The EBU, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Video Services Forum (VSF) have been named as the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award.
The three organisations have been recognised for their pioneering work in the development of the ST 2110 suite of standards, which has transformed media production and distribution worldwide.
ST 2110 defines how uncompressed video, audio, and data are transmitted over IP networks in professional media environments. Published as ST 2110 by standards organisation SMPTE, the specification has emerged as the de-facto replacement for the once ubiquitous SDI systems. It now underpins digital live content transmission globally and is widely adopted by broadcasters, service providers, and technology vendors.
The standard, which is complemented by a number of supporting technologies, also provides the foundations for continued innovation in live media content production, including in cloud environments.
Willem Vermost, Senior Media Technology Architect at EBU, said: “What we witnessed during early trials of IP based studios with several EBU members was a clear call from production teams for greater efficiency and flexibility. That wish from production became our driving force, inspiring us to launch the collaborations on this standard that could shape the future of live production.”
Felix Poulin, who led the EBU’s work on IP production infrastructures at the time and is now Director of Global Collaborations at CBC/Radio-Canada, added: “It is wonderful to see how the combined work that we started some 10 years ago has paid off. ST 2110 has moved far beyond being an emerging technology and now provides the efficiency and power that the most future-proof production facilities in the world are built on.”
And Hans Hoffmann, Deputy Director of EBU Technology & Innovation said: “This recognition underscores the strength of global collaboration. The success of ST 2110 is the result of organizations, experts, and industries coming together across borders to develop solutions that serve the entire media ecosystem.”
The awards ceremony will be held on October 14, at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California.
