European Broadcasting Union rely on Nevion solutions for major events
Reaps media transport benefits of Nevion and T-VIPS merger
IBC2013, stand 1.B71 – 13 September 2013– Nevion, a leader in transporting media from the camera to the home, is enablingthe European Broadcasting Union (EBU)to provide the highest quality media transport for major broadcast events. The EBU has been a regular customer of both Nevion and T-VIPS, who recently merged, since the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and is now benefitting from the two companies’ combined expertise, experience and broad range of solutions.
The EBU is using Nevion solutions to provide real-time contribution for worldwide transmissions of major sporting events and long-term sports league commitments, as well as general contribution services for itsMembers. These solutions enable the EBU to maintain superior video quality within a complex network infrastructure and play a key role in helping it to provide continuous levels of service to its customers.
“The EBU only uses solutions that have proven performance and reliability, and having worked with both Nevion and T-VIPS; we have a lot of confidence in their technology,” said Graham Warren, EBU Director,Network. “The new Nevion, with its expanded product range and enhanced pool of expertise is well placed to assist, as we prepare for the next generation of media transport.”
The Nevion solutions, which include Flashlink transport solutions and Ventura JPEG2000 compression technology for ultra-low latency high-quality video, are positioned throughout the EBU’s global network.In order to secure operations continuity, Nevion monitoring tools including the TNS541 Seamless Monitoring Switch and the TNS546 TS Monitorhave been deployed to prevent fallout and other errors in the contribution chain.The cProcessor CP525 cMUX Remultiplexermultiplexes and backhauls live camera feeds from major sporting events to central EBU locations, and enables it to use both traditional and IP networks simultaneously.The Nevion equipment is managed by the Connect management system, within a single interface, from its network operation centre in Geneva.
Geir Bryn-Jensen, CEO of Nevion said, “The EBU is a major player in the industry, and it’s testament to the quality of our solutions that they have been a long-time customer of both Nevion and T-VIPS.By bringing the two companies together, the EBU is one of many organisations that will benefit from what the new Nevion now offers through our integrated solutions for managed media services over IP, optical networks and advanced video processing.”
About Nevion
Building on a heritage of innovation and pioneering firsts, Nevion is a leader in media transport - from the camera to the home. A result of two industry-leading companies - Nevion and T-VIPS - coming together in late 2012, Nevion's approach to innovation is driving the convergence of broadcast, IT and telecoms technologies.
Through long-term strategic relationships with partners and customers, Nevion delivers content for major sporting and live TV events worldwide. Some of the world’s largest media and broadcast networks are built on Nevion technologies - including AT&T, Arqiva, BBC, BT, CCTV, EBU, TDF, Telefonica, Telenor and NASA.
Nevion fully manages all network types - from legacy infrastructure upgrades to entirely new digital systems - with intelligence, automation and security built-in, helping customers monetize content, save resources, and open doors to new revenue streams.
Nevion’s world headquarters are in Norway with its Americas headquarters in California. Nevion also maintains offices in the UK, Dubai, Beijing and Singapore. For more information please visit
About the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
The EBU is the world's foremost alliance of public service media organizations, with Members in 56 countries in Europe and beyond.
The EBU's mission is to defend the interests of public service media and to promote their indispensable contribution to modern society. It is the point of reference for industry knowledge and expertise.
The EBU operates EUROVISION and EURORADIO.
EUROVISION is the media industry's premier distributor and producer of top quality live sport and news, as well as entertainment, culture and music content.
EURORADIO enhances public service radio through the exchange of music, professional networking and the promotion of digital and hybrid radio – to ensure radio remains a key protagonist in a multimedia world.
The EUROVISION/EURORADIO satellite and fibre network is the largest and most reliable in the world directly plugged in to public service media everywhere.
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