Synamedia said this week that Globo has completed a transition of its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), marking a significant shift to a fully IP-based infrastructure.
The deployment leverages Synamedia’s Quortex PowerVu platform and virtualized Digital Content Manager (vDCM), enabling Globo to deliver its linear pay TV services over an entirely IP-based managed backbone. The move replaces legacy distribution methods with SRT as the core transport protocol for both contribution and distribution.
The project was implemented in partnership with Convergint, which served as the lead systems integrator and will continue to provide ongoing support.
Under the new architecture, Globo is using Quortex PowerVu for centralized management of its distribution network. The system includes proactive endpoint monitoring, automated alerting, remote configuration tools and real-time dashboards designed to maintain consistent service quality across its footprint.
Globo’s IP backbone is distributed across Brazil, providing high availability and resilience for content delivery. The adoption of SRT allows for advanced packet recovery and selective retransmission, along with adaptive performance tuning based on network conditions. Synamedia said these capabilities help ensure signal stability and quality even in less reliable network environments.
As part of the upgrade, Synamedia also deployed enhancements to Globo’s PowerVu D9800 receivers, increasing their capacity to handle additional video feeds and improving scalability. The company’s software-based vDCM functions as an IP gateway supporting SRT workflows, contributing to a more flexible and resilient distribution system.
The companies said the transition was completed without disruption to viewers, meeting Globo’s requirements for low latency and high-quality video delivery.
The project builds on a longstanding relationship between Synamedia and Globo, with the vendor citing its experience in large-scale IP transitions as a key factor in the broadcaster’s decision.
“The scale of this project — with Quortex PowerVu at the core — proves that IP-based distribution has reached the maturity required for primary distribution,” said Edward Allfrey, the Executive Vice President of Video Network at Synamedia. “This deployment demonstrates Globo’s continued commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality viewing experiences.”
