1) The document discusses Newtec's multi-service broadcast networks, which allow various content like video, radio, and data to be distributed over a single optimized infrastructure.
2) Newtec's networks provide the lowest total cost of ownership through features like converged all-IP technology, intra- and cross-layer optimization, and dynamic carrier management.
3) The networks are designed to evolve with emerging technologies such as DVB-S2 extensions, adaptive coding and modulation, and carrier identification to further improve efficiency and capacity.
The importance of standards is not to be underestimated, they protect end-users from vendor lock-in and provide freedom of choice, which was the aim of the DVB-S (Digital Video Broadcast - Satellite) standard.
At Newtec we strive to increase the efficiency of the DVB standard. That is why we are contributing to a more efficient DVB-S2 standard, to establish an evolution that further optimizes satellite capacity usage.
This presentation focuses on two specific aspects of this strive for improvement:
- How to reduce costs for transmissions (focusing in this case on Clean Channel Technology)
- Addressing Satellite Interference (RFI)
More info: visit www.newtec.eu
At the WBU-ISOG Forum, May 31st, 2012, Slava Frayter
from Newtec presented on Ka-Band for News.
Topics discussed where:
- Ka band facts
- QoS on Ka band, minimum SLA
- ACM controlled adaptive video
At the recent ISR conference in London, Koen Willems, Product Marketing Manager at Newtec, presented his view on the challenges and solutions the satcom market has to offer for some government and defense applications: UAS, Manned Aircrafts and National Security,
Presentation:Technology challenges in the broadcast industryNewtec
What is important to broadcasters and satellite operators?
- Deliver the highest uptime for vital links
- Get the best performance and lower your costs
- Evolve towards tomorrow’s technology
In this webinar presentation, presented on May 8, 2012, Steven Soenens from Newtec talked about :
Delivering uptime and quality of service:
- built in MPEG Transport Steam Analyzer
- Carrier ID insertion in the Network Information Table (NIT)
Bandwidth efficiency optimization technologies:
- Automated Equalink® predistortion, providing up to 10% bandwidth gain
- Clean Channel TechnologyTM, improving efficiency by up to 15%
Future-proof solutions:
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- DVB-S2 extensions and RF Carrier ID - capabilities are anticipated to become available
Webinar Presentation: 506Mbps over 72MHz Satellite Transponder: 5 Secrets Rev...Newtec
Presentation of the webinar given on Wednesday 26 September 2012. This webinar focused on the following topics:
- New set of satellite modems
- World record: 506Mbps in a 72 MHz transponder
- Barrier breaking satcom technologies (DVB-S2 extensions, Newtec S2 extensions, lower roll-off, wideband, bandwidth cancellation, automatic carrier pre-distortion, ...)
Beyond Consumer and Ka-Band: The Future of Traditional VSATNewtec
While everybody today is talking about consumer VSAT and Ka-band, there is also a very large traditional VSAT market.
Recent satellite and VSAT technology evolutions are opening doors to VSAT markets which have been out of reach before.
Presented during a similarly named webinar in June 2013, this presentation tackles the following questions:
- Do C- and Ku-band still have a future in VSAT? And what would that future look like?
- Which new markets have been enabled with recent VSAT technology evolutions?
- How to generate more revenues while optimizing your CAPEX/OPEX resources?
Fore more info, check out our website: http://www.newtec.eu/applications/consumer-enterprise-vsat
The importance of standards is not to be underestimated, they protect end-users from vendor lock-in and provide freedom of choice, which was the aim of the DVB-S (Digital Video Broadcast - Satellite) standard.
At Newtec we strive to increase the efficiency of the DVB standard. That is why we are contributing to a more efficient DVB-S2 standard, to establish an evolution that further optimizes satellite capacity usage.
This presentation focuses on two specific aspects of this strive for improvement:
- How to reduce costs for transmissions (focusing in this case on Clean Channel Technology)
- Addressing Satellite Interference (RFI)
More info: visit www.newtec.eu
At the WBU-ISOG Forum, May 31st, 2012, Slava Frayter
from Newtec presented on Ka-Band for News.
Topics discussed where:
- Ka band facts
- QoS on Ka band, minimum SLA
- ACM controlled adaptive video
At the recent ISR conference in London, Koen Willems, Product Marketing Manager at Newtec, presented his view on the challenges and solutions the satcom market has to offer for some government and defense applications: UAS, Manned Aircrafts and National Security,
Presentation:Technology challenges in the broadcast industryNewtec
What is important to broadcasters and satellite operators?
- Deliver the highest uptime for vital links
- Get the best performance and lower your costs
- Evolve towards tomorrow’s technology
In this webinar presentation, presented on May 8, 2012, Steven Soenens from Newtec talked about :
Delivering uptime and quality of service:
- built in MPEG Transport Steam Analyzer
- Carrier ID insertion in the Network Information Table (NIT)
Bandwidth efficiency optimization technologies:
- Automated Equalink® predistortion, providing up to 10% bandwidth gain
- Clean Channel TechnologyTM, improving efficiency by up to 15%
Future-proof solutions:
- easy upgrade from ASI to GbE, from IF-band to L-band
- DVB-S2 extensions and RF Carrier ID - capabilities are anticipated to become available
Webinar Presentation: 506Mbps over 72MHz Satellite Transponder: 5 Secrets Rev...Newtec
Presentation of the webinar given on Wednesday 26 September 2012. This webinar focused on the following topics:
- New set of satellite modems
- World record: 506Mbps in a 72 MHz transponder
- Barrier breaking satcom technologies (DVB-S2 extensions, Newtec S2 extensions, lower roll-off, wideband, bandwidth cancellation, automatic carrier pre-distortion, ...)
Beyond Consumer and Ka-Band: The Future of Traditional VSATNewtec
While everybody today is talking about consumer VSAT and Ka-band, there is also a very large traditional VSAT market.
Recent satellite and VSAT technology evolutions are opening doors to VSAT markets which have been out of reach before.
Presented during a similarly named webinar in June 2013, this presentation tackles the following questions:
- Do C- and Ku-band still have a future in VSAT? And what would that future look like?
- Which new markets have been enabled with recent VSAT technology evolutions?
- How to generate more revenues while optimizing your CAPEX/OPEX resources?
Fore more info, check out our website: http://www.newtec.eu/applications/consumer-enterprise-vsat
Is a New Satellite Communication Standard Relevant for the MilSatCom Market?Newtec
Presentation Koen Willems, Strategic Marketing Director Government & IP Trunking, gave during MilSatCom 2013 about how the new satcom DVB standard (S2 Extensions) impacts MilSatCom networks. Especially focusing on:
- 7 improvements behind the successor of the DVB-S2 standard (aka S2 Extensions)
- Why S2 Extensions are relevant to the Milsatcom Market
- Polling the Milsatcom Market Opinion about the New DVB Standard
- How to Establish a Smooth Migration Plan towards the new DVB Standard
Want to know more? Visit: www.newtec.eu
Ka-band and Beyond - Bridging the Digital Divide (CSTB 2013 - Moscow)Newtec
The presentation Serge Van Herck (Newtec CEO) gave at CSTB 2013 (January) on Ka-band and bridging the digital divide. Main conclusions were:
- Ka HTS will not kill Ku nor C but will be complementary for closing the digital divide in Russia.
- KA HTS consumer broadband can only succeed if:
+ Low cost terminals with self installation capability
+ Strong distribution channels and brand to sell to the consumer
More info on broadband access via satellite here:
http://newproducts.newtec.eu/new-products/application/consumer-broadband
Learn more about Newtec Dialog release 1.2 along with two reference cases
Newtec were hosting an info session at IBC2015 to introduce an updated version of its multiservice platform Newtec Dialog which guarantees optimal modulation and bandwidth allocation, whether it is being used for broadcast, enterprise, mobility or HTS networks.
This session was enriched by our partners from Intelsat and Network Innovations, talking about their service offerings based on Newtec Dialog.
Speakers:
- Main Newtec Speaker: Kevin McCarthy, VP of Market Development
- Reference with Guest Speaker from Intelsat (IntelsatOne Prism): Peter Ostapiuk, Head of Media Product Services
- Reference with Guest Speakers from Network Innovations (MAVERICK): John Stoltz, Vice President, Media & Enterprise
For more information visit our website www.newtec.eu
Mitigating Interference in the Network & Status Carrier ID StandardizationNewtec
At the WBU-ISOG Forum, May 30th, 2012, Steven Soenens from Newtec presented about Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Carried ID.
Topics discussed where:
- DVB-S2 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)
- How traditional ACM use cases react on RFI
- How ACM can be used against RFI
- Status Carrier-Identifier (CID) Standardization
- RF CID versus NIT CID
This is a technical training presentation on the renewed satcom Newtec DVB-S2 Calculator v2.17 and covers:
- DVB-S
- DVB-S2
- S2 Extensions
For all current Azimuth, Elevation and MDM series (both demods and modems) and includes Sat3Play terminals.
Officially launched beginning of June 2013, this DVB-S2 calculator replaces its widely spread predecessor (which had over 7,000 downloads).
To download the calculator: http://www.newtec.eu/services-training/dvb-s2-calculator
Increasing the usable Ka band spectrum for satellite communications--the CoRa...techUK
Presentation from the UK Spectrum Policy Forum Plenary meeting on 14th July 2015.
Guest talk by Prof. Barry Evans, The Alec Harley Reeves Chair in Information Systems Engineering, CCSR, University of Surrey
Presentation by Steven Soenens, VP Products & Markets
DVB-S2X: history, important performance changes, profiles fit for different applications, efficiency gains, DVB-S2X in action, partners, availability, DVB-S2X Newtec products
HTS - Is there any future for VSAT service providers?Newtec
With the introduction of the first Ka-band High Throughput Satellites (HTS) in the US and Europe now a few years ago, it becomes clear that VSAT service providers who were traditionally providing services in those regions are now heavily struggling in order to survive this major industry transformation and threat.
HTS - today a threat for many VSAT service providers
So why is it that such a promising technology is now threatening the existence of those VSAT service providers?
HTS inherently provide the promise of much lower transmission costs and much higher transmission capacity. The answer lies in the fact that the value chain has changed profoundly in the US and Europe. Were previously VSAT service providers were able to create and differentiate their own services, they are now facing major HTS network service providers that became heavy competition. VSAT service providers were used to buy their satellite capacity and VSAT equipment from satellite operators and VSAT technology vendors, but with the introduction of the first HTS networks the world changed.
Due to the inherent network design of those initial HTS networks using geographically spread gateways, VSAT service providers can’t use their teleport infrastructure any longer, can’t lease space segment on those HTS networks and are therefore facing a competitor they can’t win from.
HTS – VSAT technology vendors have transformed into fierce competitors
The irony of this all is that those VSAT technology vendors as HNS and Viasat, who initially were the key vendors to those VSAT service providers, have now evolved into VSAT service providers and more recently into satellite operators themselves!
They have dramatically changed the whole value chain and are now threatening on one side the existence of the VSAT service providers, their previous customers, and on the other side they are putting satellite operators under pressure, their previous suppliers, as they are launching their own satellites.
This is the presentation as given during the VSAT2013 Informa/Comsys event in Amsterdam of September 2013.
Ending the menace of jamming and interferenceNewtec
Koen Willems from Newtec recently made a presentation at Milsatcom Middle East about satellite interference, Carrier-ID and all related aspects.
- Carrier ID - what you really need to know
- How you can combat carrier interference yourself
- How manufacturers like Newtec are implementing Carrier ID functionality in their products.
- How does Carrier ID work ?
- Some important milestone dates you need to know about !
If you want to check out our products that support Carrier ID, just visit the products section on Newtec's website. With every product we indicated the support for Carrier ID.
As part of the conference track "Next Generation Workflow & Digital Assets Management" during BroadcastAsia 2016, Hans Massart, Market Director Broadcast at Newtec, talked about "Managing Next Generation Broadcast Networks".
Following topics were discussed:
- Dealing with broadcasters’ operational challenges: more complex workflows, launching of new services, increased user expectations for always-on connectivity and pressure on efficiency in both the space and ground segments.
- Addressing increasing OPEX and CAPEX challenges through scalable and flexible multiservice IP-based platform to remain agile.
- Automation of broadcast workflows and enabling effective use of available resources.
- Capabilities a future-proof platform: scheduling and execution of workflows end-to-end over hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks
Presentation by Mario Querner
Ka and HTS Impact:
What will be your position in the value chain?
Which applications will you serve now and later?
Which type of technology to build your future upon?
Presentation Thomas Eggenweiler at DVB World 2015 on 23rd March.
Watch the video including all 3 return technologies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXX6Fm4kxOQ
IBC Info Session and Panel Discussion: Next Generation Broadcast NetworksNewtec
IBC 2014: Info Session and Panel Discussion: Next Generation Broadcast Networks
Our expertise was supported by:
•Ron Clifton, CliftonGroup International Ltd, PBS Solutions Architect
•David Wood, DVB CM UHDTV and Deputy Director EBU Technology & Development
•Ken Takagi, Director Managed Media Services at Intelsat
•Jeremy Dujardin, CTO - Global Media & Entertainment Services at Tata Communications
•Oscar Teran Diego, Head of Media Network Solutions at EBU
Equalink 3 is a revolutionary linear and non-linear pre-distortion technology implemented in Newtec DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulators, designed to compensate for the effects of imperfections in the filters and amplifiers of the satellite.
Is a New Satellite Communication Standard Relevant for the MilSatCom Market?Newtec
Presentation Koen Willems, Strategic Marketing Director Government & IP Trunking, gave during MilSatCom 2013 about how the new satcom DVB standard (S2 Extensions) impacts MilSatCom networks. Especially focusing on:
- 7 improvements behind the successor of the DVB-S2 standard (aka S2 Extensions)
- Why S2 Extensions are relevant to the Milsatcom Market
- Polling the Milsatcom Market Opinion about the New DVB Standard
- How to Establish a Smooth Migration Plan towards the new DVB Standard
Want to know more? Visit: www.newtec.eu
Ka-band and Beyond - Bridging the Digital Divide (CSTB 2013 - Moscow)Newtec
The presentation Serge Van Herck (Newtec CEO) gave at CSTB 2013 (January) on Ka-band and bridging the digital divide. Main conclusions were:
- Ka HTS will not kill Ku nor C but will be complementary for closing the digital divide in Russia.
- KA HTS consumer broadband can only succeed if:
+ Low cost terminals with self installation capability
+ Strong distribution channels and brand to sell to the consumer
More info on broadband access via satellite here:
http://newproducts.newtec.eu/new-products/application/consumer-broadband
Learn more about Newtec Dialog release 1.2 along with two reference cases
Newtec were hosting an info session at IBC2015 to introduce an updated version of its multiservice platform Newtec Dialog which guarantees optimal modulation and bandwidth allocation, whether it is being used for broadcast, enterprise, mobility or HTS networks.
This session was enriched by our partners from Intelsat and Network Innovations, talking about their service offerings based on Newtec Dialog.
Speakers:
- Main Newtec Speaker: Kevin McCarthy, VP of Market Development
- Reference with Guest Speaker from Intelsat (IntelsatOne Prism): Peter Ostapiuk, Head of Media Product Services
- Reference with Guest Speakers from Network Innovations (MAVERICK): John Stoltz, Vice President, Media & Enterprise
For more information visit our website www.newtec.eu
Mitigating Interference in the Network & Status Carrier ID StandardizationNewtec
At the WBU-ISOG Forum, May 30th, 2012, Steven Soenens from Newtec presented about Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Carried ID.
Topics discussed where:
- DVB-S2 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)
- How traditional ACM use cases react on RFI
- How ACM can be used against RFI
- Status Carrier-Identifier (CID) Standardization
- RF CID versus NIT CID
This is a technical training presentation on the renewed satcom Newtec DVB-S2 Calculator v2.17 and covers:
- DVB-S
- DVB-S2
- S2 Extensions
For all current Azimuth, Elevation and MDM series (both demods and modems) and includes Sat3Play terminals.
Officially launched beginning of June 2013, this DVB-S2 calculator replaces its widely spread predecessor (which had over 7,000 downloads).
To download the calculator: http://www.newtec.eu/services-training/dvb-s2-calculator
Increasing the usable Ka band spectrum for satellite communications--the CoRa...techUK
Presentation from the UK Spectrum Policy Forum Plenary meeting on 14th July 2015.
Guest talk by Prof. Barry Evans, The Alec Harley Reeves Chair in Information Systems Engineering, CCSR, University of Surrey
Presentation by Steven Soenens, VP Products & Markets
DVB-S2X: history, important performance changes, profiles fit for different applications, efficiency gains, DVB-S2X in action, partners, availability, DVB-S2X Newtec products
HTS - Is there any future for VSAT service providers?Newtec
With the introduction of the first Ka-band High Throughput Satellites (HTS) in the US and Europe now a few years ago, it becomes clear that VSAT service providers who were traditionally providing services in those regions are now heavily struggling in order to survive this major industry transformation and threat.
HTS - today a threat for many VSAT service providers
So why is it that such a promising technology is now threatening the existence of those VSAT service providers?
HTS inherently provide the promise of much lower transmission costs and much higher transmission capacity. The answer lies in the fact that the value chain has changed profoundly in the US and Europe. Were previously VSAT service providers were able to create and differentiate their own services, they are now facing major HTS network service providers that became heavy competition. VSAT service providers were used to buy their satellite capacity and VSAT equipment from satellite operators and VSAT technology vendors, but with the introduction of the first HTS networks the world changed.
Due to the inherent network design of those initial HTS networks using geographically spread gateways, VSAT service providers can’t use their teleport infrastructure any longer, can’t lease space segment on those HTS networks and are therefore facing a competitor they can’t win from.
HTS – VSAT technology vendors have transformed into fierce competitors
The irony of this all is that those VSAT technology vendors as HNS and Viasat, who initially were the key vendors to those VSAT service providers, have now evolved into VSAT service providers and more recently into satellite operators themselves!
They have dramatically changed the whole value chain and are now threatening on one side the existence of the VSAT service providers, their previous customers, and on the other side they are putting satellite operators under pressure, their previous suppliers, as they are launching their own satellites.
This is the presentation as given during the VSAT2013 Informa/Comsys event in Amsterdam of September 2013.
Ending the menace of jamming and interferenceNewtec
Koen Willems from Newtec recently made a presentation at Milsatcom Middle East about satellite interference, Carrier-ID and all related aspects.
- Carrier ID - what you really need to know
- How you can combat carrier interference yourself
- How manufacturers like Newtec are implementing Carrier ID functionality in their products.
- How does Carrier ID work ?
- Some important milestone dates you need to know about !
If you want to check out our products that support Carrier ID, just visit the products section on Newtec's website. With every product we indicated the support for Carrier ID.
As part of the conference track "Next Generation Workflow & Digital Assets Management" during BroadcastAsia 2016, Hans Massart, Market Director Broadcast at Newtec, talked about "Managing Next Generation Broadcast Networks".
Following topics were discussed:
- Dealing with broadcasters’ operational challenges: more complex workflows, launching of new services, increased user expectations for always-on connectivity and pressure on efficiency in both the space and ground segments.
- Addressing increasing OPEX and CAPEX challenges through scalable and flexible multiservice IP-based platform to remain agile.
- Automation of broadcast workflows and enabling effective use of available resources.
- Capabilities a future-proof platform: scheduling and execution of workflows end-to-end over hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks
Presentation by Mario Querner
Ka and HTS Impact:
What will be your position in the value chain?
Which applications will you serve now and later?
Which type of technology to build your future upon?
Presentation Thomas Eggenweiler at DVB World 2015 on 23rd March.
Watch the video including all 3 return technologies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXX6Fm4kxOQ
IBC Info Session and Panel Discussion: Next Generation Broadcast NetworksNewtec
IBC 2014: Info Session and Panel Discussion: Next Generation Broadcast Networks
Our expertise was supported by:
•Ron Clifton, CliftonGroup International Ltd, PBS Solutions Architect
•David Wood, DVB CM UHDTV and Deputy Director EBU Technology & Development
•Ken Takagi, Director Managed Media Services at Intelsat
•Jeremy Dujardin, CTO - Global Media & Entertainment Services at Tata Communications
•Oscar Teran Diego, Head of Media Network Solutions at EBU
Equalink 3 is a revolutionary linear and non-linear pre-distortion technology implemented in Newtec DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulators, designed to compensate for the effects of imperfections in the filters and amplifiers of the satellite.
Increased Efficiency for Beyond Line of Sight ISR OperationsNewtec
The presentation Koen Willems, Strategic Marketing Manager Government and IP Trunking at Newtec, and David Beering, owner of Intelligent Designs LLC, presented at MilSatCom 2012.
They tackled the question how to increase efficiency across satellites for beyond line of sight ISR operations and elaborated on the following topics:
- ISR airborne platforms
- Increasing data rates through video and data in ISR applications
- Budget cuts in government and the defence market
- Increasing efficiency across satellites
- Inclined orbit satellites
Interested in the whitepaper on S2 Extensions mentioned in the presentation? Go to: http://newproducts.newtec.eu/s2-extensions
Presentation given by Serge Van Herck, CEO of Newtec, at the Comsys 2012 Global VSAT Conference.
Is DVB-S2 truly the end of the line and the ultimate in bandwidth efficiency as was suggested when it was launched? Perhaps not, already there have been some incremental improvements with new gains being added step-by-step over the past year. The DVB Project is working on new designs and private companies, like Newtec, are also pushing the boundaries within the DVB standards process as well as on their own initiative. It is important for operators and users to understand what they can expect the technology to deliver long term and this presentation gives us a glimpse into the future.
At Milsatcom Middle East, Koen Willems gave a presentation about airborne mobility, and related satellite communication challenges. How do you achieve HD video in harsh conditions? How do you maintain availability in all times?
In an ISR BLOS customer case Koen Willems explains how technology can help to overcome these throughput and availability challenges.
For more information about what Newtec does in this field, check out these pages on our website : http://www.newtec.eu/applications/government-and-defense
The SatFinAfrica Pilot Project was co-funded by ESA (ARTES 3-4 Satcom Applications)
Its main objective was to demonstrate the suitability of Sat3Play platform, originally designed for serving the consumer market, for reliable and secured financial institutions applications in emerging countries. It included demonstrations and a Pilot Project in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Financial institutions represent a fast growing market, their remote sites in Sub-Saharan Africa are often too small to justify the investment in a classic corporate VSAT.
There was a need to develop a corporate version of Astra2Connect service, tailored to the need of financial institutions, and of a pilot project to demonstrate the suitability of these newly developed corporate services.
EUMETCast system & DVB-S2 migration - EUMETCast User Forum 2014EUMETSAT
EUMETSAT's Dissemination Operations Team Leader Klaus-Peter Renner gives an overview of the current EUMETCast satellite data dissemination system. He also explains how and why EUMETSAT is moving to the DVB-S2 broadcast format. The presentation was given at the EUMETCast User Forum 2014 in Darmstadt, Germany on 17 September.
Presentation by Dirk Jaeger, CTO - Divitel, on Sep 8, 2012. This installment of the Multi-network Solutions in the Real World Forum series discussed real-world examples of multi-network video rollouts from across Europe. It was offered on-site during IBC 2012, with the goal to break down the technical and business challenges that operators face with multi-network services.
Verimatrix - Multi-network Solutions in the Real World - CSTB 2012Verimatrix
Featured Speaker: Alexandre Guitine, Sr. Director, Russia/CIS and Eastern Europe.
Alexandre's presentation, “Converging IPTV & OTT: Creating a Multi-Network Security Solution,” focused on unifying the consumer’s multi-screen experience across networks and devices. Among the obstacles to overcome is the typical silo approach, with different security systems for different networks, making pay-TV operations cumbersome and expensive while confusing the consumers.
Based on his experience with advanced operator deployments, Alexandre presented an approach that addresses these problems through a unified multi-network security operation and transparent user experience, to the benefit of operators and consumers alike.
Convergence of digital information has been initiated a couple decades ago. Practically, almost all networks have now been utilising Internet Protocol. However, networks, applications, and contents managements vary by the nature of service types: IMS, SDP, IPTV, etc. Should another convergence be arranged to unify the management of the entire network for optimal results?
Multi-network Solutions in the Real World, CABSAT: Adriana Whiteley, FarncombeVerimatrix
Multi-network, multi-screen video services are now becoming “must have” features on the roadmap of competitive video service operators across the MENA region. With a wealth of multi-lingual content, the region is also a potential flagship for regional or global distribution strategies that expand the base of the regions operators.
The technology and business trade-offs in these strategies, and ultimately the implementation decisions made can provide valuable insight for others currently considering or already planning their multi-network roll-outs.
What does it take to put together a truly innovative and comprehensive solution to extend the reach of your traditional pay TV services?
Hear from experts in their field on the evolving marketplace for video delivery and key technical considerations for launching multi-network and multi-screen services.
This article introduces a view of a generic Service Provider IP distribution system including DVB's IP standard; a comparison of Internet and managed SP IP video distribution; how a broadcaster can inject TV programming into the Internet and, finally, how to control the Quality of Experience of video in an IP network.
Revenue security extends value proposition of pay-TV subscriber relationships
•Adaptive streaming standards successfully enable secure OTT services
•MultiRights approach builds inclusive service across broad range of devices
Sao Paulo Multi-network Event 2012 - VerimatrixVerimatrix
Presentation by Steve Christian, Verimatrix, on Aug 1, 2012. The Multi‑network Solutions in the Real World Forum with focus on Latin America took place in Sao Paulo on August 1st, in parallel with the ABTA show. An expert panel specializing in multi‑network video provided insights and case studies demonstrating how operators are addressing the new opportunities, challenges and solutions for video delivery over combinations of managed and unmanaged networks.
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Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
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3. One Multi-Service Network
Sources Consumption
FNG Trunking Direct to Home
SNG & OB Government Teleport DTT Distribution
IP
Fixed Contribution Aerial Systems Distribution
Headends
Newsrooms & Studios
Post production
Command & Control
VAS Providers
Archives
Studio Exchange B2B VSAT Broadband
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4. Any Content … Anywhere … Anytime …
CONTRIBUTION EXCHANGE DISTRIBUTION
DTH
3G/4G
CDN
Fixed Overlay
Contribution Multilateral Hub
1-Hop Radio & TV
Contribution
DTT, FM, DAB+
Studio Mobile TV
SNG Newsroom
Hybrid Networks
SD/HD/3D Flyaway
FNG
Cable & IPTV Head-ends
Terrestrial Studios, Newsrooms
Redundant Hub Fiber Broadcast Centers
Global Network Head-ends
5. Multi-Service Broadcast Networks
New Services enable New
Business Models
Lowest TCO with Single &
Optimized Infrastructure
Evolve towards tomorrow‟s
technology
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6. Multi-Service Broadcast Networks
New Services enable New
Business Models
Lowest TCO with Single &
Optimized Infrastructure
Evolve towards tomorrow‟s
technology
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7. Carry More and Different Content
Blended File and Live Workflows
1 Day
Bandwidth
Distribution Contribution Program News clips Additional
Exchange & packages
• Live Exchange Peak determines max
transponder capacity • Automated File Exchanges increase efficient • Extra services
• Utilized during „peak‟ day-time only! space segment usage • Extra revenue
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8. Process Services In the Network
Smart Network Platform
Transport Pipe
Playout
Store
Stream
Content
In The Cloud
Video
Audio tracks
New Value-Ad Services Metadata
Content Life to File SD to HD
Archive
Aggregation Workflows Upconversion
HD to SD down
Transwrap Transcode OTT Content
Conversion
Meta Data RDS Ad Insertion Localization
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9. Fast Service Deployment
Dedicated Single-Service Networks
Marie’s Radio Network
Ken’s SNG Vans
Bill’s Video Distribution Network
Tom’s Enterprise Network
David’s Broadband Network
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10. Fast Service Deployment
Virtual Network Operation
• Fast deployment of other Services
• Pay as you Grow concept
• Flexible SLAs per VN
• Dedicated Networks through
Partitioning
Satellite SP
Marie’s Radio Network • Terminal and User
BC Union
Authentication, Authorization &
Encryption
Private Ken’s SNG Vans
Virtual • Quotas per user / terminal
Cloud
Bill’s Video
Distribution Network Tom’s Enterprise Network
David’s Broadband Network
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11. Fast Service Deployment
Virtual Network Operation - Billing
10,10
10,10
10,10
10,10
10,10
30,30 20,20
John’s Terminal
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12. Hybrid Global Content Exchange
Buying & Selling Content – As a Service, End-to-End
• Hybrid Satellite/Terrestrial
• Maximum Uptime via Redundancy
• Managed Reliable Services
• Attractive $/min
Hub
Content Aggregation & Brokerage, International Event Coverage,
‘Diaspora TV’, News Feeds
Hybrid Private
Networks Cloud
13. Multi-Service Broadcast Networks
New Services enable New
Business Models
Lowest TCO with Single &
Optimized Infrastructure
Evolve towards tomorrow‟s
technology
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14. All-IP Based Infrastructure
Converged All-IP Network
• Live and File
• Media Format Agnostic
• QoS Management for all services
IP
• Unmanned Remote Terminal Operation
• “Always on” Managed Network
• Hybrid Satellite – Fiber
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15. MS-BC Optimization at All Layers
Intra- and Cross-Layer Optimization
Video, radio, VoIP & data services
Broadcast Broadcast SD/HD contribution links
Permanent and Occasional Use
Applications File based workflows
Content and metadata management
and Services VNO hosted managed services
Integrated NMS & accounting/billing
North-bound interface to OSS/BSS
IP p2p and p2mp session reservation
Transport Reliable multicast file transfer (DataCasting)
Session and resource management
Efficient bandwidth and carrier management
Efficiency
X-layer optimization through ACM up to 150%
IP IP policy control and QoS (Bandwidth Mgt)
Hybrid satellite / terrestrial fiber IP Networks
Compression & acceleration (Optimization)
up to 9%
From narrow band to wide band up to 37%
More bits/sec/Hz (S2 extensions)
Physical Bandwidth Cancellation up to 33%
Open standards based interoperability
Optimal satellite spectral efficiency up to 10%
RFI Reduction (Carrier ID)
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16. Dynamic Carrier Management
Primary OPEX = Satellite Transponder Costs
managed bandwidth
dynamic permanent provisioned occasional dynamic Freq
Support Operational Transmission Needs
• Regular Permanent & Occasional
• Extra Ad-Hoc Managed Bandwidth – Special Events
Pay As You Grow
• Add extra bandwidth as usage grows
• Cost-effective migration from legacy networks
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17. Right Equipment @ the Right Place
Portfolio of Modems and Application Terminals
SIT VOIP + IP
SAT SNG
SAT Flyaway
FNG
Scalable Hub
SAT Video +IP
SD, HD,
MPEG-2, H.264
SAT Radio + IP
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18. Operational Excellence at All Levels
End to End service and network management
SLA Management Single Console
Business Management VNO Mgmt E2E Visibilty
Accounting and Billing Performance Mon.
Live & File Workflows Service Processing
Service Management CMS & Playlist Mgmt Content Protection
Service Scheduler (OU) QoS Management
Network Topology Session Manager
Network Management Session Scheduler Resource Manager
Link Optimizer Carrier (ID) Management
FCAPS on NE layer Multi-vendor Protocols
Element Management Terminal Certification Automated Redundancy
Local Automation Always-On experience
Network Elements
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19. Multi-Service Broadcast Networks
New Services enable New
Business Models
Lowest TCO with Single &
Optimized Infrastructure
Evolve towards tomorrow‟s
technology
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20. Contribution to Even Better Standards
Standards are important
The DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) standard protects end-users
from vendor lock-in and provides freedom of choice
Evolution is good for our industry
DVB evolutions like DVB-S to DVB-S2 provided
20-30% OPEX reduction for broadcasters
Newtec contributes to a more efficient DVB-S2
Newtec contributes to DVB to establish an evolution that further optimizes satellite capacity usage
Newtec actively supports standardization of Carrier ID (CID)
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22. Using ACM & Ka-Band
Adaptive Bit-Rate in Contribution & Exchange
Fading more pronounced in Ka-Band
Fading but bandwidth is cheaper
Extra B/W Extra B/W ? Extra bandwidth, same cost, how to use?
Guaranteed Minimum Bandwidth ✔ Constant Bit-Rate (CBR) Live Video
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23. Fighting Carrier Interference
ID Injected by Modulator
Signal A + signal B + Noise into Carrier
Signal A + Noise
Symbol Rate Service A (Host Carrier)
Signal to
Noise Ratio Service B (Interfering Other Service)
Noise floor
Spread CarrierID
(224kHz)
Carrier ID Info
Available in 2 versions
• NIT version (available today)
• DVB standard RF version (Q4
2012)
24. Tackling Interference by Design
Automated networks inherently “interference friendly”
Terminal installation & certification
Eliminating the „repetitive manual‟ errors
Ongoing „calibration sessions‟ to monitor & adjust parameters
Transmission block of „bad citizens‟
No „FWD lock‟ = no transmission
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25. Multi-Service Broadcast Networks
1. Blended Live and File Workflows
New Services enable New
2. Smart Network Platform
Business Models
3. Virtual Network Operation
1. Converged All-IP Network
2. Intra- and Cross-Layer Optimization
Lowest TCO with Single &
3. Dynamic Carrier Management
Optimized Infrastructure
4. Portfolio of Modems and Applications
5. E2E Service and Network Management
1. S2 Extentions
Evolve towards tomorrow‟s
2. Use of ACM & Ka-band
technology
3. Carrier ID
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IntroductionChange never occurred so rapidly in our industry as todayBackflash Serge (Belgacom)… satellite will be replaced by fiber (1994)But HTS, efficiency technologies have changed the gameAmount of capacity in the sky has never been so big & will explode in the upcoming years thanks to HTSSatellite has a life next to terrestrial (complimentary)NEWTEC: exciting year full of introductions of new products & breakthrough technologies
Intro slideToday I’m going to talk about multi-service technologies, in video networksWe are at IBC, our focus is ‘broadcast’As you can see it is about of lot of thingsBut what are we actually talking about?
A multi-service network is ‘what it says on the can’There are many sources & types of content ingress.In broadcast, the typical contribution: SNGs, Fixed contributions, FNG It may be for sports, for newsgathering, for special events, whatever As well as contribution, there is the exchange & transfer of content & assets, trunking, post, …And it’s not just broadcasting: video’s everywhere, for reconnaissance, surveillance, SCADA monitoringThe consumption of this cotent can be channels for distribution, DTH, DTT, head-endsOther IP services like broadband access can be multiplexed onto the same networkThe all IP hybrid satellite & terrestrial networks are integrated in managed networks
The multiservice networks are about moving content, whatever the content, moving it to where it needs to be, at anytimeIt’s also about doing it as a reliable optimized ‘hosted service’: offering attractive services & SLAs to users, that are cost-effective.It’s also about having a modular system that is flexible enough to meet specific customer needs, to be ‘fit for purpose’ It’s also about running a profitable commercial business
Running a business is about ROI and business modelsIt about making money by generating revenues from providing services, new services that can enable new business modelsTo be profitable, costs need to be kept under control. A single and optimized infrastructure can lower the TCOA viable business has to survive over time and that means evolving towards tomorrows technologies, to stay relevant & keep ahead of the pack
Running a business is about ROI and business modelsIt about making money by generating revenues from providing services, new services that can enable new business modelsTo be profitable, costs need to be kept under control. A single and optimized infrastructure can lower the TCOA viable business has to survive over time and that means evolving towards tomorrows technologies, to stay relevant & keep ahead of the pack
Business use cases to generate more revenue on platform (multiple services): - Distribution, for permanent channels - Live contribution, typically day-time @ peak times. It is this that defines the required transponder capacity - As well as live, you can also support file services - Like program exchange, for instance transferred at night - And news clips & packages that have deadlines to meet during the day as well as night
Not only can the storage be used to migrate Live workflows to File, the infrastructure can also be used to generate revenue from additional services
Before: Existing networks on dedicated networksEach network was setup for a specific focus on their core applicationsThe step is too big for each individual network to expand, adding services
After: Hosted servicesThe individual networks become ‘virtual networks’ on a hosted platform, operated by a service providerFor both the service providers & VNOs: - Provide capability to quickly offer new services to VN, adding revenue generations possibilities for both VNs & SPs - By providing flexible SLAs to the VNs, it allows them to grow as needed with dedicated & secured resources - By ensuring ‘commercially healthy’ and growing VNs, this generates long term revenues for the SP
The revenues are ensured by integrated & automated accounting & billing for both service providers & VNOs
The fundamental architecture to support a multi-service platform is a converged All-IP network infrastructure
In an integrated network stack, all the layers technologies are optimized to obtain more efficiencyAdditionally, integration across the layers provide substantial gains.Using the the latest physical layers gain, like extensions to the DVB-S2 standard already provide good gainsBut as we traverse up the stack, the efficiency gains can be far greater: Merging disparate businesses onto one platform has major TCO benefits in business streamlining
The single biggest cost of operating a satellite platform is the transponder bandwidth.This needs to be effectively managed for TCO & profitability.The key profitability parameter is “utilization rate of managed bandwidth”As well as the ‘regular’ bandwidth, used for permanent & occasional services, there can be needs for extra bandwith.For broadcasters, this is typically the case for sports like football/Olympics, special events (e.g. Summits), breaking news storiesDuring the introduction of new platforms, it takes time for services to be deployed and for users to adopt & use the platform‘Over provisioning’ for the maximum is just too expensive. Pay for the ‘right’ amount of bandwidth, which changes (grows) over time
How many different networks & NOCs do you operate?Separate teams of transmission teams, video & audio teams, operational teamsReducing network operational costs by streamlining operations by consolidation of networks towards multi service networks
In this world, staying still means going backwards. We all have to evolve and embrace tomorrows technology
How to use that extra ACM Bandwidth?Other Best-Effort IP ServicesBest-Effort File TransferAdaptive Live Video, e.g. NewsgatheringLow-res proxy (prioritized) + high-res (buffered)Adaptive bit-rate have made strong inroads into distribution with MPEG-DASH, “smooth streaming” and the like.But in live contribution and exchange, CBR still reigns supreme & the industry is often conservative in a fast changing worldUsing ACM can give you extra bandwidth, which allows extra services to be offered, more revenues stream, if the services are what the market acceptsKa-band bandwidth can be considerably cheaper, but the rain fading is even more pronounced. Find for consumer services but is the availability high enough to contribute champions league in CBR without wasting all gains from Ka? The juries still out but workflows will need to evolveThere are obvious ways to use that bandwidth: other best-effort IP services and file transfers that don’t have tight deadlines, if it’s there by the morning that will be fine!But there are other possibilities. Take the example workflow: - Breaking new event & you’ve got a scoop - You’re guaranteed at least a low-res proxy version for the 6 o’clock news. It might look like BGAN but hey, it’s breaking news. - As the news story evolves by the 9 o’clock news, you’ve got the higher-res assets - And the transmission costs per minute are much lower, so you can afford to cover more news eventsWe are also doing tests of adapting the bitrate over Ka, adjusting the quality to the current bandwidth
IntroductionChange never occurred so rapidly in our industry as todayBackflash Serge (Belgacom)… satellite will be replaced by fiber (1994)But HTS, efficiency technologies have changed the gameAmount of capacity in the sky has never been so big & will explode in the upcoming years thanks to HTSSatellite has a life next to terrestrial (complimentary)NEWTEC: exciting year full of introductions of new products & breakthrough technologies