Globo has migrated its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport over a managed IP backbone, in a move that underlines the growing maturity of IP for large-scale broadcast delivery.
The Brazilian broadcaster has deployed Synamedia’s Quortex PowerVu and virtualised Digital Content Manager as part of the transition, with Convergint acting as lead systems integrator for delivery and ongoing support.
The move means Globo’s linear pay-TV operation now runs on an entirely IP-based distribution environment, with SRT adopted as the transport protocol for primary contribution and distribution. The new architecture is built on Globo’s managed IP backbone across Brazil and is designed to provide high availability, latency control and end-to-end resilience.
Synamedia said the deployment gives Globo centralised management, proactive endpoint monitoring, automated alarms, remote configuration and real-time dashboards, while maintaining the quality of service viewers were previously receiving.
The vendor has also increased the capacity of Globo’s PowerVu D9800 receivers to support more video feeds, while its software-based vDCM is being used as an IP gateway with SRT to strengthen resilience and scalability.
Edward Allfrey, EVP, Video Network at Synamedia, said: “The scale of this project – with Quortex PowerVu at the core – proves that IP-based distribution has reached the maturity required for primary distribution, bringing operational flexibility while ensuring the reliability and image quality that audiences expect.
“For decades, TV Globo has set the standard for broadcast innovation in Latin America. This deployment demonstrates its continued dedication to pushing boundaries and delivering the highest standards of quality and reliability. It has been a privilege to collaborate with Globo and Convergint on this landmark achievement.”
