NDI Forms Global Advisory Board to Power the Future of IP Video

NDI has formed its inaugural Global Advisory Board, uniting top industry leaders from across the video technology ecosystem to support NDI’s continued growth, innovation and worldwide adoption.

Comprised of senior industry leaders, the NDI Advisory Board will provide strategic counsel on interoperability, standards development, developer outreach and broader ecosystem opportunities. Steve Taylor, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Vizrt, will serve as Chair of the Advisory Board, bringing deep product and industry expertise to lead this strategic group.

“These are some of the most respected names in the industry, and they’re joining because they want to see NDI ecosystem grow and expand into new areas” said Steve Taylor, Chief Product and Technology Officer of Vizrt. “We hope the growing number of users see this announcement as further proof that NDI has strong backing and momentum as we invest in the future.”

The seven inaugural members bring deep expertise across AV distribution, broadcasting, network infrastructure and video production workflows:

• Steve Taylor, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Vizrt (Chair)
• Jeff Moore, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Ross Video
• Laurent Masia, Senior Director of Product Line Management, NETGEAR
• Fintan McKiernan, CEO, Ideal Systems SEA
• Mahmoud Al-Daccak, Video Technology Expert, MulticoreWare Inc.
• Andy Carluccio, Head of Client Innovation, Zoom
• Miguel Coutinho, Head of NDI

“I’m excited to join NDI’s Advisory Board during an exciting period of growth in the adoption of IP video capabilities,” says Carluccio. “Across vertical markets, NDI technology is well-positioned to accelerate innovation in viewer experiences and deliver crucial value to producers around the world – I look forward to contributing.”

The board will meet quarterly to advise on emerging trends and technologies and support NDI’s scaling efforts across software, hardware and cloud-based environments. Its formation underscores NDI’s mission to bring open, high-performance IP video to every corner of the industry — from live production and broadcasting to corporate, education and streaming applications.

“The NDI Advisory Board reflects our commitment to openness, innovation, and community” says Coutinho. “We created the board to bring real industry expertise and credibility to where NDI is heading. Each leader brings a unique perspective across media, AV and networking, and their guidance will help shape the future of NDI as we scale into new environments, use cases and partnerships.”

As demand for flexible, high-quality IP video accelerates, NDI continues to lead the transition with thousands of compatible products and workflows deployed worldwide. With the backing of this newly formed board, NDI is poised to expand its reach, enhance interoperability, and advance the state of IP video for years to come.