Remote Production, AI Lead Haivision Report On Broadcaster Tech Priorities For 2026

Broadcasters are prioritizing remote production and bracing for the impact of artificial intelligence as they navigate a mix of legacy and emerging technologies, according to a new study from Haivision, a provider of real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions.

The seventh annual Broadcast Transformation Report, released March 4, surveyed more than 1,300 broadcast professionals globally. The findings show that 41% of respondents cite enabling remote production as their primary technology focus for the year ahead — the fourth consecutive year it has topped the list.

The report also tracked a significant rise in the use of the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol. Since its debut in the report in 2020, SRT usage has grown from 47% to 78% in 2026.

“Broadcasters continue to evolve their workflows while navigating operational and financial realities,” Marcus Schioler, Haivision VP of marketing, said. “The report reflects a broad industry perspective balancing innovation with operational reality, where reliability, flexibility, and efficient contribution workflows are essential to supporting future growth.”

Other key findings from the report include:

• Cellular Growth: Usage of cellular networks for live video contribution rose to 54%, up from 46% last year. When using fiber as a primary network, 61% of broadcasters use cellular for redundancy.
• AI Outlook: While current AI adoption is at 27%, 64% of respondents believe it will be the technology with the greatest impact on production over the next five years.
• SDI vs. IP: SDI remains the industry backbone, used by 82% of respondents. However, adoption of SMPTE ST 2110 continues to grow, reaching 30% this year compared to 26% in 2025.

The full 2026 Haivision Broadcast Transformation Report is available for download at here.

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