TVU Networks Corporation is a

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based in

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. It develops hardware and software for live video transmission and broadcasting applications.

History

In April 2010, the company released TVU Player, a

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viewer that enabled access to live television programming over

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connections. The service was discontinued in 2013. In September 2010, TVU introduced the TVU Pack TM8000, a backpack-style

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designed for live HD video transmission over the internet in low-bandwidth conditions. The product employed

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to combine multiple network connections for signal reliability. TVU later developed a mobile app for news gathering, compatible with iOS and Android devices, and introduced a cloud-based solution for

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live video distribution. In 2013,

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became the first national station group to implement TVU’s Grid platform. In 2015, the company launched TVU One, a compact portable

that succeeded earlier cellular video units. The new model was significantly smaller than its predecessor. That same year, TVU partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to support live aerial video transmission. 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. In July 2024, TVU announced a partnership with the

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to support coverage of the

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. The collaboration delivered 369 live feeds to enhance election broadcasting across BBC platforms.

References

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