BFBS Chooses nxtedition to Enhance Broadcast Operations
nxtedition has been selected by BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) to provide its microservices-based production platform, bringing increased efficiency and agility to BFBS’s media operations. The platform will enhance BFBS’s capabilities across its various media outlets, streamlining production processes and facilitating the delivery of content across multiple channels.
BFBS, has been providing entertainment and media services to the UK armed forces and their families for more than 80 years, and requires a solution that meets the unique demands of its operations to future-proof its services. nxtedition’s private cloud on-premise solution combines the advantages of cloud technologies with local, secure storage and AI-powered processing, ensuring the utmost security and reliability. By consolidating many production tasks, nxtedition’s platform will provide BFBS with more agility through the software and infrastructure, helping the organisation continue to meet its audience’s needs with efficiency and confidence.
“BFBS operates in diverse and sometimes challenging environments, so it’s vital they have a production system that can handle their unique requirements,” said Roger Persson, Sales & Marketing Director at nxtedition. “Our solution is designed to simplify production processes, giving organisations like BFBS the flexibility to focus on their content and engage with their audiences effectively.”
Lisa Mitchell, Director of Editorial Content for BFBS commented, “Our partnership with nxtedition will support the next phase of BFBS Forces News, ensuring a secure and agile work platform for our trusted defence news service. We are looking forward to implementing this new system to see how it enhances our 24/7 multiplatform BFBS Forces News service.’
The installation is set to begin in early 2025, with nxtedition working closely with BFBS to ensure a seamless deployment.
Watch BFBS Forces News on YouTube and on forcesnews.com.
About nxtedition
Founded in 2012, nxtedition has evolved video production with one of the most creative software solutions in the broadcasting industry. By leveraging microservices, nxtedition simplifies broadcast workflows, replacing complex legacy systems. Traditional hardware-based products create layers of complexity, but nxtedition’s approach reduces costs, improves integration, and requires less specialised maintenance. Using advanced web technologies, nxtedition transforms tools like prompters, newsroom systems, and automation into a unified platform where teams can focus on storytelling rather than managing technology.
About British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS)
BFBS is a military charity and media organisation that entertains, informs, connects, and champions the UK armed forces.
We bring entertainment, news, sport and information services to the military, their families, and veterans worldwide. We spread happiness and keep people in touch, building morale among the military overseas – offering them a valuable connection to life back home, and a way to share experiences and build communities.
We are also the home of military content, championing the military by keeping their activities in the public eye on our BFBS Forces News digital channels.
And our commercial services, which provide income for our charity, span training, digital and creative services, and pioneering technology solutions that enable media and communication in the hardest to reach places.
