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Novra Selected for Next-Generation Hybrid Radio Network by Your Network of Praise
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2022) - Novra Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NVI) ("No...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Novra Selected for Next-Generation Hybrid Radio Network by Your Network of PraiseOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2022) - Novra Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NVI) (\"Novra\") and its subsidiary International Datacasting Corporation (\"IDC\") announced today that it has been selected by Your Network of Praise (YNOP), a non-denominational international radio network, to provide the next-generation broadcast infrastructure for its radio network refresh. The network will be operated by LinkUp Communications from its Denver teleport. IDC will provide audio encoders and next-generation MAP receivers as well as the IDC MISTiQ cloud distribution platform. The MAP Pro Audio receives and distributes for broadcast state-of-the-art audio signals via satellite and/or internet, empowering redundancy and high-availability requirements. Broadcasters today are looking for the flexibility of hybrid distribution in order to increase reliability, reduce costs, and/or expand the reach of networks beyond the traditional satellite footprint. In this case, MISTiQ will be used for contribution links, while distribution will take place via satellite–all managed by LinkUp Communications. LinkUp Communications is the nation's largest independent technology provider for content producers. LinkUp's selection of IDC as one of its technology partners will enable it to provide a range of solutions, including receivers, uplinks, hosted satellite channels, internet distribution, and event affiliate and network administration. LinkUp's prime directive is to manage all aspects of their clients' technical details, leaving programming companies empowered to create the very best in audio content.This network upgrade replaces the previous ABR network. Novra is pleased to furnish next-generation hardware and software technologies supporting LinkUp's commitment to provide a cost-effective and seamless transition for networks using orphaned technologies.Mark Johnson, President of LinkUp Communications, commented, \"This is an important project for us as we expand our hybrid delivery services. As a longtime leader in rock solid satellite distribution, the IDC platform provides a strong future of distribution solutions for our customers. We are pleased to add reliable, versatile MISTiQ to the services we provide our user community.\"Gary Carter, VP Business Dev...