WATERLOO — Canadian video and data transport specialist Dejero announced today its UK partner P&C Communications is using the Dejero GateWay network aggregation device to provide “pop-up” connectivity for UK-based film and TV studios and production companies.
P&C Communications’ so-called Popup 4G service is a “rapid deploy, temporary, and robust cloud-based connectivity solution” that offers “resilient internet connectivity, greater bandwidth, and extremely short turnaround times on-set,” all supported by Dejero GateWay network aggregation, says a press release.
“Bringing resilient connectivity to film productions via Dejero GateWay not only allows us to deliver connectivity advantages, but it really simplifies the process for producers who may only need to be on site or in studio for a few days or weeks and are seeking short term contracts,” explains Paul Cochrane, director of P&C Communications, in the press release.
“There’s no need to invest in network installation or to sign long term contracts, we offer a two-day turnaround and save clients time and money over a very short space of time.”
Cochrane says this service is a first in the UK market and notes that P&C Communications offers coverage on all UK networks, including Vodafone, O2, E and Three.
“Leveraging the combined bandwidth potential of multiple connections thanks to the GateWay allows our clients to achieve greater upload and download capacity. We also have a plan to expand this service across Europe,” Cochrane adds.
One of P&C’s clients that has benefited from Popup 4G and the Dejero GateWay solution is Camberwell Studios, a London-based independent film studio facility (pictured above), which “needed to install reliable internet on site to enable clients renting their studio to transport video at 120 Mbps and stream live, low latency 4K video over a variety of filming applications for a number of ongoing productions,” the release says.
“One client was streaming four cameras to a remote location and needed more upstream bandwidth than we could guarantee, and a back-up in case of failure,” explains Andy Woodruff, managing director at Camberwell Studios.
“By combining our broadband and six 4G SIM cards, operating over four different networks through the Dejero GateWay, we were able to provide 120 Mbps upload all day long. If one of the SIM cards failed, there were five others and the broadband to pick up the slack. It took away any stress of worrying about a failed connection,” Woodruff says.
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Photo provided by Dejero, courtesy of Camberwell Studios.
