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York-based Cellhire, a global specialist in IoT and mobile communications, has won “Best Tech Innovation in Live Production” at the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards 2024. The award recognised Cellhire’s “Count Cam” out-of-the-box kit-based solution, which enabled the BBC to broadcast real-time and seamlessly from 369 vote-counting locations during the 2024 UK General Election. The Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards celebrate the exceptional teams behind the most outstanding broadcast productions of the past year.
Tony Guerion, Cellhire’s CEO, commented: “The award is a testament to our team’s commitment to innovation and delivering solutions that meet customers’ needs. During the general election, our Count Cam offering demonstrated Cellhire’s IoT connectivity capabilities for delivering reliable, scalable services for critically important live broadcasts.” The Count Cam kits featured adapted iPhones with extended battery packs and tripods.
However, the standout element was Cellhire’s multi-network IoT SIMs, which enabled connectivity to all UK mobile networks via a single SIM ensuring uninterrupted streaming from all locations, including remote counts. Designed for ease of use, the kits included pre-installed apps and simple functionality for quick deployment and smooth operation by crews. Tony continued: “With the BBC we set a new standard for live election coverage by providing a new level of transparency not seen previously thanks to our solution.
“The award highlights how technology can enhance transparency and accessibility during general elections, where uninterrupted broadcasting is paramount.” This is Cellhire’s second major award win in 2024, following recognition as the Best Wireless Connectivity Provider at the 2024 Comms Business Awards. That award acknowledged Cellhire’s wide-ranging IoT connectivity solutions for industries including security, broadcast, events and marine over the past year.
Tony added: “Cellhire’s IoT connectivity is now used across a growing range of industries and applications. Customers and partners rely on us to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for demanding applications where there is no margin for error.”.
