TVU Networks Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Live video broadcasting and transmission |
| Headquarters | Mountain View , United States |
| Products | Hardware and software solutions for live video broadcasting and transmission, including TVU Player, TVU Pack TM8000, TVU One, cloud-based live video distribution platform |
TVU Networks Corporation is a private company headquartered in Mountain View, California that specializes in creating both hardware and software solutions for live video broadcasting and transmission.
History
In April 2010, TVU launched TVU Player, a live streaming application designed for watching television via broadband connections, which was discontinued in 2013.
By September 2010, the company introduced the TVU Pack TM8000, a portable backpack transmitter capable of delivering live HD video over limited bandwidth internet by utilizing channel bonding technology that merges several network links to ensure stability.
Subsequently, TVU developed mobile applications for news reporting on iOS and Android devices and unveiled a cloud-based platform facilitating point-to-multipoint live video distribution. In 2013, Gray Television became the first national broadcaster to implement TVU’s Grid platform.
In 2015, TVU released TVU One, a compact and portable transmitter designed to replace earlier cellular devices. That same year, it collaborated with drone maker DJI to enable live aerial video streaming.
Starting in 2020, TVU shifted its emphasis towards cloud-native technologies to support broadcasters transitioning from SDI to IP-centric workflows.
In July 2024, TVU collaborated with the BBC to assist with coverage of the 2024 UK general election by providing 369 live video feeds, enhancing broadcast capabilities across BBC’s platforms.