TVU Networks is working in partnership with Reuters on a phased migration from satellite to a cloud-managed, IP-based live news distribution model. The new infrastructure is live in its first region, with global deployment progressing strategically.
The Shift to IP
Although satellite is reliable, proven, and global, weather events can degrade or interrupt transmission and bandwidth capacity is fixed. The new cloud-managed IP infrastructure, powered by TVU MediaHub and TVU NOC (Network Operations Centre), addresses four limitations of satellite:
1. Signal Quality: The new IP platform delivers higher audio and video stream quality: more consistent, secure, and reliable across all conditions and regions, while reducing cost.
2. Built-in Redundancy and Disaster Recovery: The cloud infrastructure incorporates geographically distributed redundancy and automated failover mechanisms to safeguard continuity in real-world scenarios. Because the platform is cloud-based, these capabilities are available on demand at no additional cost.
3. Operational Flexibility: IP distribution is software-defined and dynamically reconfigurable. As we move to the next phase of this project, Reuters aim is to scale signals in real time and integrate new workflows without touching physical infrastructure, adapting distribution capacity to match the pace of live news, on demand, without lead times.
4. Reduced Complexity and Cost: This migration is projected to reduce the total cost of ownership while simplifying day-to-day operations.
The result is a more resilient, economically sustainable model that strengthens the quality of Reuters’ live news offering worldwide.
“Our responsibility is to preserve the reliability our customers depend on while improving the quality and consistency of our live distribution signals worldwide,” said Joseph Delshadian, Director of Content Distribution at Reuters. “This migration enables us to strengthen both while supporting our long-term distribution strategy.”
The Technology Foundation
“The technical foundation of this migration is TVU MediaHub for signal processing and routing, paired with TVU NOC for network-wide monitoring, operation and incident response. This architecture enables software-defined distribution with real-time observability, automated failover, and dynamic scaling of cloud compute and network capacity“, said Johannes Heckmann, Senior Solutions Architect at TVU Networks.
The partnership brings together Reuters global live news distribution and TVU Networks technology. Together, the two organisations have implemented a resilient distribution model built to support 24/7 newsroom demands at scale.
“Working with Reuters on this project is about supporting a shift in how live content is distributed globally, while ensuring the transition fits within their existing operational model,” said Paul Shen, CEO at TVU Networks.
What Comes Next
This migration marks the first phase of a broader, multi-year collaboration between Reuters and TVU Networks. With the distribution backbone now operational, a second project is already underway.
With the backbone in place, the next phase will introduce new capabilities for delivering more live content to more takers simultaneously—news distribution without the ceiling of traditional technology.
Reuters and TVU Networks will present live demonstrations of the platform at NAB 2026 in Las Vegas.
About Reuters
Reuters is one of the world’s leading international news organisations, providing trusted news, data, and insights to professionals, businesses, and media outlets around the globe. With a presence in more than 200 locations worldwide, Reuters delivers real-time coverage across text, video, and multimedia, serving customers who rely on accuracy, speed, and impartial reporting.
About TVU Networks
TVU Networks is the global leader in live video connectivity, providing the infrastructure trusted when billions are watching. From wireless transmission to cloud-based production, TVU’s open platform powers the world’s most demanding broadcasts—across any environment, any country, any scale.
