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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 (Press release). 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.