Like other parts of the broadcast chain, video engineering is navigating a period of transition. A combination of multi-screen formats and distributed production has made content production and delivery compliance more complicated than ever. The shift from SDI to IP-based infrastructures, the proliferation of source formats and codecs, and the pressure to support multiple output pipelines, has created massive operational complexities.

It all means that tools like encoders, transcoders, standards converters, QC and monitoring platforms have to fit a widening range of requirements to ensure delivery standards are maintained and legal obligations are met in modern broadcast environments.

Below you will find our selection of the NAB Show specific press releases sent to us by vendors specializing in video engineering. For The Broadcast Bridge, that means the following technology areas:

• Encoders, Transcoders & Decoders.
• Standards Converters.
• Scopes, Monitoring and QA tools. 

The press releases listed below are what we have received to date - we will add new items as they come in.

New ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel From Blackmagic Design

The ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel from Blackmagic Design (Booth N2502) is a new combination monitoring converter and control panel that can be used with ATEM Constellation IP live production switchers. It converts SMPTE 2110 IP to HDMI and 12G-SDI for connecting to monitors, however it also has front panel input buttons for controlling the switcher as well as an LCD and talkback connections.  read more.

Appear Expands X Platform From Core To Edge At NAB Show 2026

Appear (Booth W1531) has announced the strategic expansion of its X Platform at NAB Show 2026, introducing Appear XM, a new estate management solution, highlighting the general availability and early deployments of both the Appear X5, and the SIx300 SDI/IP gateway module.  read more.

TAG Participates In The Media Exchange Layer (MXL) Interop Initiative

TAG Video Systems (Booth W2323) joins MXL interoperability initiative to support customers through the next wave of IP production.  read more.

Bridge Technologies Partners With NEP Group

Bridge Technologies (Booth C3019) will use the upcoming NAB 2026 show to announce that its VB440 production probe has been integrated into NEP Platform, the new software orchestration system launched by NEP Group.  read more.

Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G

Blackmagic Design’s (Booth N2502) UpDownCross 100G is a powerful new standards converter that lets customers simultaneously convert up to 8 separate channels of SD, HD and Ultra HD video to any other standard. The new converter has redundant 100G Ethernet for full SMPTE 2022-7 compliance and a dedicated NMOS control port.  read more.

Macnica Redefines ST 2110 Flexibility With Two Speeds On One Card

Macnica (Booth N1167) will showcase new capabilities for its MEP100 SmartNIC at NAB Show 2026, introducing support for both 100GbE and 25GbE media flows on a single card, along with expanded support for GPU-based processing, Windows-based applications and real-time metadata.  read more.

Telestream UP.Lens Closes The Observability Gap In Live & Remote Production Workflows

Telestream (Booth W1503) has introduced UP.Lens, a cloud-based multiviewer and monitoring service that provides real-time visibility into contribution feeds across distributed production environments. UP.Lens is part of Telestream UP, a cloud-native platform that supports global ingest, orchestration, review, and real-time monitoring for modern production workflows.  read more.

Bridge Technologies Demo IPMX Monitoring Capability At NAB 2026

After recently achieving IPMX certification, and thus confirming the VB440’s full compliance with the VSF TR-10 Technical Recommendation,  Bridge Technologies (Booth C3019) will use its attendance at NAB 2026 to demonstrate its production probe’s ability to analyse and verify IPMX workflows in multi-vendor environments, including RGB video, compressed and uncompressed essences, and modern ProAV timing models, using a single, integrated platform.  read more.

Cobalt Digital To Unveil Additions To End-To-End IPMX And ST 2110 Ecosystem At NAB

Cobalt Digital (Booth N1340) has announced its NAB 2026 lineup which includes numerous additions to its end-to-end IPMX and ST 2110 ecosystem. From new standalone processors to IPMX-native audio monitoring, multiviewers, gateways, and mini converters, Cobalt is building the bridges that support SDI and IP with unmatched flexibility.  read more.

Interra Systems Focuses On Streaming-First QC, Monitoring, And Responsible AI Workflows

At the 2026 NAB Show,  Interra Systems (Booth W2243) will showcase its latest advancements in automated QC, real-time monitoring, and captioning — reinforcing its position as a streaming-first quality assurance partner for media organizations across the world.  read more.

Less Tools, More Visibility: TAG Video Systems At NAB 2026

TAG Video Systems (Booth W2323) will unveil new capabilities across its IP-native Realtime Media Platform at NAB 2026. New releases include visual service health diagnostics, native audio monitoring, open SDK integrations, and expanded color analysis tools. Together, they give broadcast teams more visibility into their operations while reducing the standalone hardware and software required to run them.  read more.

• Triveni Digital Introduces New StreamScope Analyzer To Bridge ISDB-Tb And TV 3.0 In Brazil - read more.
• Imagine Showcases Expanded Multiviewer Portfolio At 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• AJA Debuts SMPTE ST 2110 And openGear Solutions - read more.
• One Platform, Multiple Workflows: Grass Valley Showcases Its Growing Alliance Ecosystem At NAB Show - read more.
• Bitmovin Expands Live Encoding And Observability Solutions - read more.
• NUGEN Audio CEO Dr. Paul Tapper To Lead Dialog Intelligibility And Loudness Presentation At NAB - read more.
• Harmonic Delivers Winning Live Sports Streaming Innovations - read more.
• Imagine Introduces AI-Assisted Scheduling At 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• The IP Showcase Returns To The 2026 NAB Show As IPMX Transitions From Specification To Deployment - read more.
• Leader To Present Full Suite Of Advanced Test & Measurement Solutions At NAB Show 2026 - read more.
• Alfalite Returns To NAB Showcasing LED Solutions For Broadcast And Mission-Critical Environments - read more.
• Intinor Introduces Enhanced SRT Monitoring, HDR Transport And NDI Advanced Support At NAB Show 2026 - read more.
• Miri V410 Live 4K Encoder/Decoder To Make North American Debut At 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• Imagine To Showcase Purpose-Led Innovation Across Make And Monetize Portfolio - read more.
• Boland Communications To Showcase New OLED Displays And Video Wall Applications At NAB Show - read more.
• Atomos Announces Ninja RAW Monitor-Recorder - read more.
• GlobalM Redefines Live IP Media Transport With Distributed Video Gateway Architecture At NAB 2026 - read more.
• Actus Digital Sets A New Standard For QA Monitoring And Compliance Logging With Actus X Enhancements - read more.

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