BCE selects SAM IP-Edge technology for its high profile IP deployment

The investment comes ahead of BCE’s move to its new headquarters ‘RTL City’ in Luxembourg, where all its operations are being consolidated. The 40 GbE IP-Edge IP production routing system combines SAM’s Kahuna IP production switchers, IP modular SDI to IP gateways, IQ-Edge IP processing systems, IP routing control systems and IP multi-viewers providing BCE with a flexible and resilient IP architecture for the future. The initial deployment is based around VSF TR-04 using SMPTE 2022-7 with a seamless migration to VSF TR-03 operation.

With over 30 years’ experience in professional broadcast services, BCE operates throughout Europe, broadcasting to more than 15 countries. Its parent company, the RTL Group, is a leading European entertainment network, with interests in 57 TV channels and 31 radio stations across 10 countries.

Jean Lampach, Chief Technology and Development Officer at BCE comments: “Having undertaken extensive and highly competitive tests into the suppliers within the market, SAM’s experience and product offering was truly unmatched. They quickly understood our business needs and challenges, and have technology that offers flexibility and scalability, making them the right partner to help undertake our IP deployment. They put the needs of our customers at the core, and as a result will ensure a smooth transition path that will enable us to continue to deliver exemplary service as we evolve.”

Robert Rowe, EVP and General Manager, Live Production and Infrastructure at SAM adds: “The decision to move operations to a new technology can be daunting for any broadcaster, but with the right partner it doesn’t have to be. Our product portfolio has been developed to provide a future proof capability on high capacity commodity IT infrastructure - we look forward to supporting BCE during this exciting period and be part of one of the most high profile IP deployments across the globe.”

About BCE
BCE is a European leader in technical services in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT. With its extensive experience on the media market, our team provides high-quality services and will always find the solution that matches your project and budget. With more than 200 highly qualified and motivated personnel, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services.

About SAM
Formed from the fusion of Quantel and Snell, SAM is a new company with a unique mix of experience and energy.  We have the vision to deliver business-transforming solutions across the media production ecosystem. Our future-ready systems enable broadcasters, content owners and service providers to evolve their business models to succeed in the consumer-driven era. We understand that it’s not only about the future – to get there, today’s needs are also paramount; our smart, agile technology maximizes efficiency and productivity in today’s rapidly changing media landscape.