Why BBright’s IP-Gateway v2.0 redefines contribution over IP

BBright’s IP-Gateway v2.0 turns the gateway into a critical, intelligent node — built not just to deliver content, but to secure, supervise, and scale it.

As the broadcast industry continues its transition to IP and cloud-native architectures, contribution workflows face unprecedented demands. Broadcasters and service providers must transport a growing volume of high-quality streams (often Ultra HD, HDR, and immersive audio) across increasingly complex networks. Traditional IP gateways have often played a passive role in this pipeline. BBright’s new approach changes that.

The BBright Difference: More Than a Gateway

At BBright, we don’t just move packets, we give you the insight and control to trust every stream you deliver. Our IP-Gateway v2.0 is built around a simple principle: transport is only part of the job. Real operational value comes from supervision, monitoring, and intelligent processing — especially when dealing with critical contribution feeds across on-prem and cloud infrastructures.

Completely redesigned by BBright’s R&D team in 2025, IP-Gateway v2.0 is more than an upgrade: it’s a reinvention of what broadcasters should expect from an IP gateway.

Engineered for High-Density, High-Value Contribution

With support for up to 120 simultaneous inputs and 10 Gbits/s per instance, IP-Gateway v2.0 is built for serious contribution scenarios — whether on-premises, in private data centers, or in AWS. Key supported protocols include:

• Transport Stream
  
• SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)
  
• RIST (Reliable Internet Stream Transport)
  

Each input stream can be routed to multiple outputs, even using different protocols. This flexibility enables robust, protocol-aware distribution — without duplicating infrastructure.

Visibility and Intelligence Built-In

Where BBright truly stands apart is in its native monitoring and analysis capabilities. IP-Gateway v2.0 includes:

• Real-time video thumbnails and audio bars — including support for Dolby formats (DD, DD+, E, ED2, Atmos, AC4)
  
• ETR-level alarms and bitrate reporting for both ARQ and MPEG-TS layers
  
• Deep transport and connection statistics at the stream level
  
• Logging engine for all events (alarm triggers, stream loss, reconnections) with precise timestamps
  
• REST API for seamless integration with third-party orchestration and monitoring platforms
  

This level of visibility transforms the gateway from a black-box transport layer into a fully transparent, operator-friendly tool that can proactively detect and help resolve issues.

Optimized for Operators — And for the Cloud

One of the most appreciated aspects of IP-Gateway v2.0 is its user interface, designed specifically for NOC and MCR teams. Key insights are always just a few clicks away. Whether you’re dealing with a signal loss or troubleshooting connection issues, the intuitive UI saves time — and headaches.

And thanks to full cloud compatibility (including AWS deployment), operators can build global, multi-instance contribution architectures without sacrificing control or quality.

A Real-World Use Case: Global Distribution with Local Intelligence

Let’s look at a real customer scenario to see how IP-Gateway v2.0 adds value.

A European broadcaster based in Paris distributes a package of channels to affiliates in Asia. The architecture:

1. On-premises IP-Gateway instance receives internal TS feeds and converts them to SRT for secure internet/cloud transport.
2. A second IP-Gateway in AWS Paris validates incoming streams before passing them to the next stage.
3. A third instance, deployed in AWS Singapore, reformats and distributes each feed to local affiliates — with localized protocols and security settings.

This configuration offers end-to-end supervision, redundancy, and protocol agility — with live stream probing at every stage. Operators can monitor, validate stream integrity, and address any issues proactively.

Designed for Today, Ready for Tomorrow

BBright’s IP-Gateway v2.0 is now commercially available (June 2025), following its successful debut at NAB Show 2025. In particular, customers appreciate BBright’s attention to format metadata: whether it’s Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, or Advanced HDR by Technicolor, the IP-Gateway correctly detects and presents this information for every stream — a rare feature, even among high-end solutions.

Conclusion: Reinventing the Role of the Gateway

The BBright IP-Gateway v2.0 redefines what broadcasters should expect from a contribution gateway. It’s not just a pipe for moving data — it’s a smart, flexible node for transport, validation, monitoring, and transformation.

Whether you’re managing 10 or 100 streams, working on-prem or in the cloud, transporting HD or Ultra HD with immersive audio, the IP-Gateway gives you full visibility, total control, and peace of mind.