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“FIFA Club World Cup was the most watched FIFA event of all time” 🌍⚽️ That doesn’t happen by accident — and it’s exactly why this stat kept coming up at MHV2026. When audiences reach that scale, live sports streaming has one job: don’t break. Ever. 🔥 And that was the heartbeat of the conversations throughout the event. Across MHV, leaders from DAZN, Comcast, YouTube TV, Synamedia and Elecard unpacked what makes moments like this possible: ▪️ Multi-view is officially table stakes (from server-side to elastic implementations) ▪️ Low latency is still the key differentiator ▪️ Reliability at peak scale is no longer a goal — it’s the baseline When record-breaking viewership becomes the benchmark, expectations rise just as fast. And MHV made one thing clear: the industry is stepping up to meet them. 🚀 Big thanks to Patrick Gilmore for sharing the insights from the event! 🙌 as well as to our partner Bitmovin for their insightful presentation, which added valuable depth to the technical discussions at MHV2026.

🎬 Start with the video Sometimes, a short video is the best way to get the full picture. Our short discovery video, now live on the MK.IO Beam product page, offers a focused introduction to MK.IO Beam — with Chris Wilson guiding you through the essentials before you explore further. “One software platform. One operational model. Built for live video.” 👀 Watch the video on the MK.IO Beam product page: https://hubs.li/Q041wFCF0 📄 And explore the available brochures when you’re ready to go deeper!

Adaptability in broadcast isn’t optional anymore — it’s essential. 🌟 With  MK.IO Beam, move beyond fixed hardware into flexible, software‑driven workflows that actually scale with real‑world demand. Cloud control, on‑prem reliability, licensing that grows with you.
 Built for contribution, reception, and headends—without the constraints. 🙅 Because modern broadcast deserves the freedom to evolve. 🚀 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q041dMKb0

Mile-High Video 2026 — Engineering what’s next 🚀 MHV brings together engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to tackle real-world innovation in media compression, video coding, and streaming—where theory meets deployment at scale. 🤝 Meet the MediaKind team — Patrick Gilmore will be there, looking forward to connecting with peers, sharing insights, and discussing how advanced compression and intelligent streaming are powering high-quality video experiences. 📅 When? February 2–5 📍 Where? The Cable Center, Denver, CO Let’s talk codecs, streaming efficiency, and the future of video — see you at MHV 2026! 👉 Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q040F85q0

👑 A royal tradition in our French office 🇫🇷 Last week, our French team kept the tradition alive with Galette des Rois More than a pastry, it’s a January tradition in France. A small charm is hidden inside, and whoever finds it becomes king or queen for the day. A great excuse to share a moment together, celebrate local culture, and start the year on a sweet note. 😆

Broadcast operations are evolving fast– and those rigid, hardware-bound workflows are slowing you down! ❌ MK.IO Beam gives you cloud freedom with on‑prem power: spin up, spin down, and manage contribution, reception, and headends from anywhere. Scale only when you need to. Use the COTS hardware you already trust. License the way your business actually runs. 💡 Built for broadcast teams who want agility without compromise – not another science project. If your workflows still look like 2015, it’s time to rethink how you build, run, and scale your media operations. 🚀 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03_RFm60

Smartlabs and MediaKind partner to accelerate cloud-native video services ☁️🤝 By bringing together MediaKind’s cloud-native video headend (MK.IO Beam) and Smartlabs’ IPTV/OTT platform and professional services expertise, we’re making it easier for operators to modernise, simplify, and scale — without disruption. The result? Faster launches, lower complexity, and more flexibility, all delivered through a tightly integrated, end-to-end solution. 👉 Read the blog to see what this partnership unlocks. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03_tWC80

Stop fighting your workflows – start speeding them up. ⏩ MK.IO Beam  gives broadcast teams cloud‑level control on top of the on‑prem systems they already trust—so contribution, reception, and headends finally move at the pace of your business. ⚙️ Built for change. Designed to scale. Ready for what’s next. 🚀 Curious what that looks like in your operation? Click to see how Beam reshapes a typical live workflow. 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03_6MVt0

🚀 Catch up on the latest insights from the MediaKind blog Our recent posts highlight how MediaKind is shaping the future of video and streaming experiences: 🎥 Streaming the FIFA Club World Cup – A fireside chat with DAZN on what it takes to deliver world-class live sports. 📺 Create Your Own Multiview on Xfinity X1 – A closer look at Comcast's innovative multiview experience. ☁️ Simplicity, scale & the cloud – Shahar Bar on redefining streaming workflows and cloud orchestration. 👉 Read all the posts here: https://hubs.li/Q03-xfYx0 From broadcast to sports and streaming tech, there’s plenty of insight to explore 💡

📺 In 2026, what trend will shape streaming most? Vote and share your perspective 👇 Curious to see what matters most this year. 🤔