GlobalM redefines live IP transport with new video gateway architecture
At NAB 2026, GlobalM is presenting its GMX Distributed Video Gateway, a software-defined IP media transport platform designed to replace fixed, hardware-bound contribution and distribution systems.
A new offering is GlobalM Device Control (GMDC), which extends orchestration beyond transport into encoder and decoder management through direct API integration. This brings codec configuration and network routing into a single operational framework.
In addition to GMDC, GlobalM is expanding its edge processing capabilities with new high-end signal processing services that can be activated on demand. Frame rate conversion and high dynamic range (HDR) to standard dynamic range (SDR) conversion are now available as software-based functions at the edge, allowing operators to apply advanced signal processing without deploying dedicated hardware. These capabilities are delivered on a pay-as-you-go basis, enabling broadcasters to activate processing only when required for specific events or distribution workflows.
The platform also introduces expanded cloud connectivity and operational monitoring capabilities. New cloud network access points and the introduction of GM Tunnel provide transparent connectivity between cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure, enabling distributed workflows across multiple cloud providers.
A new cloud-based multiviewer service further extends the platform, giving production teams and operators a virtual network operations centre (NOC) environment for monitoring live feeds remotely. GlobalM has also optimised its cloud builds for ARM processor architecture-based AWS Graviton infrastructure, improving performance per watt and supporting the growing emphasis on energy efficiency in broadcast infrastructure.
The broader industry shift from fixed transmission capacity toward event driven, software-controlled infrastructure continues to reshape how live IP media networks are designed. Platforms such as GlobalM illustrate the move toward centrally governed, elastic architectures that operate across internet, fibre, 5G, and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks.To learn more, visit booth W3736 at NAB 2026, which is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from April 19-22.
