EBU and Mobile Viewpoint Join Forces for Live Newsgathering and Content Delivery Services

EBU and Mobile Viewpoint Join Forces for Live Newsgathering and Content Delivery Services

ALKMAAR, The Netherlands, November 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



The EBU and Mobile Viewpoint have signed an agreement to deliver news and other
content quickly and cost effectively to EBU Members and clients using IP technology.



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Dedicated IP encoding and decoding appliances, using Mobile Viewpoint's award-winning
technology, will be gradually rolled out in 2016 with the launch of the Eurovision Open
Smart Virtual IP Network and its online portal. This cooperation enables both companies to
complement their respective competitive strengths, and push for innovation and
cross-compatibility of IP broadcast technologies.



IP technology enables broadcasters to go live from almost every corner of the world
within seconds. The deployment of IP transmission solutions by major broadcasters has
already shown that this technology is now widely accepted as the major tool for
cost-effective and fast news gathering.



EBU Network Director Graham Warren stated, "This alliance enables the EBU to continue
developing our open IP hybrid network for our clients. It will empower media professionals
to manage their transmissions wherever and whenever thanks to the latest IP digital
technology and our enhanced online portal."



Mobile Viewpoint Managing Director Michel Bais said, "The cooperation with the EBU
opens up a whole new market and group of customers who like to use IP as a cost-effective
alternative to traditional satellite and fibre with outstanding quality of service. EBU's
global network reliability and reach make it possible to deliver these services in
combination with our adaptive encoding devices."



About the EBU 



The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the world's foremost alliance of public
service media (PSM). Our mission is to make PSM indispensable. We have 73 Active Members
in 56 countries in Europe, and an additional 21 Associate Members in Asia, Africa and the
Americas.



Our Members operate over 1,800 television and radio channels, broadcasting in more
than 120 different languages. They reach audiences of more than one billion people around
the world.



Our television and radio services operate under the trademarks of Eurovision and
Euroradio.



Eurovision is the media industry's premier distributor and producer of top-quality
live news, sport, entertainment, culture and music content.



Euroradio enhances public service radio with music and news exchanges, professional
networking, and by promoting digital and hybrid radio.



About Mobile Viewpoint 



Mobile Viewpoint is a global player, focusing on the development and implementation of
IP transmission solutions for both the broadcast and security industries. Their H.264 and
now H.265 HEVC codec implementations, combined with patented technology, allow for HD
video to be transmitted over bonded IP connections. Customers include major broadcasters,
such as BBC, Al-Arabiya, Sky Sports News , NBC Sports.



http://www.mobileviewpoint.com






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CONTACT: Note for editors For additional information, please contact: Charlotte van Hertum, Communication Manager, c.vanhertum@mobileviewpoint.com, +31-72-7000502


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