Operative has unveiled its new AOS Services Platform, a foundational, services-based architecture designed to help media companies monetise across linear, streaming, and emerging platforms.
According to the company, the platform is built for multi-platform scale and standardises core OMS services across channels, exposes everything via APIs, and embeds AI-driven intelligence directly into monetisation workflows. “The result is faster innovation, unified execution, and the flexibility to evolve without re-architecting the business,” it said.
Michael Napodano, CEO of Operative, said: “Media businesses have reached an era where they need to be everywhere for audiences and advertisers. As they navigate an environment defined by multi-channel, audience-first monetization, adaptability and scale are essential. The new AOS Services Platform provides a standardised foundation of services for linear and streaming revenue, with intelligence and flexibility built in so media companies can move faster, innovate with confidence, and differentiate where it matters most.”
Adobe to acquire AI firm Topaz Labs
Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Topaz Labs, an Emmy-winning AI company that develops tools for video and image enhancement. Terms of the deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, were not revealed.
Looking Gude for Tag team
Cable specialist Argosy has expanded its infrastructure portfolio with the addition of Gude Systems’ intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) and GeoTag asset tracking technology from Tazaar. The firm becomes an official distributor for both manufacturers.
Vortex spins up 2 to go
Vortex2 and Vortex2 Soft are two new compact lights from Creamsource offering the same CreamOS workflow, colour science, rugged build quality and IP65 weather resistance of its existing Vortex family, but in a smaller 160W form factor.
Cinema lighting with added punch
New from Fiilex are the G9 Color, its largest profile light to date, and the MotoK40, a 3600W moving-head LED punch light for film, live events and virtual sets.
Blackwell box boost for live production
Aimed at enterprise video production, and combining Grass Valley hardware and AMPP OS, and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU acceleration, AMPP Edge Live has its European debut at IBC2026. New capabilities can be introduced through software, allowing user workflows to evolve as requirements change.
