ICT Technical Support
Broadtech provides systems support to clients in New Zealand.
Broadtech supports several major clients in the broadcast industry with maintenance contracts for all their ICT needs. We also look after their total broadcast requirements including all studio and transmission equipment.
As part of our network projects, we can provide everything from general IT support to distributed virtualised server infrastructure and sophisticated communication technologies:
- Core server infrastructure including cloud and on premises virtualisation
- Network infrastructure including WiFi
- Site-to-site linking via Internet tunnels or through physical hardware (microwave and laser)
- VHF and UHF radio linking over IP
- Internet radio streaming
- Provision or sourcing of hardware (laptops, desktops, servers etc) at competitive prices
Systems Software Support & Upgrades
As Broadtech has grown through the years we have had to update and improve server infrastructure in line with technology advancement and future expansion.
Systems application software that we have installed and maintained include:
- Hyper-V and VMware
- Exchange Server
- Asterisk PBX
- Linux: Arch Linux, Slackware, OpenSUSE, Raspbian and flavourless.
- Mikrotik, Cisco, and Juniper Routers
- Comprehensive monitoring, logging and alerting
External clients run varying types of network systems, and in most cases we are contracted to support their IT infrastructure and provide a 24/7 call-out service to maintain their “On Air” status.
Client systems include:
- RCS Master Control
- RCS Burli News Software
- BSI Wave station and Simian
- Audio Vault
- TV3 Advanced Transmission Management System
- Moseley Transmission Remote Control Systems and Custom Interfaces
- Internet and Audio Streaming, using both Winamp and Microsoft Based solutions
- Network Streaming links over dedicated links
- TAIT Radio Control systems; including programming and repair
- Custom built microprocessor controlled studio switching equipment; directly interfaced with On Air Software
We have also upgraded software and firmware (and reprogrammed) the following plant and equipment:
- IBAK Underground Inspection Cameras
- TROGOLOTECH Underground Inspection Cameras
- PEARPOINT Underground Inspection Cameras
- SENNHEISER audio studio equipment
- TAIT UHF, VHF and Digital radios
