Live Internet Protocol (IP) Broadcast Equipment Market Definition And Segments
Live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment refers to the device used to produce, transmit, and distribute live media content over IP (internet protocol) networks. This equipment facilitates the real-time delivery of live events, news, sports, entertainment, or corporate communications, allowing broadcasters, content creators, and enterprises to reach audiences across various platforms and devices.
The main types of live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment include broadcast switchers, switches and servers, infrastructure, and others. A broadcast switcher is a device used to select between multiple audio or video sources and route them for live broadcast or recording, facilitating seamless transitions between different inputs. These are provided by various sales channels such as online and offline for various applications including broadcast production centers, in-stadium broadcast, outside broadcast vans, and others.
The live internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Broadcast Switcher, Switches And Servers, Infrastructure, Other Types
2) By Sales Channel: Online, Offline
3) By Application: Broadcast Production Centers, In-Stadium Broadcast, Outside Broadcast Vans, Other Applications
The live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.25 billion in 2023 to $1.44 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for high-quality content, increased adoption of 4k and UHD broadcasting, the rise of virtualization and software-defined networking, demand for multiplatform content delivery, and integration of cloud services.
The live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.61 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising of remote production, growing demand for live sports streaming, increasing focus on sustainability, adoption of next-generation codecs, and expansion of virtual and augmented reality. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud-based production solutions, remote production workflows, IP-based interoperability standards, advanced video compression technologies, and AI and machine learning integration.
OTT Platform Boom Fuels Surge In The Live IP Broadcast Equipment Market Growth
The rising popularity of OTT platforms is expected to propel the growth of the live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market going forward. OTT (over-the-top) platforms refer to streaming services that deliver audio, video, and other media content over the internet directly to users, bypassing traditional distribution channels such as cable or satellite television. The demand for OTT platforms is rising due to affordable pricing, original content and exclusive releases, flexibility and control, and mobile accessibility. Live streaming is a differentiator for OTT platforms, attracting and retaining subscribers. OTT providers use reliable and high-performance IP-based broadcast equipment capable of delivering seamless live broadcasts over the internet to meet the growing demand for live-streaming content. For instance, according to reports by Exploding Topics, a US-based platform that focuses on identifying and monitoring emerging trends and topics on the internet, Amazon Prime (an OTT service provider) had 230 million Prime members worldwide in 2022, which increased from 213 million in 2022. Furthermore, according to reports published by Mint, an India-based business, and financial daily newspaper, the total audience for OTT platforms rose by 13.5% to reach 481.1 million in 2023, compared to 423.8 million in 2022. Therefore, the rising popularity of OTT platforms is driving the growth of the live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market.
Major companies operating in the live internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market are Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Ericsson AB, Arista Networks Inc., Belden Inc., Evertz, Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd., Ross Video Ltd., Imagine Communications, EVS Broadcast Equipment SA, NewTek Inc., Grass Valley, Sencore Inc., ETL Systems Ltd., Lynx Technik AG, Matrox Graphics Inc., RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG, LAWO AG, Teradek LLC, AJA Video Systems Inc., Telos Alliance, Ikegami Tsushinki Co. Ltd., Beijing Gefei Technology Co. Ltd.
Advanced Live IP Broadcast Equipment For Enhanced Live Productions
Major companies operating in the live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market are focused on developing advanced switchers and professional-grade cameras, such as ATEM Television Studio HD 8 and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro, to enhance live production capabilities. The ATEM Television Studio HD 8 and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro are advanced broadcasting equipment designed for professional live video production. The ATEM Television Studio HD 8 is an all-in-one HD video switcher with advanced streaming and recording capabilities. On the other hand, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro is a high-end studio camera tailored for live production, featuring a larger 6K Super 35 sensor and an EF lens mount for cinematic image quality. For instance, in February 2023, Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd., an Australia-based digital cinema and hardware manufacturer, launched ATEM Television Studio HD 8 and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro, designed for professional live production setups. The ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a small live production switcher integrated with a broadcast control panel. It features 8 x 3G-SDI inputs, streaming, recording, multiview, DVE, keyers, USB webcam compatibility, media players, talkback, and optional cloud storage. The Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro is a professional-grade camera for live production with advanced capabilities like remote-controlled ND filters, a bigger 6K sensor, and compatibility with various lenses. It enables live streaming with talkback, tally, color correction, and raw recording.
DOMO Broadcast Systems Expands Global Presence With Acquisition Of Wave Central LLC
In November 2023, DOMO Broadcast Systems, a UK-based broadcast company, acquired Wave Central LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to strengthen Domo Broadcast's position in the live IP broadcast equipment sector, particularly in North America, and enhance its product portfolio for live events, sports coverage, film production, and unmanned applications. Wave Central LLC is a US-based provider of wireless broadcast equipment.
North America was the largest region in the live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the live internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the live internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The live Internet protocol (IP) broadcast equipment market consists of sales of IP cameras, transmitters and gap fillers, audio mixers and interfaces, encoding and decoding devices, video servers, routers, amplifiers, and antennas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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