Support ends after March 2026, and the safest upgrades are the ones you do before you are forced.
If Skype TX is still your primary path for remote guests, you are on a clock. Support ends in March 2026, and a rushed replacement can create downtime, training gaps, and last minute compromises.
This article, discover how you can seamlessly transition to StudioEdge in a way that preserves your routing and day-to-day operation, while unlocking newer guest platforms and production improvements.
Skype TX’s End
Following the discontinuation of Skype in May 2025, Microsoft announced that Skype TX, which continued to operate through a network bridge that utilized Microsoft Teams, will no longer be supported after March 2026.
Skype TX’s days are numbered, so if you’re still using it, now is the time to plan your transition. As March approaches, the risk of service disruptions increases, which could cause significant disruptions to workflows.
Replacement without Disruption
Finding a suitable replacement and re-jigging workflows can be daunting, but moving away from Skype TX doesn’t have to mean completely tearing everything apart. For example, StudioEdge™ was designed to be more of a “swap-in” than a rebuild, keeping things quick and familiar.
If your workflow already relies on Skype TX hardware, StudioEdge™ fits the same physical and operational footprint. It supports the same video and audio inputs/outputs, including SDI, HDMI and NDI, meaning there’s no need to redesign routing or re-engineer infrastructure. In most cases, it’s a simple swap.
Same goes for usability, the user interface has a very similar layout and controls, but with the addition of modern conveniences and enhancements. For engineers, it means you can contain downtime and reduce the need for any new learning. StudioEdge can also be run in parallel with your existing system to test and refine before switching over in your own time.
Although modernizing can often be disruptive, with the right technology you can preserve what’s already working, while gaining some modern bonuses along the way.
More about StudioEdge™
While the transition from Skype TX to StudioEdge is smooth, StudioEdge also has meaningful upgrades and not just “same but newer”.
- Multi-platform: use Zoom, Teams and StudioCall to connect remote guests, with Google Meet support on the horizon.
- Modern I/O: in addition to SDI/HDMI/NDI, there’s support for SMPTE 2110 IP workflows.
- AI-powered enhancements: auto-framing, background noise reduction, eye-contact correction and other features designed to elevate the production quality and guest experience.
- Broadcast-grade hardware: a rugged, reliable chassis (RRC™) design which is engineered for 24/7 operation in demanding live environments.
In other words, while switching out the hardware is straightforward, you’re not just replacing one system with another, you’re upgrading to all the modern benefits that are baked into StudioEdge™.
What should you do now?
- Act: Don’t wait. The sooner you start, the more control you’ll have over the process.
- Evaluate your options: Assess solutions that fit your requirements, for example are you happy to alter workflows?
- Plan a transition: If you can, run old and new systems side-by-side for a smooth handover.
- Train your team: Allow some time for your team to get comfortable with new equipment.
- Retire legacy systems: Decommission Skype TX before March.
The Takeaway
Skype TX has served broadcasters well for over 10 years, but the world has moved on, and now Skype TX is moving on too. Remote guest integration is no longer a niche, it’s an essential part of modern broadcasts and requires up-to-date solutions.
The message is clear, if you’re still using Skype TX, now is the time to act before it becomes a headache. You still have time to enjoy a smooth transition to a new platform like StudioEdge™, but that window is closing fast.
