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.
BBC Sport has extended its broadcasting rights for the Wimbledon Championship through 2033, continuing its use of a hybrid remote production model between London and Salford. The broadcaster is leveraging UHD distribution and expanded live streaming via BBC iPlayer, including a dedicated 'Wimbledon Extra' channel providing individual streams for all 18 courts.
Apple and Blackmagic Design have updated their respective iOS camera applications with pro-grade features including clean HDMI output, multi-codec support for ProRes RAW, and improved metadata/syncing capabilities. These updates, along with the Blackmagic Camera ProDock, allow iPhones to integrate more effectively into professional production and live streaming workflows.
Miri Technologies has launched the V410, an encoder/decoder appliance that supports 4K live streaming, NDI HX3, SRT, and Open Media Transport. The unit features built-in Wi-Fi 7, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and is compatible with the company's X510 bonding router for resilient IP-based production workflows.
Riedel Communications has launched the SimplyLive 2.1 production suite update, which introduces native support for Skaarhoj hardware switchers via a gRPC API. The update also features a new Venue Gateway license, enabling increased flexibility for Flex production suite users.
FOR-A America has appointed Jaz Wray and Fernando Cruz as Regional Sales Managers to bolster its U.S.-based sales team. The hires are intended to accelerate the company's expansion into software-defined, IP-based, and AI-enabled broadcast production workflows.
Spanish broadcaster 3Cat completed a UHD-HDR HLG live production of the Sagrada Família inauguration using a hybrid 'Cinema Live' workflow with Sony cinema cameras and Fujinon lenses. The project integrated cinematic optics and sensor technologies with traditional broadcast OB infrastructure to achieve a specialized aesthetic for a global live event.
Riedel Communications has integrated Skaarhoj hardware control panels into its SimplyLive 2.1 production suite using a gRPC API. The update allows operators to utilize physical switchers for source control, transitions, and macros, while introducing a new Venue Gateway license for Production Suite Flex hardware.
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has acquired the assets of Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) to launch a new robotics and motion control division. The acquisition aims to integrate MRMC's camera tracking and robotic systems into MultiDyne's existing signal transport and processing ecosystem for live production and broadcast applications.
Canon unveiled a prototype pocket-sized mixed reality device and a high-efficiency AR waveguide at AWE USA 2026. The company also debuted MREAL Collaborator, an OpenXR-compliant software platform designed to facilitate industrial spatial visualization and collaboration.
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.
Epic Cinema utilized a 22-camera setup featuring RED Digital Cinema KOMODO-X and V-Raptor XL systems to capture David Guetta's live performance at the Stade de France. The production workflow integrated live broadcast feeds for IMAG projection and real-time switching alongside high-resolution RAW recording for documentary post-production.
indie Semiconductor has announced the iND881, a new system-on-chip that combines AI compute, image signal processing, and integrated H.264 video encoding. The hardware is designed for automotive and robotic camera applications, supporting multi-modal sensor fusion and high-resolution video streams.
PC manufacturers including Lenovo and Honor are moving toward high-performance integrated graphics architectures in premium laptops, replacing discrete GPUs with chips like the Intel Arc B390. This shift leverages unified memory architectures for better power efficiency and improved support for local AI and video processing workloads.
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.
Lawo's Andreas Hildebrand provides a technical overview of synchronization requirements within IP-based production environments. The presentation details methods for maintaining lip-sync and sample-accurate audio alignment using AES67 and SMPTE ST2110 standards as infrastructure transitions from SDI to IP.
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.
Samsung has announced its 1.4nm+ process node for 2030, alongside an updated roadmap for 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) technology. The company is adopting Design and Process Integration Optimization (DTCO) techniques to improve power and performance for high-performance computing and AI applications.
Cinematographer Jean-Philippe Bernier explains the technical configuration used for the film Carolina Caroline, featuring the Red V-Raptor [X] camera, DZOFilm Pavo 2x anamorphic lenses, and a color pipeline powered by FilmLight Baselight. The production focused on a high-speed, flexible workflow to accommodate a tight 25-day shooting schedule across 92 locations.
The Linux 7.3 kernel will introduce a new DRM property for display connectors, enabling user-space applications to request specific color output formats like RGB and various YUV variants. AMDGPU will serve as the initial driver to support this functionality, with potential support for Intel and Rockchip drivers also in development.
Witbe has announced its new Witbox lineup of hardware monitoring robots designed for automated testing and quality assurance of video services. The units support various streaming devices including STBs, smart TVs, and mobile devices to monitor video quality metrics in real-time.
Witbe and TAG Video Systems have partnered to provide an end-to-end monitoring solution for live streaming, combining real-device playback with real-time telemetry. The platform allows operators to track quality, availability, and latency across multiple devices simultaneously during high-stakes live events.
Industry experts from CBS Paramount, the EBU, and Imagine Communications discussed the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) initiative, which aims to create a software-defined layer to optimize IP-based broadcast production. The panel highlighted the importance of moving beyond ST 2110 transport toward a more efficient resource management framework using the MXL open-source project.
Inference chip startup Etched has secured $800 million in funding to develop specialized silicon for AI inference. The company plans to ship rack-scale appliances using custom cold plates and interconnects to optimize performance for large-scale AI models.
Arcturus has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop nano-infused metals designed to enhance electrical efficiency in power grids and hardware. The company's technology aims to reduce heat loss in conductors, which could improve efficiency for data centers and power-intensive equipment.
InfoComm 2026 featured a host of new hardware and software launches, including updates to digital mixing consoles, loudspeaker systems, signal processors, and wireless audio technology. This report highlights key releases from manufacturers such as Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Lawo, and others, showcasing advancements in IP-based production and scalable audio infrastructure.
Firehouse Productions utilized Sennheiser’s Spectera bidirectional wideband ecosystem and SoundBase wireless management software to coordinate approximately 60 audio channels during the 79th Tony Awards. The deployment managed complex RF requirements across the Radio City Music Hall venue while enabling centralized monitoring for the production team.
Lawo and Grass Valley have announced a collaboration to validate interoperability between the GV AMPP and Lawo HOME platforms to support dynamic media facilities. Additionally, Lawo is preparing to release version 12.4 of its mc² audio console software and continues to support SMPTE ST 2110 education initiatives.
AMD has unveiled the Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package (MoP) adaptive SoC, which integrates 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory directly into the package. Targeting professional video processing and edge streaming applications, the device aims to provide high bandwidth and compact form factors for long-lifecycle industrial and embedded deployments.
Witbe’s article page highlights recent company announcements including a new Dubai office, deployments of automated testing technology at Bouygues Telecom and Paul Bunyan Communications, and updates to its Virtual NOC and ABR Stream Analysis products. The page also references award wins for Witbe’s ad monitoring and mobile automation tools tied to streaming video QA and real-device testing.
Witbe's events and awards recap page highlights multiple recent accolades for its video testing and monitoring products, including a TV Tech Best of Show win at NAB 2026 for its AI-native infrastructure and two CSI awards at IBC 2025 for video monitoring and analytics. The page serves as a running log of Witbe's conference presence and industry recognition for its QA automation, Virtual NOC, and ad monitoring technologies.
Witbe says it has launched an Agentic SDK that combines deterministic testing with agentic AI on real devices for video QA, validation, and monitoring. The page also highlights customer adoption claims from A+E Networks and HOT/Altice Group, along with other recent Witbe articles about AI-native testing and Smart TV QA.
French broadcast infrastructure provider TDF is expanding its 5G Broadcast trial across multiple cities, aiming to extend free-to-air DTT to smartphones without SIM cards or data consumption. The technology uses a single signal for simultaneous reception, offering broadcasters a mobile distribution complement to streaming. Nationwide expansion is planned through 2028.
PROMAX is debuting at NAB 2025 its ATLAS NG analyzer with SMPTE ST 2110 protocol support for IP-based media production networks, adding PTP measurements, video/audio flow analysis, and SRT compatibility.
Veset announced three updates to its Nimbus cloud playout platform: live recording, cloud-based graphics scheduling, and new output support for MainConcept H.264, H.265/HEVC, and native SRT. These features aim to improve format interoperability and workflow flexibility for broadcasters managing linear channels in the cloud.
DELTACAST launched the DELTA-IP25-44-elp, a dual-SFP28 25GbE PCIe video I/O card with full hardware offload for SMPTE ST 2110 processing, targeting OEM developers building IP-based video systems. It includes VideoMaster SDK compatibility to ease migration from SDI workflows and supports modern IP production standards like NMOS and ST 2022-7.
Veset announced that its self-service cloud playout subscription, Veset Nimbus, has surpassed 200 customer trials since its launch in November 2025, indicating growing demand for simplified cloud-based linear channel creation.
Veset's cloud playout platform Nimbus has been selected by a major MENA children's media group to power the playout for a new free-to-air kids' TV channel, following an initial deployment in 2025. The deployment uses a 1+1 backup configuration across separate AWS availability zones.
Veset, a cloud playout provider, launched Veset Stratus at IBC 2019, a SaaS platform offering simple, professional-grade linear channel origination for content owners. The platform enables creation of 24/7 or pop-up linear channels combining VOD and live content in under an hour, targeting new content creators and event streamers. Stratus is natively built on AWS and supports SCTE-35 ad markers, live graphics, and REST API control.
Telia implemented a cloud-based disaster recovery playout solution for Latvian Television's LTV1 channel using the Veset Nimbus platform on Telia's Cloudy Servers infrastructure. The 100% cloud-based DR solution eliminates upfront hardware costs and allows remote web-based access to playout operations. The deployment was announced in July 2019.
Veset has integrated JPEG XS and Multicast networking into its Nimbus cloud playout platform on AWS. The addition enables high-quality, low-latency video transmission and simplifies multi-channel distribution for broadcasters.
Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca deployed Veset Nimbus on AWS as a cloud-based disaster recovery playout solution for its adn40 network. The deployment replaces duplicate on-premise systems with a cloud-native backup channel, enabling rapid recovery and remote access.
Market Research Future forecasts the broadcast equipment market to grow from $5.95 billion in 2025 to $11.38 billion by 2035 at a 6.7% CAGR, driven by SMPTE ST 2110 IP migration, digital switchovers, and OTT live-streaming investment. Streaming service providers are the fastest-growing end-user segment at 8% CAGR, while cloud-native playout and SaaS delivery are the fastest-growing commercial segment.
FOX Sports is using AES67 trunk lines and BRISK IP studio kits to manage intercom and commentary workflows across 104 World Cup matches in three countries, connecting its Pico broadcast center, Dallas IBC, and up to six venues at a time. The article says the move from VoIP to AES67 has cut round-trip latency to about 30 milliseconds and details the production chain involving Riedel, Calrec, Dante, Cisco, and other live-production systems.
FOX Sports is using SMPTE ST 2110-based BRISK flypacks and remote audio control from its Pico facility in Los Angeles to produce World Cup coverage across 104 matches in 16 cities. The piece highlights how AR/XR studio production, remote talent mixing, and precise audio delay management are being combined in a large-scale REMI workflow.
This video technical deep dive examines the functionality of the Bolin Technology D20S Dante AV encoder-decoder, which utilizes JPEG 2000 compression to route 4K video over gigabit Ethernet. The discussion focuses on the abstraction of video signals into IT-based data packets to facilitate flexible AV-over-IP distribution in professional production and enterprise environments.
Clear-Com's FreeSpeak Cell intercom system was successfully tested by RTL Deutschland during a live event at the Nürburgring, demonstrating reliable, low-latency communications over private and public 5G networks. The proof of concept, supported by Deutsche Telekom, showed extended coverage across large-scale production environments without complex infrastructure. This validation advances cellular-based intercom workflows for broadcast and live production.
ITV Sport is employing a semi-remote production model for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing a London-based production hub at Gravity Westworks to oversee workflows while maintaining a skeleton crew in the US. The infrastructure relies on dual 10Gbps fiber links with SRT backup and LiveU for remote contribution, allowing for centralized EVS, editing, and vision mixing operations.
Gizmodo reports that referees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wore head-mounted ref-cam headsets that produced a near-instant first-person video feed for broadcast replay. The piece emphasizes the engineering requirements behind the workflow, including low-latency ingest, on-device stabilization, and synchronization across multiple camera streams.
This op-ed from Sports Video Group, written in a promotional tone by Appear, argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is accelerating the shift to centralized, remote sports production. It says more than ten broadcasters are using Appear X Platform technologies, and highlights FOX Sports' use of Appear X20 systems and JPEG XS transport across World Cup workflows.
Diversified has selected TAG Video Systems as its default monitoring solution for multi-vendor video deployments, covering upstream ingestion through distribution. The partnership streamlines commercialization and ensures interoperability through pre-deployment testing. The announcement highlights TAG's role in Diversified's architecture-first approach.
