Lawo, a global leader in IP-based broadcast and media infrastructure solutions, has partnered with SMPTE and industry partners to introduce the SMPTE ST 2110 Practical Lab, an immersive training programme designed to accelerate the industry’s migration from SDI to IP workflows.
The SMPTE ST 2110 standards define the transport of professional media such as uncompressed video, audio, and ancillary data over IP networks. As broadcasters worldwide adopt IP-based infrastructures, mastering ST 2110 workflows is critical for engineers, system integrators, and technical managers.
The Practical Lab, hosted at Lawo’s headquarters in Rastatt, Germany, offers participants a hands-on environment to design, synchronise, and troubleshoot live-production IP networks.
This experience builds on SMPTE’s structured education pathway, which spans progressive levels of learning, from foundational knowledge to intensive, hands-on application.
It begins with Introduction to SMPTE ST 2110, an independent study course with ongoing enrolment throughout 2026, before advancing to Understanding SMPTE ST 2110, an instructor-led virtual programme that offers a deeper technical exploration of the standard through a flipped-classroom model and peer learning. The pathway culminates in the SMPTE ST 2110 Boot Camp, an intensive, instructor-led virtual training designed to immerse participants in the practical and operational aspects of deploying ST 2110 in real-world environments.
Following these courses, professionals can apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios using Lawo’s cutting-edge solutions, including the A_mic8 audio stagebox, .edge SDI/IP gateway, VSM, HOME management platform, and HOME Apps.
Wim Van Roy, Educational Architect, Lawo, and 2025 Education Director, SMPTE, said, “The transition to IP is one of the most significant evolutions in broadcast technology.
“By partnering with SMPTE and the wider industry, to deliver this Practical Lab, we’re empowering professionals to confidently design and operate ST 2110 workflows – supporting the industry’s future towards Dynamic Media Facilities powered by SMPTE ST 2110 standards.”