Leverage Powerful, Flexible Edge Processing to Reduce Distribution Costs

Media Edge Gateway (MEG) is a flexible, software-defined receiver equipped with powerful edge processing functions such as transcoding, regionali zation, time delay, and blackout across satellite/CDN/IP networks. The platform provides cloud-to-ground and ground-to-cloud connectivity and tailors content handoff to meet the needs of affiliates and MVPDs.

The futureproof gateway leverages multiple deployment options – including Synamedia appliances, COTS servers, containers, and full virtual environments – to increase your business’ agility. By working in your environment of choice – on-premises, public cloud, or hybrid cloud – or hybrid cloud – you can control costs and simplify management. Integrate with Synamedia's PowerVu or third-party content protection solutions to secure your entire video network chain from distribution, through processing, to delivery.

MEG includes two satellite RF ports per satellite input card to provide support for up to four satellite demodulators with DVB-S, DVBS2, and DVB-S2X support. The platform enables you to create cost-effective, application-specific gateways, such as satellite/ATSC 3.0 receivers and SMPTE ST 2110/SMPTE ST 2022-6/3G-SDI output decoders, to deliver innovative value-added experiences and to unlock new monetization opportunities.

Technical Advantages

• Scalable, dense platform with MPEG-2, AVC and HEVC decoding support, as well as high-density, HEVC and AVC transcoding support

• Extensive IP delivery support options, such as SMPTE ST 2022-2 with FEC, Zixi, RIST, and SRT, including TS over HTTP, HLS, and DASH with ABR2TS conversion

• SMPTE ST 2022-6 and SMPTE ST 2110 output and NMOS support for integration with all-IP production and playout solutions

• Generic interfaces such as 3G-SDI output, ASI input and output support, satellite RF DVB-S/S2/S2X input support, and appliance option for ATSC 1.0/3.0 reception support

• Integrated with Synamedia’s PowerVu Network Center, including PowerVu monitoring via PowerVu Insight, to offer content protection features such as conditional access module (CAM) card, BISS-1/E support, and PowerVu conditional access support

• Flexible TS backup options: any-to-any input type

• Myriad overlay functions for content identification

About Synamedia Video Network Solutions

Synamedia is a leading global provider of video distribution, streaming, processing, and network delivery solutions for content owners and service providers. Our comprehensive, cloud-based SaaS and managed service solutions and software products enable customers to manage OTT media streaming and broadcast workflows, secure video content and services, and deliver premium user experiences across all screens. Leveraging expert know-how and 30-plus years of experience for over 1,000 customers worldwide, Synamedia helps video businesses launch, monetize and scale services across all devices to capture a greater share of the consumer video wallet

Services & Support

Synamedia provides a broad portfolio of services and support to increase your network’s business value and return on investment. We take a customer-centric approach, aligning our level of support to your technological requirements and network complexity. That way, you can successfully operate our products and solutions to ensure that you achieve optimal performance throughout your network’s life cycle.