BCE to celebrate 25 years with major presence at IBC 2025
BCE will be marking its 25th anniversary with a major presence at IBC 2025. With decades of experience in Broadcast and Media Systems Integration, Managed Media Operations, and Product Development, BCE has become a trusted partner for media companies worldwide, known for delivering reliable, end-to-end solutions tailored to mission-critical environments.
As a member of RTL Group, BCE brings real-world insight into the demands of fast-paced media operations. This hands-on experience fuels the company's ability to create innovative workflows and services, developed within one of Europe's top media conglomerates. This not only ensures operational efficiency but also long-term value for clients navigating the rapidly evolving broadcast and digital media landscape.
At this year's IBC, BCE will unveil its latest developments from its new location in Hall 1. Visitors can expect to see cutting-edge solutions in Systems Integration, Media Operations Managed Services and its powerful cloud-based Media-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, each designed to support agile, scalable workflows across media, sports and corporate environments.
BCE's strength lies in its ability to unify diverse technologies into robust, secure infrastructures. Rather than offering isolated components, the company delivers complete, integrated digital systems, from IP-based workflows and TV studio builds to OB van setups, ensuring that customers receive ready-to-run, dependable solutions from the outset. This vendor-neutral approach, backed by deep engineering expertise, enables BCE to simplify complex system architectures without compromising on performance or security.
Complementing its integration capabilities, BCE's managed services are tailored to minimise operational friction and maximise uptime. With 24/7 expert monitoring from its dedicated Network Operations Centre (NOC), BCE ensures uninterrupted content delivery across playout, streaming, archiving and digital content preparation. This round-the-clock support is designed to safeguard business continuity and provide rapid issue resolution.
At the heart of BCE's future-facing strategy is its Media-as-a-Service platform, which unifies multiple applications into one seamless interface. Powered by AI and adaptable to public, sovereign or hybrid cloud environments, MaaS enables users to manage, enrich and distribute content with unmatched efficiency. This all-in-one platform simplifies media workflows while scaling with the dynamic needs of modern content teams.
Noëlle Prat, Sales and Marketing Director at BCE, said: 'At BCE, we're driving media transformation with a diverse technology strategy grounded in cloud and sovereign architecture, cutting-edge AI and operational excellence with customer satisfaction at heart. At IBC2025, we're excited to showcase our solutions designed to help organisations optimise their media workflows and drive business success. Celebrating 25 years, we remain committed to delivering forward-thinking media expertise that meet the industry's evolving needs.'
Stand 1.C16
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