Streamlining media operations

As production environments become increasingly complex, media organisations are under growing pressure to improve efficiency, manage resources more effectively and streamline communication across departments. The solutions presented by Modena M&E aim to address these challenges by providing integrated platforms that simplify scheduling, workflow management and team collaboration.

Better visibility with less complexity

One of the key highlights at the stand will be farmerswife, a production management platform trusted by organisations worldwide. The software enables teams to manage projects, resources, finances and scheduling within a single ecosystem. By centralising operational information, farmerswife helps businesses improve visibility across departments while reducing administrative complexity.

Farmerswife at Mediatech Africa 2026

Visitors attending Mediatech Africa 2026 will have the opportunity to explore how farmerswife supports modern production environments through intelligent workflow tools and advanced resource management capabilities.

Key Features of farmerswife

• ⁠Resource scheduling and studio bookings
• ⁠Crew and freelancer coordination
• Financial management and budget tracking
• Workflow automation and reporting
• Operational visibility across departments
• Support for hybrid and remote production teams
• AI-powered scheduling and planning assistance
• Mobile and web-based access for teams on the move

The platform also offers advanced reporting and time management tools that allow organisations to monitor resource utilisation and improve operational planning. These capabilities are particularly valuable for broadcasters and production facilities managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Cirkus: Collaborative workflow platform

Another major focus at the Modena M&E stand will be Cirkus, the collaborative workflow platform built for fast-paced creative and production teams. Designed to simplify communication and task management, Cirkus enables teams to coordinate projects in real time while keeping production milestones and deliverables on track.

Live demonstrations will show how Cirkus supports collaboration between office staff, technical departments and field crews by centralising communication and workflow management within a single platform.

Cirkus Workflow Capabilities

• Real-time production task management
• Departmental communication and coordination
• Deadline and milestone tracking
• Approval and deliverable management
• Collaboration between remote and on-site teams
• Centralised project communicatio
• MCP integration for AI models and third-party services

MCP integration in media workflows

The inclusion of MCP integration demonstrates the growing role of artificial intelligence and connected workflows within the media and entertainment industry. By linking production systems with AI tools and external services, organisations can automate processes and improve operational efficiency across productions.

Experience Modena M&E at Mediatech Africa 2026

Mediatech Africa 2026 provides an ideal opportunity for industry professionals to explore how these technologies can support modern broadcast, production and live event environments. Media professionals, production managers, systems integrators and technical directors are encouraged to visit Modena M&E at Hall 1, Stand A5 to experience the platforms firsthand.
As the industry continues to embrace digital transformation, solutions such as farmerswife and Cirkus are becoming increasingly important for organisations looking to remain agile, collaborative and efficient in a highly competitive production landscape.