The new, expandable 10-channel system gives Lumiere the ability to increase the efficiency of its own operations and also offer third-party clients in Cyprus, the Middle East and continental Europe services such as multi-channel playout, content management, acquisition and scheduling, production and post production, transmission and connectivity —all under one roof. Lumiere currently broadcasts two premium pay-TV channels offering movies, series and sport programmes.

“We installed a wide range of Leitch conversion, distribution and synchronisation technology last year, and with the installation of the NEXIO servers as the foundation of our multi-channel system, we are confident we will deliver the high level of service expected by our customers,” said Evagoras Constantinides, technical director, Lumiere TV. “Leitch products span the breadth of the industry and offer a reliable digital infrastructure, which is essential in today’s marketplace.”

NEXIO is a modular, scalable server system for transmission and news environments, which offers integrated application platforms for editing, browsing and media management across a multi-tiered storage hierarchy. NEXIO provides exceptional fault-tolerance and interoperability (including IP), and supports multiple compression formats in both standard and high definition, industry-standard control protocols, third-party file formats and ASI interface, providing broadcasters with the flexibility they need to meet any future requirements. As an operation grows, NEXIO’s modular and scalable design allows users to build systems — up to 24 terabyte in a single domain — in small, low-cost increments.


About Leitch Technology
Leitch Technology is a 33-year global leader in the design and distribution of high-performance video systems for the professional television industry. Leitch offers the most extensible products and interoperable systems, enabling operations of any size to achieve a truly Integrated Content Environment. Leitch is the most trusted name for increasing performance and productivity through solutions that streamline workflow of content production, processing, transmission and management. With a sole focus on and commitment to the television industry, Leitch provides unparalleled customer support.

About Lumiere
Lumiere was established in Cyprus in 1987. Lumiere’s broadcast facilities are located in 30,000 square meters of privately owned land, strategically located in the middle of Cyprus. The 3,000-square meter building complex consists of two production studios, vision and audio control galleries, continuity suites, master control, central apparatus room, linear and non-linear editing suites, dubbing studios, graphics suites, media libraries, storage areas, administration offices, etc. It also houses a satellite teleport, a wide range of TVRO terminals and a 140 Mbps bi-directional international fibre connection via the local Telecom Operator. Lumiere also owns and operates two Outside Broadcast Vans, one being fully digital with 10 camera capability, a 1.8m fully redundant flyaway DSNG terminal and a full range of other production and ENG equipment serving its own needs as well as third party customers. ( www.lumieretv.com )