Easynet's MPLS network made it easier for Sky to broadcast the English royal wedding

Easynet's state-of-the-art network technology in the UK allowed Sky News to collect link testimony from different locations and carry the signal in HD and SD over a multi-gigabit IP network to its broadcast center in Osterley.

On April 29, a network implemented by Easynet was used by Sky News to broadcast the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton to millions of homes around the world. The network made it possible to collect the testimony of the link from different places, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Mall, the large avenue that runs from Buckingham Palace to the center of the London capital, to be broadcast live from Sky's broadcast center in Osterley, west of London, in both high definition and standard.

With everyone watching Sky's coverage, there was no room for error. To ensure maximum flexibility, Easynet provided Sky with a multi-gigabit IP network and extensive back-up infrastructure. The fiber network, together with high-performance compression technology, allowed Sky to offer multiple video streams from a single platform. During the course of the broadcast, the network was managing dozens of broadcast points, including the ceremony and the celebrations on the streets of London, turning the royal wedding into a memorable event, both for those watching at home and for those attending.

Easynet designed, implemented and managed the entire network infrastructure, from different locations in the United Kingdom and to Sky's headquarters.

Jackie Faulkner, chief operating officer of Sky News, highlighted that Easynet's MPLS network was deployed in record time. For his part, David Rowe, CEO of Easynet, states that "this has been a fantastic high-tech project and we are delighted that everything turned out well and with exceptional broadcast quality from Sky. From planning to the implementation of the project and broadcast of the event, we have worked together with Sky and the result has been what you have all seen: exceptional quality and fantastic coverage."