MUMBAI: NEP group has announced the availability of its TFC broadcast orchestration platform as a service for broadcast facilities. TFC, originally developed for NEP’s internal use, integrates hardware and software from multiple vendors into a unified interface, streamlining control, automating tasks, and standardizing workflows.

The platform, designed to simplify IP 2110 management, has been utilised in major productions globally, including the Super Bowl, the PGA TOUR, The Masters Tournament, and the World Cup.

NEP Australia, New Zealand and Japan president Soames Treffry, stated that TFC is now available as a scalable service partnership. The platform is vendor-agnostic and supported by 24/7 global engineering support.

TFC provides broadcast control, software-defined networking (SDN), real-time monitoring, and global technical support. It simplifies IP 2110 management through a user-friendly interface. The SDN component is designed for broadcast environments, offering real-time alerts on network health, uptime, latency, and device status.

The platform is intended for customers managing IP environments, those without in-house network engineering expertise, or those transitioning from baseband to IP. Its security features also make it suitable for high-profile media platforms.

Michael Raimondo, vice president of broadcast technology for the PGA tour highlighted the platform's ability to simplify complex hardware and software management.

TFC is scalable and can support various production environments, including sporting events, news facilities, and television productions. It is available as a licensed software solution.

NEP group, headquartered in the United States with operations in 25 countries, provides media services for live sports and entertainment productions.