Miranda Technologies, a brand of Belden Inc., a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators, announced today the installation of its iControl advanced content monitoring and control platform at Encompass Digital Media Limited (EDML) in London.

Encompass provides playout and origination services for cable channels, television station owners and operators, sports leagues, civilian government and military sectors. In addition, Encompass offers distribution, master control and content management services. The company recently invested in new, state-of-the-art technical facilities at its Stephen Street, London location to enhance its quality of service to clients.

“Our business is technology intensive, and we needed an intuitive tool to monitor the health of a complex, multi–component system from playout to distribution,” commented Ian Whitfield, managing director of Encompass London. “As part of our commitment to further augment our market position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, we selected Miranda’s iControl system. We’ve invested significantly in our facility to make it best-in-class, and we think iControl is a sophisticated, best-in-class product.”

Miranda’s iControl is a highly advanced signal and facility monitoring system that enables operators to instantly review the status of their entire facility and quickly detect, diagnose and initiate repair of any problems that arise. This results in operational efficiencies while simultaneously ensuring a higher Quality of Experience for viewers.

The monitoring, alarm status and control solution is operated via iControl GUI touch screens. The touch screens provide configurable alternate views to any one of four operational, or two engineering, positions to monitor and control channels running through the facility’s multiple transmission chains. Audio is a significant component for EDML as its plays out multi-language and subtitling services, also monitored and controlled with iControl.

Whitfield adds, “What we like about iControl is that it readily integrates with all of the existing technologies in our facility. With the complexities of playout, products that integrate well with third-party technology are central to success. Miranda understands this need and offers iControl as a solution. We’re already looking to add even more devices for monitoring and control as we expand our channel count.” EDML currently provides origination and transmission services for 60 channels, and the facility is designed to scale to over 200.

EDML utilizes Miranda’s Densité LGK cards, a channel branding processor that provides iControl GUIs with a thumbnail view of all content passing through the system. In addition to Miranda’s array of software and services, the NVISION router, Kaleido X16 and Kaleido IP multiviewers play an important role in EDMLs playout workflow.

Whitfield concludes, “With any technology or service provider it’s important to know that you’re getting support from the entire organization and this has certainly been true with Miranda. They are working very closely with us to further finesse iControl for our specific needs. Given our firm commitment to improvement and innovation now and in the future, I can see us working with Miranda for years to come.”

Micky Edwards, Miranda’s vice president of sales in EMEA, said, “Playout providers such as Encompass are an ideal fit for Miranda. Our products and services are specifically designed to provide the level of power, control and reliability that our playout customers value so highly.

“Encompass is an excellent example of a playout provider that has ultimate scalability, perfectly poised to seamlessly expand in the future.”

Additional information can be found at www.miranda.com

About Miranda Technologies
For over 22 years, Miranda Technologies (www.miranda.com) has been a leading worldwide provider of hardware and software solutions for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industry. Its solutions span the full breadth of television operations, including production, playout and delivery. With a wealth of experience in delivering IT-based and traditional television systems, Miranda is uniquely positioned to help customers enhance their facilities, while generating additional revenue, reducing costs and streamlining operations. Miranda was acquired in July 2012 by St. Louis-based Belden Inc. and is the cornerstone of its broadcast division. Belden is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of cables, connectivity and networking products for many industries including broadcast, entertainment, consumer electronics, education, transportation and industrial automation. For more information, visit www.belden.com.

About Encompass Digital Media, Inc.
Encompass, a leader in digital media services, owns and operates state-of-the-art broadcast facilities throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Asia. The company’s mission-critical media services provide broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities with customized solutions for the management and distribution of content. With global access to large satellite and fiber footprints, Encompass has 24/7/365 Teleport facilities and technical personnel in Los Angeles; Atlanta; New York; Stamford, Conn.; Lino Lakes and Minneapolis, Minn.; Burbank, Calif.; London; and Singapore. More information is available at www.encompass-m.com.