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At IBC2025 we speak with Yarik Silaev from Promise Technology about the new VTrak 8206D AFA, an all-NVMe storage system built for extreme performance and zero-latency operation. Equipped with 24 U.2 NVMe drives and PCIe 5.0, it delivers double the bandwidth of the previous generation. Yarik explains how the VTrak 8206D meets the demands of high-performance databases, real-time analytics, AI traini...

At IBC2025 we speak with Carmen De Cupis from FOR-A about the new HVS-Q12 Hanabi video switcher. Part of the Hanabi series, the HVS-Q12 supports 60 inputs and 32 outputs in 3G mode and is software-upgradable to 12G, providing a smooth path to 4K UHD. Carmen highlights how the HVS-Q12 reflects FOR-A’s approach of “connecting the present, building the future,” giving customers the ability to invest...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Carmen De Cupis from FOR-A about the MixBoard, a software-based video switcher designed to bring flexibility and intuitive operation to a wide range of productions. Powered by ClassX, MixBoard supports NDI and SDI inputs, browser integration, and seamless switching between sources. The system can be controlled purely in software or paired with a FOR-A hardware p...

At IBC2025 we speak with Carmen De Cupis from FOR-A about AiDi, the company’s first AI-driven production solution introduced to the European market. Developed in collaboration with a Japanese broadcaster, AiDi is designed by broadcasters for broadcasters, with sports production as its initial focus. On the stand, FOR-A demonstrates AiDi’s sports package, which includes player face recognition, mot...

At IBC2025 we speak with Carmen De Cupis from FOR-A about IMPULSE, the company’s new software-defined integrated media platform. Designed as a “studio in a box,” IMPULSE virtualises video switching, routing, multiviewers, and audio mixing, all within a flexible software environment that can be accessed remotely.

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Carmen De Cupis from FOR-A about the FA-1616, one of the company’s bestselling multi-channel processors. Built on a software-defined architecture, the FA-1616 enables “anything in, anything out,” converting SDI inputs into IP outputs and supporting up to 32 channels. With SMPTE ST 2110 compatibility, the FA-1616 continues to deliver a future-ready solution for b...

At IBC2025 we speak with Dan McQuillin from Broadcast Bionics about Voice GPIO, a new talkback system feature designed to bring voice-first control into production environments. Voice GPIO acts like a studio assistant - similar to Alexa but built securely for broadcast - allowing operators to control talkback, consoles, and devices with natural voice commands. Dan demonstrates how Voice GPIO can t...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Dan McQuillin from Broadcast Bionics about the latest updates to Bionic Talkshow, the industry-standard audience engagement platform formerly known as PhoneBOX. For over two decades, it has helped broadcasters manage telephone calls, social media, and listener interaction -  and now it takes a major step forward. New at IBC2025 is the integration of WhatsApp cal...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Jan Weigner from Cinegy about their impressive stand, featuring the largest LED screen at the show - the Fabulux TMAX MIP0.9mm 8K display. Jan explains how 8K continues to prove its value beyond broadcast, powering large venues and AV environments with pristine image quality and efficiency.  We also discuss Cinegy’s software-defined television approach, where fl...

We speak with Sergio Alekseev at IBC2025 about how Cinegy is advancing software-defined television with new CG interfaces, cloud-based playout, and AI-powered tools for subtitling, speech search, and media management. Sergio explains how local AI subtitling boosts security while supporting nearly 40 languages, and how Cinegy continues to deliver flexible and scalable solutions for modern broadcast...

At NAB 2025, we joined Michael Jordan on the MultiDyne booth to explore their expanding line of compact, flexible fibre and converter solutions. From the newly repackaged NanoBriX range—now rack-mountable with dual redundant power - to the rugged new SilverBullet2, MultiDyne continues to deliver powerful mini TX/RX and signal transport gear for broadcasters and live events. Michael highlights feat...

At NAB 2025, we speak with Duncan Beattie from Tuxera about how Fusion SMB is solving modern file-sharing challenges in media workflows - eliminating bottlenecks, supporting RDMA and multi-channel, and delivering true 100GbE saturation. Duncan shares insights into Fusion SMB’s low-overhead architecture, which enhances existing storage platforms rather than replacing them. With peak performance tes...

At NAB 2025, we speak with Ned Pyle about how Tuxera Fusion SMB is pushing performance boundaries in media production and broadcast environments. Ned breaks down the importance of RDMA, containerisation, and scale-out architecture in managing massive media files. From demoing 11.5 GB/s from Windows clients (latest figures show double this performance) and now up to 7.5 GB/s from Mac, to building a...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak with Antti Alila from Tuxera about the future of cloud, hybrid, and on-prem storage solutions in media workflows. Learn how Tuxera Fusion SMB is designed to deliver flexibility and high-performance file sharing across evolving infrastructures. We also discuss key partnerships with Microsoft, Quantum, and pixitmedia, plus what’s coming next in SMB innovation.

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak to Jose Larios at the Libec stand to explore the evolution of their electric pedestal systems for PTZ cameras—LX-ePed 2 and LX-ePed PRO. These next-generation solutions now support IP connectivity, smart preset recall, and joystick-based multi-camera control. With flexible power options and high payload capacity, they offer streamlined performance in both studio and...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak to Jose Larios from Libec about the brand new QL40B quick lock tripod. This lightweight 75mm system is designed for ease of use, with smooth quick-release functionality, quarter-inch and 3/8-inch accessory ports, and compatibility with Libec’s HS and NX series heads. Available with floor or mid-level spreaders, it’s built for fast setup and reliable performance acro...

At NAB 2025, we stopped by the B&H booth to speak with Ely Stacy from Disguise, who took us through their immersive XR broadcast setup and the wider world of real-time production. With deep roots in live events and concert touring, Disguise has evolved to deliver scalable virtual production solutions for broadcast, film, fixed installs, and now even stadiums.

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak with Bill Cassidy from VITEC about their latest openGear innovations. On show is the MGW Diamond C1 — a compact, cost-effective entry point into openGear encoding and decoding, ideal for remote or small-scale deployments. Also featured is the new Diamond C10 controller card, offering a unified interface for multi-channel monitoring and control across openGear chassi...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak with Guillaume Debeneix from Viaccess-Orca about their segment-driven focus for TV solutions. Discover how their approach supports TV operators, broadcasters, and content owners—backed by the Design as a Service (DaaS) tool for building and customising user interfaces. Plus, see how Viaccess-Orca is enhancing viewer engagement with smarter advertising experiences an...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak to John Henkel from NETGEAR about the third P in their Pro AV approach: People. John introduces the NETGEAR Pro AV Design Team, a free resource helping broadcasters and AV professionals choose the right switch, configure networks, and support installs. With decades of networking experience and deep AV knowledge, the team bridges the gap between IP and AV with practi...

We’re at NAB 2025 on the AJA stand with Andy Bellamy, diving into their latest innovation in routing and control—the KUMO 6464-12G. This new high-density 12G-SDI router offers 64x64 routing in just 4RU, making it ideal for compact environments like OB trucks, broadcast control rooms, and on-set production. Despite its power, it's completely fanless—a major plus for environments where noise is...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak to Marwan Al Habbal from Matrox. Explore how software-defined infrastructure is enabling flexible live production – whether in the cloud or on-prem. Marwan walks us through a responsive, touch-ready control panel built on API architecture, with uncompressed video, real-time transitions, and scalable deployment. From custom UIs to integrator-ready tools, the system s...

At NAB 2025, we stopped by the AJA booth to speak with Andy Bellamy about their latest innovation in mini-converters—the all-new DANTE-12GAM. This rugged new device brings Dante audio embedding and disembedding to a compact, standalone unit with a fresh form factor, onboard screen, and full remote control capability via Dante Controller or IP. With support for up to 64 channels of Dante audio, it...

Join us at NAB 2025 as we speak to Paul Glasgow from Marquis Broadcast. Explore a live ingest workflow that tightly integrates LiveU, Avid MediaCentral, and planning systems like Wolftech. Paul shares how Marquis enables edit-while-ingest in Avid using chunked transport streams, binding rich metadata to content from the moment of acquisition. The result is a scalable, automated workflow with genea...

At NAB 2025, we speak with Andy Bellamy from AJA about the brand-new BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8, a powerful update to AJA’s real-time IP video gateway range. Designed for high-density streaming, the BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 features eight baseband video inputs, enabling conversion between SDI and a vast range of IP protocols—including H.264, H.265, SRT, NDI, MPEG-TS, RTMP/RTMPS, and more. With bi-directional workfl...