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Up early in Vegas for the “Future of Satellite Replacement” breakfast by The Hive Group at NAB2026. A packed room of more than 150 attendees. A strong signal that the industry is actively preparing for what comes next beyond C-band. The broadcasters’ panel set the tone for the discussion. As Ken Fuller put it, the challenge is not just matching quality, reliability and availability, but also ensuring precise, predictable switching behavior in IP-based workflows. Alongside an all-star panel of industry experts, Kenelm Deen, Director B2B Distribution Solutions, addressed the core question everyone is facing: how to replicate satellite-grade reliability in an IP world. His takeaway was clear: the future of distribution will be defined at the last mile. Multi-path connectivity across Ku-band, fiber and 5G is key to achieving broadcast-grade resilience, with seamless switching across networks to mitigate local faults. Building on decades of powering large-scale broadcast distribution, we support customers transitioning from satellite to IP with approaches that preserve operational continuity while adapting to new network realities. 📍 Synamedia is at NAB, Booth W2851 There is still time to stop by and continue the conversation with Kenelm and the team.

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