At the 2026 NAB Show, Ed McGivern, President of Appear US, announced a new partnership with Fox Sports that will enhance production capabilities for major events like the FIFA World Cup and Big Ten Network. He also unveiled Appear's latest technology offerings, including the XM control platform and VX software, while highlighting the company's growth strategy supported by an upcoming IPO and expanded customer support services. This collaboration and technological advancement signify Appear's commitment to strengthening its position in the sports broadcasting industry.
ADVERTISEMENT Live From NAB 2026: Appear's Ed McGivern on Fox Sports Deal, New XM Platform, and VX Software Debut By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. • Posted on: April 21, 2026 • 1 minute read At the 2026 NAB Show, Ed McGivern, GM and President of Appear US, discusses the company’s new partnership and investment agreement with Fox Sports — supporting productions including the FIFA World Cup and Big Ten Network remote workflows — along with a related collaboration with PSSI on satellite and modulation infrastructure upgrades. McGivern also introduces Appear’s latest products: XM (Estate Manager), a centralized “single pane of glass” control platform for managing fleets of REMIs, flypacks, and trucks; VX, the company’s first software-based product; and the X5, which completes the X platform alongside the X20 and X10 for smaller-scale remote productions. He closes with an update on Appear’s expanded 24/7 U.S.-based customer support, infrastructure investment, and October IPO, which is fueling the company’s next phase of growth. Sharing Upcoming Events Top Stories Live From NAB 2026: Appear's Ed McGivern on Fox Sports Deal, New XM Platform, and VX Software Debut By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 21, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: T-Mobile for Business’ Jason Schnellbacher on Enhancing 5G for Sports Fans, Broadcasters By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: AWS's Jason Dvorkin, Regina Rossi on Driving Innovation With Al-Based Workflows By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: BitFire's Colin Bonzey on Growing Spark Platform for Live Cloud-Based Productions By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: EVS's Oscar Teran on the Debut of T-Motion, Impact of Al on New LSM-VIA Zoom By: Kristian Hernández, Senior Editor Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Calrec's Sid Stanley, Henry Goodman Mark Argo M's US Debut, Discuss Expansion of Virtualized Audio Workflows By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: LiveU's Phillip Broaddus on LU900Q Launch, Nexus Cloud Platform, and REMI Growth By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Imagine Comms' Jimbo Haneklau Talks Prismon, Hybrid IP/SDI Workflows, and Cloud Playout By: Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. Posted on: April 20, 2026 SportsTechBuzz at NAB 2026, Day 2: Live Reports From the Show Floor in Vegas Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Rock-It Sports’ John Walberg on Powering Logistics, Shipping for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup By: Kristian Hernández, Senior Editor Posted on: April 20, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Fujinon's Stosh Durbacz on Expanding the 4K Broadcast Lens Lineup With New Portable Zooms, 94x Box Lens By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 19, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Canon's Jamon Lomax, Josh Stoner, and Paul McAniff Break Down 40-1200mm Cine-Servo Lens, Firmware Upgrades Fit For Live Sports By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 19, 2026 Read more Latest Headlines posts ADVERTISEMENT
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Appear: Appear is a technology company that provides solutions for managing remote production workflows and has introduced new products including the XM platform and VX software.
Fox Sports: Fox Sports is a major sports broadcasting network that has partnered with Appear to enhance production capabilities for significant sporting events.
PSSI: PSSI is a company involved in satellite and modulation infrastructure that is collaborating with Appear on infrastructure upgrades.
FIFA: FIFA is the international governing body of football, overseeing the FIFA World Cup, which is supported by Appear's partnership with Fox Sports.
Big Ten Network: Big Ten Network is a sports network that broadcasts college sports events and is included in the productions supported by Appear's partnership with Fox Sports.
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