ionoco launches Web2TV

ionoco announced today the launch of Web2TV, a brand new broadcast technology that allows production companies to deliver broadcast-quality programmes via the internet using network cameras. A first in the marketplace, Web2TV provides full gallery functionality and has been developed in response to growing demand for lower cost production. A basic system costs under £100 a day.

Awareness TV, a new self-promotional channel by Canis Media on Sky Channel 888, is the first to use this latest broadcasting technology. The channel features live video of tropical fish accompanied by ambient music, alongside ‘Canis Fish Facts’ and information about Canis Media. Web2TV films and delivers the live images from Canis Media’s London studios to the Sky digital platform seven days a week.

Previously web camera technology and bandwidth have restricted broadcasters’ ability to deliver high-quality broadcasts via the internet. However, using a T1 line, Web2TV enables productions to be broadcast at higher than standard definition.

Simon Ingram, CEO of ionoco, explains, “Broadcasters and indies are looking for solutions that will be easy on the budget without compromising quality. Web2TV delivers not only broadcast-quality footage, it is able to deliver finished programming in near high definition.”

Web2TV is available now.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

ionoco specialises in sophisticated graphics and control systems for the broadcast, lottery and gaming markets worldwide. Built on the proprietary software platform, ionologic™, and run from bespoke ionocore™ computers, ionoco systems are uniquely configurable, easy to operate and proven in more than 1000 productions, 12,000 TV episodes and 60 countries.

The company was launched in 2008 after the merger of G-Graphics, Randomaker and TV2GO. Clients include Endemol, BBC, Fremantlemedia, 2waytraffic, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Projects by ionoco include Are you Smarter than a 10 Year Old?, Deal or No Deal, Power of 10 and Gala TV.

Based in Winchester in the UK, with offices and associates in France, the US and Asia, ionoco is led by Chris Goss, Simon Ingram and David Walton.

For further information, please visit www.ionoco.com.

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