TVU Networks is working in partnership with Reuters on a phased migration from satellite to a cloud-managed, IP-based live news distribution model. The new infrastructure is live in its first region, with global deployment progressing strategically. It is also projected to reduce total cost of ownership while simplifying day-to-day operations.
The new cloud-managed IP infrastructure, powered by TVU MediaHub and TVU NOC (Network Operations Center), delivers higher audio and video stream quality than satellite and is said to be more consistent, secure, and reliable across all conditions and regions, while reducing cost.
The cloud infrastructure incorporates geographically distributed redundancy and automated failover mechanisms to safeguard continuity in real-world scenarios. Because the platform is cloud-based, these capabilities are available on demand at no additional cost.
IP distribution is software-defined and dynamically reconfigurable. In the next phase of this project, Reuters’ aim is to scale signals in real time and integrate new workflows without touching physical infrastructure, adapting distribution capacity to match the pace of live news, on demand, without lead times.
“Our responsibility is to preserve the reliability our customers depend on while improving the quality and consistency of our live distribution signals worldwide,” said Joseph Delshadian, director of content distribution at Reuters. “This migration enables us to strengthen both while supporting our long-term distribution strategy.”
“The technical foundation of this migration is TVU MediaHub for signal processing and routing, paired with TVU NOC for network-wide monitoring, operation and incident response. This architecture enables software-defined distribution with real-time observability, automated failover, and dynamic scaling of cloud compute and network capacity,” said Johannes Heckmann, senior solutions architect at TVU Networks.
“Working with Reuters on this project is about supporting a shift in how live content is distributed globally, while ensuring the transition fits within their existing operational model,’’ said Paul Shen, CEO at TVU Networks.
This migration marks the first phase of a broader, multi-year collaboration between Reuters and TVU Networks. With the distribution backbone now operational, a second project is already underway. The next phase will introduce new capabilities for delivering more live content to more takers simultaneously.
