The 2023 SVG TranSPORT event was opened with Welcoming Remarks from Ben Grafchik, VP, Business Development at BitFire.

After navigating a harrowing 3½ years of pandemic-related upheaval and cord-cutting, the sports-media industry is looking to the future for new ways to better engage fans. This annual state-of-the-industry session brings together transmission-focused executives from major sports broadcasters to a...

5G technology continues to entice sports-broadcasters around the world with the promise of ultra-high-speed solutions for acquisition, contribution, and distribution. From 5G-enabled cameras to bonded-cellular backhaul to ATSC 3.0 Next-Gen TV broadcasting, hear how 5G has the potential to serve a...

With REMI/remote productions becoming ubiquitous throughout the industry in recent years, the number of video and data paths between the venue and the broadcast center has exploded. As a result, the majority of live sports productions require a new level of connectivity. Hear from transmission ex...

Today, new compression standards like JPEG XS; transport protocols like RIST, RTMP, and SRT; and transport services like Zixi and BitFire are more crucial than ever in ensuring reliable, low-latency transmission of live sports content over the internet or IP networks. Meanwhile, AWS’s Cloud Digit...

When it comes to contribution for live sports productions, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. From dedicated fiber networks to satellite uplinks to the public internet, and everything in between, it’s important to find the right balance of availability, capacity, cost, and latency for your s...

Viacom18 Media Private Ltd., a Mumbai-based joint venture between Network18 Group and Paramount Global, is a burgeoning media entity in India and possesses exclusive digital media rights for the esteemed TATA Indian Premier League. In pursuit of seamless connectivity, they sought a comprehensive ...

Scott MacLean, President of Universum Media, discusses the challenges of producing local and remote sports broadcasts for small and medium-sized markets. Learn about Scott’s clients’ requirements and his company’s approach to delivering high-quality content for professional, amateur, and collegia...

Stemming from their success with the virtual 2020 NHL Draft during the COVID-19 pandemic, BitFire Networks is continuing this momentum with partnerships ranging from professional leagues to broadcasters.

At SVG TranSPORT, BitFire's CTO Jim Akimchuk highlights the expansive work that the company...

As the sports-video-production industry continues to change, parts of the business are adapting to a new age of doing business. With the upcoming college basketball slate, the continuation of high-profile professional sports, and the integration of new technologies, ESPN's Remote Traffic Operatio...