Artel Launches 12G-SDI to IP Gateway for Hybrid Broadcast Workflows
Event summary
- Artel, a Patton Electronics brand, unveiled the SMART openGear OG-ENDE 12G-SDI Media Delivery Platform on January 16, 2026.
- The product enables bi-directional conversion between 12G-SDI and ST2110 IP workflows.
- Supports one or two channels of 12G-SDI traffic with built-in frame synchronization and ST2022-7 hitless redundancy.
- Pre-orders are now available with two 25G SFP trunks and four HD-BNC ports.
The big picture
The launch comes as the broadcast industry increasingly adopts ST2110 technology, with 2025 dubbed 'the year of ST2110.' This gateway allows facilities to modernize infrastructure while preserving existing SDI investments, addressing a critical need for flexible transition solutions. Patton's move underscores the strategic importance of bridging legacy and IP-based systems in an evolving media landscape.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly broadcasters will integrate this gateway into hybrid SDI/IP workflows.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will introduce similar gateway solutions to capture market share.
- 4K Expansion
- The extent to which this product will accelerate the transition to 4K and beyond in broadcast infrastructure.
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