The Netherlands – February 18, 2025 – BCNEXXT, a leading provider of virtualized, cloud-native systems for Linear, VoD, and OTT publishing, today announced
its successful collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver the automated deployment of cloud resources within Vipe. This cutting-edge technology, now in use across multiple channels, dynamically allocates cloud resources based on demand, offering broadcasters unmatched efficiency, scalability, and cost-savings while solving long-standing industry challenges.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on fixed allocated resources like virtual machines, Vipe leverages AWS advanced cloud-native features. Using a microservices-based, containerized architecture, the system dynamically scales resources up or down depending on the complexity of the content. This revolutionary approach minimizes resource usage and keeps costs to a minimum.
“Our collaboration with AWS allows broadcasters to truly harness the power of the cloud,” says Sander ten Dam, Chief Operating Officer of BCNEXXT. “Whether spinning up resources for live sports events or managing everyday workflows, our system provides the technical agility and business advantages broadcasters need to stay competitive while significantly reducing operational costs.”
Real-World Success Demonstrated at IBC 2024
BCNEXXT’s ability to innovate with AWS was showcased when it demonstrated Vipe’s automated deployment of AWS Cloud resources at last year’s IBC Show. The system allows broadcasters to drop content and schedules into a watch folder, triggering the automatic creation of a complete playout channel in minutes—without human intervention. This demo not only highlighted the system’s simplicity but also validated its potential to revolutionize broadcasting operations.
Overcoming Industry Challenges
Early cloud playout systems for broadcast relied on static virtual machines, leading to inefficiencies, excessive costs, and failed expectations. Many broadcasters fell back on hybrid on-premises models, which only exacerbated complexity and operational difficulties.
BCNEXXT’s innovative Vipe system running on AWS directly addresses these issues. By dynamically spinning up and down cloud resources based on demand, the system eliminates wasted capacity and keeps operating costs low. For example, when playout content is simple, only minimal compute resources are utilized, but for live events with dynamic graphics, the system scales up to handle the higher workload seamlessly. Broadcasters adopting this approach can cut resource usage by up to 75% compared to static systems, ensuring an optimal balance of performance and cost.
Key Benefits for Broadcasters
- Dynamic Scalability: Vipe allocates resources in real-time, enabling broadcasters to handle everything from basic playout to complex live events without over-provisioning.
- Cost Efficiency: By using only the resources required at any given time, broadcasters can achieve significant cost reductions and leverage pay-as-you-go models to accommodate seasonal or pop-up channels.
- Operational Agility: Automated processes revolutionize workflows, reducing human errors and enabling faster and easier channel launches.
- High Reliability: Through robust health monitoring and proactive error detection, the system achieves 99.9999% uptime, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Strategic Industry Advantage
The flexibility and dynamic nature of Vipe provides broadcasters with a true strategic advantage. By fully utilizing the cloud’s scalability, the system empowers broadcasters to focus on growing their audiences and services instead of managing costly infrastructure.
“Our solution demonstrated at IBC is a core part of what we deliver to customers,” adds ten Dam. “With this system, we’ve set a new benchmark in our industry. Unlike other solutions, which often ‘lift and shift’ legacy software into a static virtual machine environment, we’ve built something that’s truly cloud-native and dynamically scalable.”
Discover More
To explore BCNEXXT’s groundbreaking solutions and their role in transforming the broadcasting landscape, download the playbook: “Transform Your Media Business Through Efficient Content Delivery”. This guide is packed with actionable insights and tools to help broadcasters optimize their operations using cloud-native technologies.
About BCNEXXT
BCNEXXT, based in the Netherlands, brings over a century of combined experience in developing Vipe, a virtualized, cloud-native system for Linear, VoD, and OTT publishing. This platform sets a new efficiency benchmark, using significantly fewer resources and achieving near-perfect uptime.
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