TVU Networks to celebrate 20 years with major innovations at NAB
Visitors will be able to explore thenewest integrations to the TVU cloud ecosystem, including a media analyser, scan converter, SCTE service and AI-powered features made to boost productivity.
TVU Networks will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at NAB Show 2025 with advancements in cloud-based live workflows.
Since its founding in 2005, TVU has revolutionised live content production through IP technology, mobile connectivity and cloud services. Its platform, now offering hundreds of microservices, enables media professionals to produce high-quality live video from anywhere with unmatched flexibility and efficiency.
At NAB 2025, TVU will introduce a cost-cutting innovation designed to make cloud-based live production more affordable and scalable. Attendees at booth in the West Hall can explore these new solutions, along with AI-powered tools and recently integrated services like media analysis, scan conversion and SCTE processing.
These innovations join dozens of other microservices aimed at streamlining production workflows.
TVU MediaHub—launched in 2024 as the most advanced cloud routing solution for live video—returns to NAB with an expanded feature set. MediaHub has rapidly become the backbone of major cloud productions, earning widespread industry recognition, including six major awards in 2024. The platform played a pivotal role in last year's biggest cloud-based broadcast breakthroughs, from BBC's record-breaking 369 live feeds for election coverage to France Télévisions' disaster recovery solution for the 2024 Games in Paris. It was also a central component in Red Bull Dance Your Style Finals in Mumbai, proving itself as the essential tool for tier-one live event coverage in the cloud.
Paul Shen, founder and CEO of TVU Networks, said: 'TVU's innovation has always been fueled by the needs of our customers and partners. For 20 years, we have been committed to being a true partner to the industry. This collaborative approach has driven our success and enabled us to shape the future of live production together.'
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