Networks are at the very heart of a broadcast infrastructure, joining up a continually evolving combination of old and new technologies, enabling new ways to work, and unlocking brand new workflows.

With the uptake in remote and distributed production there is a growing desire to capitalize on more software-based workflows, while the promise of automation promise to help simplify all our lives. To enable all this the industry is dealing with all manner of different codecs and systems, and orchestration of all this will be top of mind for many visitors to NAB.

Below you will find our selection of the NAB Show specific press releases sent to us by vendors involved with a range of network technologies. For The Broadcast Bridge, that means the following technology areas:

• Gateway products that interconnect SDI infrastructure with IP infrastructure.
• Software tools used to orchestrate and manage devices.
• Tools to manage & monitor network infrastructure and network essence & metadata flows.
• Timing & Tally infrastructure. 

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

Lawo And swXtch.io Agree To Explore The Integration Of groundSwXtch Into Lawo’s HOME Platform

Lawo (Booth C2108), a global leader in networked media infrastructure, and swXtch.io, innovators in software-defined networking for media workflows, have announced a memorandum of understanding at the 2026 NAB Show. Under the envisaged agreement, Lawo will incorporate groundSwXtch, swXtch.io’s groundbreaking software-defined multicast overlay for on-prem and hybrid ground/cloud networks.  read more.

Macnica Expands ST 2110 Platform With New MEP25 For 25GbE Media Workflows

Macnica (Booth N1167) will debut its new MEP25 SmartNIC at NAB Show 2026, introducing a 25GbE-optimized media I/O platform designed to bring deterministic SMPTE ST 2110 workflows to standard compute environments.  read more.

Blackmagic Design Introduces New Blackmagic SDI Expander 8X12G

The new Blackmagic Design (Booth N2502) bidirectional converter delivers 16 channels of 12G-SDI and SMPTE-2110 conversion via a single 100G Ethernet connection.  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.

Lawo Introduces Converged Video & Audio Stagebox

With Edge One, Lawo (Booth C2108) unveils a new chapter for audio and video connectivity in broadcast and Pro AV workflows. Edge One makes the I/O part highly flexible by providing combined, expandable connectivity and functionality for both video and audio in a compact footprint, allowing users to do more with less.  read more.

Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Ethernet Switch 820

The Blackmagic Design (Booth N2502) Ethernet Switch 820 is a high performance Ethernet switch with 8 x 100G and 2 x 10G Ethernet ports, redundant PTP clock ports plus NMOS control.  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.

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.

Appear Business Momentum Drives Leadership In Live Production Processing

At the 2026 NAB Show,  Appear (Booth W1531) will showcase how it is building on business momentum to enable media companies to innovate and deliver the most valuable live sports events.  read more.

Matrox Video Enables The Next Era Of Software-Defined Media Production At NAB 2026

Matrox Video (Booth N2451) will showcase its vision for the future of live production at NAB 2026, highlighting how broadcasters and media organizations can evolve toward modern, software-defined infrastructures designed to enhance operational flexibility and efficiency.  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.

Riedel Simplifies The Story Of Modern Live Production Workflows

Across video, audio, intercom, networking, and control,  Riedel (Booth C4908) is focused on simplifying infrastructures while strengthening performance, flexibility, and scalability. From camera solutions and broadcast control systems to hybrid SDI-IP processing, wireless intercom, Private 5G, live production, and playout, Riedel delivers an integrated ecosystem designed to streamline workflows across the entire production chain.  read more.

New Blackmagic Studiobridge 10G PWR Debuts At NAB

Introduced at NAB, Blackmagic Design’s (Booth N2502) StudioBridge 10G PWR lets customers bridge 8 separate 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 connections into modern 100G SMPTE-2022-7 redundant systems.  This means it’s possible to combine up to 8 separate cameras or converters into a 100G Ethernet IP video system.  read more.

Lawo At NAB: IP Innovation, Software‑Based Media Infrastructure & Dynamic Media Facility Workflows

Lawo’s full suite of IP‑native routing, software‑based processing technologies, and dynamic resource‑management tools will be on display at NAB Show 2026 (booth C2108).  read more.

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• LiveU Announces Expanded Collaboration With Sony, Adding Direct File Workflow Integration - read more.
• VSF Releases Specification For OTA-Hybrid: IP Transport Method - 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.
• Net Insight Introduces Programmable Trust Boundaries For Predictable Live Media - read more.
• GV Forum To Convene Industry Leaders Ahead Of NAB Show 2026 - read more.
• Tieline Unveils New ViA Duo Codec At NAB - read more.
• Net Insight Elevates Nimbra Edge To Govern Live Media Systems Under Pressure - read more.
• The IP Showcase Returns To The 2026 NAB Show As IPMX Transitions From Specification To Deployment - read more.
• DHD Introduces AI-Based Audio Noise Reduction To XD3 IP Core - read more.
• QuickLink To Showcase StudioPro Video Production Ecosystem At NAB 2026 - read more.
• Cinegy Delivers Software-Defined Television For The Real Demands Of Today’s Content World - read more.
• Utah Scientific Presents Hybrid SDI/IP Innovations At The 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• Mediaproxy Highlights Enhancements To Its LogServer Suite At NAB Show 2026 - read more.
• Net Insight Unveils JPEG XS At Scale For Live IP Media Production - read more.
• Glensound Celebrates Its Diamond Anniversary At NAB Show - read more.
• Magewell Connecting Any Source, Anywhere, In Any Form Factor At 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• Solid State Logic Bridges ST 2110 And Dante With A New Converter - read more.
• Tuxera Showcases Stunning Performance With Fusion SMB And Introduces Fusion NFS At NAB Show - read more.
• Net Insight Launches Nimbra 520 - Predictable Live Media Execution With Lower Cost Per Stream - read more.
• GlobalM Redefines Live IP Media Transport With Distributed Video Gateway Architecture At NAB 2026 - read more.
• NETGEAR To Showcase Expanded Broadcast Portfolio At 2026 NAB Show - read more.
• Sonnet To Showcase New Thunderbolt 5 Products At The 2026 NAB Show - read more.

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The Broadcast Bridge team will also be on the floor at the NAB Show. Say hello if you see us and share your thoughts on what you would like to see in the coming year.