Globecast’s new Singapore hub offers top future-ready services
Globecast, a leading provider of managed services for the broadcast and media industry, has completed a major renovation of its Singapore facility.
This state-of-the-art transformation into a cloud-centric, IP-enabled hub positions Globecast’s customers across the Asia-Pacific region at the forefront of technological innovation, empowering broadcasters and content owners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
The upgrade follows the recent opening of Globecast’s Westlake Village facility in California, further strengthening the company’s global strategy to modernise its infrastructure. This initiative ensures Globecast’s operations are aligned with the growing demand for hybrid, software-defined media workflows, enabling its customers to leverage flexible, resilient, and future-ready solutions worldwide.
Originally established over a decade ago with a focus on traditional linear broadcast operations, the Singapore facility has been completely re-imagined to meet today’s cloud-centric landscape. The transformation includes a significant reduction and optimisation of physical space, complemented by a strategic shift towards integrated cloud, IP, and over-the-top (OTT) workflows.
At the core of the upgrade is a comprehensive reconfiguration of essential technical areas, including the Technical Operations Centre, Master Control Room, and Playout Control Room. These spaces have been optimised to integrate cloud-based processing, IP connectivity, as well as centralised monitoring and control systems, resulting in more efficient, flexible and scalable operations.
As a fully hybrid environment, the facility supports both traditional broadcast services and next-generation IP and cloud workflows. It remains a key point of presence in Singapore, providing connectivity, teleport services, playout, and media management for hundreds of channels and services across the region.
“This project went beyond simply upgrading infrastructure”, said Chris Pulis, CTO of Globecast. “It was a complete redefinition of a modern broadcast facility. By integrating cloud, IP, and advanced monitoring capabilities into a unified environment, we have an operations base in Asia that is more efficient, adaptable, and prepared to support the next generation of media services across the region.”
The project was largely executed through Globecast’s in-house integration expertise, with its engineering teams overseeing the design, migration, and implementation processes. This approach highlights the company’s ability to serve not only as a service provider but also as a systems integrator, guiding customers through complex technology transitions with confidence.
