EVS and Qvest announce strategic partnership to redefine broadcast workflows with Flexible Control Room (FCR) solution

EVS, a global leader in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, and Qvest, a global leader in media-focused services, have concluded a strategic partnership agreement with a clear framework to support the rollout of EVS’s next-generation Flexible Control Room (FCR) solution.

This extended partnership builds on years of successful collaboration between EVS and Qvest. By combining EVS’s innovation in live production with Qvest’s expertise in both technology implementation and organizational transformation, the two companies are uniquely positioned to help broadcasters and media organizations introduce FCR into their operations smoothly and begin realizing its operational and creative benefits with confidence.

Debuting at IBC2025 alongside its modular user interface, Tactiq, FCR redefines control room workflows by replacing traditional, hardware-based setups with scalable, software-defined workspaces. This flexibility allows production teams to adapt dynamically to changing requirements, enabling teams to collaborate effortlessly across formats, roles, and locations, whether for live or on-demand content creation.

Beyond its technological innovation, FCR’s introduction also creates opportunities for broadcasters to evolve their ways of working. To ensure this transition is smooth and well-supported, Qvest will implement a structured change management approach as part of every deployment, which has already proven successful in early FCR pilot projects. This includes an initial assessment of the broadcaster’s operational environment, the mapping of key stakeholders, and the implementation of transformation programs to keep all parties aligned. Tailored training programs will be designed to equip staff with the knowledge and confidence they need, while ongoing monitoring and support will ensure long-term success.

With this new extension focused on FCR, the two companies reaffirm their shared commitment to helping broadcasters and media organizations modernize operations and embrace the shift to flexible, software-defined production environments.

Nicolas Bourdon, CCO at EVS, commented: “With FCR, we’re helping our customers rethink how production control rooms should work in a modern, multi-platform world. We are glad to collaborate with Qvest, a forward-thinking systems integrator with extensive experience in handling complex projects.This partnership will provide our customers with top-tier expertise, not only in deploying the technology, but also in supporting their internal evolution to fully leverage FCR’s flexibility.”

Thomas Müller, CTO at Qvest, added: “We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with EVS through the rollout of FCR. By combining our deep expertise in systems integration with consultancy in broadcast transformation and change management, we are uniquely positioned to help broadcasters transition smoothly toward flexible, modernized, and software-defined operations.”