Cut edge distribution costs, not picture quality

The Media Edge Gateway (MEG) brings powerful edge processing for video distribution, replacing multiple legacy IRDs with a single software-defined platform that lowers hardware, power and bandwidth costs while seamlessly integrating satellite and IP delivery at the edge of the network.

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Modern edge processing for hybrid satellite and IP delivery

MEG brings together satellite, terrestrial and IP inputs into a single, flexible platform at the edge. It helps you keep today’s services on-air while gradually introducing new IP and cloud-based workflows – avoiding forklift upgrades and reducing cost per site.

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Modernise and consolidate IRDs

Replace ageing, single-purpose IRDs with a software-defined gateway that can handle multiple services and interfaces, helping you reduce hardware count, rack space and power consumption.

Bridge satellite and IP efficiently

Run satellite and TS-over-IP or CDN delivery in parallel, using more efficient codecs and flexible failover to protect services without duplicating equipment.

Lower total cost of ownership

Simplify edge operations by consolidating decrypt, decode and handoff into a single platform – reducing truck rolls, on-site complexity and ongoing operating costs.

A stepwise path from satellite to IP and cloud, with better economics

With MEG at the edge, you can keep using proven satellite distribution while progressively introducing IP and cloud-originated services. Each site can move at its own pace, extending the value of existing infrastructure and avoiding stranded investments.

▫️Support for satellite and IP ingest in the same platform.
▫️Flexible handoff to SDI or IP-based downstream systems.
▫️A common edge platform from large headends to small affiliates.

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The MEG product range

Media Edge Gateway (MEG)

A flexible, multi-channel edge gateway for headends, regional hubs and larger affiliates.

✔️Ideal where you need higher channel density and multiple input types.
✔️Supports both satellite and IP ingest, with a range of output options.
✔️Suitable for on-premises, data centre and virtualised deployments.
✔️Consolidates several legacy receivers into a single platform to lower capex and opex.

Media Edge Gateway mini (MEG.mini)

A compact, cost-optimised gateway for single-channel and low-density sites.

✔️Perfect for small affiliates, local stations and contribution sites.
✔️Variants for satellite, ATSC, IP, and cloud-connected use cases.
✔️Low power, small footprint and easy to deploy at scale.
✔️Delivers MEG capabilities in a form factor tuned for low-TCO deployments.

Designed for broadcast-grade reliability

Synamedia MEG is designed for organisations that rely on reliable, broadcast-grade delivery, but need a clear path toward more flexible IP and cloud workflows and better cost control at the edge.

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TV service providers & MVPDs

Refresh IRDs, standardise the edge, and enable hybrid satellite / IP delivery while reducing receiver fleet costs.

Broadcasters & content owners

Deliver to multiple affiliates with different handoff formats and requirements, without duplicating on-site hardware.

Regional hubs & headends

Manage hybrid satellite and IP ingest from many sources with a common platform that is easier to operate and scale.

Sports, news & events

Use MEG.mini as a simple, portable gateway for contribution and pop-up sites, avoiding bespoke, one-off solutions.

What you can do with Synamedia MEG

Run satellite and IP or CDN delivery in parallel to each site, with path protection and a clear migration path as more services move to IP – keeping costs predictable during the transition.

Connect cloud services to broadcast chains — and send local feeds to the cloud. MEG acts as an edge processor and gateway, receiving cloud channels or encoding on-site content without major changes downstream.

Use MEG at the edge to decrypt, decode and hand off in the format your downstream systems require – whether that's SDI or TS over IP – reducing the number of devices each affiliate needs to operate.

Deploy MEG.mini for sports, news and special events where you need a portable gateway that is quick to set up and easy to move between locations, avoiding ad-hoc, costly one-off builds.

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