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HIVE launches HIVE Academy to support growing global user community

Posted on 8 June 20266 June 2026 by Chloe

New training and certification programme for HIVE media servers builds confidence, standardises delivery and supports scalable deployment across live events and immersive environments.

HIVE has announced the launch of HIVE Academy, a new training and certification programme designed to support users of its media server platform and help teams get the most from HIVE – from initial setup through to advanced workflows and large-scale deployments.

Built around real-world use, HIVE Academy provides a structured pathway for operators, designers, engineers and integrators working across live events, touring and immersive environments. The programme combines hands-on training with formal certification, giving users a clear framework to build skills, validate their knowledge and deliver projects with confidence.

The launch formalises a training approach already delivered globally across projects and partner sessions, bringing it together into an official syllabus with defined modules, certification and a consistent standard.

“Training has always been part of what we do, but until now it’s been quite organic. HIVE Academy is about formalising that – giving people a structured path to follow, a recognised certification and a clear standard we can measure against. It gives users confidence in their own skills, and it gives customers confidence in the people delivering their projects.”
Nigel Sadler, Chief Pollinator at HIVE

The programme is built around three core modules, covering software fundamentals, advanced features and integration best practices. Together, they take users from understanding the HIVE ecosystem through to deploying complex media server workflows in real-world environments.

HIVE Academy is delivered either in-person or remotely, making it easier for teams to access training wherever they are, alongside an always-on Knowledge Base for ongoing guidance and troubleshooting.

Certification is awarded to participants who complete the programme and demonstrate applied understanding, helping to establish a recognised standard across the HIVE ecosystem. As adoption grows, the Academy also plays a key role in building a stronger global community of certified users, partners and integrators.

With initial training sessions set to roll out across key regions, HIVE Academy will continue to evolve alongside the platform, ensuring users have the tools, knowledge and support to deliver increasingly ambitious projects.

For more information and to register your interest, visit the HIVE Academy training page.

Panasonic acquires HIVE, strengthening integrated visual solutions for immersive environments

Posted on 19 May 202619 May 2026 by Chloe

HIVE will continue to operate as a standalone, vendor-neutral business, while the combination expands customer value across playback, control, projection and display.

Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation (“Panasonic”) today announced that it has acquired 100% of the issued shares of UK-based media technology company HIVE Media Control Ltd. (“HIVE”), strengthening its capabilities in media playback and control for immersive and fixed-installation environments.

The acquisition marks a further step in Panasonic’s evolution from a hardware-led manufacturer into a broader visual solutions ecosystem provider, expanding its proposition beyond projection and display into software, workflow and integrated media-delivery solutions.

At the same time, HIVE will continue to operate as a standalone business with a vendor-neutral market approach. Panasonic will support HIVE’s continued growth while preserving the independence, agility and openness that have shaped its position in the market. This includes continuity for HIVE’s existing customers and partners, including those using HIVE alongside projector and LED display brands beyond Panasonic.

Media servers play a central role in immersive environments and large-scale visual installations, helping manage playback, synchronization and control of content across multiple displays and surfaces. With HIVE, Panasonic broadens its ability to support customers not only at the display endpoint, but across a wider part of the workflow from content playback and control through to deployment and operation. HIVE’s flagship BeeBlade platform is based on the Intel® Smart Display Module (SDM) standard, enabling direct integration with projectors, direct-view LED display systems and professional displays.

“This is a strategically important step for Panasonic as we continue to evolve our business beyond a hardware-oriented model toward broader visual solutions and workflow value.
“Under MEVIX, our visual solutions brand, we have been clearly articulating our commitment to contribute to customers across the total workflow, not just at the hardware endpoint. This acquisition is a major step in that direction and an important step forward in growth guided by the spirit of the MEVIX brand. HIVE brings proven expertise in media playback and control, and when combined with our projector and display portfolio, we believe it can create meaningful customer value through simpler deployment, greater flexibility and a better end-user experience.
At the same time, we fully respect HIVE’s position as a standalone business open to working with the wider market, and we look forward to the synergies from HIVE’s continued growth also creating value for Panasonic.”
Yousuke Adachi, CEO of Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation

“We are inspired and honoured by the opportunity to work with Panasonic, while continuing to grow HIVE as an open and independent ecosystem.
In nature, the most powerful systems are interconnected, adaptive and free to evolve – a philosophy that sits at the heart of HIVE. This partnership gives us the scale to accelerate our vision while preserving the openness and platform-agnostic approach our customers rely on. I would also like to thank my co-founders, Dave Green and Trey Harrison, and our incredible HIVE team – whose belief and dedication mean we move into this next chapter together.”
Mark Calvert, Co-Founder and CEO of HIVE Media Control Ltd

Panasonic views the media server market as a growth area, supported by increasing demand for immersive attractions, museums, themed environments and other permanent visual installations. Within this space, HIVE has built a strong position by offering a more compact, scalable and future-ready approach, underpinned by its SDM-native architecture and open ecosystem design.

For customers, the combination of HIVE’s media control architecture and Panasonic’s projection and display technologies is expected to create value through greater deployment flexibility, a smaller infrastructure footprint, fewer external devices, simplified cabling and more streamlined installation and operation. It also supports a better overall end-user experience where HIVE and Panasonic solutions are used together.

HIVE unveils major v1.3 software release

Posted on 5 May 20265 May 2026 by Chloe

HIVE has announced the release of HIVE v1.3, a major software update that significantly expands the creative and technical capabilities of its media server platform – opening the door to more demanding applications across live events and fixed installations.

The release introduces a series of enhancements designed to increase flexibility, improve interoperability with third-party systems and support deployment in more complex environments.

At the core of the update is a major upgrade to layers and mixes, enabling more sophisticated real-time compositions. Users can now combine multiple layers and mixes simultaneously – with support for up to eight layers and four concurrent mixes (dependent on model) – allowing content, live inputs and overlays to be managed dynamically across different screens and scenarios.

This expanded capability strengthens HIVE’s position in demanding immersive experiences, themed attractions, live events and commercial spaces, where flexibility, real-time control and the ability to manage multiple content sources are critical.

Alongside this, the introduction of MPCDI integration enables seamless compatibility with industry-standard projection mapping and auto-calibration tools. By supporting this widely adopted standard, HIVE can now integrate more easily into existing workflows, giving users the freedom to work with their preferred third-party systems.

The release also includes important security and deployment improvements, including the move to SSH key-based authentication. This makes HIVE devices more secure and better suited for deployment across corporate and public networks, helping to unlock larger and more complex projects.

Additional updates include enhancements to pixel mapping, improved synchronisation and timing accuracy, expanded NDI workflows and support for high-bandwidth 10Gb ST 2110 environments – alongside continued improvements to playback stability and overall system performance.

“Version 1.3 significantly expands what users can do with the platform. It’s a continuation of our ecosystem evolution – bringing more flexibility, broader compatibility and ultimately more value to customers across a wider range of applications.”
David Green, CTO at HIVE

With v1.3, HIVE continues to strengthen its position as a flexible, software-led media server platform – giving users more control, more creative freedom and greater compatibility across a wide range of applications.

For more information, visit HIVE Software Updates or check out the full release notes.

HIVE will also be showcasing the latest software release live on stand C5452 at InfoComm, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 17-19 June.

HIVE releases a new Q-SYS™ Verified Beeblade Plugin

Posted on 23 April 202627 April 2026 by Chloe

Media server manufacturer introduces new IP-based video, audio and control integration across its platform

Horsham (UK), 20 April 2026 – HIVE, a specialist provider of compact media servers, today announces its new Q-SYS Verified Plugin for HIVE Beeblade media players. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, HIVE collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that integrates HIVE media playback, monitoring and control directly within the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform, giving system integrators seamless access to player functionality within their existing AV control environments.

The plugin enables HIVE media players to be fully controlled and monitored within Q-SYS Designer, the software used by integrators to configure and deploy Q-SYS control systems. Through the integration, users can access real-time status data, manage playback and monitor outputs from HIVE media players directly within the Q-SYS environment.

HIVE worked closely with Q-SYS to develop the integration, which has been awarded the Q-SYS Verified badge, confirming that it has been tested and validated to operate reliably within the Q-SYS Ecosystem.

The HIVE Beeblade plug-in for Q-SYS Designer provides a comprehensive set of control and monitoring features, including:

· Direct control of HIVE media playback and system parameters

· Real-time monitoring of player status and media outputs

· Video preview and operational diagnostics within Q-SYS interfaces

· Integration via exposed control pins, enabling interaction with other AV system components

· Customisable control interfaces using Q-SYS’s drag-and-drop UI tools

Supporting up to sixteen output channels per device, the integration gives creators and integrators precise control over multi-layered soundscapes for immersive experiences, exhibitions and large-scale installations. Each channel can be routed independently to networked speakers, enabling dynamic, spatial audio design without the complexity of traditional signal distribution.

This functionality allows system designers to combine HIVE’s media playback capabilities with Q-SYS’s automation and control platform. Integrators can build sophisticated workflows that link media playback with other AV elements such as audio systems, lighting, sensors or projectors – all managed from a single interface.

In practice, this means that a single command within Q-SYS could trigger multiple actions, such as powering displays, launching media playback and adjusting audio levels simultaneously. This level of integration is particularly valuable in large installations where multiple AV technologies must operate together reliably.

The plugin is designed primarily for system integrators working on fixed installations, including museums, visitor attractions, corporate environments and public venues where centralised monitoring and control is essential.

By exposing detailed status and control data from HIVE media players, the plugin allows operators to build monitoring dashboards that provide real-time visibility of playback status, system health and media outputs across multiple players.

The plugin supports the full range of HIVE Beeblade media players, making it compatible with deployments across HIVE’s modular ecosystem including Beebox, Nucleus and Beehive enclosures.

“Having the flexibility and power of the HIVE media player available inside one of the most advanced control and monitoring platforms in the AV market is an incredibly powerful combination. By bringing the two together, integrators can combine the strengths of both platforms to create highly flexible and intelligent AV systems”
Nigel Sadler, Chief Pollinator at HIVE

We are proud of our collaboration with HIVE to publish a Q-SYS Verified Plugin for the HIVE Beeblade in Q-SYS Library that will enable elevated experiences for the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform across our shared customers,”
Geno Zaharie, Senior Director, Alliances & Ecosystem, Q-SYS

Download the HIVE Beeblade plugin and start building fully integrated control workflows in Q-SYS

HIVE evolves media control ecosystem at ISE

Posted on 12 January 202622 January 2026 by Chloe

From SDM to IP – advancing synchronised video, audio and control across immersive,
live and commercial environments.

HIVE will return to ISE 2026 from 3-6 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 across immersive, live and commercial environments.

Strengthening a proven ecosystem

Since launching its award-winning Beeblade range, 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, based on Intel Smart Display Module technology, 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.

HIVE announces Dante audio-over-IP integration

Posted on 20 November 202521 November 2025 by Alex Couzins

All Beeblade media engines will come with Dante connectivity as standard

HIVE, a specialist provider of compact media servers, has announced the addition of Dante® audio-over-IP networking to its award-winning Beeblade media engine range, further strengthening the company’s ecosystem for synchronised, networked AV delivery. The new integration enables HIVE players to transmit high-quality, multi-channel audio directly over standard Ethernet, eliminating the need for complex cabling or external routing hardware.

HIVE’s Dante implementation features a bespoke, custom-built HIVE-Dante driver – designed and compiled in-house to deliver seamless performance and reliability. Unlike third-party add-ons, the integration requires zero setup, licensing or configuration. Every Beeblade unit will now ship with Dante pre-installed and ready to go, fully embedded into the HIVE software platform.

For existing devices, users can ship theses back to our headquarters to perform a system upgrade to get them Dante ready. A small fee will need to be applied to cover the license in this instance.

“Dante allows our customers to treat audio just like video, as another stream on the network. By building our own custom driver, we’ve made it effortless to use. There’s no setup or configuration needed – just plug in, select Dante in the HIVE app and you’re ready to transmit up to 16 channels of high-quality audio across your network.”
Ciaran Abrams, Lead Software Developer at HIVE

“This integration marks another important step in our mission to deliver a complete, distributed media server platform, where the playback hardware lives at the edge. By bringing Dante audio-over-IP into the Beeblade family, we’re giving creators and integrators even more power and flexibility – all within a compact, scalable system.”
Dave Green, CTO at HIVE

The HIVE-Dante integration mirrors the same distributed workflow methodology that underpins HIVE’s media control architecture – operating entirely on the IP network stack for unified communication between devices. This consistency allows users to manage video, lighting and now audio from a single connected environment.

“The synergy between HIVE and Dante is clear. Our mission has always been to make audio networking simple, scalable and interoperable. HIVE’s native Dante integration extends that simplicity into media playback and synchronisation, enabling a new generation of fully networked AV experiences.”
Joshua Rush, CMO at Audinate

With audio, video and lighting now all controllable over IP, HIVE continues to blur the boundaries between disciplines in live and fixed AV environments. From immersive art spaces and museums to theme parks and projection-mapped venues, the update empowers creators to design richer, more responsive experiences with fewer cables, devices and points of failure.

The Dante integration will make its public debut at LDI Show 2025, taking place 3–9 December at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall). Join HIVE on Booth 801 to see Dante in action and discover what’s next in networked media. Register for free here.

HIVE partners with ULA Group to expand presence in Australia and New Zealand

Posted on 4 August 20254 August 2025 by Chloe

Horsham (UK), 4th August 2025 – HIVE, the UK-based specialists in media control, has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with ULA Group for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The agreement marks an important step in expanding HIVE’s global presence and connecting with local integrators through one of the region’s most experienced visual technology providers.

“We are excited to welcome ULA Group as our exclusive partner in the ANZ region,” says Mark Calvert, CEO at HIVE. “This partnership is about more than distribution – it’s about making our technology accessible to integrators through a trusted local expert who understands the needs of the market.”
Mark Calvert, CEO at HIVE

ULA Group brings more than 30 years of experience in delivering professional AV and lighting solutions across sectors including themed attractions, entertainment venues, retail environments and public spaces. With four local offices and showrooms in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, ULA Group offers hands-on technical support, system design consultancy and in-house training to support successful integration and project delivery.

“ULA Group is proud to partner with HIVE,” says Paul Rumble, Sales Director and General Manager VIC at ULA Group. “We’ve been impressed by the simplicity, performance and flexibility of their Beeblade range. It’s a smart and scalable solution that addresses many of the challenges our clients face – from managing multiple outputs to reducing power consumption and space requirements. We’re looking forward to introducing the full HIVE portfolio to the region.”
Paul Rumble, Sales Director and General Manager VIC at ULA Group

As part of the partnership, ULA Group will offer HIVE’s complete range of media servers and enclosures – including the award-winning Beeblade SDM modules and modular Nucleus and Beehive housings – backed by local stock availability, support and advice.

Designed to simplify media delivery, HIVE’s lightweight and energy-efficient systems are already used in projects ranging from projection mapping and interactive exhibits to digital signage and themed entertainment. By embedding media playback directly into displays or housing it in compact enclosures, HIVE offers a modular alternative to traditional media servers – reducing setup complexity and overheads without compromising performance.

HIVE will make its official debut at the Integrate Expo 2025 in Sydney on 27–29 August. Drop by the ULA Group (H30) and VuePix Infiled (J30) for live demos and technical discussions.

HIVE grows the colony with new talent

Posted on 2 May 20252 May 2025 by PatAdmin

Media control specialist expands team with five new roles to support strong growth

Horsham (UK), 1^st May 2025 – Hive, the multi-award-winning specialist in media control solutions, is expanding its team with five new roles as it continues to scale. Rory Jervis joins as Sales Director to drive commercial growth, while Nigel Sadler has been promoted to Chief Pollinator, a newly created role focused on strengthening partnerships and amplifying Hive’s vision.

Further reinforcing Hive’s expansion, Ciaran Abrams has been appointed as Lead Developer, Danielle Hastings joins as Customer Service Executive and Alex Couzins steps in as Marketing Specialist. These new additions bolster Hive’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge media control solutions with exceptional service.

Creating buzz: Nigel Sadler becomes Chief Pollinator

In his new role as Chief Pollinator, Nigel Sadler will lead Hive’s mission to democratise the media engine market, making complex video technology more accessible. With a passion for storytelling and deep industry expertise, Nigel will focus on forging strong partnerships and expanding Hive’s influence.

With over 40 years of experience in lighting, audio, video and stage management, Nigel has been instrumental in shaping client relationships and securing high-profile projects. His leadership continues to be a driving force behind Hive’s success.

Driving sales growth: Rory Jervis joins as Sales Director

As Sales Director, Rory Jervis will lead Hive’s commercial strategy, expanding distribution channels and strengthening client partnerships. With experience at a top global company in the commercial display market, he has a proven track record in B2B project sales and developing high-impact sales strategies.

At Hive, Rory will focus on streamlining the sales process, enhancing customer engagement and ensuring businesses can easily access and implement Hive’s cutting-edge media playback solutions.

Powering innovation in software development

Ciaran Abrams has joined Hive as Lead Developer, bringing a passion for software innovation and creating a frictionless, user-friendly experience. With a background in developing advanced software for ceremonies, spectaculars and tours, Ciaran is dedicated to expanding Hive’s user base across industries.

His mission is to ensure Hive’s platform is widely adopted, empowering creatives to maximise its potential – whether working on large-scale productions or smaller video projects.

Enhancing customer experience

Danielle (Danni) Hastings joins Hive as Customer Service Executive, bringing expertise in B2B and D2C customer support. With a strong background in face-to-face and remote service, she excels at building relationships and ensuring seamless customer interactions.

At Hive, Danni will serve as the key point of contact for customers, while also streamlining internal processes and collaborating across departments to maximise efficiency through new ways of working.

Elevating the Hive brand

With nearly two decades of marketing experience, Alex Couzins takes charge of Hive’s marketing strategy, brand awareness and ensuring a clear, compelling understanding of Hive’s offering. He will work closely with regional distribution partners to support demand generation in key markets.

Alex has held senior marketing roles at PSCo/Midwich, Absen and AVMI (now Kinly), with expertise spanning the AV and live events ecosystem, particularly in LED and video display technology.

Mark Calvert, co-founder of Hive:
“At Hive, we’re on a mission to revolutionise and demystify the media server industry, making powerful technology more accessible to everyone. To achieve that, we need the right people – and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome such exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth. With expertise spanning sales, development, customer experience and marketing, this team will help us expand our reach, enhance our technology and empower more users than ever before.”

HIVE welcomes CAST as German distributor

Posted on 14 April 202514 April 2025 by PatAdmin

Hive, the UK-based media control specialist, has appointed CAST as its official distributor in Germany, expanding its footprint in central Europe. The partnership draws on CAST’s trusted reputation, technical expertise and long-standing presence in the entertainment technology sector.

Based in Hagen, Germany, CAST (cast C.Adolph & RST Distribution GmbH) is a leading distributor of lighting, stage and media technology. The company works closely with lighting designers, technical directors, planners and creatives across theatre, corporate events, studios, architainment, cruise ships, trade fairs and convention centres. CAST supports both fixed installations and touring projects, offering a comprehensive portfolio for system integrators and live event professionals.

CAST will offer Hive’s full product range, built around the award-winning Beeblade media engine. Designed for scalability, Beeblade is a compact yet powerful solution that delivers HD, 4K and 8K video outputs with exceptional performance. Whether powering high-resolution LED walls, complex multi-projector blends or immersive visuals, Hive’s media engines provide a compact, cost-effective and high-performance solution for modern AV applications.

“For many years, the team at Hive has shared a great friendship, mutual trust and respect with the team at CAST. As we expand our route to market, we’re genuinely excited to welcome CAST into the Hive ecosystem. Their extensive industry expertise, strong technical support and well-established distribution network make them an ideal partner to grow our presence in the region.”
Mark Calvert, Hive Founder

Hive customers will also benefit from CAST’s consultative, service-led approach. With a dedicated showroom in Hagen for hands-on demos, technical training through CAST Schools and a responsive support team available both in-house and on-site, CAST ensures a seamless experience from purchase to deployment.

“We’re very excited about the market’s response to Hive’s media servers and what this addition means for our portfolio. Hive’s innovative, user-friendly solutions are a perfect fit for our customers, particularly those with a strong focus on media technology.

With Beeblade now part of our offering, we can provide even greater value to professionals across Germany, making access to high-performance media control more seamless and better supported than ever.”

Christian Pies, Sles Director at CAST

The partnership was officially announced at Prolight + Sound 2025 in Frankfurt, one of the industry’s key trade events for live entertainment and event technology professionals.

For more information, please contact Hive or CAST.

HIVE to launch Beeblade Nexus @ ISE 2025

Posted on 20 January 202512 February 2025 by Mark Calvert

The world’s first 8k60 SDM media engine with HDMI genlock

Horsham (UK), 20th January 2025 – Hive, the multi-award-winning specialist in media control solutions, is set to debut its most powerful media engine yet, the Beeblade Nexus, at ISE 2025. Alongside Nexus, Hive will unveil version 1.2 of its intuitive software, introduce the Nucleus chassis to European audiences and headline the Panasonic Interactive Immersive Experience. Attendees can meet Hive’s leadership team and new members at stand 5E880 in Hall 5 to explore their cutting-edge innovations for live entertainment and fixed installations.

Quote from Mark Calvert, co-founder of Hive:

“We’re on an exciting mission to revolutionise and demystify the media server industry with products that are powerful, compact and easy to use. Our new Beeblade Nexus, combined with our latest Nucleus enclosure and V1.2 software update, offer unmatched performance, functionality and value. Collaborations with industry leaders like Panasonic and ROE further reinforce our commitment to innovation and efficiency.”

Beeblade Nexus: Hive’s most powerful media engine

The Beeblade Nexus is the newest addition to Hive’s award-winning Beeblade family, delivering exceptional performance in a compact, scalable SDM format. Powered by the latest iteration of Hive’s Beeblade computing module, Nexus offers high performance at a fraction of the cost of traditional media servers, ideal for AV professionals seeking powerful, easy to use solutions.

The Nexus introduces a first-in-class daughter board system with optical fibre Ethernet interfaces, supporting 10, 25 and 100 Gigabit connectivity, enabling ultra-high bandwidth uncompressed streams via SMPTE 2110 and NDI. With an 8K60 2.1 HDMI output, Nexus quadruples the pixel count of its predecessor, delivering sharper and more immersive content. In a world-first, the HDMI output synchronises across multiple Nexus devices with +/- 5-microsecond accuracy using Hive’s revolutionary Beesync technology, ensuring perfect frame synchronisation.

Another standout feature is its SMPTE 2110 support, transporting uncompressed video, audio and metadata over IP networks. Available in Q2 2025, this standard is transformative for broadcast and live production environments, offering precision, flexibility and interoperability for next-generation workflows.

The Beeblade Nexus is compatible with any display device with an SDM-L socket, along with all of Hive’s media engine enclosures, including the Nucleus (2x Beeblades in a 1RU chassis) and Beehive (up to 16x Beeblades in a 5RU chassis), allowing users to tailor performance to their specific project requirements. A fully loaded Beehive with x8 synchronised Nexus boards (with alternate ventilation plates) delivers unparalleled performance, supporting x8 8K60 outputs – the highest density 5RU media playout device on the market today.

Launch of V1.2 software update

Hive is excited to unveil its V1.2 software update, introducing advanced features including 10-bit HDR support, warp and blend capabilities for multi-projector setups, Vioso camera-based calibration workflows, and a scheduling tool for simplified content management.

Additionally, a new Dataflow page within the Hive interface enables event-driven flowcharts for advanced playback interactions, AI image tools like ImageExtend and ImageUpScale and UDP/OSC data handling for enhanced customisation.

Complementing these features, the Hive Cloud expands connectivity and collaboration options, allowing users to remotely control installations and projects, transforming the way professionals manage their workflows.

Be transported: The Panasonic “Global Teleport” Experience

Hive is proud to power the “Global Teleport” experience, the centrepiece of Panasonic’s stand in Hall 3 (stand 3J500). This interactive attraction allows visitors to upload photos from their phones, dynamically displaying them on a curved screen in real-time, showcasing Hive’s Beeblade media engine and low-latency integration with Unreal Engine and Notch.

Hartmut Kulessa, senior marketing manager at Panasonic Connect, commented:
“We are delighted to collaborate with Hive on this innovative application for ISE. Hive’s media playout technology perfectly complements our projectors’ configurable input slot, creating streamlined, cost-efficient and sustainable installations.”

Visitors can view a mock-up of the “Global Teleport” activation on Hive’s stand (5E880) to delve deeper into the technology behind it.

Join Hive at ISE 2025

Hive invites ISE attendees to experience its latest hardware and software innovations on stand 5E880 with daily drinks and giveaways from 4-6pm. To book a demo or meeting, visit hive.run.