ORF Taps Net Insight for Full IP Upgrade

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STOCKHOLM—Net Insight has been selected to provide its Nimbra platform by the service provider Big Blue Marble, formerly ORS Group, as the core media transport solution for a new nationwide IP contribution network for the public broadcaster ORF in Austria.

The rollout was carried out in close collaboration with local partner TV-Connect.

ORF’s decision to upgrade to Big Blue Marble’s new IP media network stems from the need to replace a legacy SDI-based infrastructure with a scalable, future-proof IP contribution solution. The deployment connects ORF’s headquarters and an additional production facility in Vienna to all nine regional production studios, one in each of Austria’s federal states.

“This modernization project strengthens our ability to meet evolving production demands, while ensuring reliability and seamless integration across IP and SDI environments,” says Norbert Grill, CTO at Big Blue Marble. “Thanks to the joint support from Net Insight and TV-Connect, we’re able to deliver a robust solution across our entire national footprint.”

The new network is built around the Nimbra 1000 and Nimbra 600 platforms, supporting high-quality ST 2110 workflows for both video and audio, while also enabling seamless interoperability with SDI environments through integrated legacy conversion. Key features include full NMOSbased control and orchestration, allowing the broadcaster to integrate media flow management with their existing control systems for streamlined operation and increased agility across production sites.

“This deployment is a clear example of our strategic and focused investment in the growing IP-based media market,” said Andreas Eriksson, CEO of Net Insight. “It underlines our strong position in IP-based solutions and our ability to deliver high performance, scalable workflows that meet evolving customer demands. Together with Big Blue Marble and TV-Connect, this project reflects the trust placed in our technology and our commitment to collaborative partnerships that drive transformation in media transport.”

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George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.