Rai picks Matrox gateways to de-risk its ST 2110 shift
Italian broadcaster Rai has signed a three-year framework agreement with Matrox Video to deploy Matrox ConvertIP Series encoders/decoders and converters as part of its migration to an IP workflow. The ConvertIP DSS and DSH models will support gateway, monitoring, and SDI/HDMI-to-ST 2110 conversion within Rai’s developing IP ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
- Rai signs a three-year framework agreement with Matrox Video for IP-workflow migration support
- Matrox ConvertIP Series positioned as gateway + monitoring infrastructure inside Rai’s ST 2110 environments
- ConvertIP DSS and DSH provide SDI- and HDMI-to-ST 2110 conversion for hybrid SDI/IP operations
- Rai explicitly prioritizes phased deployment and operational continuity over “big bang” cutovers
Why It Matters
ST 2110 migrations rarely fail on strategy—they fail at the edges: conversion, monitoring, and day-two operations. Rai’s framework deal signals a pragmatic playbook for broadcasters modernizing playout without risking on-air stability: keep SDI/HDMI endpoints working while steadily expanding an IP core. For streaming and media tech leaders, this is a reminder that “IP transformation” spend often lands in unglamorous gateway boxes and observability tools that make hybrid workflows survivable. The meme: IP adoption is won in the glue layer, not the switch fabric.
Read full article at tvbeurope.com
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