Cable Broadcast Solutions
Thomson Video Networks offers an open and scalable solution for cable operators ranging from small regional to large national broadcasters. Our solution includes reception, grooming, and local ad- insertion, to state-of-the-art compression system.
By offering best-in-class compression in combination with Flextream™ statistical multiplexing, Thomson Video Networks gives network operators increased bandwidth for interactive services, EPGs, or VoD. To help distribute this content, Thomson Video Networks has developed the NetProcessor family for distribution over Gigabit MPLS networks, enabling complete freedom in how you distribute your content.
Our reliable and highly automated workflow for inserting both local and national commercials into a compressed broadcast program stream allows for increased revenue generation. Built on open SCTE messaging, our ViBE encoders and NetProcessor multiplexer and transrater perform seamless splicing of local ads stored on our Sapphire video servers.
Why Work With Us
- Premium picture quality with ViBE encoders
- Secure investment through combined MPEG-2/4 encoding
- Flexible system architecture for local or remote encoding sites
- Efficient multiplexing and dynamic SI handling with NetProcessor
- Advanced control, monitoring, and redundancy through the XMS™ Management System
- Innovative Sapphire broadcast server for nVoD, playout, or time delay operation
- Advanced iTV, EPG, and SI insertion using Coral and Jade
News
- 15% performance gain with next-generation MPEG-2 SD encoder
- New “grab and drop” SI handling in NetProcessor
- NetProcessor now supporting six transport streams in one unit
