wTVision Debuts AWS-Hosted Cloud Playout System, V5 Software Framework at NAB 2017
wTVision is debuting ChannelMaker-in-the-Cloud, a new fully hosted cloud playout system built on Amazon Web Services, at NAB Show 2017. This system is designed to provide broadcasters with increased flexibility for channel creation and management, integrating with wTVision's new V5 software framework and using Amazon S3 for media storage.
Key Takeaways
- ChannelMaker-in-the-Cloud is fully hosted on Amazon Web Services, offering a cloud-based playout solution.
- The system sequences and plays out clips from Amazon S3, incorporating 3D graphics overlays before encoding to an output stream.
- wTVision's Media Agent automatically detects and uploads local station media to Amazon, making it available for sequencing without user intervention.
- The new V5 software framework, also debuting at NAB, underpins ChannelMaker-in-the-Cloud and includes updated versions of ChannelMaker, Studio CG, and FootballStats CG.
- The V5 generation focuses on a more intuitive interface and improved integration with third-party products.
Why It Matters
The introduction of ChannelMaker-in-the-Cloud provides broadcasters with a more flexible, scalable playout infrastructure, reducing reliance on on-premise hardware and facilitating remote operations. This aligns with the broader industry trend toward cloud-native workflows, enabling faster channel creation and management. What to watch next is how quickly traditional broadcast entities adopt these fully cloud-hosted playout systems over hybrid models in the coming 12-18 months.
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