Radio Television Brunei: Reliable EPG management for a national broadcast network
Radio Television Brunei (RTB) is the national public broadcaster of Brunei, operating three television channels and five radio stations. RTB has relied on Icareus Playout technology since 2010 for Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data management and distribution, as well as Data and Object Carousel services.
As part of the continued modernization of its broadcast infrastructure, RTB selected the latest version of the Icareus Playout EPG platform, delivered by Icareus’ regional systems integration partner Asia Pacific Zone Systems (APZS).
The upgrade provided RTB with a modern and configurable platform for managing PSI/SI information, EPG data, channel line-ups, and network parameters, while maintaining the reliability and operational continuity required by a national broadcaster.
Summary
Reliable and accurate programme information is an essential part of broadcast operations and the viewer experience. RTB needed to replace its existing EPG system while maintaining the stability, flexibility, and operational continuity required by a national broadcaster.
By upgrading to the latest Icareus Playout EPG platform, RTB gained a modern solution for managing PSI/SI information, EPG data, channel line-ups, and network parameters. Building on more than a decade of experience with Icareus technology, the upgrade provided a natural path to a more up-to-date and future-ready broadcast environment.
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Challenge
RTB needed a solution that could:
- Replace its existing EPG platform with minimal disruption to broadcast operations.
- Manage EPG and PSI/SI information across its national television network.
- Support flexible configuration of EPG data sources, EIT tables, and PSI/SI descriptors.
- Enable efficient management of channel line-ups and network parameters.
- Provide the reliability and robustness required for continuous broadcast operations.
- Adapt to future changes in RTB’s broadcasting requirements.
Solution
Asia Pacific Zone Systems delivered the latest Icareus Playout EPG platform, providing RTB with:
- Centralized EPG and PSI/SI management for its television services.
- Flexible configuration of EPG data sources, EIT tables, PSI/SI descriptors, and network parameters.
- Efficient channel and network management within a modular broadcast platform.
- A smooth upgrade path from RTB’s previous Icareus Playout deployment.
- A robust and proven architecture designed for continuous professional broadcast operations.
- Regional integration and support through Icareus partner Asia Pacific Zone Systems.
Results
With the upgraded Icareus Playout platform, RTB benefits from:
- Reliable EPG operations: Accurate and up-to-date programme information across its television network.
- Operational efficiency: Centralized management of programme data, channel line-ups, and network parameters.
- Flexibility: Configurable EPG and PSI/SI workflows adapted to RTB’s broadcasting requirements.
- Continuity: A smooth transition built on a trusted Icareus platform already used by RTB since 2010.
- Future-readiness: A modular solution capable of supporting evolving broadcast needs.
The deployment continues a technology partnership spanning more than a decade, with RTB once again choosing Icareus Playout for a critical part of its national broadcast infrastructure.
