News Broadcasting
TVU Networks revolutionises global live broadcasting across events
Mumbai: In a world teeming with electrifying events—be it the thunderous roar of a marathon, the solemnity of a presidential inauguration, or the pulsating energy of live sports—experiencing it all firsthand seems an impossible dream. But thanks to TVU Networks, this dream is closer to reality. With its revolutionary technology, TVU is reshaping live broadcasting, bringing the vibrancy of global events straight to our screens—be it the dynamic streets of New Delhi, the tense frontlines of the Middle East, or the lush, tranquil greens of Japan’s golf courses. Wherever the story unfolds, TVU ensures every moment is captured and broadcast with unmatched precision, delivering immersive, real-time experiences to audiences across the globe.
Empowering Historic Moments: Indonesia’s Presidential Inauguration
Indonesia marked a significant milestone on 20 October 2024, with the inauguration of its eighth president Prabowo Subianto. Broadcast to a global audience, this event underscored the nation’s growing influence on the world stage. Tasked with delivering seamless coverage of the event, Indonesian National Television turned to TVU Networks.
Leveraging its TVU One mobile transmitters, the team ensured robust signal acquisition and seamless transmission. This technology enabled live feeds to be routed through TVU receivers, professionally produced, and distributed globally across traditional media and digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
TVU’s IS+ transmission protocol, paired with HEVC encoding and Forward Error Correction (FEC), maintained impeccable video quality despite challenging network conditions, ensuring that viewers worldwide witnessed this momentous occasion without interruptions.
Breaking Boundaries: Delhi Half Marathon Broadcast
The 19th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon presented a unique challenge for broadcasters—covering a sprawling 21-kilometre race across New Delhi’s urban landscape. Traditional wired transmission methods proved inadequate, but TVU Networks’ mobile broadcasting solution stepped in as the ideal alternative.
TVU One devices were strategically deployed, including two units at the starting line, three mounted on motorcycles following athletes, two capturing the finish line and awards ceremony, and two attached to drones for stunning aerial shots.
This innovative deployment utilised 5G/4G networks for real-time, high-quality audio and video feeds, offering viewers a dynamic and immersive experience. With features like compact design, IS+ multi-network aggregation, and smart HEVC encoding, TVU One ensured stable and uninterrupted coverage of this prestigious Gold Label event.
“The success of the Delhi Half Marathon broadcast demonstrates the robust capabilities of our professional solutions in delivering immersive viewing experiences to global audiences,” said South Asia, general manager, Subodh Aggarwal. “This event not only showcases our dedication to supporting marathon sports but also reinforces TVU’s leadership in broadcasting large-scale sporting events. We remain committed to innovating end-to-end production solutions for marathons and other events, ensuring that the passion and resilience inherent in sports reach audiences worldwide.”
Frontline journalism redefined: Reporting from the Middle East
In the midst of escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, ABP News showcased the power of technology and journalism by delivering real-time updates directly from the conflict zone. With the help of TVU One live backpacks, ABP News overcame significant challenges, including unstable connectivity and hazardous conditions.
The TVU One’s ISX high-performance multi-network protocol, combined with HEVC encoding and FEC, ensured crystal-clear footage despite bandwidth constraints. The compact and durable design of the device allowed journalists to maintain mobility and initiate live broadcasts instantly, even in hostile environments.
This collaboration between ABP News and TVU Networks demonstrated the transformative role of technology in frontline reporting, ensuring audiences received timely, accurate, and high-quality news coverage.
Dynamic productions: Fuji Television’s sports broadcasts
In Japan, Fuji Television has long been a leader in sports broadcasting, covering major golf and football events. To enhance its dynamic wireless field camera production, Fuji Television integrated TVU Router solutions into its workflow in June 2024.
By aggregating multiple LTE networks, the TVU Router created a virtual LAN channel between field cameras and the OB station, enabling seamless remote control of camera settings. This setup allowed cameramen to focus on capturing the perfect shot while video engineers managed technical aspects like aperture and brightness from the OB station.
The P2P VLAN setup and IS+ multi-network aggregation provided reliable connectivity in challenging environments such as dense golf courses and crowded stadiums. This innovative solution balanced mobility, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional reliability.
From political milestones to athletic feats and frontline reporting, TVU Networks consistently demonstrates its ability to adapt and innovate. Key features of its technology—such as HEVC smart encoding, IS+ transmission, and multi-network aggregation—ensure reliable and high-quality broadcasts under diverse conditions.
As live broadcasting evolves into a complex and high-stakes arena, TVU Networks stands at the forefront of innovation, empowering broadcasters to transcend geographical, technical, and logistical barriers. With TVU’s cutting-edge technology, the world feels within reach—whether you’re witnessing history unfold at a presidential inauguration, cheering on marathoners through bustling cityscapes, or staying informed from the frontlines of conflict. TVU Networks doesn’t just bring the story to you—it makes you feel omnipresent, ensuring that wherever life happens, you’re never far from the action.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to air live counting day coverage for five state election results on May 4
The channel is rolling out its biggest election coverage machinery yet for results day on 4th May
NOIDA: The votes have been cast. Now comes the reckoning. CNN-News18 is pulling out all the stops for results day on 4th May, when counting begins across five battleground states — West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry — in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral verdicts in recent memory.
The channel’s coverage, titled Battle for the States: The Verdict, kicks off at 7am and runs through the day across linear TV, connected television and YouTube. It is the culmination of CNN-News18’s multi-format editorial initiative, Battle for the States, which has tracked the polls from the beginning under the theme Road to Power.
At the operational heart of the coverage will be the Live Results Hub, the channel’s central command centre built to collate, verify and process real-time data flowing in from reporters stationed at counting centres across constituencies. The hub combines newsroom intelligence, analytics and on-the-ground reporting to deliver what the channel promises will be the fastest and most accurate results coverage in English news.
Leading the on-air charge will be primetime anchors Rahul Shivshankar, Anand Narasimhan, Aman Sharma, Nabila Jamal and Shivani Gupta. They will be joined by a wide panel of commentators including author Chetan Bhagat; GVL Narasimha Rao, senior leader of the BJP; Smita Prakash, editor of ANI; activist Saira Shah Halim; political analyst Sumanth C Raman; Abhijit Iyer Mitra, senior fellow at IPCS; Amitabh Tiwari, founder of VoteVibe; columnist Abhijit Majumdar; Nalin Mehta, managing editor of MoneyControl; political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla; senior journalist Subir Bhaumik; and political analyst Manojit Mandal.
Shivshankar, who serves as editorial affairs director at CNN-News18, set out the stakes plainly. “Counting day is one of the most watched events in the electoral cycle, where speed and credibility are tested in real time,” he said. “Battle for the States: The Verdict is built on that promise, combining ground reporting, sharp analysis and cutting-edge election technology to give viewers the clearest and fastest route to the verdict. On May 4, CNN-News18 will once again be the nation’s most trusted channel to witness democracy in action.”
Smriti Mehra, chief executive of English and Business News at Network18, framed the coverage in broader terms. “Elections are defining national events, and audiences turn to brands they trust in moments that matter,” she said. “CNN-News18 has consistently led from the front in every election coverage, and this special programming reflects the scale of our ambition and editorial strength.”
The channel has form here. It claims to have been India’s most preferred English news destination for election results for the past 20 years, covering everything from the 2024 general elections to the Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and BMC polls on the back of what it calls an “Always First, Always Right” record. Five states, one day, and a nation waiting for answers. The clock starts at 7am on 4th May.
