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🎾Wimbledon 2026: A feat of engineering

"We have about 300 people on site working in two full control rooms, a REMI PCR for international use, a large graphics room with five viz engines, replay space for 25 operators, and nine offices that overlook Court 18,” reveals Jarrett Baker, ESPN’s Sr Manager, Remote Operations.

IBC365 speaks to the BBC R&D and ESPN experts about the "hundreds of pieces of equipment" behind the record-breaking Wimbledon event.

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Wimbledon 2026: ESPN gears up for record breaking year ESPN is the biggest international broadcaster for Wimbledon for which it is paying around $95m annually for exclusive rights in the US until 2035 (from 2024). It’s a vital partner to the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) which own the Championship and which manages the host broadcast internally...

📢 How did you get into the tech industry ?

In collaboration with Women in Streaming Media, IBC has launched a new survey, How Did You Get Here?, exploring the different routes people have taken into the industry and the skills they've picked up along the way.

If you work in media , we'd love to hear your story. Your insights will help us better understand where talent comes from and how careers are built.

Developed with the support of Polly Hickling (Women in Streaming Media), Stuart Ray (IAMT), Carrie Wootten and Lisa Collins (RISE Academy) and SMPTE!

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Media & Broadcast Technology Industry Pathways Providing insight into how professionals enter media and broadcast technology, highlighting real experiences, skills and career journeys to support students and emerging talent in navigating pathways into the sector.