The Challenge

Beginning in 2022, the Senedd entered a new era of democracy requiring a transformation of their broadcast and AV infrastructure to support a more open, accessible, and digitally enabled parliament. The new system needed to move beyond traditional broadcast and become a more resilient, fully IP-driven platform capable of supporting both in-person and virtual meetings, expanded membership, and multi-platform distribution.

• Replace aging, end-of-life broadcast systems

• Enable a transition to SMPTE 2110 IP-based workflows

• Support hybrid and virtual parliamentary sessions with consistent quality and delivery

• Improve transparency and accessibility through better content distribution

• Scale infrastructure for an expanded 96-member chamber

NEP Solutions

NEP Bow Tie, a division of NEP Europe that is uniquely dedicated to delivering innovative media services for government and public sector organizations, partnered with the Senedd to design and deliver the new IP-native broadcast ecosystem:

• SMPTE 2110-7 resilient SDN-managed core across the estate

• New broadcast Master Control Room with software-based monitoring

• IP-based camera, switching and routing systems

• Enhanced encoding and streaming workflows for multi-platform delivery

• Integrated conferencing systems supporting hybrid governance

The Results

As a trusted media services partner for national institutions, NEP Bow Tie has helped the Senedd to transform its operations as a fully digital parliament with the efficiency and resilience needed for critical government functions.

• Future-ready digital broadcast infrastructure

• Enhanced transparency and public access to proceedings

• Resilient hybrid and virtual meeting capabilities

• Scalable platform supporting parliamentary expansion

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