Compact, power-efficient X Platform performance brings broadcast-grade reliability and ultra-low latency to space-constrained remote production (REMI) workflows
Oslo, Norway — 8 September 2026 — Appear ASA (Appear OSE:APR), a global leader in live production technology, today announced the Appear X5 compact media processing platform will support live contribution workflows for DP World Tour golf events. Live coverage of the DP World Tour is produced by European Tour Productions and global sports marketing agency, IMG.
Throughout live sports production there is a growing requirement for trusted, Tier-1 performance in a smaller, lower-footprint platform that can be deployed quickly and efficiently. Through its broadcast fibre service provider, Cingularity, IMG has become the first company to deploy the X5 internationally. It is using the X5 to contribute HEVC video from DP World Tour golf tournaments to its studio facility based in Stockley Park, London, for distribution.
Carolina Minhoto Santos, Director of Sales Engineering at Cingularity, said: “Appear has been much more than a technology provider to us; it has also been a strong technical partner throughout the implementation process. Its close collaboration with our team made deployment straightforward, and the X Platform has helped us standardise our workflows, simplify operations and reduce complexity by reducing the need to work with multiple vendors. Just as importantly, Appear enables us to deliver excellent picture quality and low latency at low bitrates, helping us to maximise limited connectivity and do more with less.”
Designed for deployments where space, power draw and operational simplicity are critical, the X5 extends the core strengths of Appear’s X Platform into a compact, portable form factor, enabling broadcasters and production service providers to deliver ultra-low latency contribution, high-quality compression and resilient IP media transport from the venue edge, flypacks and mobile rigs.
Cingularity, specialists in bespoke live video networking and remote production solutions, is using the X5 as part of flyaway workflows suited to the diverse geography and scale of DP World Tour events, helping to ensure consistent, broadcast-grade contribution for tournaments where transporting large-scale infrastructure is impractical.
Carolina Minhoto Santos concluded: “X5 gives us the best of both worlds: the proven performance of Appear’s X Platform and a compact solution that makes far more sense for flyaway contribution. For global event workflows like the DP World Tour, that means smaller, more efficient kits, faster deployment and the confidence that we can deliver low-latency, broadcast-grade contribution from venue to venue.”
Andy McClelland, Senior Vice President EMEA & GM UK&I at Appear, said: “Cingularity’s deployment highlights how live production is evolving: becoming more distributed and agile, while delivering the same premium results broadcasters rely on from high-density solutions such as our X10 and X20 solutions, so that operators like Cingularity can deploy broadcast-grade contribution in flight cases and space-constrained environments without limiting functionality or changing how they operate.”
The Appear X5 is engineered for high-value, smaller-scale live productions and is well suited to remote contribution, regional backhaul, REMI workflows, flypacks, OB trucks and mobile rigs where space and power are limited. It integrates into both SDI and IP-based infrastructures and supports broadcast-grade resilience features including SMPTE 2022-7, SRT and IP-FEC, and provides encode / decode in multiple codecs, helping operators maintain robust performance and flexibility for premium live content.
Appear’s product strategy is centred on delivering high performance per watt and maximum operational efficiency. X5 extends that philosophy to edge and flyaway deployments, giving customers a compact solution that supports premium live production while reducing power consumption, rack space and shipping burden compared with larger, less efficient alternatives.
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About Cingularity
Cingularity Media is a specialist live video networking and production provider serving the world’s top sports broadcasters and rights holders. Founded in 2018 and acquired by IMG in 2022, Cingularity designs and delivers bespoke broadcast contribution, remote production and distribution solutions built around one obsession: transmission quality. Proudly not a traditional telco, Cingularity built its private global network from the ground up, handpicking best-in-class technology partners rather than inheriting legacy infrastructure, with hitless failover protection engineered into every path. Its engineering-staffed Technical Operations Centre runs 24/7, providing the expertise to manage complex, high-stakes workflows from venue to viewer with low latency and uncompromising reliability. Trusted by Premier League Productions, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sky, CBS, Wimbledon and leading rights holders worldwide, Cingularity helps broadcasters reduce costs, increase flexibility and accelerate the transition from traditional satellite infrastructure to scalable, IP-based delivery.
About IMG
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
About Appear
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear designs and delivers high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and live content delivery. The Company’s technology enables the capture, transport, and processing of live video from sports stadiums, concert arenas, and other venues to viewers with ultra-low latency, ensuring superior video quality and reliability. Appear serves broadcasters, production companies, content owners and network operators worldwide who rely on its live production technology to deliver the world’s most demanding live productions.
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