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SkyBorne Super Headends

The Super Headend (SHE) is the program origination point for satellite-based IPTV distribution. Drawing on experience with both traditional broadcast and IP-based networks, Globecomm develops Super Headends for the acquisition, management, encoding, origination and satellite distribution of IPTV content. Our services include:

  • Systems design, engineering, procurement, integration, testing and turn-up
  • 24/7 network monitoring and support
  • Lifecycle support for the hardware and software we provide

Super Headend Elements

With one of the largest in-house engineering staffs in the industry, Globecomm develops Super Headend facilities that deliver the reliability and operational integrity needed in the demanding broadcast environment. A typical SkyBorne Super Headend design includes the following elements:   SkyBorne
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Program Acquisition System. To acquire programming from satellites, Globecomm provides antennas of all sizes and shapes including Torus and SimulSat Multi-Beam receive-only systems. Globecomm also provides fiber-optic intra-facility distribution networks and Integrated Receiver-Decoders (IRDs) in redundant 1:1 configurations.

H.264 Encoder Platforms. IPTV uses advanced compression systems to reduce bandwidth requirements. Globecomm is experienced in the design, integration and operation of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 encoder platforms from manufacturers including Scientific-Atlanta, Tandberg and Harmonic. We use these and other encoder platforms in the operation of our award-winning Long Island International Teleport, and have tested them for performance and interoperability in our Broadcast Lab.

Conditional Access and Digital Rights Management. CA and DRM systems ensure that valuable content reaches only authorized paying customers. Globecomm has installed and operated conditional access systems from Phillips (CrypoWorks), Irdeto, NagraVision CA and other companies, and has tested DRM systems from WideVine and others in the Broadcast Lab.

Automated Monitoring Systems. The multi-channel IPTV stream requires automated monitoring to ensure signal quality during acquisition and distribution. Globecomm has tested, integrated and installed video and audio monitoring systems from Evertz, Miranda, Barco and other leading providers at its own teleport and client facilities.

Distribution Uplinks. For distribution to satellite, Globecomm provides earth stations with all electronics (L through Ku-band and all intermediate frequencies) needed to meet the customer’s requirements for transmission and interface to terrestrial networks.

Need More Information?

Contact your nearest Globecomm office and ask for Systems Design & Integration Sales.  Click here to open a SkyBorne IPTV Super Headend datasheet in PDF format.