NBC Olympics has chosen TAG Video Systems to provide OTT monitoring and multiviewing services for its production of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo, Japan. The agreement will enhance NBC's ability to maintain signal quality throughout the event.
Integrated Solution
The partnership involves an integrated software-based IP probing, monitoring, and multiviewer solution that will monitor MPEG Transport Streams from Tokyo, log them, categorize them, and archive them in NBC Sports’ International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Connecticut. The system operates on off-the-shelf servers, enabling NBC Olympics to track signal health at every stage.
Custom Configurations
The solution also offers flexibility for custom configurations of the broadcasts on multiviewers, adapting to any scenario as needed. This capability is crucial for ensuring optimal performance during the two-week competition.
Expert Statements
Kevin Joyce, Zero Friction Officer at TAG Video Systems, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Like athletes, being selected to participate in the Olympic Games with NBC Olympics is the ultimate achievement, an indication of strength, flexibility and ability. There is zero room for error during the two-plus weeks of competition, and we are honored to work with NBC Olympics to bring the fans the greatest experience possible.”
Chris Connolly, VP of Transmission Engineering and Operations at NBC Olympics, highlighted TAG Video Systems’ capabilities: “When it comes to monitoring TS over IP, TAG is the choice to give us the complete package. With the ability to monitor all of our feeds in the IP domain both visually and through metrics, TAG gives us the confidence to know we have the entire workflow covered.”