Enabling Multilingual, Scalable, and Sustainable Broadcasting Across Europe
G&L Systemhaus, a prominent systems integrator and managed service provider specializing in video and audio streaming, has developed an innovative streaming platform for the European Parliament. This next-generation platform allows seamless automated creation and distribution of live and on-demand content to a diverse, multilingual audience, enhancing digital democracy.
Addressing the Challenge
The European Parliament needed a flexible streaming solution to enable hundreds of staff members to clip live video during sessions and share it in multiple languages, including on social media. G&L Systemhaus responded with a robust, modular infrastructure combining on-premises and multi-cloud technologies, ensuring high availability and scalability. The platform features hardware-accelerated video encoding, cross-location clusters, and intelligent load balancing, offering exceptional efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Key Features
The platform offers impressive capabilities, including:
- Live Streaming: 30 channels with 32 audio tracks per channel
- Extensive Distribution: Via Akamai CDN to 200 destinations, including social media
- Energy Efficiency: Utilizing ARM-based CPUs and ASIC-accelerated hardware for real-time transcoding
- Advanced Security: ISO 27001 certification, zero-trust identity management, and DDoS protection
- Scalable Architecture: High availability across three customer sites, two data centers, and two cloud locations
- Kubernetes-Based Infrastructure: Ensures flexible orchestration of workloads
- Clipping Tool: Enables precise and targeted content publishing
- Comprehensive Monitoring: Via Bitmovin Analytics, enhanced CDN logs, and Grafana visualization
Versatile Use Cases
The platform is designed for a range of applications within the European Parliament, including:
- Real-Time Broadcasting: Debates and sessions streamed live on the European Parliament’s website with multilingual support
- Social Media Integration: Editors can select specific clips and languages during live streams, enabling tailored social media content in up to 200 unique combinations
- Self-Clipping for MPs: Members of Parliament can clip and share their speeches instantly, choosing their preferred language and format
A Future-Ready Solution
G&L Systemhaus’s platform is built for future growth, with continuous optimizations and new features to support evolving digital needs. It not only ensures high-quality streaming but also promotes transparency and accessibility, critical to the European Union’s democratic processes.
About G&L Systemhaus
G&L Systemhaus is a leader in streaming and media technology solutions for broadcasters, network operators, OTT platforms, and media companies. With offices in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, and Pleasanton, CA, the company supports clients worldwide in developing sustainable and innovative streaming workflows.
