START SQUEEZING YOUR SATELLITE INFRASTRUCTURE
Replace racks of IRDs with a unified demodulation platform.
Distribute feeds over IP—any network, full control.
Why migrate from satellite to IP?
Spectrum reduction pressure, RF talent shortages, and IP migration demands are forcing broadcasters to rethink distribution.
The winners are moving to IP — provided they can match satellite’s reliability and simplicity.
Relieve the spectrum pressure
Deliver contribution-grade feeds over managed WAN or public internet via SRT 2022-7.
Remove workflow bottlenecks
Enable inter-facility and affiliate workflows from a unified X Platform stack.
Automate the rest
Automate routing, bookings and failover using open JSON-RPC APIs (control ready).
Customer outcome
Powering NBCUniversal’s transition to IP and cloud
The award-winning project saw NBCUniversal transition from fragmented, hardware-heavy operations to a centralised, scalable, cloud-compatible satellite downlink ecosystem. By deploying Appear’s X Platform, NBCU achieved a 200% density improvement at edge sites, streamlined its infrastructure footprint, and laid the foundation for IP-based and cloud-native workflows. The system also features high-density demodulation, SRT-secured video delivery over WAN, and seamless integration with both legacy SDI and ST-2110 environments.
200%
density improvement at edge sites, streamlining its infrastructure footprint
Technical & workflow benefits
Centralised satellite competence
Support higher-density demodulators and IP-routed services from a single operational platform.
Secure SRT contribution
Deliver secure contribution over managed WAN or public internet using SRT with encryption options.
Broadcast-grade resilience
Apply ST 2022-7 and FEC protection to maintain service reliability across managed and unmanaged networks.
Integrated media firewall
Reduce attack surface with built-in trust boundary design for media interfaces.
Smooth path to cloud
Enable centralised routing, monitoring, and resilience with a clear migration path to cloud workflows.
Operational & business benefits
Massive footprint reduction
Consolidate legacy IRD stacks and RF routing into a centralised, high-density platform.
Lower energy and cooling costs
Reduce power and cooling requirements through industry-leading density and energy efficiency.
Faster onboarding of new affiliates and services
Accelerate deployments using templatised configurations and repeatable rollout patterns.
Simplified operations
Minimise specialist touchpoints and reduce the number of devices operators need to manage.
Modern automation and monitoring
Leverage open JSON-RPC APIs and Prometheus telemetry for automation and observability.
Get the Satellite To IP guide
Learn how to migrate from satellite-centric distribution to secure IP delivery while maintaining broadcast-grade reliability and operational simplicity.
