aCANTS Infrastructure
Reliable media infrastructure, operated at national scale
aCAN Group designs and operates broadcast infrastructure for environments where availability, continuity, and control are critical.
We manage the full transmission chain, from signal acquisition to multi-network distribution, using IP-based, resilient architectures that replace fragile and costly legacy systems.
This activity is built for long-term national operations, not isolated deployments.
Operational Architecture Overview
Our infrastructure services are organized around four functional layers:
- Field Encoding
- Contribution & Transport
- Central Operations & Monitoring
- Network Interconnections & Distribution
Each layer is designed to operate independently, while remaining fully controlled from a single system.
1. Field Encoding
Broadcast-grade encoding for real-world conditions
Our field encoders are engineered for continuous operation in constrained environments.
Design principles
- Compact, rugged devices suitable for industrial sites
- No dependency on air conditioning
- Minimal on-site intervention
Capabilities
- SDI inputs: single-channel or multi-channel (up to 4 channels per device)
- Input formats: SD, HD, Full HD
- Audio embedding for additional services (e.g. radio within TV streams)
Encoding & output
- Codecs: H.264 / MPEG-4, AAC, MPEG-1/2
- Low-latency UDP and RTP outputs
- DVB-compliant Transport Stream with full metadata control via dashboard
All devices are fully connected and remotely operated through a web interface, eliminating local operational complexity.
2. Contribution & Transport
Replacing satellite and dedicated fiber with resilient IP
aCAN Group provides IP-based contribution services that allow TV channels to migrate away from expensive Band C satellite links or dedicated fiber, without compromising quality or availability.
We ingest the SDI signal at source, process it, and transport it securely to:
- Satellite uplinks
- DTT headends
- OTT and IPTV platforms
Why IP-based contribution
When properly combined, multiple IP paths deliver higher annual availability than single-path satellite or fiber, with:
- Better quality control
- Easier maintenance
- Lower operational cost
Contribution Devices (Feeder & Receiver)
Contribution devices are deployed as:
- Standalone feeders for existing IP encoders, or
- Integrated Encoder + Feeder units
Connectivity & resilience
- 3× Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- Integrated 4G module
- Link management
- Bandwidth aggregation across multiple ISPs
- Parallel transmission for redundancy
- Automatic failover on link degradation
Designed for remote environments
- Operates in rural or isolated areas
- Compatible with public satellite internet and 4G networks
Operational visibility
- Continuous feed quality analytics
- Real-time performance monitoring
3. Central Operations Dashboard
One interface for the entire transmission chain
All infrastructure components are managed through a single centralized dashboard.
Global visibility
- Real-time device status
- Link quality and performance indicators
Operational control
- Start, stop, restart, and manage encoders
- Operate contribution feeders and receivers
- Live preview of channels and feeds
Processing & redistribution
- Transcoding into multiple profiles and bitrates
- Distribution to satellite, DTT, OTT, and IPTV destinations
Monitoring & analytics
- Continuous time-series analysis
- Availability and performance tracking per feed
- Early detection of degradation or failure
4. Network Interconnections
Direct access to regional and international operators
The infrastructure is already interconnected with major broadcast networks, including:
- Canal+
- Eutelsat
- Arabsat
- NigComSat
- StarTimes
- DStv
- National DTT networks (Senegal, France, others)
This enables fast, reliable distribution without complex reconfiguration.
Extended Digital Distribution
Infrastructure operations are natively interconnected with aCAN's digital distribution systems, enabling:
- Social media live delivery
- Mobile and Smart TV distribution
- Seamless transition from broadcast to OTT
What This Delivers for Operators
- Higher availability than legacy contribution systems
- Lower transmission and operational costs
- Centralized control across distributed sites
- Reduced dependency on single-path infrastructure
- Infrastructure ready for broadcast, OTT, and future expansion
aCAN Group operates media infrastructure as a mission-critical service, not as a collection of devices.
Our approach combines field reliability, IP resilience, and centralized control to support national-scale broadcast operations over the long term.