NEP’s GrandCentral: An Intuitive System Monitoring

Produce » Real-Time Production » Real-Time Production Graphics » Virtual sets and chromakey »

NEP is a leading provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions that have the power to visually change the world inside your studio. By combining real life with virtual elements, our AR solutions can transform a confined area into an infinite space, or replace a green screen with a set that can be anything you can imagine to perfectly fit the content of your program.

NEXT LEVEL AUGMENTED
We have developed an augmented reality solution that combines four key elements into one workflow, creating next-level results.

TRACKING METHODS AND SCALABILITY
In order to bring augmented reality to the next level we offer the new Mo-Sys Startracker optical system. By deploying this tracking technology on any broadcast camera, we can work in an environment of mixed encoded cameras, including handheld, crane cameras, hard/pedestal cameras—even steady cams.

ADVANCED LIVE RENDERING
Creating virtual graphics that are realistic to the human eye requires live rendering capacity, realistic live shadows and realistic live reflections. All of these things were lacking in today's broadcast render engines, so we adopted the most advanced gaming technology and modified it to fit in the broadcast environment. We use Zero Density Reality Virtual Studio as a bridge between hardware and our platform CUBE.

NEXT GENERATION KEYING
High-end keying is crucial in a virtual set environment, so we have integrated the latest generation "vision" based keying into our solution. Even the most difficult circumstances are no problem.

TOTAL WORKFLOW INTEGRATION
A virtual multi-camera environment is complicated. How do you handle the delays? What do you do with clean and dirty feeds? What back up scenarios are there for the live feed? We have created a seamless integration with the entire production chain, ensuring our virtual world is reality throughout the entire production.

Produce » Post Production » Ingest » Post-production ingest »

Post production workflow is now a lot better at working and flowing. NEP’s automated production workflow solution, guides your team through every project from start to finish, and eliminates time-consuming, error-prone tasks and bottlenecks of complex processes. Through the transformative power of the cloud, our automated ingest solutions enable seamless collaboration between teams and technology, making your production simpler, faster and readily accessible to everyone from beginners to experts. Even global teams can be brought together to work faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Outside broadcast and mobile facilities »

We offer centralized multi-camera production solutions around the globe that can help streamline the most complex productions. Our centralized production solutions can create higher efficiency, reduce on-site staff and create a central production hub that allows resources to be shared across multiple productions—all while safeguarding the quality of programs. This central-hub solution can help clear the way for creativity, flexibility and consistency across productions.

REMOTE PRODUCTION THAT’S FULLY DIRECTED
Around the globe, we offer several state-of-the-art centralized production suites that allow your entire production process to be fully-produced remotely. The studio and all essential components are securely housed in one of our own datacenters, and linked to site via IP connections.

With as little as only cameras and microphones in the field, our centralized production lets you deploy only the resources and crew you need, and only for the duration of the recording—helping you create efficiencies without lowering your standards.

NEP CENTRALIZED PRODUCTION FEATURES
100% IP-based, exclusive technical infrastructure
Resources available on demand
100% uptime dark fiber network
Hosting via exclusive Tier 3 data centers
24/7 skilled service operations center

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Outside broadcast and mobile facilities »

With more than 34 flypack systems that can be sourced from four different continents, our flypacks can be configured to suit your exact production needs, wherever they're needed. No other supplier has more flypack options or more flexibility than NEP. As the largest provider of flypacks in the world, we have it all.

POWERFUL FLEXIBILITY
Our packages make use of the very latest technologies, including the latest 3G HD, UHD, 4K, or IP systems, and our experienced engineering team ensures that the solution we design meets your exact needs. We can create a complete OB production unit, International Broadcast Center (IBC) or Master Control Room (MCR) in any location around the world, drawing on our world-class pool of leading-edge broadcast equipment. Our highly efficient workflows and worldwide inventory allow us to provide the perfect solution, no matter how complex your requirements or how short the notice.

UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE
Our flypack solutions are created with the same exacting standards and care that we put into our world-class OBs and television studios, backed by our team's experience creating flypack solutions and supporting events around the globe. From solutions created for host broadcasters at major events all the way down to a small production in a remote corner of the world, we have supported it all.

MULTI-VENUE PROJECTS
We specialize in delivering solutions for multi-venue projects. Our deep flypack inventory allows us to provide multiple, identical flypacks for each location so that your production team can be immediately familiar with the setup and workflow as they travel from venue to venue. This allows for a seamless, optimized and reliable production environment, helping to ensure that your event is the best it can be.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
When it comes to flypacks, you need more than just the equipment delivered to your venue. NEP will work with you to understand your needs and detail the right solution for your requirements. From concept drawing and system layouts, to camera plans and production room layouts, we partner with you to achieve the best results. We have senior DOPs and engineers available on-site to help make your production a success. We provide support for project integration, system planning, installation and wiring, lighting design and engineering maintenance. NEP has the resources and solutions you need to make your production a success.

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Outside broadcast and mobile facilities »

With more than a decade of successful events on our resume from around the globe, NEP’s host broadcasting team has the resources and know-how to plan, adapt, innovate, support and deliver superior host broadcasting support solutions across all geographies. Our experience, efficiencies and ability to spot troubles before they arise carries over from one successful event to the next. Whether it’s a single venue or multiple locations, we offer end-to-end solutions that are supported entirely in-house through our extensive worldwide OB facilities, expert production and technical crews, skilled engineering and technical expertise, and leading-edge logistical software solutions.

Whether you need us to handle everything, or you need us to partner with local organizing committees, sporting federations and broadcasters, we’re ready with the solution that works best for you. Our capabilities range from full host broadcast management to any of our extensive services.

Design, Build, Install and Manage:
Venue Technical Operation Center (TOC)
Commentary Control Room (CCR)
International Broadcast Centre (IBC)
Media Centre (MC)

Other Services:
Project management
Consulting services for bid cities and/or committees
Key management placement
Production services
Logistical support and execution
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Rights holding broadcaster management
Unilateral services
Rate card management and supply
Archiving services
Project website design and implementation
Venue overlay design and management
Venue broadcast facilities and crews
Venue big screens and displays
Transmission delivery solutions

Produce » Real-Time Production » Real-Time Production Graphics » Production graphics and CG »

NEP's live/non-live graphics solutions include:
Live TV & Sports Graphics
Game Show Control Platforms
Virtual Advertising
Broadcast & Live Event Titles
Display Management

Produce » Post Production » Editing and Finishing » Color correction and grading »

The best post production is equal parts stand-out creativity and leading-edge technology. Our teams deliver both, earning awards and a reputation for excellence with major broadcasters and studios all over the world. Based in Ireland, Norway, Germany, Finland and Belgium, we provide VFX and post production services—from full HD and 4K finishing to HDR editing—to the broadcast, film, commercial, corporate and digital markets.

FULL PICTURE POST SERVICE
Dailies, editing, grading, finishing, deliverables, DCDM, DCP
Picture post at HD, 2K, 4K
Over 300 suites worldwide offering Avid, DaVinci, Flame, FCP, Smoke, including 220 cloud editing suites

FULL SOUND POST SERVICE
Editorial, foley, ADR, mixing, deliverables
Mixing in stereo and 5/1 for broadcast and cinema
Editorial rooms and TV mixing rooms; Dolby-approved feature mixing stages

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)
Full production VFX and CGI service
3D Max and Adobe CC
A 120 node render farm

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION
Full graphic design and animation for commercials
Full title and package design for broadcast
Specialists in live and post GFX design for sports

Produce » Post Production » Editing and Finishing » Non-linear editing »

The best post production is equal parts stand-out creativity and leading-edge technology. Our teams deliver both, earning awards and a reputation for excellence with major broadcasters and studios all over the world. Based in Ireland, Norway, Germany, Finland and Belgium, we provide VFX and post production services—from full HD and 4K finishing to HDR editing—to the broadcast, film, commercial, corporate and digital markets.

FULL PICTURE POST SERVICE
Dailies, editing, grading, finishing, deliverables, DCDM, DCP
Picture post at HD, 2K, 4K
Over 300 suites worldwide offering Avid, DaVinci, Flame, FCP, Smoke, including 220 cloud editing suites

FULL SOUND POST SERVICE
Editorial, foley, ADR, mixing, deliverables
Mixing in stereo and 5/1 for broadcast and cinema
Editorial rooms and TV mixing rooms; Dolby-approved feature mixing stages

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)
Full production VFX and CGI service
3D Max and Adobe CC
A 120 node render farm

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION
Full graphic design and animation for commercials
Full title and package design for broadcast
Specialists in live and post GFX design for sports

The best post production is equal parts stand-out creativity and leading-edge technology. Our teams deliver both, earning awards and a reputation for excellence with major broadcasters and studios all over the world. Based in Ireland, Norway, Germany, Finland and Belgium, we provide VFX and post production services—from full HD and 4K finishing to HDR editing—to the broadcast, film, commercial, corporate and digital markets.

FULL PICTURE POST SERVICE
Dailies, editing, grading, finishing, deliverables, DCDM, DCP
Picture post at HD, 2K, 4K
Over 300 suites worldwide offering Avid, DaVinci, Flame, FCP, Smoke, including 220 cloud editing suites

FULL SOUND POST SERVICE
Editorial, foley, ADR, mixing, deliverables
Mixing in stereo and 5/1 for broadcast and cinema
Editorial rooms and TV mixing rooms; Dolby-approved feature mixing stages

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)
Full production VFX and CGI service
3D Max and Adobe CC
A 120 node render farm

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION
Full graphic design and animation for commercials
Full title and package design for broadcast
Specialists in live and post GFX design for sports

Produce » Post Production » Post-Production Services » Creative services »

The best post production is equal parts stand-out creativity and leading-edge technology. Our teams deliver both, earning awards and a reputation for excellence with major broadcasters and studios all over the world. Based in Ireland, Norway, Germany, Finland and Belgium, we provide VFX and post production services—from full HD and 4K finishing to HDR editing—to the broadcast, film, commercial, corporate and digital markets.

FULL PICTURE POST SERVICE
Dailies, editing, grading, finishing, deliverables, DCDM, DCP
Picture post at HD, 2K, 4K
Over 300 suites worldwide offering Avid, DaVinci, Flame, FCP, Smoke, including 220 cloud editing suites

FULL SOUND POST SERVICE
Editorial, foley, ADR, mixing, deliverables
Mixing in stereo and 5/1 for broadcast and cinema
Editorial rooms and TV mixing rooms; Dolby-approved feature mixing stages

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)
Full production VFX and CGI service
3D Max and Adobe CC
A 120 node render farm

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION
Full graphic design and animation for commercials
Full title and package design for broadcast
Specialists in live and post GFX design for sports

Support » Design, Build, Run » Implementation Services » Design and build systems integration services »

With over three decades of experience supporting all types of productions around the world, we understand the different challenges content producers face and the varied demands they must meet. We use this insight and experience to drive the systems integration for the broadcast facilities we create for our clients. Our design and integration capabilities for permanent or long-term facilities include:
OBs
Flypacks
Studios
Control Rooms
Master Control
Broadcast Centers
Edit and Post Facilities
Playout and Media Centers

WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
We pride ourselves in being a true partner to all of our clients, and will help you manage your facilities infrastructure from design and scope to build – and can help you with technical support and maintenance long into the future.

PLANNING TECHNOLOGY SELECTION
As the largest client of nearly every broadcast manufacturer around the world, we not only have experience with just about everything available on the market today, we have a seat at the table when they are designing the products of tomorrow. Our technology leaders use this knowledge to help guide our clients though the ever-changing technology landscape – to choose the technology that is right for their production and their budget.

SYSTEMS DESIGN
We have skilled and experienced Systems Design Engineers who understand the ins, the outs, and how to put it all together. They work with our engineers in the field and our technology strategists to create the best work flows using the right technology to bring together top-notch systems.

CUSTOM BUILDOUT AND INSTALLATION
Our engineers work hand-in-hand with our team of technicians and craftsmen to ensure that everything from routing, to fiber systems, to the look and feel of the racks and consoles is the best it can be. Our team pride themselves in creating an exceptional finished product.

ENGINEERING SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
With over 1600 engineers and technicians on staff around the globe we will be there to support you and your facility, whenever, wherever, however you need us.

AN EYE ON THE FUTURE
We have been in the business for over 30 years – long enough to see radical shifts and changes in technology. This has helped us to learn the best ways to plan for and adapt to change, understand when technology is ready to adopt and add value in the broadcast chain, and leverage our knowledge to bring tomorrow’s technology to our clients today. We can help you build a facility today that is built to adapt to the changes tomorrow will bring.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Rapid technological innovation in the industry has helped simplify our work and push the boundaries of our creativity. But with the increased reliance on IT technology and infrastructure, the occasional failure is virtually unavoidable. So, how can you predict these failures to ensure rapid response and minimize risk? Meet GrandCentral, our intuitive monitoring system.

GrandCentral actively monitors the entire technical infrastructure online: from power supply, cooling, possible water and smoke damage to servers (Windows or Linux), processes, APIs and workflows. The custom production dashboard provides an overview of the state of the entire technological environment at a glance on your smartphone, tablet and flat screen. Plus, the dark cockpit ensures that critical information gets to the service desk and technical staff immediately and securely. It displays the very first signs of problem escalation, allowing employees to take proactive and targeted action.

Produce » Manage Production » Post-Production Software » Collaboration, review and approval »

We understand what you’re dealing with: a never-ending, never-easy river of files flowing in. Different sizes, different formats, different publishing rights and destinations and metadata... Does it have to be this complicated? Well, no. Meet NEP's Mediabank.

Mediabank's Review & Approval is an extensive collaboration tool that allows you and your team to share updates and comments clearly and quickly and move through the approval process efficiently, saving valuable time and money. Use it to communicate real-time with your team to keep the project moving, annotate on material at any point during production, or give it a final check before going to air. You can even share your content with a third party, by using our great Quicklink feature, and get real-time updates as responses come in.

COLLABORATION
EASY AND TIME-EFFICIENT
Make Collaboration between your teams easy and time-efficient. Our collaboration tools allow you to glue comments and remarks directly to in- and out points in a frame accurate player. They allow you to create and modify revisions quickly and simply. And you can use our 'Quicklink’ tool to allow anyone without a Mediabank user account to return instant feedback on comments and remarks - from any mobile device or computer.

AUTOMATION
TOTAL CONTROL OF ALL YOUR PROGRAMMING
Customize Automation just for your workflows and reduce time and human error. We offer automations for transcoding and distribution to designated destinations - which speed up the process when projects are approved. Then, before your content goes on air, it can be automatically checked for compliance with local rules and regulations - giving you total control of all your programming.

CONTROL
TAKE TOTAL CONTROL OF YOUR CONTENT
Take total Control of your content and never lose or forget important communication - it will all be saved and tagged when you use Review & Approval. You can also keep a detailed overview of all activities and versions using our ‘Logviewer’.

SO WHAT DOES REVIEW & APPROVAL GIVE YOU?
Easy tools for collaboration and real-time communication with your team
An integrated frame-accurate player
Quicklink, a fast and easy sharing feature
Automated transcoding into any format you need
Automated distribution to pre-set destinations in the specified format
Automatic compliance checks before your content hits the air
Detailed view of past versions and all activity for every file
A record of all communications, feedback and approvals

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Content & Workflow Management » Media asset management (MAM) »

Mediabank is a cloud-based toolbox with an extremely intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows you to access your media from anywhere, anytime. You can search, process and distribute anything from your entire media library using your favorite browser on your own computer, tablet or phone.

Mediabank is a cloud-based toolbox that offers a series of apps that allow you to store, search, interact and share your video content. Pick and choose from the apps that meet your needs:

ADEX: YOUR NEW DIGITAL AD COURIER
Your new digital advertisement and master content courier. We’ve created this guy right here to remove the hassle of sending and versioning your deliveries. What most people want to do is to stick to what they’re good at. In your case, that is creating excellent content for your customers. Yes, we do understand that you are not enjoying the never-ending web forms. So we´ve made it a lot easier for you. Just create it, and then have AdEx send it off.

REVIEW & APPROVAL: COLLABORATION MADE EASY
This is the web application that lets you approve, comment on and/or reject material in a production or compliance process. It is an extensive collaboration tool that lets you decide whether your content is acceptable or if it needs adjustments before going on air by commenting directly on the timeline. You can include your comments in an automated email subscription to your production team, customer or similar. Once the material is approved, it is transferred ”automagiacally” in the correct format and resolution to your media outlet, badaboom!

LIBRARY: SHARE ALL OF YOUR ASSETS EASILY
Use the Library app to search, filter and access all your stored media and assets. While in Library, you can play, view and publish the content from any device. You can preview clips in your Library with the integrated media player and get detailed information about your content. Feel free to add tags and comments to any piece of stored media, as you wish.

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Outside broadcast and mobile facilities »

ANY PRODUCTION, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Whether it’s right in your backyard or halfway around the world, we’re ready to roll. With more than 150 OB trucks/mobile units worldwide, a full line of support and specialty units, and an in-house integration team that specializes in building custom solutions, we’re ready for coverage of any event, large or small.

With NEP, clients tap into unmatched, innovative, dedicated talent, anywhere in the world. We provide complete support through our seasoned team of engineering and technical experts, including: Broadcast Engineers, Communications Specialists, Fiber Specialists & Fabricators, Mechanical Engineers, Systems Design Engineers, Integration Specialists and more.

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Studio and stage facilities »

We offer 30 complete studios ready for hire in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland and Sweden—with the ability to create custom studio control rooms anywhere. Offering the latest technology supported by the finest technical staff in the business, our flexible studio solutions can meet the needs of any production, no matter the size, scale or genre.

We can create a solution for any studio production—anywhere around the globe. Our expert engineers design, build and maintain our custom control rooms based on the unique needs of each show we support. Our control rooms are designed and built to be "semi permanent" with sturdy custom consoles, modular custom fabricated rack units and a spacious comfortable working environment designed to feel like home for a crew working in a daily show situation. They can be built inside any facility or in a climate controlled trailer. With our experience, resources and support behind a production, our clients know the budget and timelines will be met, technical changes can be accommodated and the producers can concentrate on the creative and other business aspects of the show.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Rapid technological innovation in the industry has helped simplify our work and push the boundaries of our creativity. But with the increased reliance on IT technology and infrastructure, the occasional failure is virtually unavoidable. So, how can you predict these failures to ensure rapid response and minimize risk? Meet GrandCentral, our intuitive monitoring system.

GrandCentral actively monitors the entire technical infrastructure online: from power supply, cooling, possible water and smoke damage to servers (Windows or Linux), processes, APIs and workflows. The custom production dashboard provides an overview of the state of the entire technological environment at a glance on your smartphone, tablet and flat screen. Plus, the dark cockpit ensures that critical information gets to the service desk and technical staff immediately and securely. It displays the very first signs of problem escalation, allowing employees to take proactive and targeted action.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Project Parking is the industry gold-standard for Avid shared storage management, analytics and project portability. Certified by Avid, Project Parking provides project analytics, visualisation, management and archiving. It also features cloud support, delivering seamless management for Avid ISIS or NEXIS storage, and is an ideal productivity tool for film production, post and broadcast. Project Parking provides project analytics, visualisation and archiving and can be a valuable tool for usage billing. It helps companies understand the storage usage of productions and allows them to easily export projects to tier two or cloud storage to make way for larger incoming productions on their valuable storage.
A new function of Project Parking; Delta Parking, helps simplify Avid project backup workflows and collaborations. This now means Avid projects can be moved to shared storage or cloud, picked up by a remote freelancer or production facility, edited, then versioned back to the storage – only the changes are uploaded which means only new media and the project metadata is moved. The project can then be restored back into the source project in Avid NEXIS. It’s a great way to share projects whilst protecting and managing the project. Better still, Delta Parking is a standard capability of Project Parking – ideal for productions using distributed contributors and making remote productions practical.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Advanced risk mitigation and protection for Avid storage.

Certified by Avid, Workspace Tools are specifically developed to protect Avid ISIS or NEXIS work in progress. They offer the highest level of resilience and protection whilst providing the industry’s fastest recovery time when measured against the hardest performance benchmark: recovery to live production.

Workspace Backup | Provides disaster recovery through:
• Using unique Avid project and workspace data analytics, Workspace Backup is uniquely project aware, meaning a complete understanding of the nature and context of assets held within a workspace and linked assets in other workspaces.
• Complete NEXIS backup, restore of individual projects or bins
• Retention period protects from accidental deletion from NEXIS

Workspace Sync | Provides business continuity through:
• Complete duplicate of ISIS / NEXIS for immediate failover
• Recover production operation to last sync point within seconds

Workspace Tools enable advanced business continuity and disaster recovery operations and are installed at many leading media enterprises worldwide. Workspace Tools use a unique Marquis Broadcast developed workspace analytics technology. Together Workspace Tools provide an ultra-reliable and easy to deploy, advanced risk mitigation and protection solution for Avid shared storage.

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Content & Workflow Management » Media asset management (MAM) »

OpenMedia NewsBoard

CGI's cross-media planning tool

OpenMedia NewsBoard enables journalists and editorial teams to organize their story production process directly from everywhere.

It features a fully customizable and open widget architecture that allows newsrooms to stay flexible to workflow adaptations at any time. It’s modern and unified web-based user interface for journalists and editorial teams dynamizes the collaboration process.

Key features include:

• Story-centric planning for full transparency


• Web-based for collaboration anywhere- Integrated agency feeds and social media for broad news access


• User-friendly interface and highly customizable board design for intuitive handling


• Seamless integration with existing OpenMedia solutions for data consistency


• Cloud-native architecture for easy scalability


• Microservice structure for high performance and easy maintenance

Find out more about OpenMedia NewsBoard

CGI offers a wide range of professional news and content delivery solutions for innovative media companies across local, national and international markets. This includes OpenMedia CGI's flagship newsroom computer system, providing maximum speed and scalability for handling complex workflows in broadcast news production.

Learn more about CGI's newsroom solutions

Produce » Real-Time Production » Audio Production » Audio mixers and consoles – radio »

RƎLAY virtual radio software from Lawo brings professional radio production to your PC. Mixing, streaming, dynamics processing, routing and even AoIP signal monitoring, using standard RAVENNA / AES67 networking via Lawo’s virtual sound-card software for Windows. Mix and route any audio produced by PC applications, streams from your AES67 network, or any audio signal your PC can ingest. All this power at your fingertips, using touch-screen GUIs so intuitive that talent can learn them in minutes. No exotic hardware needed: just install RƎLAY software on your PC or laptop, and go to work. Perfect for production, live studios, newsrooms — even remotes and OB work.

There are four RƎLAY Virtual Radio apps:

• VRX Virtual Radio Mixer, a powerful mixing console that runs in a virtualized environment. No racks of gear to devour space and money – RƎLAY VRX runs on standard PCs and laptops, with an intuitive, multitouch-enabled interface that’s easy to learn and use. Available in 8-fader and 4-fader versions.


• VPB Virtual Patch Bay, a cross-point patch bay on your PC. RƎLAY VPB gives you unrestricted control over the routing and mixing of audio signals on your computer. Patch inputs to outputs, combine multiple channels, even apply processing using the included Lawo Processing Suite, or your favorite VST plug-ins.


• RƎLAY Virtual Sound Card, an 8×8 AoIP driver (with up to 64 bi-directional channels of stereo I/O) for Windows. RƎLAY VSC turns PC audio into clean, pristine AES67 streams to interface with your studio’s RAVENNA / AES67 network — without the expense of traditional sound cards.


• AoIP Stream Monitor keeps you informed of the state of your critical program streams with real-time confidence metering, LUFS meters, silence sense, audio level alerts, etc., displaying realtime informatics for up to 16 AES67-compatible audio streams. Average and peak bargraph meters for each channel are onscreen constantly, accompanied by a level readout in Loudness Units, and visual alarms for under-level, over-level and error states, plus multiple info tabs with stream health, performance history, and detailed SDP information. Perfect for Master Control displays, stream diagnostics, audio level checks, and much more.

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VSNExplorer Plugin for NRCS, a MOS Media Bus 100% developed in HTML5, allows users to access the main functionalities of their VSNExplorer MAM system directly from their NRCS interface, enabling journalists and editors to edit and unify video files and graphics over the video and then drag and drop the final piece into the news item, including the possibility of re-editing it afterwards.

VSNExplorer Plugin for NRCS is an add-on feature to the VSNExplorer solution for Media and Business Process management and has been fully developed in HTML5 to avoid the need to use or install additional hardware or software. It is compatible with most NCRS including Octopus 8, Inception from Ross Video, iNews from Avid, ENPS from AP News and others, and is integrated with the NRCS via the Media Object Server (MOS) Communications Protocol.

This MOS Media Bus is also integrated with CGs systems via MOS to read the catalog of graphics templates that are available, allowing the journalist to enhance the news item by synchronizing the media with graphics. Therefore the Web Plugin enables editors and journalists to edit and unify video files and graphics over the video and then drag and drop the final piece into the news item, including the possibility of re-editing it afterward. Later, the items can be even sent automatically to any Studio Playout solution, such as VSNLivecom.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

VSNExplorer Production Asset Management (PAM) module is designed to make production environments more efficient, streamlining management and tracking of media files and workflows throughout the entire creation process. VSNExplorer PAM grants users total control over content and ongoing projects, from ingest to distribution, monetization and, finally, archive of media files.

Workflows automation enabled by VSNExplorer PAM liberate users from repetitive tasks such as media movement, transcoding and broadcasting, now automatically performed in the background. Production tasks and workflows are organized and signaled with visual cards (Kanban system), allowing users to assess projects at a glance. In addition, every digital asset is presented in a hierarchical display, accessible to every user, boosting collaborative work among users and departments. VSNExplorer PAM also allows journalists and editors to retrieve and track content in record time, whether stored offline, nearline or online.

Finally, VSNExplorer PAM also allows media previewing, segment selection and low-res editing through its web video editor, Wedit. This tool increases efficiency in media management and video editing thanks to its cloud-based functionalities, allowing journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without necessary changing to an NLE.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Etere Airsales is the most powerful software solution to manage your complete advertising lifecycle.

Etere Airsales is an integrated solution for traffic, accounting and all sales management-related operations. It is completely scalable to your size and needs, from the smallest single-station setup to the largest corporation. Etere Airsales is THE powerful solution for your sales workflow. It is able to give you total visibility and inventory control to optimise advertising revenue and profitability. The integrated characteristics of Etere Airsales ensures information is always visible in real-time, thus allowing enhanced inventory management and optimal decision-making. Etere Airsales manages the full spectrum of advertising sales activities including pre- and post-sales activities, sales campaigns, customer relationship proposals, commercial planning, invoicing, salesmen and agencies commissions.

Key Features ■ Multi-day inventory view for managing inventory across multiple days

■ Maximized returns on investment and reduced operating costs

■ Fast contract entry for unlimited spots

■ Centralized campaign planning and placement

■ Sales force and account management

■ Post transmission analysis, real-time reporting and statistics

■ Seamless integration with automation systems

■ Available web management of orders and pre-orders

■ Ability to import data from traffic systems

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

Etere DiskLibrary is a next-generation software solution that manages archive based on sleeping disks. It is a cost-efficient alternative to LTO and ODA libraries. It allows to mix any archive enclosure as well as different disk technologies.

Etere DiskLibrary is a disk-based archive solution that bridges the gap between performance and cost-efficiency. It is a cost-efficient alternative to Linear Tape-Open (LTO) tapes and ODA. It features greater flexibility and interoperability as it allows the user to use any archive enclosure instead of a dedicated type. For long-term benefits, Etere DiskLibrary provides easy maintenance and upgrades. The ultra fast retrieval time of Etere DiskLibrary fits better in Newsroom application and MAM, where data needs to be retrieved as fast as it is possible. The easily expandable and small footprint fits in every system.

Ultra-dense Storage with Greater Flexibility

Etere DiskLibrary uses sleeping disks which enable significant power savings when not in use. The average life span of the disks is also enhanced. With current technology, it costs lesser than LTO for capacity up to 1 PB. Recognizing that data retention and long-term archive are important elements of a broadcasting lifecycle, Etere DiskLibrary is designed to offer greater flexibility and security at a lower cost. Etere DiskLibrary allows unlimited I/O while LTO access is limited by the number of files and linear access. Etere DiskLibrary is also easier to maintain and upgrade.

■Very low setup costs

■Very low maintenance costs

■Smaller footprint compared to LTO and ODA

■Low power consumption compared to LTO and ODA

■Extreme density of up to 1.3 PB hard drives using just 10U of rack space

■Price advantage against LTO with capacity up to 1 PB

■Unlimited bandwidth

■Easy to upgrade, mix of different generations and hardware in the same system

■JBODS and MAID integrated

■JBODS and MAID enclosures are inexpensive and interchangeable

■Disk backup provides greater reliability, faster data retrieval and faster write speed

■Archive based on sleeping disks, this extends Hard Drive lifespan to more than 5 years

■Centralized database of archival records

■FAST !! Less than 2 secs to access any data and access multiple data at any point of time

Hybrid Disk and Tape for Long-term Storage Solution

Etere DiskLibrary is a versatile solution that works well on its own or as part of a hybrid disk and tape solution, thus empowering organisations with the flexibility to adapt the most suitable solution based on the functional requirements of the data to be archived. Picking an archive solution that meets the functional requirements of the archived data will not only ensure regulatory compliance, lower costs, and mitigate risks but will also meet operational goals and achieve long-term viability.

Key Features ■All-in-one software-based solution that works with a simple PC setup

■Users are able to use any archive enclosure and mix disks of any size

■Users are able to mix hardware from different vendors

■Fast and powerful performance with Windows SQL database integration

■Can be configured with JBODS and MAID for high performance, fast restores and large capacity for a smaller energy consumption and footprint

■Fast data recovery and restoration when compared to tapes

■Easy upgrades with very low maintenance costs

■Able to cluster multiple disk archives to create a geographically distributed archive

■Off-premise deployments, configurations and upgrades at distributed locations

■Provides both logical and physical redundancies that protects your data

■Archive based on sleeping disks with low energy consumption and longer disk life

■Customisable settings for user rights

■Faster replication, migration and integration

■Distributed architecture ensures a fault-resilient and fault-tolerant performance

■Highly scaleable solution that can be upgraded easily and quickly

■Supports partial restore, manage restorations according to specific requirements

■Able to handle large data capacity with no limitations, suitable for media enterprises

■SMPTE 2034 data format

■Reads any disk from any computer, standard NTFS file system

■Disk encryption to avoid unauthorized access

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nxtedition is a complete production solution for video and audio - used by broadcasters, publishers, corporates and other industries to create video channels for broadcast and streaming, as well as audio for radio broadcasting, streaming and podcasting.nxtedition encapsulates all the following activities into a single user interface offering to be first, fast and accurate with the stories people want - be that news, sport, entertainment, or production.• Production Planning• Scriptwriting• Media Asset Management• Metadata Management• Reporting• Graphics• Subtitling• Prompter• Transcoding• Rundown Creation• Studio Automation• Ingest Recording• Channel Playout• Music Rotation• Live Streaming In And Out• Publishing To Web, App And Social Medianxtedition - innovative storytelling grounded in realism.

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Current solutions in the market either deliver no sync at all, require manual time alignment management to achieve some sort of sync or require modification of content the workflow.

NativeWaves provides a solution that is non-disruptive, easy to adopt. A solution that uses automated synchronisation to deliver synced multi view experiences adjusted to milliseconds, required no marking or changes to content or existing workflows. A solution that does not require broadcasters to adopt proprietary CDN's or players and uses  native players on both iOS and Android to deliver immersive personalised experiences.

The experience creation platform comprises of 4 elements:

1. Encoder Management 2.Managed Content Distribution 3. Synced Multiview Event production and 4. Synced Multidevice Scheduling

 

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The demand for first-to-market video content, at the highest quality and lowest cost, are exploding. Are you prepared to keep up? Dalet Flex is here to help. It will unlock your content supply chain and revolutionize the way your content is produced, distributed and monetized throughout its lifespan.

The task of producing top quality content has never been more pressurized. Schedules are tighter, teams are scattered, and delivery to an astonishing variety of platforms around the globe is expected.

Dalet Flex can orchestrate and optimize the entire process. It will break down silos in your business and remove the manual tasks that cause errors and delays. Companies that have deployed Dalet Flex to their Content Production processes have seen an average of 70% in time reduction in producing content, and up to triple their previous output.

The core of the platform handles the metadata, orchestrates workflows, and collects analytic data. This enables the aggregating of metadata from all parts of your business to create the single source of truth. Using the metadata to create powerful workflows that orchestrate the applications and processes that drive your business. Being able to analyze the performance of your processes is a vital element in the long-term success of your business.

Beyond these core functions, Dalet Flex is enhanced with native applications and our open APIs integrations to key best-of-breed partners.

Ooyala applications cover key areas like acquisition with FlexMOVE, asset management with FlexMAM, and approval workflows with FlexREVIEW. Further to this, key partners like Avid, Adobe, Aspera, AWS Elemental and Microsoft are integrated letting you leverage your existing investments. The flexible open APIs also allow you to develop your own integrations or work with Dalet's Professional Services team to build them.

The result: powerful workflows, driven by metadata and easy to create and maintain using the visual Workflow designer. Your content moves seamlessly through your business, with timely reviews and progress clear at all times.

KEY BENEFITS

Unify metadata from across your business, delivering a single source of truth for use everywhere.

Protect your existing investments in best-of-breed solutions by integrating them through a single platform.

Create your own metadata models to fit your needs and use them to drive workflows.

Orchestrate key processes and create efficient custom workflows using the visual Workflow Designer tool.

Find the assets you need with powerful metadata-driven search tools.

Optimize your processes and attack bottlenecks with content production analytics.

Easily add new solutions and technologies with the plug-in framework ― or create your own integrations using simple scripting tools.

Can be hosted on-premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid

Dalet Flex helps you meet the goals of modern production: to create and deliver more quality content faster without spending more resources. Automated workflows reduce bottlenecks and speed up your content creation pipeline, multiplying your production output and increasing your revenue.

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Accedo One is a cloud-based SaaS platform that enables video providers to configure, manage, and scale video experiences across multiple devices. It includes:

Customizable Designs

Accedo One gives customers access to premium native apps, a flexible front-end, and the ability to easily configure a video service that is unique to their brand.

Partner Marketplace

The Accedo One Marketplace features a partner ecosystem of streaming vendors to cover every area of configuring, managing, and growing a video service. The Marketplace is constantly expanding and Accedo’s Software Development Kit makes it easy to extend these integrations with additional platforms according to demand.

Service Analytics

Accedo One offers an aggregated display of essential business analytics so that users can optimize their service based on real data.

 

User-Friendly Editor 

Accedo One features a visual WYSIWYG editor for easy content curation and UI management. This enables users to test and roll-out changes to live services without re-submitting to the app stores.

 

More information: https://www.accedo.tv/one/

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pixstor is a complete storage solution, purpose-built for demanding media requirements, offering guaranteed performance from disk to desktop. A data-aware scale-out NAS platform, it ensures your data is always available, precisely when and where you need it. No compromise.

Powered by our proven high-performance parallel file system trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, pixstor can easily manage petabytes of data and billions of files, all under a single global namespace.

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The DataMiner® NMS/OSS platform manages absolutely every aspect of your entire operational ecosystem, both on-premises and off-premises. That includes standard & legacy technology, commodity & industry-specific hardware and software, and much more. Our award-winning solution guarantees a true end-to-end integration in every single case, across any vendor and technology boundary, from service origin to destination.

DataMiner is the most advanced end-to-end multi-vendor NMS, OSS and orchestration software solutions for the broadcast, satellite, cable, telco and mobile industry. The platform offers a plethora of functions including unlimited web access, alarm monitoring, email and SMS notification, long-term trending, professional reporting, advanced automation, intelligent correlation and root cause analysis, service management, real-time SLA monitoring, user-definable key performance indicator dashboards, spectrum monitoring, mobile access, powerful CPE management, inventory and asset management, and much more. One interface to manage your entire operational ecosystem, across any vendor and technology boundaries, results in a significant reduction of operational expenses and increased quality of service. This award-winning solution is integrated with more than 5500 devices and systems from more than 600 different key industry suppliers. It enables end-to-end integration of the most complex technical ecosystems and has been deployed by leading operators around the world.

More info: www.skyline.be / www.dataminer.co

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Media Backbone Hive helps you engage audiences across multiple platforms with unprecedented speed and agility. Based on a powerful, freely scalable unified content platform, it can be deployed on‑premise, in the cloud or a combination of the two. Field-based journalists, producers and editors can collaborate from anywhere in the world, pooling material and tailoring stories for online, social, TV and radio audiences. With fewer silos. And less duplication of precious production resources.