[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-08-11] Nevion is changing the structure of its company as it looks to accelerate its development schedule and enhance its global presence, the company announced April 6.
    Nevion will split its sales department into two separate divisions. A Media Networks division will be established to cater to service providers and government entities, providing carrier-class video transport and management through its Ventura platform. A separate Broadcast Technology unit will be established to deliver integrated, broad-based video transport, routing and processing solutions to broadcasters through Nevion’s Flashlink and VikinX product lines.
    Nevion’s Video Services Management unit will be integrated across both divisions, Nevion’s CEO Oddbjørn Bergem told Satellite TODAY Insider. “We have products launching this year, including an integrated management software management platform that we expect to significantly impact the industry. With our knowledge and history in both the telecom and broadcaster markets, we’re uniquely positioned to provide the most efficient and controlled video networks.”
    Bergem said the move was driven by Nevion’s revenue expectations. “Our expectation in 2011 is to have double-digit growth compared with 2010. Our own products and offerings are constantly improving, and I am confident this will contribute to our success. In particular our portfolio of video-over-IP products has generated a lot of interest, and we expect this trend to continue in 2011,” he says.
    The company’s role in providing headend and broadcast links to satellites also will be expanded, “Our well known fiber-optic range is still in high demand, but several new customers this year have seen that video over IP or SDH/Sonet telecom interfaces may be a cost-efficient alternative where direct access to fiber is not available. I would say one of the most significant advances in new products was monitoring and control, which is of course relevant to the satellite market and has been a strong business driver for Nevion,” Bergem said.