TV Globo Affiliate EPTV Turns To MediaKind For IP Video Edge Upgrade

MediaKind, a global provider of video technology and streaming video service enablement, announces selection by EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate and Brazilian network, to replace its microwave network solution with IP/SRT transmission protocols. EPTV will deploy MediaKind edge video processing solutions to deliver better quality, security, and reliability for video contribution and distribution across the open Internet at a reduced cost.

As the number of broadcasters adopting IP transmission increases, MediaKind says its solution “promises to enhance EPTV’s return on investment by providing superior performance at a highly cost-effective operational price point. MediaKind’s edge processing portfolio includes high-quality decoding, encoding, transcoding, content replacement, content protection, and more reliable transport of critical television content, enabling live cloud workflows to be adopted.”

The deployment of MediaKind’s CE1 Contribution Encoder and RX1 multi-codec, multi-service Professional Receiver Decoder solution enables EPTV to deploy two-way codecs integrated at all its stations. This will ensure added security and peace of mind with the IP/SRT protocol delivering high-quality video performance, 4:2:2 HEVC compression, and very low latency, all within a platform that integrates an IP/SRT gateway.

José Francisco Valencia, EPTV Director Of Engineering, said: “After much deliberation and evaluation, we selected MediaKind to integrate the contribution and distribution of signals from our stations using the Internet and IP/SRT protocols. Integrating every solution, including the SRT gateway with HEVC encoders and decoders, allows us to deliver a low latency, reliable, and cost-effective solution while meeting our OPEX and CAPEX targets.”

Juan Pizarro, MediaKind senior sales director, said: “EPTV is leading the way in Brazil by deploying the MediaKind RX1 and CE1 products. This advanced solution is perfectly suited for transitioning from traditional contribution and distribution approaches to IP, offering EPTV the necessary quality, flexibility, and scalability to meet its current demands and future growth. It seamlessly integrates various technologies such as IP, SRT, Zixi, HD-SDI video, 4K video, 2110, ASI, and satellite, ensuring EPTV is well-equipped for the evolving broadcast landscape.”

The project includes a five-year warranty agreement with technical support in Brazil provided by both Avicom and MediaKind. Support services for the project will be provided by MediaKind’s business partner, Avicom Engenharia.