Horsham (UK) HIVE, a specialist provider of compact media servers, will return to Integrated Systems Europe 2026 from 3-6 February at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Hall 5, Stand 5G700. Under the banner “Ecosystem Evolution”, HIVE will unveil the next chapter in its mission to simplify and accelerate how video, audio and lighting come together across immersive, live and commercial environments.
Strengthening a proven ecosystem
Since launching its award-winning Beeblade range, HIVE has re-engineered how media servers are deployed – moving high-performance playback hardware from remote racks to the display itself. At ISE 2026, the company will demonstrate how this ecosystem continues to evolve, delivering higher performance, greater efficiency and even tighter synchronization across distributed systems.
The complete line-up of Beeblade media engines and modular enclosures – including the flagship Beeblade Nexus, the world’s first 8K60 media engine in SDM format – will be on show alongside the latest software developments that unify playback, control and synchronization across the network.
From SDM to IP – the next step in media evolution
Building on the success of its SDM platform, based on Intel Smart Display Module technology, HIVE is extending its reach into networked media workflows, enabling creators and integrators to manage every signal – video, audio and lighting – natively over IP.
Live demonstrations will include SMPTE 2110 video-over-IP and Dante audio-over-IP, highlighting how HIVE’s software stack now delivers fully synchronised media over standard Ethernet without the complexity of traditional routing or timing hardware.
At the heart of these demos is Beesync, HIVE’s proprietary HDMI Genlock technology that uses lightweight machine learning to predict and correct HDMI timing drift in real time, ensuring perfect sync across any number of outputs.
Collaboration across the ecosystem
Visitors can also experience HIVE solutions across the show floor, including collaborations with Panasonic (3J500), Epson (3J100) and ROE Visual (3C500). These partnerships reinforce HIVE’s open, collaborative approach to enabling creative freedom across display and projection technologies.
A connected, software-driven future
The theme Ecosystem Evolution signals continuity as much as change – a commitment to refining the existing platform while paving the way for a new generation of IP-native media workflows.
“We’ve built one of the most powerful and compact ecosystems in the market, but we’re only at the beginning of what it can do,” comments Mark Calvert, CEO at HIVE. “2026 is about evolution – strengthening our SDM platform, deepening our software integrations and extending everything we do into the network layer. Our goal is to make synchronized, scalable media over IP accessible to every creator and integrator, whether they’re building a theme park experience, immersive exhibition or live show.”
See it at ISE 2026
HIVE will host live demonstrations of its latest hardware and software on Stand 5G700 (Hall 5) throughout the show. Private meeting space is available for partners and press by appointment. To register for free, use invitation code: ISE260552.
About HIVE:
HIVE is a specialist media control manufacturer dedicated to delivering innovative, scalable and cost-effective solutions for live events and fixed installations.
Inspired by nature's most intelligent networks, HIVE's ecosystem is built around its award-winning Beeblade technology, offering powerful yet accessible tools for media playback. This design philosophy ensures flexibility and adaptability, allowing professionals to create dynamic and impactful experiences across various settings.
HIVE's commitment to sustainability is evident through eco-friendly packaging, optimized shipping processes and responsible sourcing of components, actively reducing CO₂ emissions. By embedding media playback inside display technology, HIVE facilitates high-resolution and high-quality playback at a reasonable cost with low power consumption.
For more information, visit hive.run.