Ross Video, a global leader in live video production technology, announces the expansion of its manufacturing and research and development operations in Ontario to accelerate the next generation of Ultrix, the company’s flagship hyperconverged media processing platform.
The announcement was made at Ross Video’s Ottawa facility alongside representatives from the Government of Ontario and Invest Ontario, including Minister Vic Fedeli, Minister Stan Cho, and Invest Ontario CEO Khawar Nasim.
“Supported through the Invest Ontario Fund, the expansion will help advance development of new Ultrix capabilities including AI-enabled processing, modular standalone deployment options, and a redesigned architecture built for greater scalability and future innovation,” the announcement states. “The enhanced platform is expected to significantly expand processing capacity while enabling more flexible and efficient live production workflows for broadcasters and media organizations worldwide.”
“Ross Video is a true, homegrown success story that speaks not only to the high calibre of Ontario-made technologies but to the resilience of our workforce and investment landscape,” says Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through their expanded footprint in Ottawa and Iroquois, Ross Video will continue to unlock new opportunities for Eastern Ontario’s highly skilled workforce and reinforce the province’s global leadership in advanced manufacturing and tech innovation.”
Ross Video began discussions with Invest Ontario at a point in the company’s growth as it was evaluating how best to continue scaling its Ontario operations while investing in innovation, manufacturing, and talent. The opportunity was first introduced through Invest Ottawa, whose relationship with Invest Ontario helped connect the organizations and initiate discussions around the project.
“Ontario has been an important part of Ross Video’s growth and innovation story for decades,” says Troy English, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Ross Video. “This investment will help accelerate the next generation of Ultrix with expanded AI-enabled capabilities, greater flexibility, and increased processing performance, while continuing to invest in Ontario talent, innovation, and manufacturing.”
Ross Video representatives say the project reflects long-term confidence in Ontario as a place where advanced technology companies can continue to innovate, compete globally, and create meaningful opportunities while remaining rooted in Canadian communities.
“Invest Ontario has been a strong and responsive partner throughout this process,” says Cathy McCallion, Stakeholder & Community Relations Director at Ross Video. “Their team took the time to understand our business, our growth plans, and the practical needs tied to expansion. Just as importantly, this project represents an investment in Ontario communities, Ontario talent, and the broader innovation ecosystem that continues to support companies like Ross Video as we grow.”
Ultrix consolidates multiple traditionally separate media processing functions into a single software-defined system. The next phase of development is focused on helping customers simplify complex production environments while supporting emerging requirements around AI, cloud integration, and distributed workflows.
“Ross Video represents the kind of Ontario innovation that competes and succeeds on a global stage,” says Khawar Nasim, CEO of Invest Ontario. “Through the Invest Ontario Fund, we are proud to support the company’s continued growth and the advancement of leading-edge media technology being developed and manufactured here in Ontario.”
Ross Video reps say the strength of Ontario’s broader technology ecosystem includes skilled talent, post-secondary institutions, government partners, and industry networks that continue to support innovation and advanced manufacturing across the province.
“What’s exciting about this project is the opportunity to continue building for the future while staying rooted in Ontario,” adds English. “We’re looking forward to continuing to work with partners across the province as we grow our capabilities and continue developing world-class technology here at home.”
Ross Video’s Ontario operations bring together engineering, software development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities that support customers in more than 110 countries worldwide.
For more information about Ross Video, visit www.rossvideo.com.
