos, and KDM generation without requiring a return to original editing software.
Visionary's AVN443 H.264 encoders have completed ten years of continuous operation on the International Space Station as part of NASA's High Definition Earth Viewing project. The hardware has successfully delivered live HD video to over 318 million viewers, demonstrating the durability of commercial-off-the-shelf encoding technology in extreme space environments.
LiveU is showcasing its new LU900Q production unit and TX1 Sony-integrated gateway at CABSAT 2026. The company is highlighting features including 5G bonding, Starlink support, and cloud-native workflow automation tools like LiveU Nexus and LiveU Ingest.
Apple is opening Apple Music Hall, a 600-capacity venue in London equipped with a 48-speaker spatial audio system and a 16-camera broadcast infrastructure. The facility is designed to enable artists to produce high-quality spatial audio recordings and multicamera livestreams directly from live performances.
Dutch startup Morphotonics has raised €40 million to scale its nanoimprint lithography equipment, which is used to manufacture waveguides for AR smart glasses. The company plans to use the funding to expand its production capacity and enter the market for optical components in data centers.
Tektronix has released firmware version V2.28.18 for its 5 Series MSO (non-Windows) oscilloscopes, including the MSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B, and MSO58LP models. This update provides essential system software for high-speed digitizers and signal analysis hardware used in technical video and electronics engineering.
Sony has delayed the release of its FX5 cinema camera to late October 2026 or later, citing production-related constraints and higher-than-expected demand. The delay affects the availability of the new 16.6MP stacked sensor platform, impacting procurement timelines for professional production workflows.
Nvidia is reportedly delaying the release of its next-generation RTX 6000 workstation GPUs until 2028. The delay is attributed to the high cost and limited availability of HBM3e memory, which the company is prioritizing for its data center AI chips.
TechInsights has performed a teardown analysis of Apple's A20 Pro processor, highlighting the transition to TSMC's 2nm gate-all-around transistor architecture. The analysis details how the new chip's increased density and side-by-side memory packaging are designed to support advanced on-device AI and graphics workloads within mobile power constraints.
Singapore-based startup Nexstrom has raised $12 million in seed funding to develop manufacturing equipment for transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) on 300mm wafers. The company aims to enable the production of 2D semiconductor materials to address heat and leakage challenges in high-performance computing and data center chips.
ESPN collaborated with Precision Lasers to capture in-camera broadcast assets for the 2026-27 NHL season using 80 lasers and motion-control robotics. The production utilized a technique called Laser Banding to create practical visual effects, providing the network with a customized library of player portraits and promotional elements.
The SVG AI Innovation Lab is advocating for the adoption of the Story Object Model (SOM), an open-source schema originally developed by news organizations to decouple media assets from story containers. The initiative aims to adapt this model for sports broadcasting to improve asset management, routing, and metadata handling across complex distribution pipelines.
Kron Technologies has officially released the Chronos Q12, a high-speed camera capable of capturing 2313 fps at full resolution and 5148 fps at 1080p. The device supports multiple lens mounts and RAW or compressed recording, targeting professional research and creative production workflows.
AJA Video Systems has launched the FS8, a 1RU frame synchronizer and converter designed to bridge legacy 12G-SDI infrastructure with SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based backbones. The device supports up to eight HD or four UHD processing channels, including HDR/WCG transforms and extensive audio routing capabilities for post-production environments.
The article examines the convergence of ProAV and IT infrastructure driven by the adoption of AV-over-IP and the IPMX standard. It highlights how utilizing SMPTE ST 2110, NMOS, and standard Ethernet protocols allows AV integrators to align with enterprise IT security and operational management requirements.
Mississippi State University is upgrading its Television Center with Kokusai Denki SK-UHD7000-S2 cameras to support 1080p streaming and provide a future-proof path to 4K. The deployment utilizes Ethernet trunking and fiber infrastructure to streamline remote production workflows for the university's MSTV streaming app and broadcast operations.
Bifrost Communications and Gravity Media have successfully tested a 25G Quasi-Coherent SFP28 pluggable transceiver designed for SMPTE ST 2110 media transport. The DSP-free architecture aims to provide a low-latency, power-efficient solution for long-distance broadcast applications and remote production.
Garden Studios has expanded its London virtual production facility by integrating Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 processors and XD distribution units to power a new driving-focused stage. The setup utilizes a high-resolution Absen LED ceiling and ROE wall to support complex in-camera reflections for high-end television productions.
Antilatency has launched the FullBandRGB, a 3.6 kg studio light fixture designed for virtual production environments. The system features a seven-LED spectral architecture, Art-Net control for high-frequency updates, and integrates with the CyberGaffer software to synchronize physical lighting with virtual scenes.
Apple has released the new Mac mini featuring the M5 Pro chip, which offers significant performance gains in video encoding and SSD speeds. However, the base model price has increased by 50 percent to $899, with substantial cost hikes for memory and storage upgrades.
Market research firm MarketsandMarkets projects the global heat transfer fluids market will grow to $6.60 billion by 2031, driven by demand for liquid cooling in AI data centers and renewable energy infrastructure. The report highlights a shift toward high-performance synthetic fluids and specialized dielectrics for high-density computing environments.
At IBC 2026, Utah Scientific showcased its hybrid SDI/IP gateway solutions and the NBOSS control system designed to bridge legacy 12G-SDI infrastructure with SMPTE ST 2110 IP environments. The demonstration emphasized a pragmatic industry shift toward high-density hybrid deployments that allow broadcasters to integrate IP production without requiring a complete greenfield rebuild.
Macnica and Softron Media Services have launched the M|8IP, a turnkey bundle combining Macnica's 100GbE MEP100 SmartNIC with Softron's MovieRecorder 5 software. The solution enables Mac-based production teams to perform hardware-accelerated SMPTE ST 2110 ingest and transport for high-density HD and 8K immersive workflows.
The podcasting industry has grown into a $9 billion market, increasingly adopting cinematic production values, multi-camera setups, and LED volumes to compete with traditional television. This shift is driving demand for professional-grade imaging hardware and automated post-production tools to support both long-form video and short-form social content.
Nureva and AudioCodes have received Microsoft Teams Rooms certification for a joint Android-based conferencing solution. The system integrates Nureva's HDL310 audio with AudioCodes' hardware to simplify deployment for enterprise IT teams using the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform.
Extron has modernized its Anaheim headquarters by deploying 13 Panasonic PTZ cameras integrated with Panasonic’s Media Production Suite and Extron’s own control systems. The project creates a scalable hybrid event production environment that supports remote participation via Microsoft Teams.
LEWITT has launched the LW6 Wireless Studio Headphones, which utilize Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to provide uncompressed audio with sub-6ms latency for professional monitoring. The headphones also feature onboard DSP for virtual studio emulation and parametric EQ, designed to integrate into professional studio workflows.
SiriusXM has successfully transitioned its SXM-11 satellite into operational service, replacing the aging XM-5 unit to support its satellite audio network and 360L hybrid streaming platform. The deployment, managed in partnership with Intuitive Machines, aims to enhance network resilience for over 220 million equipped vehicles across North America.
Lighting designer PJ Carruth utilized GLP JDC2 IP fixtures running firmware 2.0 for the Spiritbox North American tour, leveraging the hardware's onboard DigiFX algorithms and NDI video integration. The deployment enabled synchronized visual effects and canvas-based mapping without the need for external media servers.
Ugreen has launched the DXP4800 GT, a four-bay NAS device powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 processor. The unit features dual 10GbE ports and supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and H.265 transcoding, targeting small business and media professional workflows.
Hollyland showcased its latest production hardware at IBC 2026, including the Lark A2 and M3 wireless microphones, Pyro 7 Ultra monitoring system, and the upcoming Argus X1 live production switcher. The company is positioning these tools to bridge the gap between professional broadcast requirements and the needs of solo content creators.
Sony and HBS deployed a Virtual Finish Line system at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, utilizing a 26-camera array and computer vision to generate 3D reconstructions of sprint finishes. The system integrates motion data with official timing to provide broadcasters with near-real-time 3D replay angles in under 30 seconds.
Sonnet Technologies has launched the Breakaway Box 850 T5, an external GPU expansion system featuring Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and an integrated 80 Gbps dock. The device is designed to provide desktop-class graphics processing power for GPU-intensive streaming and production workflows, including video editing and local AI applications.
OBSBOT has launched the Talent 2, a $2,099 7-inch AMOLED production monitor that integrates switching, encoding, and camera control into a single device. The unit supports up to 16 video sources via HDMI, USB, and IP protocols, enabling 4K streaming to four platforms simultaneously without a computer.
Lumentum announced plans to demonstrate an eight-wavelength DWDM laser module in an ELSFP format at ECOC 2026. The module is designed for external laser source applications in co-packaged and near-packaged optics to support high-bandwidth AI infrastructure.
A new market report from MarketsandMarkets projects the global data center accelerator market to grow from $170.81 billion in 2025 to $372.68 billion by 2030. The growth is driven by the increasing demand for specialized hardware like GPUs, ASICs, and FPGAs to support generative AI, high-performance computing, and real-time video intelligence workloads.
Fox Sports experienced a significant technical failure during NFL Week 2 broadcasts, resulting in audio from one game being incorrectly routed to the video feeds of other games. The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in remote production and audio routing infrastructure used for live sports broadcasting.
Pliant Technologies has launched CrewCom Flex, a frameless matrix IP intercom system that supports AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 standards. The platform utilizes a distributed architecture to support wired, wireless, and virtual communications for both local and cloud-based production workflows.
