In the occasion of IBC 2024, the most important European fair on broadcasting taking place in Amsterdam on 13-16 September, Rai Research Centre participates in a DVB-NIP (Native IP) demonstration, coordinated by the satellite operator Eutelsat and in collaboration with the technology partner Inverto.

Thanks to this novel technology, TV broadcasting can extend beyond legacy and Smart TVs to reach also  personal devices for a unified viewing experience.

DVB-NIP (Native IP) standard, published by ETSI in September 2024, is revolutionizing satellite broadcasting by enabling IP-based content delivery for live video and file/data distribution: it allows distributing CMAF/DASH/HLS content – commonly used for OTT video streaming services and targeted at devices like smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs – over traditional broadcast channels. By leveraging broadcast network efficiency, DVB-NIP supports large-scale content distribution, offering the multi-screen experiences consumers expect; furthermore, it adopts the DVB-I compliant channel list featuring channel details, logos, and a 7-day programme guide for enhanced content discovery.

In the demonstration at IBC 2024, hosted at Eutelsat and DVB booths, a selection of Rai channels (Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and a promo channel of Rai CRITS activities) is broadcast free-to-air, using Inverto’s Q-Stream™ DVB-NIP platform, via a dedicated DVB-NIP transponder on the HOTBIRD satellites at 13° East. Using a standard satellite dish, the signal is received in Amsterdam by Inverto’s Q-Stream™ DVB-NIP Gateway, connected to a legacy TV set via HDMI and to personal devices (i.e., smartphones, tablets) via Wi-Fi, delivering a multiscreen, multi-device experience to audiences.