Thomas Riedel Acquires ARRI
Thomas Riedel, founder of Riedel Communications, announced the acquisition of ARRI, the German leader in cinema cameras, lighting, and workflow solutions. The deal, disclosed on April 14, 2026, aligns two family‑run enterprises and expands Riedel’s reach across the full production chain. ARRI will retain its independent management team and Munich headquarters, while leveraging Riedel’s global sales network. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the move signals Riedel’s ambition to broaden beyond audio‑visual routing into end‑to‑end media technology.
Open Broadcast Systems Unlocks IP Distribution for BBC World Service TV
Open Broadcast Systems announced that its low‑latency IP decoders have been chosen by BBC World Service TV for global distribution. The compact units support major IP video protocols—including SRT, RIST and Zixi—allowing flexible, reliable, and cost‑effective delivery to rebroadcast partners...
AITN: 5 News Transforms Video Discovery for Flagship News Programme
Independent Television News (ITN) has rolled out Moments Lab’s Video Discovery Platform, powered by MXT multimodal AI, to index the 5 News archive. The AI‑driven tool lets producers locate relevant footage in seconds instead of hours, cutting manual effort. Faster...
UK Regulators Open Inquiry Into Paramount/WBD Transaction
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened an inquiry into Paramount's proposed $31‑per‑share acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The CMA is seeking comments from interested parties, with written submissions due by April 27, 2026, before deciding whether to launch...
Appear Takes Its X Platform to the Edge
Appear announced the launch of Appear XM, a self‑hosted management console for its X Platform, aimed at simplifying operations across large, distributed broadcast deployments. The company also made its X5 edge appliance generally available, bringing broadcast‑grade AVC/HEVC encoding, Dolby audio,...
PlexusAV Showcases Open, Interoperable AV-over-IP Ecosystem at NAB 2026
PlexusAV, the professional AV arm of Sencore, is using NAB 2026 to unveil an open, IPMX‑based AV‑over‑IP ecosystem aimed at eliminating vendor lock‑in. The company is debuting its first North American IPMX‑certified encoder (P‑AVN‑4E) and decoder (P‑AVN‑4D) that deliver ultra‑low‑latency...
Bundesliga Production Onside for Scalable IP Transport with VIDI and Media Links
VIDI has upgraded broadcast infrastructure across 36 Bundesliga stadiums, delivering a unified IP media network that supports higher volumes of live baseband and IP services. The Media Links Xscend Platform was integrated with VIDI’s Network Managing System, providing centralized control...
Atomos Acquires Flanders Scientific
Atomos announced the acquisition of Flanders Scientific to broaden its monitoring solutions across the entire production pipeline. The deal keeps FSI operating as a distinct brand, preserving its precision‑focused engineering philosophy. By merging FSI’s reference monitors with Atomos’ global scale,...
DPP: AI Is the Dominant Driver of Transformation in the European Media Industry
The DPP’s European Media Trends 2026 report finds artificial intelligence now the primary catalyst reshaping Europe’s media sector. Survey data from 11 markets shows global streaming platforms leading the shift, while AI‑assisted development is prompting broadcasters to build more in‑house...
BBC R&D, Rai, Jünger Audio Help EBU Drive Adoption of Object-Based Audio
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched the Audio Definition Model Implementers Group (ADM‑IG) to accelerate the deployment of Audio Definition Model (ADM) and Serial ADM across broadcast workflows. The consortium brings together broadcasters BBC R&D, Rai, BR/ARD and technology...
Encompass Expands Riga-Based MCR for European Broadcasters
Encompass Digital Media has expanded its Riga, Latvia master control room, boosting capacity to handle more than 1,500 hours of live sports each month. The upgraded facility now oversees 277 channels for 22 broadcasters across Europe, Asia and the United States....
Case Study: Remote Production on a National Scale
France’s new national DTT channel NOVO19, owned by Sipa Ouest France, relies on Capta Prod’s remote production hub in Nantes for its news and live programming. Capta Center operates a fully mirrored A/B architecture across Nantes and Paris, using Blackmagic...
Host Broadcast Services CEO and COO to Step Down After 2026 FIFA World Cup
Host Broadcast Services (HBS), the production arm behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced that CEO Dan Miodownik and COO Luc‑Antoine Charial will leave their roles on September 30, 2026. Both executives have led HBS since 2018, overseeing coverage of...
Sennheiser Details Audio Innovations for Eurovision 2026
Sennheiser will supply audio technology for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna next month, marking its fourth collaboration with Italian rental firm Agorà. The company will roll out its largest Spectera deployment to date, featuring custom‑firmware handheld transmitters and bidirectional...
Lawo Brings Video and Audio Together in New Stagebox
Lawo unveiled Edge One, a SMPTE ST 2110‑native stagebox delivering up to 25 Gbps of combined video and audio bandwidth. The unit features eight bidirectional HD‑BNC connectors, four HDMI ports (two convertible to inputs), and a suite of audio interfaces including MADI, USB‑C,...
