Vatican leverages Prodys Quantum2 for remote multi-language event streaming

This deployment validates the reliability of bonded LTE hardware for mission-critical remote integration (REMI) workflows in high-stakes environments. For the streaming ecosystem, it highlights a shift toward lean, mobile-first infrastructure replacing traditional satellite-heavy productions for international events. By handling multi-language translation and video over a 60km loop via cellular bonding, the Vatican demonstrates that specialized codecs can now manage complex localization without a localized production truck. Watch for Prodys to potentially expand its 'BRAVE' protocol to compete more directly with SRT and LRT in the broader commercial live sports and news sectors.

The Holy See's adoption of Prodys technology characterizes a broader trend toward the ‘REMI’ (Remote Integration Model) that is reshaping the live production market. According to Market Intelo, the global remote production services market was valued at $2.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2033. This growth is driven by the need for low-latency transmission over bonded cellular networks, allowing onsite crews to be minimized. Per LiveU’s October 2024 reporting, the use of remote camera control and multi-modem bonding is increasingly replacing traditional satellite and microwave systems across sports and enterprise streaming.

Prodys has specifically targeted this niche by enhancing the Quantum2 family's network resiliency. The company recently introduced an Ethernet Tunnel functionality that allows for direct IP control of remote PTZ cameras through the codec’s transmission link. Per SVG Europe in August 2024, the Quantum2 AV system now supports simultaneous BRAVE and SRT encoding, ensuring interoperability with third-party cloud production environments. This flexibility was previously demonstrated during the 2024 Sanremo Festival, where RAI Radio 2 used similar hardware to bridge live video and audio streams between Sanremo and Rome.

The Vatican's Dicastery for Communication has been aggressively modernizing its digital reach under Pope Francis’s mandate for an integrated communication system. Beyond its own internal radio and print operations, the Dicastery announced in May 2026 that it would begin broadcasting daily video content to giant digital screens across Rome and Milan. Use of portable IP codecs like the Quantum2 W is a foundational part of this ‘learning by doing’ technological strategy, enabling the Church to maintain high-quality global telecasts for events like the Synod without the logistical overhead of legacy broadcast infrastructure.