The ENEX news agency uses the LiveU Matrix platform for live coverage of major events

The news agency ENEX expands the use of LiveU's Matrix cloud-native IP video distribution platform with the addition of an ad hoc channel for broadcasting major global news events.

This channel was first used to increase the distribution of the live coverage of the papal conclave from the Vatican. ENEX, which traditionally uses LiveU Matrix to distribute live feeds across three fixed channels to its 50+ member global business news alliance, wanted to expand distribution capacity for this major global news broadcast. The ad hoc expansion The LiveU Matrix can be deployed at any time, providing ENEX and its members with a fast and flexible content sharing solution that can be used when needed to meet the growing demand for more cost-effective and dynamic live news content.

The papal conclave, which took place over two days from May 7 to 8, was followed by millions of viewers around the world in several languages. ENEX members were able to catch the broadcasts throughout the weekend as the cardinals completed the election process, which culminated in the famous white smoke signal from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. LiveU Matrix allows you to share, receive and record live streams of high quality and low latency, accessible directly from a browser without the need for expensive satellite or fiber infrastructure. The expansion of LiveU Matrix follows the recent renewal for the third time of ENEX's two-year contract with LiveU.

Adrian Wells, CEO of ENEX, highlights that "LiveU is the market leader in live broadcasting. Most of our media partners have decided to use LiveU technology as part of their news gathering capabilities. It makes a lot of sense for ENEX to work with LiveU to leverage their solutions through the Matrix distribution network. LiveU remains a very valuable and trusted technology collaborator."

Zion Eilam, Vice President of Sales for EMEA, adds that "LiveU is a trusted partner of ENEX and is proud to be part of the ENEX Innovation Exchange, where technology providers and broadcasters collaborate to deliver future-proof solutions. We fully understand ENEX's requirements for flexibility, agility and adaptability to meet the changing demands of the global information environment, while consistently offering world-class content distribution services to its members."

"Following the success of our innovation with ENEX, we are seeing increasing adoption of similar large-scale IP distribution initiatives among other leading broadcasters, including within major European public broadcasting frameworks. LiveU Matrix is quickly becoming the trusted solution for IP video distribution, enabling seamless scalability and operational efficiency. Through Matrix, LiveU's technology is now present in almost all major broadcasters in Europe and beyond, cementing its role as the backbone of IP video distribution. next-generation live content,” he concludes.