At the 2026 NAB Show, NEP CEO Martin Stewart announced the launch of the NEP Platform, a new hybrid production system designed to enhance efficiency and scalability for major events like the FIFA World Cup. This year marks NEP's 40th anniversary, and the platform aims to meet the growing demand for digital content by integrating various production services, thereby improving client engagement and operational flexibility. The initiative is significant as it positions NEP to better serve high-profile productions and adapt to the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting.
ADVERTISEMENT Live From NAB 2026: NEP's Martin Stewart Talks 40 Years, the NEP Platform, and Scaling for FIFA World Cup By: Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director • Posted on: April 22, 2026 • 1 minute read Celebrating its 40th anniversary, NEP is leaning into hybrid production with the launch of the NEP Platform — a centralized, scalable environment that integrates software and hardware services across trucks, hubs, data centers, and the cloud. CEO Martin Stewart joins SVG at the 2026 NAB Show to discuss the company’s evolution, the flexibility and logistical efficiencies the platform delivers to clients, and a packed year of marquee productions, including Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star Game, the Players Championship, the Masters, and Eurovision, with FIFA World Cup prep already underway. He also weighs in on the surging demand for digital and streaming content and how NEP is helping clients scale production to deepen audience engagement. Sharing Upcoming Events Top Stories Live From NAB 2026: NEP's Dan Murphy on NEP Platform, TFC, and the Shift to Software-Defined Workflows By: Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director Posted on: April 22, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: NEP's Martin Stewart Talks 40 Years, the NEP Platform, and Scaling for FIFA World Cup By: Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director Posted on: April 22, 2026 SportsTechBuzz at NAB 2026, Day 4: Live Reports From the Show Floor in Vegas Posted on: April 22, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Blackmagic Design’s Bob Caniglia on Implementing Cinematic Looks in Live Broadcasts By: Kristian Hernández, Senior Editor Posted on: April 22, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Dolby's Giles Baker on the Growth of Dolby OptiView, Immersive Vision and Audio for Live Sports By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 21, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Solid State Logic's Berny Carpenter on Expanding System T With Virtual DSP, Cloud Workflows By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 21, 2026 Live From NAB 2026: Clark Wire & Cable's David McCarthy Showcases New Connectivity, Enclosure Solutions for Modern Broadcast Workflows at NAB Show 2026 By: Brandon Costa, Director of Digital Posted on: April 21, 2026 SportsTechBuzz at NAB 2026, Day 3: Live Reports From the Show Floor in Vegas Posted on: April 21, 2026 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 Read more Latest Headlines posts ADVERTISEMENT
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NEP Group: NEP Group is a global provider of live production and broadcast services that has launched the NEP Platform to enhance hybrid production capabilities for major events.
FIFA: FIFA is the international governing body of football, and its World Cup is a marquee event for which NEP Group is preparing.
Super Bowl: The Super Bowl is a major annual championship game in American football, which NEP Group is involved in producing.
NBA: The NBA is a professional basketball league in North America, and NEP Group is involved in producing the NBA All-Star Game.
Eurovision: Eurovision is a major international song competition, and NEP Group is involved in its production.
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