Leading video software provider Synamedia announced that Globo, the largest commercial media group in Latin America, has transitioned its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) over a fully IP-based managed backbone infrastructure using Synamedia Quortex PowerVu and virtualized Digital Content Manager (vDCM).

Globo’s distribution environment is entirely IP-based, and the transition focused specifically on adopting SRT as the transport protocol for primary contribution and distribution.

Working with Synamedia partner Convergint, the lead systems integrator responsible for the solution delivery and ongoing support, Globo’s linear pay-TV service now uses Quortex PowerVu for centralized management with proactive endpoint monitoring, automated alarms, remote configuration capabilities, and real-time operational dashboards to ensure the same high-quality experience viewers previously received.

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The new architecture leverages a distributed, managed Globo IP backbone infrastructure distributed across Brazil, enabling secure and reliable transport with high availability, latency control, and end-to-end resilience. The adoption of SRT enables advanced packet recovery and selective retransmission mechanisms, along with adaptive optimization to network conditions, ensuring signal integrity, stability, and consistent performance even in adverse scenarios.

Synamedia also deployed new software to increase Globo’s PowerVu D9800 receivers’ capacity to support more video feeds, strengthening operational performance and scalability. Synamedia’s flexible, software-based vDCM operates as an IP gateway with SRT, supporting a highly resilient distribution environment. Synamedia and Globo ensured a seamless transition while upholding Globo’s strict latency and quality standards.

Through many years of working together, Globo has experienced Synamedia’s technology expertise first-hand. This established trust, combined with Synamedia’s proven experience in large-scale IP transitions and commitment to cross-team collaboration, were contributing factors in Globo’s decision.

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“The scale of this project – with Quortex PowerVu at the core – proves that IP-based distribution has reached the maturity required for primary distribution, bringing operational flexibility while ensuring the reliability and image quality that audiences expect,” said Edward Allfrey, EVP, Video Network, Synamedia. “For decades, TV Globo has set the standard for broadcast innovation in Latin America. This deployment demonstrates its continued dedication to pushing boundaries and delivering the highest standards of quality and reliability. It has been a privilege to collaborate with Globo and Convergint on this landmark achievement.”