As the Great Convergence of broadcast and AV technologies accelerates, the demand for flexible, IP-based delivery and interoperability has never been higher. Based on what we saw at InfoComm 2026, we are spotlighting the hardware and software solutions that are actively bridging the gap between traditional SDI workflows and modern IP environments—giving you the tools to build scalable, low-latency systems for your clients.
Here is a look at the key solutions that stood out at the show:
Fresh off the InfoComm Floor: The AVoIP to UC Bridge
Kiloview U4 Decoder
One of the most exciting developments we are tracking right now is the upcoming release of the Kiloview U4. Integrators have long struggled with the “last mile” of bringing high-end AV-over-IP networks into software-based Unified Communications (UC) platforms like Teams, Zoom, and Webex without relying on complex routing or intermediate capture cards.
The U4 is designed specifically to solve this. It functions as a dedicated AVoIP to UVC bridge, taking your network video streams and presenting them directly to a host PC as a standard, plug-and-play USB webcam. Positioned to compete aggressively with solutions like Inogeni’s IP2USB and Magewell’s IP to USB bridges, the U4 significantly streamlines corporate and hybrid-event setups by removing the friction between broadcast-grade IP and everyday UC environments.
The New Standard in Control
Elgato Stream Deck Studio & Bitfocus Buttons
Bridging modern IP equipment with legacy SDI setups requires a unified control surface. Elgato’s new Stream Deck Studio is a 19” 1RU rack-mountable powerhouse designed explicitly for broadcast environments. Featuring 32 customizable LCD keys and two continuous dials, it connects via PoE+ Ethernet for seamless network integration.
When paired with Bitfocus Buttons (or the free Companion app), the Stream Deck Studio becomes hyper-customizable. It provides real-time SNMP monitoring, dynamic crosspoint routing, and NFC-based user authentication, allowing integrators to create tailored, intuitive interfaces for any operator level.
Advancing IP Infrastructure
The MMG Axis Platform
The MMG Axis is a high-performance, 4U rack-mounted AV appliance designed to be the heart of AV-over-IP production. It natively bridges traditional SDI workflows with modern NDI environments, offering real-time encoding and decoding with ultra-low latency (under 30ms).
With four bidirectional 3G-SDI ports and the ability to process up to 94 NDI streams at 1080p60, the Axis acts as a signal converter, NDI Bridge, and a host machine. Because of its open architecture, it natively supports and runs essential production software like vMix, OBS, TriCaster, and Dante directly on the box, drastically reducing the hardware footprint needed for live and hybrid events.
Ross Vertex
Ross Video’s Vertex is a complete AV production suite and media server engineered to deliver stunning, immersive experiences. It unifies video, audio, lighting, and show control into a single ecosystem. Whether mapping projections in a themed exhibit, managing concourse signage in a stadium, or automating a corporate all-hands space, Vertex allows for complex, frame-accurate synchronization with highly intuitive end-user operation.
ENCO EnTranslate & EnSpeak
Accessibility and global reach are essential for modern live events.
ENCO’s EnSpeak and EnTranslate provide a breakthrough in real-time, AI-driven voice translation and live captioning. The platform ingests live audio and uses advanced speech-to-text to generate captions, which the EnTranslate engine instantly converts into multilingual text. EnSpeak takes this further by delivering natural-sounding, low-latency audio translations directly to audiences’ smartphones or browsers—perfect for corporate events, classrooms, and broadcast OTT streaming.
Ready to equip your clients for the future of AV? Contact your JB&A representative today to schedule a demo, request sales battlecards, or discuss how these platforms can integrate into your upcoming projects.
