Meet the… Operations Manager
Chris Chapman, operations manager at data‑analytics startup Humans Not Robots, spends each day juggling strategic talks with the CEO and CTO, mid‑morning product problem‑solving with developers, and afternoon syncs with project managers on R&D and client work. The role hinges on keeping people and processes aligned amid rapidly shifting priorities. Core duties include resourcing, planning, budgeting, and continuous process improvement, which form the backbone of the business. His background in Agile project management fuels the fast‑paced, iterative environment.
Evan Shapiro to Open World Skills Café at IBC2026 with ‘Skills Gap Reality Check’
The Media Talent Manifesto will host the World Skills Café at IBC2026 in Amsterdam on September 10, 2026. Industry analyst Evan Shapiro will open the session with a data‑driven keynote on the structural shifts reshaping media talent. The three‑hour event...
Digital Azul Centralises Multi-Site Operations with New Lisbon MCR
Digital Azul has launched a new Master Control Room in Lisbon, capable of managing up to three concurrent productions across disparate locations. The facility leverages Vizrt TriCaster, Intinor Direkt routers, Dante audio, and supports a range of signal formats including...
Boldly Going
Cinematographer Tommy Maddox Upshaw shapes the visual identity of Paramount+’s new sci‑fi series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. He chose the Sony Venice 2 8.6K camera paired with Panavision Ultra Panatar 2 anamorphic lenses and co‑created custom LUTs with colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld. Extensive three‑month lens testing and...
ARRI Debuts Faster, Lighter Cforce MAX Lens Motor for Hi-5 Ecosystem
ARRI has launched the cforce MAX lens motor for its Hi‑5 control system, delivering twice the speed of the previous cforce plus model. The new motor is 15% smaller and lighter, making it suitable for larger cine primes, zooms, vintage...
Welsh Parliament Upgrades IP Broadcast Infrastructure
NEP Bow Tie has completed a major upgrade of the Welsh Parliament’s broadcast infrastructure, replacing legacy equipment with an IP‑based SMPTE 2110‑7 core. The project refitted the primary meeting chamber, the Siambr, added resilient DANTE/AES67 audio networks, and installed new multiviewer‑driven...
Beyond Transition—An Update on ST 2110
Nearly a decade after its 2017 debut, SMPTE ST 2110 has become the operational backbone of modern IP‑based media facilities, replacing legacy SDI in live productions and hybrid environments. Its stability has shortened deployment cycles, cut integration complexity, and enabled...
Synamedia and Telxius Enable Content Providers to Switch Between CDNs in Real Time
Synamedia and Telxius have integrated Telxius’s carrier‑grade CDN into the Quortex Switch multi‑CDN management platform. The partnership allows content providers to switch viewers between CDNs in real time based on quality of experience and cost, expanding coverage and improving reliability....
Rise Launches AWS-Backed AI and Cloud Training Initiative
Rise has launched Rise Upskill, a global, AWS‑backed training program offering two foundational AWS certifications—Cloud Practitioner and AI Practitioner. The free, online courses run from June 1 to September 1 and accept up to 50 participants, with applications due May 25. Training is...
Meet the… Chief Marketing Officer
Simon Frost, newly appointed chief marketing officer at Appear, links the company’s long‑term strategy with evolving market demands. He emphasizes customer councils as a key feedback loop shaping product roadmaps, development priorities, and brand positioning. Frost’s background spans broadcast hardware,...
IBC2026 Innovation Awards Open for Nominations
IBC has launched the IBC2026 Innovation Awards, inviting media and entertainment organisations to nominate projects that showcase breakthrough advances. The programme sits alongside the IBC Accelerator and Technical Papers initiatives, creating a broader innovation ecosystem. A new Social Impact category...
What the Broadcast Industry Was Talking About at the 2026 NAB Show
The 2026 NAB Show highlighted the rise of software-defined broadcasting, with vendors showcasing the Media eXchange Layer (MXL) and teasing Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS) developments. Attendees noted a growing focus on vertical video formats as Disney and Netflix expand...
Sennheiser Launches Spectera Studio
Sennheiser unveiled Spectera Studio, a dedicated planning tool for its Spectera bi‑directional wideband wireless ecosystem. The software lets users design full system layouts, edit or migrate existing configuration files, and calculate RF capacity without needing a live Base Station connection....
Next-Level Sport Experiences with 5G
Private 5G networks are reshaping live‑sports production by delivering bidirectional, low‑latency video feeds and supporting thousands of on‑site devices. Neutral Wireless showcased the technology at the Paris 2024 Olympics, deploying multi‑cell networks on riverboats, stadiums and even catamarans to capture...
WTVision Boosts R³ Engine and Graphics Ecosystem with Matrox Integration
wTVision announced that its real‑time R³ Engine will run on Matrox Video I/O cards, creating an integrated graphics ecosystem for broadcast. The partnership supports both SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows, delivering deterministic, low‑latency output for newsroom, sports and virtual...
Enbarr VFX Studio Launched in Dublin
Enbarr, a new visual‑effects studio, opened in Dublin under the Dream Machine FX Group. Founded by Emmy‑winning Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy, the studio offers end‑to‑end VFX services, from CG environments to aging and de‑aging workflows. Leveraging Ireland’s Section 481 tax‑incentive...
The Next Chapter of Change
Tattle TV, a new app from UK‑based EMC Productions, aims to bring British microdramas, reality series and feature films to mobile users in a vertical format. The launch follows a surge in short‑form vertical video, with analysts reporting $11 billion in...
RD Group Announces the Acquisition of VMI.TV
RD Group announced it has acquired independent UK equipment rental house VMI.TV, safeguarding one of the country’s most extensive professional‑grade camera and lighting inventories. VMI’s catalog includes high‑end gear such as ARRI Alexa 35s, Sony VENICE 2s and a range of premium lenses,...
Hotspring Upgrades AI-Powered VFX Interface
Hotspring unveiled version 2.0 of its AI‑powered VFX platform, consolidating production tools into a single interface and adding project‑wide thumbnails with full metadata. The upgrade expands in‑house AI capabilities for roto, paint and tracking, enabling a hybrid workflow where AI generates...
IABM Rebrands as International Association of MediaTech
The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) has rebranded as the International Association of MediaTech (IAMT) to reflect the expanding scope of media technology beyond traditional broadcast. CEO Saleha Williams cites the organization’s State of Media Tech report, which shows...
Vizrt AI Keyer Eliminates Green Screen for XR and VR Scenarios
Vizrt unveiled its AI‑native Vizrt AI Keyer, a platform that automatically isolates human figures from real‑world footage, eliminating the need for traditional green‑screen setups in XR and VR productions. Trained on extensive real‑world video, the tool lets talent move freely...
Sencore Unveils VB4400 Platform Capable of Monitoring up to 80Gps of Simultaneous Streaming
Sencore introduced the VB4400, a high‑density monitoring platform that can handle up to 80 Gbps of simultaneous SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX streams. Fully NMOS‑certified, the 1RU system offers real‑time signal integrity checks, lip‑sync measurement and built‑in signal generation. At NAB 2026 the company...
Avid Adds Agentic AI to Its Creative Tools
Avid announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to embed Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI into its Media Composer editing suite and the new Content Core data layer. The integration adds agentic, generative AI that can analyze high‑resolution footage,...
Sportway and Broadcast Solutions Aim to ‘Define the Next Generation of Live Sports Production’ with Acquisition
Sportway Media Group and Broadcast Solutions announced the acquisition of AI technology provider Studio Automated, creating an integrated, glass‑to‑glass ecosystem for live sports production. The combined platform merges AI‑driven multicamera automation, premium camera hardware, and remote production workflows, leveraging Sportway’s...
Audio-Technica Launches Two New Broadcast Mics
Audio‑Technica introduced two new mid‑side stereo broadcast microphones, the BP350ST‑UB and BP350ST‑UL, aimed at professional broadcast, production, and field‑recording markets. The BP350ST‑UB features a 5‑inch gooseneck and low‑profile boundary housing for discreet stereo capture, while the BP350ST‑UL is a compact...
Microdrama App Uses AI to ‘Reimagine’ Chaplin’s The Kid
British microdrama platform TattleTV has leveraged its own artificial‑intelligence pipeline to transform Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 classic *The Kid* into a 9:16 vertical video series. The AI not only crops but hallucinates new top and bottom visual information, preserving the original...
Lawo and swXtch.io Enter MoU on Multicast IP Networking
Lawo and swXtch.io have signed a memorandum of understanding to embed swXtch.io’s groundSwXtch software‑defined multicast overlay into Lawo’s HOME ecosystem. The integration enables high‑performance multicast IP networking across hybrid cloud and on‑premise environments, delivering greater flexibility, scalability and low‑latency media...
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...
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,...
Cloud MCRs: The Next Phase of Virtualisation
Virtualised Master Control Rooms (MCRs) are moving to the cloud, driven by cost efficiency, rapid scalability, and geographic flexibility. The IBC Accelerator’s Master Control Cloud project, backed by broadcasters like RTÉ, BBC and ITV, showcased live deployments, including UEFA Europa...
Rudy Dendleux Appointed Managing Director of Gravity Media France
Gravity Media has promoted Rudy Dendleux to managing director of its French operations, effective April 2026. Dendleux, who joined the firm in 2003 and most recently led the technology division, will steer growth of the company’s specialist RF capabilities and...
Meet the… Managing Director
Noreen Connolly, managing director at XR, describes a day that blends project oversight, AI‑first workflow innovation, and team mentorship. She highlights how XR leverages artificial intelligence to streamline ad delivery and improve collaboration with agencies and broadcasters. Connolly’s 40‑year journey...
Haivision Debuts Makito ONE Live Video Contribution Platform
Haivision unveiled Makito ONE, a single‑blade video transport platform that combines dual‑channel encoding and decoding with ultra‑low latency 4K/HD/HDR delivery. The system supports JPEG XS, HEVC and H.264 codecs over any network, including public internet, satellite and fibre, and offers both...
TAG Video Systems and OCI Partner on Cloud Monitoring Integration
TAG Video Systems announced a partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to host its entire product suite on OCI. The deal includes a free egress tier and bandwidth pricing that the company says is significantly lower than typical hyperscaler rates. A...
New Overhead Network System Enables National Signal Extension
An innovative overhead network system using tethered high‑altitude aerostats will extend 5G broadcast capability across the UK, allowing rapid deployment of private networks for live productions. The project, led by the Scandinavian Centre for Aerial Methodology with the Southern Kraków...
Arkona Unveils BLADE//Planner and Major Usability Enhancements at NAB 2026
Arkona Technologies announced a suite of usability upgrades for its FPGA‑accelerated BLADE//runner platform at NAB 2026, highlighted by the new BLADE//planner graphical configuration tool. The planner lets engineers design, test, and deploy processing workflows offline with a visual overview while...
Imagine Communications to Showcase Purpose–Led Innovation Across Make and Monetize Portfolio at 2026 NAB Show
Imagine Communications will use the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas to unveil a suite of purpose‑led solutions across its Make and Monetize portfolio. New offerings include the Prismon software‑defined multiviewer, the compact SNP‑XS network processor, XVR subscription‑based playout engines,...