Encompass Digital Media at IBC 2025

In this interview, Keir Shepherd highlights how Encompass is driving the transition from legacy infrastructure to cloud-native, IP-based solutions that bring agility, scale, and efficiency to broadcasters and platforms. He showcases Encompass’s role in delivering DAZN’s coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, providing global playout, OTT delivery, and IP distribution for seamless live sports streaming. Keir also explains how, in partnership with Zixi, Encompass is modernising the BBC World Service by migrating distribution from satellite to IP. Beyond commercial projects, he highlights Encompass’s pioneering social impact initiatives, including a world-first programme transmitting interactive maths lessons via DRM shortwave from the UK to classrooms in The Gambia.