SVG TranSPORT Conference 2025
SVG’s annual TranSPORT conference returned to New York City for a full day of sessions focused on the current state of live-sports-transmission technology. Held in NYC on Oct. 21, TranSPORT addressed the industry’s latest developments in contribution and distribution technology, including terrestrial and satellite backhaul, IP- and cloud-based transport solutions, the evolution of 5G and bonded cellular technologies, the latest compression standards and transport protocols, 4K and HDR delivery, connectivity needs for REMI/remote productions, and more. Technology leaders from both major sports broadcasters and broadcast vendors took the stage to offer up the latest developments in this integral sector of the sports-media ecosystem.
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The Current State of Live Transmission: IP, Satellite, and Hybrid Workflows
As demand for live sports coverage grows, transmission strategies are evolving rapidly to address reliability, latency, scalability, and cost. Leading sports broadcasters explore the latest developments in IP-based transport, the continuing role of satellite, and hybrid models combining the best ...
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Innovation: Satellite-Powered Solutions for Next-Gen. Video Contribution
Eutelsat is combining the strength of its GEO fleet with the power of the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network to explore future low-latency, high-capacity connectivity for media.
This session focused on how satellite innovation could bring resilience, global reach, and new integration opportunities for ...
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SRT in Action: Redefining Secure, Low-Latency Delivery for Live Content
As IP workflows become the norm, the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol has emerged as a go-to solution for delivering high-quality, low-latency video over unpredictable networks. This panel explores real-world uses of SRT in live production, contribution, and distribution — from remote pro...
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Navigating Today’s Compression Formats: HEVC, JPEG-XS, J2K, MPEG-4, and Beyond
This session demystifies the current landscape of compression technologies — HEVC, JPEG-XS, J2K, MPEG-4, and emerging formats — and examines how each fits into today’s live-contribution workflows. It will break down the strengths, trade-offs, and ideal use cases for the various codecs, including ...
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The Cloud Contribution Chain: From Stadium to Control Room
This panel explores the growing role of cloud-based contribution workflows — from the moment action is captured in the stadium to its management, production, and distribution from centralized or remote control rooms. Industry leaders discuss how cloud technology enables flexible, scalable, and co...
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Spectrum Wars – The FCC Strikes Back: North American Spectrum Alliance Update
Early this year, the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) launched the North American Spectrum Alliance, which unites broadcasters, content creators, rightsholders, venues, and others in media to protect spectrum critical for broadcasting, wireless microphones, cameras, and other produc...
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JPEG-XS Spotlight: How ESPN’s Contribution Scheme Continues To Evolve
ESPN took the stage to discuss how it is embracing JPEG-XS for contribution of thousands of live events this year. Learn about the format’s advantages over others for backhaul and its benefits for studio and event programming, particularly in minimizing latency.
Presented by Adam Whitlock, ESPN,...
