Lawyers To Watch Iptv

International legal company Allen & Overy is installing an IP video system in its new London headquarters.

The system, based on 20 Cabletime MediaStar Evolution encoders, will be used to deliver 20 channels   including BBC 24, CNN, Bloomberg, a variety of sports and Freeview stations and internal Allen & Overy channels. Broadcasts will initially be made in the reception area of the building and in the bars, restaurants and training rooms. The system will also be used by the buildings security teams to monitor news channels in case of security alerts.

The system in being installed by Asysco, which is working on the building project in conjunction with Arup Communications.

The initial decision was to go IPTV rather than traditional analogue. Bishops Square is a new building, so the opportunity was there to use IP technology to distribute TV around the building and avoid coax cabling costs, said Gareth Ash, global head of IT service delivery at Allen & Overy. By delivering over the LAN, subsequent requirements to deliver television at any location can be met quickly, without having to run new cables which would incur the associated costs and disruption.

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