Al Jazeera to modernise news production across global bureaus
Installation is scheduled for Q2 2025, with full rollout and on-air operations set to begin in Q3.
Al Jazeera Media Network has entered into a strategic agreement with EVS to deploy its MediaCeption content management solution across five major news hubs: Doha, London, Washington D.C., New York and Sarajevo. The move aims to streamline the network's news production workflows and enhance collaboration across its global operations.
The deployment will give Al Jazeera a centralised, integrated system for ingesting, editing, managing and playing out live and near-live news content. With MediaCeption, each bureau will be able to browse and edit incoming feeds in real-time, share packages across locations and deliver content more efficiently. The solution includes XS-VIA servers, VIA MAP media asset platform and XStore storage, all designed to improve speed, reliability, and production flexibility.
Commenting on the partnership, Ahmad Al Fahad, Executive Director of Technology & Network Operations at Al Jazeera Media Network, stated: 'We are pleased to work with EVS to bring MediaCeption into our news production ecosystem. EVS's proven track record of delivering fast and reliable solutions, combined with its global technical support presence, gives us the confidence to meet the challenges of modern news delivery. The deployment of MediaCeption will not only enhance our operational efficiency but also bolster our ability to deliver high-quality, timely content to our viewers around the world.'
The system integrates with major industry tools such as Avid Media Composer, Avid Media Central and Viz Mosart, ensuring smooth interoperability within Al Jazeera's existing ecosystem.
Serge Van Herck, CEO of EVS, added: 'We are honoured to have been selected by Al Jazeera as their trusted partner for this transformative project. Al Jazeera is a longstanding and valued customer, and we are excited to deliver a solution that aligns perfectly with the demands of today's fast-paced news production environment. This partnership highlights our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer success, and we look forward to supporting Al Jazeera as they continue to set the standard in global news broadcasting.'
The solution is scheduled for installation in Q2, with Al Jazeera set to go on air with the new system in Q3 2025.
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