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 League qualifiers streamed via public internet and 5G. While hybrid workflows are emerging as a pragmatic path, challenges such as vendor orchestration and the need for interoperable APIs persist. Industry leaders anticipate that template‑based API models and emerging standards like MXL will ease integration and accelerate broader adoption.
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,...
Lawo at 2026 NAB Show: IP Innovation, Software‑Based Media Infrastructure & Dynamic Media Facility Workflows
Lawo will unveil a new software‑centric media infrastructure at the 2026 NAB Show, built around its HOME platform that runs containerized microservices on standard servers. The suite includes the HOME Multiviewer app, which can display up to 64 picture‑in‑picture tiles...
BBC Studioworks Draws on INFiLED to Upgrade National Lottery Production Facility
BBC Studioworks has chosen INFiLED’s DBmk2 LED panels to modernise the National Lottery draw studio at Television Centre. Two 5 × 3 metre screens with a 1.95 mm pixel pitch are mounted at a 90‑degree angle, allowing instant backdrop changes at the push of a...
Telestream Expands Integration with Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder and Frame.io
Telestream announced an expanded integration of its Vantage platform with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder and Frame.io. The new Vantage panel inside Premiere lets editors submit sequences directly to automated workflows, where AME rendering, metadata application and delivery logic are...
Genelec Powers Paris Post Production for Titrafilm
Genelec has partnered with Titrafilm to equip its two Paris post‑production sites with a full suite of Genelec monitors, covering mix, ADR, sound‑edit, picture‑edit and grading rooms. The installation features 1032C and 8340A speakers for 38‑speaker Atmos setups, 4430A Smart IP...
Unifying Hybrid Orchestration Layers
Broadcasters are moving from siloed infrastructures to unified hybrid orchestration layers that combine IP, AI, cloud and 5G to deliver story‑centric, multi‑platform live content. The shift enables remote, distributed workflows and leverages agentic AI to automate planning and execution, while...
Bitmovin Upgrades Player Web X with Vertical Video Support and More
Bitmovin has launched major upgrades to its Player Web X, adding vertical video support and a flexible Load Control API for ad playback. The new architecture, powered by the proprietary WISH ABR algorithm, delivers up to 30% faster startup and...
Riedel Drives Future-Ready OB Truck for CS Live
Riedel Communications announced that its end‑to‑end solution will power CS live’s newest outside‑broadcast (OB) truck, targeting high‑profile sports such as football, hockey, and MMA. The truck integrates MediorNet media networking, the hi human‑interface control system, Artist intercom and Bolero wireless,...
CoSTAR National Lab and Magnopus Explore Convergent Media Production
The UK’s CoSTAR National Lab has partnered with experience‑technology firm Magnopus to tap its OKO spatial intelligence platform. OKO enables creators to build cross‑reality environments that work across VR headsets, AR apps and standard web browsers. The platform synchronises physical...
Grass Valley Delivers Win with French National Lottery UHD Upgrade
Grass Valley has expanded its partnership with ImSoPROD, the production arm of France’s national lottery, by supplying LDX C98 compact UHD cameras for an 80 m² studio upgrade. The new system, installed in under two months, supports up to 14 cameras,...
Synamedia Unveils ‘Industry First’ Edge Watermarking Solution
Synamedia announced ContentArmor Edge Watermarking, an industry‑first solution that embeds forensic watermarks directly into the compressed video stream at the CDN edge. The technology cuts insertion and extraction times in half, delivering end‑to‑end piracy disruption in under five minutes. By...
NEP Platform Aims to Unify Production Applications
NEP Group has launched NEP Platform, a software orchestration suite that unifies a broad range of media‑production applications from vendors such as Bridge Technologies, Calrec, and Sony. The solution, already operating in NEP’s own OB trucks in Norway and Australia,...
Andor Leads 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards
Disney+’s *Andor* topped the 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations with six nods, including Costume Design and Visual Effects. Netflix’s *Adolescence* and Channel 4’s *Trespasses* follow with five each, while *Adolescence* leads overall across both Craft and Television Awards with eleven...
Reuters Begins Migrating From Satellite to IP
Reuters is partnering with TVU Networks to replace its satellite‑based news distribution with a cloud‑managed, IP‑centric platform. The first region is already live, leveraging TVU MediaHub for signal processing and TVU NOC for network monitoring and automated failover. The new...
IBC2026 Accelerator PoCs Explore Agentic Production, Reinventing Transmission Layer on Live Media, and More
IBC has announced nine projects for its 2026 Accelerator Media Innovation Programme, entering a six‑month development phase that will culminate in live Proof‑of‑Concept demos at IBC2026 from September 11‑14. The initiatives span open‑5G network control, AI‑driven content discovery, quantum‑secure live...
Why Volumetric 3D Is Finally Ready for Broadcast
Dynamic volumetric 3D has long been hampered by inefficient mesh compression, preventing real‑time broadcast deployment. An ISO‑backed Video‑based Dynamic Mesh Compression (V‑DMC) standard now encodes changing 3D detail as 2D video frames, leveraging existing video codecs and GPU acceleration. The...
How Channel Surfer Turns YouTube Into a Classic Linear TV Experience
London developer Steven Irby launched ChannelSurfer.tv, a web‑based electronic programme guide that repackages YouTube feeds into a classic linear TV experience. The static Next.js site runs on Cloudflare, uses PartyKit and daily GitHub Actions to refresh a curated list of...
Infosys and Formula E Put Fans on Pole Position with AI-Driven Digital Platform
Infosys and Formula E have unveiled the AI‑powered Race Centre, a digital platform that merges live race feeds with real‑time, generative commentary and interactive features. Built on Infosys’s Topaz AI foundation, the platform ingests over 1.5 million data points per event to...
Camera Test Chart Company DSC Labs Reborn
After closing in April 2025, DSC Labs has been revived under new CEO Matt Conrad, who acquired the 60‑year‑old camera test chart specialist last summer. The company moved its headquarters from Toronto to Los Angeles, positioning itself at the heart...
Report: Sports Rights Holders Need to Diversify Beyond Live Content
Altman Solon’s second‑part Global Sports Survey reveals a widening monetisation gap for sports rights owners as audiences increasingly consume non‑live formats. The study of 6,000 fans and 250 executives shows 42% of viewers are very willing to pay for live events...
Changing the Conversation on Inclusive Production
The RTS Technology Centre hosted a London event spotlighting inclusive production, where disabled filmmaker Chris Lynch showcased his Caerus wheelchair‑camera system and called for industry‑wide leadership. Panelists highlighted that accessible technologies now exist, but production workflows still treat accessibility as...
Report: IP Workflows Boost Live Production as Satellite and Fibre Declines
Caretta Research, in partnership with Zixi, released a white paper detailing broadcasters’ shift from satellite and fibre to IP‑based and cloud workflows. The study shows master‑control and contribution feeds moving to software‑defined infrastructure, driven by US C‑band spectrum reallocation and...
Audio-Technica Debuts On-Camera Shotgun Microphones
Audio‑Technica has launched two on‑camera shotgun microphones, the AVT‑SG1 and the smaller AVT‑SG1LE, targeting professional videographers and content creators. The AVT‑SG1 features a dual‑channel matrix switch, a 100 mm acoustic tube and a 14 mm diaphragm, allowing duplicate, safety, or lavalier‑mix recording...
Accedo One and Magine Pro’s Leyra Delivers Unified OTT SaaS Platform
Accedo One and Magine Pro have launched Leyra, a joint‑venture SaaS platform that unifies their respective OTT technologies. The new offering blends Magine Pro’s subscriber‑lifecycle management with Accedo One’s streaming stack and Marketplace, delivering a single end‑to‑end solution. Leyra promises...
Garden Studios Drives Virtual Production Capabilities Forward
London’s Garden Studios has launched its most advanced virtual‑production stage, featuring a motorised LED ceiling with a 2.6 mm pixel‑pitch panel that tilts 90° to form a 360° volume. The ceiling area is twice the size of the previous stage and...
Lisa Nandy Suggests BBC Could Be Given Permanent Charter
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has floated the idea of granting the BBC a permanent charter, ending the ten‑year renewal cycle that currently risks a funding gap if a charter isn’t agreed in time. She emphasized the broadcaster’s status as...
Vislink Debuts DragonFly V 5G Dual-Modem Video Transmitter
Vislink Technologies has introduced the DragonFly V 5G Dual‑Modem, a miniature bonded video transmitter that combines two cellular links with Wi‑Fi. The device supports live streaming up to 1080p 50/59 from compact cameras, helmet‑mounted rigs, and UAVs. It integrates with Vislink’s LinkMatrix...
AI Standardisation Speeds Up
Since SMPTE launched its AI Taskforce in 2020, AI adoption in broadcast has accelerated dramatically, prompting an updated Engineering Report in 2024 that highlights emerging standards. The report recommends standardising on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) frameworks,...
WMSA Europe Aims to Tackle Regulatory Pressure on Audio PMSE Spectrum
WMSA Europe has launched as an advocacy alliance to protect the audio Programme‑Making and Special‑Events (PMSE) spectrum, especially the UHF and 600 MHz bands, from growing regulatory pressure. The group unites wireless‑microphone users, RF coordinators and freelance professionals across France, Italy,...
Meet the… CEO and Founder
Antonio G. Corrado, founder and CEO of MainStreaming, splits his day between shaping long‑term strategy, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, and engaging with customers, partners, and investors. He emphasizes the impact of AI, edge computing and distributed architectures on the future of...
Grass Valley Technology Drives New Concept in OB Truck Design
DMC Production and Broadcast Solutions Group have introduced an OB truck that runs all core production functions on‑site using Grass Valley AMPP servers, while remote teams in Helsinki and Hilversum control the workflow. The system streams a low‑latency multiviewer over...
New Voice for Creative Freelancers as Bectu and Partners Launch All-Party Parliamentary Group
Bectu has launched an All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to UK creative freelancers, following a survey that revealed 72% face income instability and 60% lack parental workplace rights. The APPG, chaired by MP Polly Billington and supported by Lords and...
We’d Like to Thank…
TVBEurope recapped its Oscar‑season coverage, spotlighting three nominees it has featured: the high‑octane drama *F1*, Netflix’s period piece *Train Dreams*, and the Iranian thriller *It Was Just An Accident*. *F1* earned four nominations—including Best Picture and Visual Effects—while *Train Dreams*...
MWC 2026: Future Visions of Mobile Video
MWC 2026 highlighted how mobile video has matured from early 3G‑TV experiments to ubiquitous 4K streaming on flagship devices. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26, featuring the APV codec and up to 31 hours of video playback, while operators like Orange demonstrated...
ST 2110 Replaced SDI. MXL Is Built to Complete the Transition
ST 2110 has effectively supplanted SDI for precision media transport, but its nanosecond‑level timing and PTP requirements have introduced operational friction for broadcasters. The Linux Foundation’s Media Exchange Layer (MXL) v1.0.0 RC, backed by the EBU and NABA, offers a...
DPP: Media Companies Are Drowning in Data and Don’t Know What to Do with It
The Digital Publishing Partnership (DPP) released the "Making Data Pay" report, drawing insights from over 70 contributors across 19 content organisations and 19 vendors. It examines data use in four core media functions—management, audience engagement, strategy, and technology—revealing that heavy...
New Gravity Media Remote Production Facility Drives 900 Hours of ITV Programming
Gravity Media has launched a remote production gallery in Covent Garden to support ITV Studios’ MultiStory Media output, delivering 900 hours of live daily programming across shows like Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. The facility features a 360‑degree LED set, 13...
RTS Aims to ‘Move the Conversation’ on Inclusivity in Production
The Royal Television Society Technology Centre is hosting an event titled “Accessible by design—How inclusive production is transforming the screen industries” on 12 March. The program will showcase CAERUS, the world’s first wheelchair‑based camera system, and feature a panel with founder...
Meet the… CEO
Imagine’s CEO describes a day without a set routine, shifting between urgent operational issues and multi‑year strategic projects. He emphasizes that his work revolves around three pillars—communication with customers and partners, internal and external leadership, and coaching the organization toward...
NEP OB Truck Upgrade Drives Software-Based Live Production Across the Nordics and Beyond
NEP Europe has relaunched its OB unit as EU‑03, a software‑centric mobile production truck designed for 1080p HDR live events. The upgrade fully adopts SMPTE ST 2110, allowing broadcasters to run license‑based, scalable workflows that blend software and hardware. Based in...
Storm Fagan Named BBC Chief Technology and Product Officer
The BBC has appointed Storm Fagan as its chief technology and product officer, tasking her with leading the newly created BBC Media Tech division. The unit will consolidate product and technology teams from the broadcaster and BBC Studios into a...
MoMe Deploys Synamedia to Power First Spanish-Built CDN Service for Streaming
Spanish systems integrator MoMe has launched the country’s first streaming‑optimised content delivery network, using Synamedia’s Fluid EdgeCDN platform. The service spans eight data centres, placing edge nodes close to viewers to minimise latency and improve reliability. Integrated ingest, encoding and...
Home Post Production Acquires Picture Shop Bristol
Home Post Production announced the acquisition of Picture Shop Bristol, retaining all 30 creative and technical staff. The deal, overseen by Northstar Broadcast Services CEO David Jackson, expands Home’s regional post‑production network into the southwest. Picture Shop’s Grade II listed Bristol...
