Case Study: Nine

Nine flips to full IP Network

Australian broadcaster Nine recently underwent a technology transformation to run its content entirely over IP Fabric for Media, cutting the reliance on a legacy network to unlock efficiency, agility, and flexibility.

Who is Nine?

Industry: Media and entertainment

Location: Australia

Size: 3,000-4000 employees

Website: nineforbrands.com.au/

Summary

Challenges

  • Legacy technology was due for an upgrade to improve speed and efficiency
  • Changing media needs required multiple technology transitions
  • Needed agility and speed to revamp workflow and compete with social media
  • Lack of flexibility, underutilized resources, and long setup times

Results

  • Simplified live 4K broadcasts
  • Saved resources by converging all signals into a single network that can do everything
  • Delivered faster stand-up and tear-down times, and simplified connection to remote sites
  • Greater adaptability to support current (4K) and future resolutions (8K and beyond)
  • Upgraded network while maintaining operational efficiency, reliability, and security