Los Angeles-based software company Frequency, a leading provider of linear video channel cloud origination services, has deployed Interra Systems’ industry-leading ORION and ORION-OTT systems in an AWS cloud environment.
As streaming platforms and viewership continues to grow, so too does the drive towards harvesting maximum ad dollars. With so many OTT services available, a growing number of consumers are willing to accept ad-supported programming in return for lower subscription rates or free offerings.
The Need For Sync - In any audio environment where multiple pieces of equipment are being used together, it is imperative that they are synchronized. If they do not run in time with each other it will be difficult - if not impossible - to produce a coherent end result where everything fits where it is supposed to.
The last twenty years has seen a lot of film and TV hardware turn into software that runs on workstations and servers. With Apple’s move away from Intel, though, and several other recent attempts to popularize alternative designs, anyone looking at new equipment finds a field in flux.
Looking to boost fan engagement and streamline its video production and delivery workflow, the PGA Tour recently enlisted Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its official cloud partner. As part of the arrangement, AWS technology now powers ML, natural language processing, storage, compute, analytics, and database capabilities for the Tour which enables it to deliver an enhanced golf fan experience across tournaments.
Three Media’s XEN:Pipeline business process platform, used to manage OTT, online and on demand services, now also covers linear channels.
Extending its global leadership in IP-enabled hardware and software solutions, Riedel Communications has expanded the company’s new R&D hub in Vienna and ramped up its capacity to drive technical innovation and accelerate Riedel customers’ path toward the IP future.
As broadcast facilities and other organizations that use media to educate and inform continue to carefully make the move to video over IP, they currently face two main options, with a range of others in the wings. They may opt for a full SMPTE ST 2110 design that leverages uncompressed pristine quality video for higher profile productions or lightly compressed NDI networking, which brings with it less costs and easy access to an expanding ecosystem of compliant products and systems.