Puget Systems Unveils Remote Workstation Solutions for Studios and New SMPTE 2110 Systems at HPA Tech Retreat 2026
Puget Systems to Showcase New Systems in the ‘Innovation Zone’ and Offer Insights for Studio Executives and IT Teams on Emerging Hardware Trends in Hollywood for 2026
Auburn, WA (February 9, 2026) – Puget Systems (www.pugetsystems.com) is set to join the Innovation Zone at the HPA Tech Retreat 2026 in Palm Springs, introducing its new remote workstation solutions that integrate Puget Systems hardware with leading software platforms like Parsec. These solutions, rigorously tested by Puget Labs under various production conditions, enable studios to select the optimal remote access strategies for their infrastructure and creative demands, maintaining peak performance for decentralized teams.
At the HPA Tech Retreat 2026, Puget Systems will also present its new SMPTE 2110 solutions powered by NVIDIA® BlueField®-3, tailored for virtual production, broadcast, and in-camera VFX workflows.
SMPTE 2110 is a suite of standards from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers for uncompressed, high-quality audiovisual and metadata transport over IP networks, set to replace traditional SDI coax cables. By separating elements into independent, routable IP streams, it enables flexible, scalable, and remote production workflows, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency video transport for real-time production efficiency.
These offerings underscore Puget Systems’ dedication to addressing major infrastructure challenges in the industry — from facilitating remote workforces to advancing virtual production environments.
Educational Presentations and Discussions
Puget Systems announced that Jon Bach, President, and Chris Stevenson, Enterprise Business Development Manager, will lead several Breakfast Roundtable discussions. Chris Stevenson will also give a presentation in the Innovation Zone on the advantages of SMPTE 2110 for virtual production studios. The event schedule includes:
Monday, February 16: Adopting SMPTE 2110 for ICVFX; The Hardware Reality Check
Chris Stevenson will explain SMPTE 2110’s impact on compute infrastructure and common hardware misconceptions during this Breakfast Roundtable.
Tuesday, February 17: Memory Shortages and Their Effects
Jon Bach will discuss the root causes of ongoing memory shortages and their broader implications during this Breakfast Roundtable.
Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30pm: Innovation Zone Presentation
Chris Stevenson will present on SMPTE 2110 Solutions Powered by NVIDIA BlueField at the main stage, highlighting its benefits for next-gen virtual production and in-camera VFX.
Wednesday, February 18: AI in Hollywood: The Pendulum Settling
Jon Bach will explore AI’s role in Hollywood workflows and system preparations for leveraging these new processes during this Breakfast Roundtable.
Configurations, Pricing, and Availability
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