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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EVS Q1 2025 business update
EVS Q1 2025 business update Despite increasing economic uncertainty, EVS remains cautiously optimistic for 2025 Liège, Belgium | May 16, 2025 We begin the year 2025 reporting a first quarter slightly below our expectations, primarily due to the deferral of certain customer deliveries from March to April. This timing-related impact does not alter the underlying business momentum. Customer demand remains robust across all regions, providing continued confidence in our full-year guidance. We remain cautiously optimistic about achieving our 2025 revenue objectives though, given the macro-economic tensions, the tariff discussions and the weakening dollar. Highlights Our underlying metrics support growth in revenue for 1H25 and we remain confident for our full year performance. Revenue achievement for 1Q25 was impacted by some customers delaying their shipments, hence not demonstrating the expected growth. Secured revenue* for 2025 is at EUR 125.1 million (growing EUR 4.7 million compared to 1Q24, excl. BER) sustaining our revenue guidance of EUR 195-210 million. Operational expenses are under control. Despite the economic uncertainty, we continue to invest in the execution of our growth strategy. Our healthy cash position gives us the comfort to maintain momentum. Based on the 1Q25 results and in line with our full year revenue guidance, we issue a full year EBIT guidance of EUR 35.0 – 43.0 million. Net cash is remaining strong at EUR 75.2 million *secured revenue includes the already recognized revenue as well as open orders on hand that will be recognized as revenue in 2025 Comments Serge Van Herck, CEO, comments: As we begin 2025, EVS reports a first quarter slightly below our expectations, primarily due to the deferral of certain customer deliveries into the second quarter. This timing-related impact does not reflect a change in underlying business momentum. Customer demand remains robust across all regions, providing continued confidence in our full-year guidance. We expect to achieve our 2025 revenue guidance despite the absence of Big Event Rental (BER) revenues this year, as 2025 is an uneven year without major international sporting events. We remain cautiously optimistic about the year ahead. Our teams are fully mobilized to ensure that broadcasters and content producers worldwide can rely on the performance and reliability of EVS systems to continue delivering live premium events at the highest standard. In parallel, we are already starting to prepare for the major sporting events that will take place in 2026, both in Europe and in North America, ensuring our customers will be equipped with the tools and support they need to succeed in delivering high quality production and emotions to billions of viewers around the world. At the Las Vegas NAB Show 2025, we highlighted several strategic innovations and partnerships that further strengthen our position in the live production and media infrastructure: The further improvement of our LiveCeption® offering with the launch of XtraMotion® 3.0 and LSM-VIA® Zoom continues to push the boundaries of slow-motion replay and operator precision. The expansion of our MediaCeption® offering—including Move I/O, Move UP, and the latest VIA MAP platform—enables seamless ingest, editing, distribution, archiving, and monetization across newsroom teams, whether on-site or remote. Al Jazeera's strategic choice to select VIA MAP across five of its main worldwide production sites, demonstrates the platform's value in streamlining complex news production workflows at scale. On the Media Infrastructure side, Game Creek Video selected our Neuron View multiviewers for their new live production trucks, citing ultra-low latency and seamless IP monitoring—extending our long-standing partnership. We also presented the latest enhancements to Xeebra®, our industry-leading multi-camera review system. Xeebra is designed to empower sports officials with a seamless and intuitive review experience, providing the precision and control needed to make the right call in the most demanding live sports environments. These developments reflect our ongoing investment in AI, IP, and balanced computing - a hybrid approach that leverages the benefits of both on-premise and cloud-based workflows - to ensure that our customers can operate with maximum agility, scalability, and efficiency in fast-paced live production environments. We recognize that the current situation with U.S. tariffs is increasing the level of uncertainty in the market. We are actively taking the necessary steps to limit the impact of potential cost increases for our U.S.-based customers, ensuring they continue to receive the best value and service from EVS. Internally, we continue to invest in talent, commercial excellence, and operational scalability—particularly in North America—to support our long-term growth. As we build toward our 2025 strategic objectives, I remain confident in our ability to deliver value for our customers, EVS operators, channel partners, and shareholders. Commenting on the results and the outlook, Veerle De Wit, CFO, said: 'Despite the growing uncertainty in the market following geo-political and macro-economical tensions, we remain confident that 2025 can be another break-through year for EVS. Allthough we do not witness strong results for the first quarter, mainly following some customer requests to shift shipments from end of March into early April, we continue to see strong momentum and remain confident for our full year objectives. Our pipeline continues to grow and we see commitments from our sales department firming up. Besides the macro-economic and geo-political tensions, we do note a weakening dollar. This may impact our revenue guidance in the future, should this situation persist. From a cost point of view we are progressing on all of our strategic investments: hiring in North-America is ongoing and also in Porto we start to see traction on our outstanding open positions. The current uncertainty in the market is not slowing us down. We remain committed to investing in future growth, supported by our strong balance sheet and cash position. With the current spending patterns and the existing revenue guidance of EUR 195-210 million, we issue a prudent EBIT guidance within the range of EUR 35-43 million. This range takes into account all the investments aimed at supporting our growth plans, whilst remaining vigilant that these investments are affordable and sustainable. We realize that as an organization we need agility to react to changing market conditions all whilst continuing to execute on our strategy. The US tariff discussions do not influence our growth plans, though they require us to reflect on alternative ways to serve the US-based customers. We have multiple scenario's laid out to react to this new reality and will further strengten our processes in 2Q25 to limit any impact of such tariffs on our customers.' Market & customers EVS continues to solidify its position in the market, driven by key growth pillars in the Live Audience Business (LAB) market, the US, and across all solutions. The NALA region has shown remarkable success over the past twelve months, reflecting EVS's strategic investments in the US. Similarly, the APAC region is experiencing continuous growth, fueled by the deployment of MediaCeption and MediaInfra solutions. The recent deals announced during NAB underscore the effectiveness of EVS's strategy. GameCreek Video, a major US Live Service Provider (LSP), has adopted Neuron View (our low latency, low power multiviewer introduced last year as part of the MediaInfrastructure solution). On the MediaCeption front, Al Jazeera, a significant Middle-East LAB customer, is modernizing its live news workflows with the deployment of the VIA MAP solution across its headquarters and four other locations. During the EVS Channel Partner event at NAB, the significant increase in revenue from Channel Partners over the past twelve months was highlighted, showcasing the quality and robustness of the solutions delivered to common customers. EVS drives its growth strategy relying on 4 key success drivers Pursue the innovative boost of its replay solution maximizing the impact of every moment captured on any camera whether coming from GenAI based XtraMotion, EVS AI Augmented Zoom Replay system, but also introducing adapted replay offreing for stadium and venue market with the introduction of XT-Venue Confirm EVS positioning of MediaCeption (Asset Management) and MediaInfra (consolidate) as the most serious alternative solution for customers looking for long lasting and reliable evolution partners taking the most of IP, while offering effective tools for creative operations acting in live conditions Accelerate EVS' expansion in North America ensuring a stronger presence of its customer support and customer succes team, ensuring high quality of support and more effective business in the region Expand EVS' presence into adjacent markets in collaboration with dedicated channel partner expertise including premium enterprise, house of worship and stadium business. EVS maintains meticulous inventory management practices to ensure timely delivery of hardware-based products in line with commitments. In light of the macro-economic context, EVS remains vigilant in monitoring inflationary trends across global regions, progressively integrating adjustments into pricing and business models. Additionally, the ongoing discussions around US tariffs require agility and adaptability in the Company's operations. Technologies EVS is committed to developing and strengthening its ecosystem with more workflows and use cases natively supported. The company is continuously improving image enhancements, such as XtraMotion and other effects, which are showcased during slow-motion replays in premium live sports events on TV. With the introduction of LSM-VIA Zoom, EVS operators can now better and more rapidly highlight the action that the audience must see. AI technology drastically shortens the latency to produce zoomed images, making replays nearly immediate and allowing talent to directly comment on relevant actions. EVS has also introduced XT-Venue, a new server dedicated to supporting specific workflows used within US stadiums, increasing the value of the solution it brings to this particular market. Leveraging the collaboration between new colleagues from EVS Porto and former team members from EVS Liège, EVS launched MoveUP and MoveIO at NAB as extensions of the MediaCeption portfolio. These solutions target diverse workflows in the media industry, possibly beyond broadcast, and generated significant interest at the NAB show. Cerebrum continues to be enhanced with new, more feature-rich modules and new device drivers, being deployed at the core of more and more media infrastructure in all regions of the world. Considering the geopolitical landscape, the importance of cybersecurity is continuously increasing. In line with EVS' ESG commitments, the company is continuously improving its products for customers. Corporate Topics From a tooling perspective we now benefit from a solid back-bone. This allows us to continue and leverage operational improvements by focussing on on-demand activation of licenses, automating our SLA management and improving our project methodologies. Security remains also an important building block of our strategy: not only from a product point of view, but also from an internal operations point of view. We focus in 2025 on implementing basic NIS2 requirements, ensuring further improvement of our security. In 2025, we will continue progress on our ESG journey. The focus in Q1 2025 was the audit and finalization of our carbon footprint as well as the preparation of our 2024 sustainability report. We will continue our efforts in 2025 to refine our action plans and ensure that we remain committed to those actions that truly matter. On the social forefront of our ESG agenda, we have also renewed our Top Employer status (third year in a row). The macro-economic environment being quite volatile, it is important that we continue to focus on the profitability of our solutions. We systematically monitor the pricing models and strategy, to cope with market realities and trends. This resulted in new list prices announced in May 2025. The US tariff discussions have also urged us to reflect on multiple options to potentially reduce the impact of these tariffs on our customers. Multiple scenario's lay on the table to be implemented in 2Q25, as to ensure we support our US-based customers as best as possible. In terms of team members, we expect a net increase in the number of team members during the year as we accelerate our growth in North America and we leverage on our acquisition of MOG Technologies in Portugal. The share buyback program, that started in November 2024, has been successfully completed by April 15. Since the start of the program, we have purchased 303,364 shares at an average price of EUR 32.9637, representing in total EUR 9,999,996,33. This corresponds to 100% of the announced EUR 10 million program completed. Following the buyback program, the total number of own shares amounts to 966,337 shares as of April 15, 2025 (including 776,508 shares already held before the start of the program as well as 113,535 shares used as part of the team member stock option incentive plans in the period). Outlook The 2025 secured revenue on March 31st reaches EUR 125.1 million. Based on this measure, we are reconfirming our revenue guidance for the full year of EUR 195-210 million. It is to be noted that this revenue guidance does not take into account a long term weakening of the dollar. The long-term order book (beyond 2025) is growing by EUR 9.0 million compared to 1Q24. The gross margin for the full year 2025 is expected to decline marginally as a result of a change in the solution mix. As per design we expect the gross margin by solution to evolve positively, with any impact of rising costs of components being reflected in the price increases modelled. The most recent price increase was introduced in May 2025. Operational expenses continue to be closely monitored and controlled. We decided to accelerate some investments, namely in North America, as we see the opportunity to accelerate our growth in that market. With the revenue guidance previously announced, we also introduce an EBIT guidance for the year to be in the range of EUR 35.0 – 43.0 million. Our focus remains on sustained cost increase, supporting our future growth with a focus on return on investment. Dividend We reiterate the full year 2025 expected dividend distribution of EUR 1.20 per share, which remains subject to market conditions and to the approval of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. Corporate Calendar May 20th, 2025 : General Assembly August 19th, 2025 : 2Q 2025 and 1H 2025 results (post market publication) November 21st, 2025 : 3Q 2025 results (post market publication) About EVS We create return on emotion EVS is globally recognized as a leading provider in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Spanning the entire production process, EVS solutions are trusted by production teams worldwide to deliver the most gripping live sports images, buzzing entertainment shows and breaking news to billions of viewers every day – and in real time. As we continue to expand our footprint, our dedication to sustainable growth for both our business and the industry is clearly demonstrated through our ESG strategy. This commitment is not only reflected in our results, but also in our high ratings from different agencies. Headquartered in Liège, Belgium, the company has a global presence with offices in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and Latin America, employing over 750 team members and ensuring sales, training, and technical support to more than 100 countries. EVS is a public company traded on Euronext Brussels: EVS, ISIN: BE0003820371. EVS is, amongst others, part of the Euronext Tech Leaders and Euronext BEL Mid indices. Media Contacts For more info about this press release, or to set up an interview with EVS, please contact: Veerle De Wit – Chief Financial Officer Tel: +32 4 361 7004 – Email: Sébastien Verlaine – Senior Brand & Corporate Communications Manager Tel: +32 4 361 5809 – Email: Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the business, financial condition, and results of operations of EVS and its affiliates. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of EVS's management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties relate to changes in technology and market requirements, the company's concentration on one industry, decline in demand for the company's products and those of its affiliates, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition which could cause the actual results or performance of the company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. 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Bahrain News Gazette
14-04-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
AI-Media Unveils LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 – Global Reach with Live AI-Powered Voice Translation
Broadcast leaders embrace breakthrough live translation technology offering unmatched accuracy, scale, and affordability AI-Media Successfully Launches LEXI Voice AI-Media successfully launches LEXI Voice at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas to positive reviews. BROOKLYN, N.Y. and NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-driven captioning and language technology, today announced the successful commercial launch of LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The live debut of the breakthrough solution – which delivers real-time alternate-language voice tracks using AI – was met with strong interest from global broadcasters, live event producers, streaming platforms, and enterprise leaders. LEXI Voice represents a leap forward in live translation , transforming a single-language broadcast into a multi-language experience – with natural-sounding synthetic voices, ultra-low latency (~8 – 12 seconds), and no additional hardware required . The result: new audience access, increased advertising revenue, and dramatic cost savings compared to traditional human interpretation. 'Customers are telling us that LEXI Voice delivers exactly what they need: accuracy, scale, and simplicity – all at a disruptive price point,' said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media. 'For many, this is the moment multilingual delivery finally becomes commercially viable.' Strategic Differentiators : Price Point : At USD $30/hr (plus standard LEXI captioning rate), LEXI Voice slashes live translation costs by up to 90%. Platform Reach : Works seamlessly with AIM's global encoder network – Alta (SMPTE 2110 and MPEG-TS), Encoder Pro – HD492 (SDI), and iCap – requiring no new infrastructure for existing customers. Broadcast-Grade Voices : Customers praised the natural tone, intelligibility, and speaker clarity of the AI-generated output. Plug-and-Play : Same scheduling, APIs, billing, and support as current captioning workflows. Available Immediately : Translation into 100+ languages Customisable voices by region, gender, and tone Glossary and phonetic tools to ensure brand and name consistency AI voice replacement of original audio with full audio mixing Support for up to five alternate-language tracks per channel Real-World Applications Already Underway : LEXI Voice is attracting: Global broadcasters localising sports, news, and entertainment to unlock new ad inventory Governments and legislatures ensuring inclusive language access for public sessions Corporates expanding reach in internal town halls and investor communications Streaming platforms and events scaling accessibility to diverse global audiences The launch aligns with AI-Media's strategic roadmap to triple Tech revenue by FY29 and achieve $60M EBITDA , as outlined in its FY25 investor communications. The company is focused on driving SaaS growth through its expanding LEXI Toolkit , which now includes LEXI Voice, LEXI Brew (Generative AI), and LEXI Translate. 'NAB was the first time our customers saw the complete LEXI Voice solution live – and the response confirmed what we knew: the market is ready,' said Ward. 'This product transforms what's possible in real-time multilingual engagement.' For more information or to request a private demonstration, visit: LEXI Voice | Break Language Barriers & Grow Your Revenue Follow AI-Media on LinkedIn for ongoing updates and customer success stories. About AI-Media Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media (ASX: AIM) is a pioneering technology company specialising in AI language and captioning workflow solutions. As a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets worldwide. For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media unveiled groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional more expensive human workflows. With deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity of their content. AI-Media's proprietary technologies – iCap, LEXI, Alta, and the LEXI Toolkit – are trusted across 25+ countries to deliver unmatched accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Media Contact: Fiona Habben Head of Global Marketing [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at A video accompanying this announcement is available at GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9421739
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI-Media Unveils LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 - Global Reach with Live AI-Powered Voice Translation
Broadcast leaders embrace breakthrough live translation technology offering unmatched accuracy, scale, and affordability AI-Media Successfully Launches LEXI Voice This embedded content is not available in your region. BROOKLYN, N.Y. and NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-driven captioning and language technology, today announced the successful commercial launch of LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The live debut of the breakthrough solution - which delivers real-time alternate-language voice tracks using AI - was met with strong interest from global broadcasters, live event producers, streaming platforms, and enterprise leaders. LEXI Voice represents a leap forward in live translation, transforming a single-language broadcast into a multi-language experience - with natural-sounding synthetic voices, ultra-low latency (~8 - 12 seconds), and no additional hardware required. The result: new audience access, increased advertising revenue, and dramatic cost savings compared to traditional human interpretation. 'Customers are telling us that LEXI Voice delivers exactly what they need: accuracy, scale, and simplicity - all at a disruptive price point,' said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media. 'For many, this is the moment multilingual delivery finally becomes commercially viable.' Strategic Differentiators: Price Point: At USD $30/hr (plus standard LEXI captioning rate), LEXI Voice slashes live translation costs by up to 90%. Platform Reach: Works seamlessly with AIM's global encoder network - Alta (SMPTE 2110 and MPEG-TS), Encoder Pro - HD492 (SDI), and iCap - requiring no new infrastructure for existing customers. Broadcast-Grade Voices: Customers praised the natural tone, intelligibility, and speaker clarity of the AI-generated output. Plug-and-Play: Same scheduling, APIs, billing, and support as current captioning workflows. Available Immediately: Translation into 100+ languages Customisable voices by region, gender, and tone Glossary and phonetic tools to ensure brand and name consistency AI voice replacement of original audio with full audio mixing Support for up to five alternate-language tracks per channel Real-World Applications Already Underway: LEXI Voice is attracting: Global broadcasters localising sports, news, and entertainment to unlock new ad inventory Governments and legislatures ensuring inclusive language access for public sessions Corporates expanding reach in internal town halls and investor communications Streaming platforms and events scaling accessibility to diverse global audiences The launch aligns with AI-Media's strategic roadmap to triple Tech revenue by FY29 and achieve $60M EBITDA, as outlined in its FY25 investor communications. The company is focused on driving SaaS growth through its expanding LEXI Toolkit, which now includes LEXI Voice, LEXI Brew (Generative AI), and LEXI Translate. 'NAB was the first time our customers saw the complete LEXI Voice solution live - and the response confirmed what we knew: the market is ready,' said Ward. 'This product transforms what's possible in real-time multilingual engagement.' For more information or to request a private demonstration, visit: LEXI Voice | Break Language Barriers & Grow Your Revenue Follow AI-Media on LinkedIn for ongoing updates and customer success stories. About AI-Media Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media (ASX: AIM) is a pioneering technology company specialising in AI language and captioning workflow a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets the first time in February 2024, AI-Media unveiled groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional more expensive human workflows. With deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity of their content. AI-Media's proprietary technologies - iCap, LEXI, Alta, and the LEXI Toolkit - are trusted across 25+ countries to deliver unmatched accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Media Contact:Fiona HabbenHead of Global A photo accompanying this announcement is available at A video accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Al Etihad
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed reviews global media, tech trends at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas
10 Apr 2025 20:51 LAS VEGAS (WAM) Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council reviewed the latest global trends in the media, entertainment, telecommunications, and transformative technologies sectors during his visit to the annual NAB Show 2025, the ultimate destination for media, entertainment, and technology annual event is organised by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in the United States of America from April visit aimed to strengthen international partnerships and explore the latest technological advancements and digital solutions, with the goal of equipping the UAE's media ecosystem with cutting-edge technologies and advanced applications that reinforce the UAE's global leadership in the media the event, Abdulla Al Hamed met with Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB); Karen Chupka, General Manager and Executive Vice President, of NAB; and Renard Jenkins, President and CEO of I2A2 Technologies, Labs and Studios. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the NAB Show discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the Building Responsible Information, Dialogue, and Global Exchange (Bridge) platform and the NAB, as well as with the NAB Show itself. Abdulla Al Hamed emphasised the importance of such collaboration in opening new horizons for knowledge exchange and content development that aligns with the rapidly evolving global media meetings also explored potential partnerships in media innovation, digital transformation, and boosting technological capabilities in content production and distribution. Further discussions addressed the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics in the development of modern media infrastructure. Additionally, Abdulla Al Hamed toured several pavilions participating in the NAB Show 2025, where he reviewed the latest software, equipment, and technologies related to media, publishing, production, broadcasting, and advanced AI applications.
Mid East Info
07-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Sony Supports the Media and Entertainment Industry at NAB Show 2025, Addressing the Live Production, News and Production, Imaging and Virtual Production Markets
Experience Comprehensive New Technologies Including Spatial Content Capture, Beneficial Updates in Cloud and IP, Interactive Demonstrations, and Expert Insights That Are Enhancing Creativity (United Arab Emirates, 4 APRIL 2025) – From April 6-9, Sony Electronics' NAB Show 2025 exhibit in Las Vegas (N439) will immerse attendees in leading innovations, insights, workflows, and expertise supporting four key areas: live production solutions, news and production workflows, imaging solutions, and virtual production. Sony's ecosystem of tools drive connections and creativity and streamline processes for individual creators and enterprise productions. New highlights include a Super35mm camera system with Variable Neutral Density (VND), an ultra-compact Full-frame camera extension system, and a camera tracking solution for enriching content creation. Sony's enhancements and technologies support the latest industry needs and capabilities by enabling new forms of expression and productivity through cloud and IP protocols, cinematic capture, and Spatial Content creation, as well as augmented extended reality (XR) and virtual effects (VFX) workflows. The company is empowering broadcasters, cinematographers, production teams and content creators at all levels to bring their vision to life with more flexibility and efficiency. Live Production Solutions Building on the success of its predecessor, the HDC-F5500V Super 35mm 4K CMOS system camera for live production will make its debut at NAB Show 2025. The camera features a global shutter imager, PL lens mount, and a new optional software license adds VND capabilities for increased depth of field control and a wide range of brightness control through virtual iris capabilities. Designed for the demands of today's live productions, the camera provides beautifully detailed imagery and ND control during on-tally. It also offers workflow advantages including a wealth of features for HDR and SDR production, and the same infrastructure as it HDC-5500V 2/3-inch counterpart, including IP networking, remote multi-camera operation and an in-CCU (camera control unit) record option. It is planned to be available in summer 2025. Through a recent Version 1.1 firmware update, the CNA-2 Camera Control Network Adapter now supports integrated management of multiple sites through Sony's Global Multi Camera System (GMCS), enabling remote operation of numerous cameras for large-scale sporting events and other applications. Furthermore, through the optional HZC-MSUCN2 license, simultaneous configuration changes and color adjustments for multiple cameras can be enabled via a web browser. For the first time at NAB Show, the new HDC-P50A compact and lightweight POV (point of view) box camera will be on display. Now shipping, the multi-purpose camera features a 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K global shutter image sensor, installation flexibility, up to 8x HD and 4x 4K output, direct IP connectivity, and full CCU integration while offering the same image quality and operational features as the Sony HDC Global Shutter family. The camera can be paired with an optional HKC-VND50 variable ND filter unit, as well as the CNA-2 camera control network adapter, for centralised monitoring and remote operations. Sony's latest 4K professional monitors, the 16.5-inch BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N (with IP interface), offer a peak luminance of 3,000 nits, excellent contrast and deep blacks, and will come equipped with new operational tools including a side-by-side display feature enabling direct comparison between two 4K signals or between 4K and HD video. In addition, closed captioning over 3G-SD1 1920×1080/59.94P and flexible control over the maximum brightness settings allows for adjustment in eight steps – from 4000 nits to 400 nits. Settings created on the BVM-HX1710(N) can be shared with the flagship BVM-HX3110 colour-grading monitor. The BVM-HX3110 will also receive new capabilities through a free Version 2.0 upgrade that mirrors the BVM-HX1710(N)'s features. The BVM-HX1710(N) and Version 2 firmware for the BVM-HX3110 are scheduled for summer 2025. The BRC-AM7 4K PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera with AI-enabled Auto Framing and Tracking, which was announced at NAB 2024, is now available. New Version 2 firmware, planned for summer 2025, adds multi-person framing, face registration, enhanced tracking range, lead room effect, and it adds compatibility with the CNA-2 for remote productions. The additional of the Version 2 software will ensure a common feature set and operational style with the FR7 Full frame camera. Planned for Q3 2025 (calendar year), both the BRC-AM7 and FR7 will add compatibility with Sony's latest Camera Remote Toolkiti for remote camera operation and settings adjustments. Key enhancements to Sony's Networked Live portfolio include updates to the Live Production switcher lineup. Newly released Version 2.3 firmware for the MLS-X1, highlighted by the Conditional Action Macros feature, which allows operators to pre-build actions that can be executed based on the status of the switcher, enhancing the efficiency of the production and reducing the burden on the technical director. Additionally, the M2L-X software-based production switcher is being demonstrated on Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment as well as the cloud while the M2 Live cloud-based production platform will show new integration with third-party audio mixing boards. Nevion, a Sony Group Company focused on real-time media transport processing and orchestration, will showcase recent updates. The software-defined media node, Nevion Virtuoso, expands with a new high-density AES/Analog/MADI converter and add-on that provides more audio sources. Virtuoso's HEVC low-latency and low-bitrate technologies will also be highlighted. The Nevion VideoIPath Media Orchestration Platform, which can now orchestrate 5Gii and cloud environments, will be on display, giving customers greater flexibility for their contribution or production environments. Sony's Hawk-Eye Innovations, which provides sports organisations with leading broadcast production, officiating, and performance solutions, is showcasing HawkREPLAY—an instant replay broadcast solution for flexible on-premise, hybrid, and remote production workflows. It can be used alongside Sony's HDC-5500 4x 4K camera or HDC-P50A POV camera and CCU for enabling 4K HFR and UHD pan and scan capabilities along with a cloud technology showcase. Within the Broadcast Solutions ecosystem, HawkNEST, an asset management and ISO record system, will also be on display with new Control Console and Channel Navigator tool features. News and Production Workflow Ci Media Cloud®, a media asset management and collaboration service available as part of Sony's Creators' Cloud suite, has added new format support and exciting integrations to simplify and automate post-production workflows. Ci Workflow now supports nearly all camera RAW formats, making its self-service VFX pull solution even more powerful. Ci also added a DaVinci Resolve Studio extension which allows editors to seamlessly access Ci files, edit, relink, render, and share cuts without having to leave their NLE (non-linear editing)iii. Additionally, Sony has added direct camera-to-the-cloud support for FX3, FX30 and Alpha 7S III (sequentially) with additional model compatibility to come, allowing camera owners to automatically upload to Ci without the need for additional hardware. Imaging Solutions The recently announced VENICE Extension System Mini adds flexibility to Sony's flagship VENICE 2 full-frame digital cinema camera, enabling the camera's sensor to be separated and extended from the camera body via a thin, detachable cable. It is approximately 70 percent smaller than the previous extension system, for use in small and challenging locations. When using two units side-by-side, stereoscopic clips can be captured naturally for Spatial Content Creation and VFX background capture. The system is planned to be available in Q3 2025 (calendar year). A Version 2 firmware update for the BURANO full-frame cinema camera will include new recording formats for faster sensor performance, led by a 3.8K Full Frame crop up to 120 fps and a 1.9K Super 35 mode that can capture up to 240 fps. Further additions include standardised SDI video output for monitoring across X-OCN and XAVC, as well as an improved on-screen display, enhanced image output, additional exposure tools, broader auto focus capabilities, and live event and multi-camera functionality. Also on display will be the compact PXW-Z200 XDCAM and HXR-NX800 NXCAM 4K HDR handheld camcorders with network connectivity, AI-powered subject recognition, precise auto focus and the option to add MPEG HD422. The PXW-Z200 supports SDI output and timecode, and with firmware expected in Q3 2025 (calendar year) will add XAVC MXF recording. The DWX series expands with the DWM-30 digital wireless transmitter. For use in a range of professional audio applications including broadcast and live music, the updated model supports a wider range of frequencies and codecs, as well as multichannel simultaneous operation. Sony's Creators' Cloud suite of software, services and apps includes Monitor & Control (M&C), a mobile appiv for video creators that enables wired or wireless video monitoring and precise remote-control for single or multi-camera operations. M&C is expanding functionality in the latest Version 2.3 update and will support additional features such as electronic crop framing functions for the PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800 and improved focus maps resolution on mobile devices. Virtual Production As virtual production gains market adoption, Sony is at the forefront with an inclusive suite of virtual production offerings that support Spatial Content Creation. At NAB Show 2025, the company is introducing the OCELLUS (ASR-CT1) camera tracking system, a marker-free tracking system that can be used both indoors and outdoors. This innovative new solution is camera agnostic and uses four out of five image sensors on a sensor unit to track feature point on video signals. The OCELLUS is ideal for use in both broadcast applications such as news, sports and weather, as well as cinematic applications. The camera tracking system is expected to be available in Q4 2025 (calendar year). Additionally, Sony's Virtual Production Tool Set, a series of resources that streamlines pre-production and on-set workflows, is gaining new features which will be previewed to bring pre-visualisation to life, before a production takes place. Updated software addresses viewing angle correction, and adds Crystal LED off-axis colour compensations. In addition, it provides rendering high picture quality CG backgrounds at high frames per second by ray-tracing acceleration, and also supports real-time moiré alerts for VENICE 2 operation. Planned stage presentation will feature thought leaders and experts from throughout the media and entertainment business and cover trending topics including AI, sports production, 5G, IP, cloud-based production, cinematic production, Spatial Content creation, and virtual production, among others. For more information about Sony's presence at NAB Show, please visit For the latest media and entertainment-related news and updates from Sony, visit or follow Sony Professional on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. ### About Sony Middle East and Africa: Sony Middle East and Africa FZE is a 100% subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is the regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa regions. 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