Nxtedition has made a splash at IBC 2024, taking home two prestigious industry awards. The company won the IABM BaM Award in the Create category for its innovative solutions, and was also named a TVBEurope Best of Show winner for its XR/Mixed Reality Studio Gallery Control. These awards highlight Nxtedition's dedication to pushing the boundaries of broadcasting.
The IABM BaM Award, also known as a BaMMY, celebrates the best in media technology innovation. Nxtedition's achievement in the Create category received praise from the IABM judges. The company's innovative approach to broadcasting was recognized by the judges, who commented that it was "a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and evolution in the broadcast industry."
Nxtedition also received the TVBEurope Best of Show award for its XR/Mixed Reality Studio Gallery Control. This award acknowledges outstanding products and solutions showcased at IBC 2024, assessed by an independent panel of experts. Nxtedition's recognition in this category demonstrates its commitment to providing advanced broadcast solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Nxtedition played a crucial role in developing the XR/MR Studio Gallery Control as part of the IBC Accelerator project, "Evolution of the Control Room – Leveraging XR, Voice, AI & HTML-Based Graphics Solutions." This project was a collaborative effort with several industry partners, including Al Jazeera, BBC, ITN, Transmixer, Cuez, Loopic, SPX Graphics, and more.
During the presentation, Adam Leah, Creative Director at Nxtedition, demonstrated the system live, remotely controlling a studio in Sweden using just a Meta Quest 3 and an iPad. This demonstration garnered significant enthusiasm and praise from attendees.
IBC 2024 was a resounding success for Nxtedition, marked not only by these award wins but also by a record number of visitors to their stand. Roger Persson of Nxtedition commented, “IBC 2024 allowed us to showcase how our single, unified platform can genuinely change the way newsrooms work. The level of interest we received confirms that the industry is looking for more integrated, efficient solutions like ours.”