TVU Networks Corporation

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TVU Networks Corporation
Company type Private
Industry Technology
Founded2005
Headquarters Mountain View, California, United States
Key people
Paul Shen, Chief Executive Officer
ProductsTVU Alert, TVU Anywhere, TVU AP ENPS Integration, TVU Aerial Newsgathering Pack, TVU Booking Service, TVU Command Center, TVU Era, TVU Grid, TVU Me, TVU MediaMind, TVU MLink, TVU One, TVU One TM1000G, TVU Producer, TVU Router, TVU Remote Production System, TVU Timelock, TVU Transcriber
Website www.tvunetworks.com

TVU Networks Corporation is a private technology company based in Mountain View, California. It develops hardware and software for live video transmission and broadcasting applications.

History

In April 2010, the company released TVU Player, a live streaming viewer that enabled access to live television programming over broadband connections. [1] The service was discontinued in 2013. [2]

In September 2010, TVU introduced the TVU Pack TM8000, a backpack-style transmitter designed for live HD video transmission over the internet in low-bandwidth conditions. [3] The product employed channel bonding to combine multiple network connections for signal reliability. [4] [5]

TVU later developed a mobile app for news gathering, compatible with iOS and Android devices, and introduced a cloud-based solution for point-to-multipoint live video distribution.

In 2013, Gray Television became the first national station group to implement TVU’s Grid platform. [6]

In 2015, the company launched TVU One, a compact portable transmitter that succeeded earlier cellular video units. The new model was significantly smaller than its predecessor. [7] That same year, TVU partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to support live aerial video transmission. [8]

Beginning in 2020, the company increased its focus on cloud-native solutions to support the broadcasting industry's shift from SDI to IP-based workflows. [9] [10]

In July 2024, TVU announced a partnership with the BBC to support coverage of the 2024 UK general election. The collaboration delivered 369 live feeds to enhance election broadcasting across BBC platforms. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Download TVUPlayer to Watch Cable TV Online on Your Computer for Free". Tech Journey. 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  2. ↑ "With TVU Player gone, what are some working PC TV alternatives? - gHacks Tech News". gHacks Technology News. 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  3. ↑ TVTechnology (2010-10-13). "TVU Networks releases TVUPack TM8000". TVTechnology. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  4. ↑ Dodson, Andrew (2013-03-21). "NAB To Reveal Bonded Cellular Advances". TV News Check. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  5. ↑ "News Crews Using Bonded Cellular for Broadcast Quality HD Video". ETCentric. 2011-06-03. Archived from the original on 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  6. ↑ Staff (2013-04-01). "Exclusive: Gray Television First to Launch TVU Grid". Playout. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  7. ↑ "TVU Networks Introduces TVU One, the Compact Mobile All-in-One IP Video Transmission Solution". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  8. ↑ Networks, T. V. U. "TVU Networks Partners With DJI to Deliver World's First Aerial Newsgathering Pack for Live Drone Video Transmission". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  9. ↑ Staff, S. V. G. (2020-12-11). "TVU Networks Reflects on Broadcasters' Shift to Cloud-Based Workflows in 2020". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  10. ↑ "IP and Remote Production Top Broadcast Agendas". NAB Amplify. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  11. ↑ DRAFTING (2024-07-11). "BBC and TVU Networks: alliance to cover UK elections with 369 live feeds". Panorama Audiovisual. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
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