As broadcasters and media companies move from satellite to IP, they don't necessarily want to replace every part of their distribution workflow. The ability to combine new IP transport with the video processing technologies they already use can make that transition simpler and less disruptive.
That's exactly what Quortex's new partnership with LTN enables: By bringing MEG (Media Edge Gateway) to LTN's broadcast-optimized network, broadcasters can combine LTN's global IP transport with the advanced edge processing capabilities of MEG alongside PowerVu’s affiliate control. Integration with the LTN Edge Connectivity API allows MEG to deliver seamless, zero-touch onboarding of LTN services, automatically provisioning and maintaining transport connections without manual configuration – so broadcasters can adopt IP transport without re-engineering the video processing they already run.
For customers already using MEG, the benefit is straightforward: they can adopt LTN's network while continuing to use the capabilities they already rely on, making the transition from satellite to IP simpler and less disruptive. MEG is designed to bridge video distribution at the edge across any network, bringing powerful edge processing that helps reduce hardware, power and bandwidth requirements while seamlessly integrating satellite and IP distribution.
MEG leverages Virtual DCM (vDCM) technology, a software-based video processing platform that helps operators modernize video workflows without abandoning the services and networks they still need to support. Updating affiliate reception with MEG solves one of today’s biggest problems – lack of visibility and insight into operations. With MEG, affiliate teams gain insight into affiliate performance and fault resolution, rather than being left blind. MEG also provides secure control, enabling broadcasters to manage service distribution, and simplify lifecycle management through remote updates. Plus, PowerVu adds centralized affiliate control, giving broadcasters greater management of their distribution network.
LTN complements these capabilities with a managed, broadcast-optimized global network designed specifically for live video transport and providing the availability of SLAs equal or exceeding the availability of satellite. More than simply IP transport, LTN delivers a fully managed, purpose-built video network with the orchestration, monitoring and operational support required to deliver live video at broadcast scale. For customers moving from satellite to IP, LTN provides the network transport while MEG provides the edge processing. The result is simpler deployment, reduced operational complexity and greater flexibility to scale and adapt services.
Ultimately, the partnership gives broadcasters more choice. Customers that choose LTN’s global private network can continue using the capabilities of MEG, letting them update video distribution without replacing every part of their existing workflow.
