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

Lawo, 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.

This integration enables high-performance multicast IP networking across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, delivering greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency for live production, remote workflows, and compact infrastructure deployments. groundSwXtch extends swXtch.io’s award-winning cloudSwXtch technology to physical, ground-based networks, providing software-based multicast capabilities, protocol flexibility, and low-latency media transport without reliance on traditional hardware switches.

“Partnering with swXtch.io allows us to further enhance the software-based capabilities of our HOME ecosystem and deliver even more agile solutions to our customers,” said Axel Kern, Senior Director of Cloud and Infrastructure Solutions, LAWO. “By integrating groundSwXtch, we hope to turn on-prem and cloud networking into a unified fabric, empowering broadcasters to handle dynamic production demands.”

“groundSwXtch brings the power of software-defined multicast and hybrid networking directly to on-prem media operations,” said Brent Yates, CEO of swXtch.io. “Our collaboration with Lawo demonstrates how combining our virtual overlay technology with Lawo’s renowned open HOME platform create powerful new possibilities for broadcasters transitioning to IP and cloud-native workflows.”

Details about the LAWO-swXtch.io integration will be given at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

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