Media services provider Broadcast Center Europe (BCE) has successfully partnered with CMI France on the launch of T18, a new national free-to-air channel on France’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform.
BCE is managing end-to-end playout and broadcast services, with playout operations based in Luxembourg and distribution across France handled via a national operator.
Delivered in five months, the project also incorporates secure media storage at BCE’s ISO 27001—certified data centre and 24/7 monitoring by the company’s Network Operations Centre (NOC).
Cedric Laveau, directeur de la technique et des moyens de production at T18, said: “BCE’s technical expertise and collaborative approach were key to bringing T18 to air on schedule. Their ability to adapt, support and deliver at every stage of the project made them a true partner, ensuring that we could focus on the editorial mission of our new channel.”
“Launching a new national channel is always a complex undertaking, and this project clearly highlights the strength of our teams in Luxembourg and France, and the trust we have built with T18,” added Steven Dehaen, head of broadcast at BCE. “Completing the deployment in just five months reflects our agility, professionalism and commitment to delivering the highest broadcast standards.”
