From SDM to IP – advancing synchronised video, audio and control across immersive,
live and commercial environments.
HIVE will return to ISE 2026 from 3-7 February at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Hall 5, Stand 5G700. Under the banner Ecosystem Evolution, HIVE will unveil the next chapter in its mission to simplify and accelerate how video, audio and lighting come together – from compact SDM-based deployments through to fully networked IP workflows.
Strengthening a proven ecosystem
Since launching its award-winning Beeblade range built on Intel’s Smart Display Module (SDM) architecture, HIVE has re-engineered how media servers are deployed – moving high-performance playback hardware from remote racks to the display itself. At ISE 2026, the company will demonstrate how this ecosystem continues to evolve, delivering higher performance, greater efficiency and even tighter synchronisation across distributed systems.
The complete line-up of Beeblade media engines and modular enclosures – including the flagship Beeblade Nexus, the world’s first 8K60 media engine in SDM format – will be on show alongside the latest software developments that unify playback, control and synchronisation across the network.
From SDM to IP – the next step in media evolution
Building on the success of its SDM platform, HIVE is extending its reach into networked media workflows, enabling creators and integrators to manage every signal – video, audio and lighting – natively over IP.
Live demonstrations will include SMPTE 2110 video-over-IP and Dante audio-over-IP, highlighting how HIVE’s software stack now delivers fully synchronised media over standard Ethernet without the complexity of traditional routing or timing hardware.
At the heart of these demos is Beesync, HIVE’s proprietary HDMI Genlock technology that uses lightweight machine learning to predict and correct HDMI timing drift in real time, ensuring perfect sync across any number of outputs.
As well as showcasing advanced pixel mapping and playback tools in the latest software updates, HIVE will also demonstrate a new VIOSO workflow integration for seamless multi-projector calibration.
Collaboration across the ecosystem
Visitors can also experience HIVE solutions across the show floor, including collaborations with Panasonic (3J500), Epson (3J100) and ROE Visual (3C500). These partnerships reinforce HIVE’s open, collaborative approach to enabling creative freedom across display and projection technologies.
A connected, software-driven future
The theme Ecosystem Evolution signals continuity as much as change – a commitment to refining the existing platform while paving the way for a new generation of IP-native media workflows.
“We’ve built one of the most powerful and compact ecosystems in the market, but we’re only at the beginning of what it can do. 2026 is about evolution – strengthening our SDM platform, deepening our software integrations and extending everything we do into the network layer. Our goal is to make synchronised, scalable media over IP accessible to every creator and integrator, whether they’re building a theme park experience, immersive exhibition or live show.”
Mark Calvert, CEO at HIVE
See it at ISE 2026
HIVE will host live demonstrations of its latest hardware and software on Stand 5G700 (Hall 5) throughout the show. Private meeting space is available for partners and press by appointment. To register for free, use invitation code: ISE260552.