Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (APB) April 2016 Volume 33, Issue 3 | Page 17

April 2016 NEWS & VIEWS 17

Globecast offering global solution for content management

Globecast is highlighting its playout and media management services , including Media Factory , which leverages the company ’ s expertise in handling both linear and on-demand services through playout and over-the-top ( OTT ) solutions . With Media Factory , content can be taken from anywhere in the world , processed in any way required , and then delivered anywhere , to any device , says Globecast .
Globecast is also addressing the business imperatives and complexities of efficient content monetisation in today ’ s competitive media landscape . At booth SU10706CM , Globecast is offering multiple solutions to help broadcasters achieve this objective — from handling local channel branding through advertising management , compliance work and rights management services
to advanced content selling tools and analytics for all online video services .
Globecast is also providing an update on its new platform on the AMC-11 satellite , which was launched late last year . The satellite already hosts more than 70 major Tier-1 US channels , including Gol TV , a round-theclock network dedicated to soccer .
In addition , Globecast is explaining how it is making the creation and delivery of videoon-demand ( VoD ) packages simple through the handling of “ considerable complexities ” of supplying content that satisfies the complex requirements of each platform . Globecast enables VoD content packages with all the relevant metadata , languages , graphics , subtitles and promos in the technical formats demanded by VoD platforms globally .
Globecast opened its new Media Centre in Los Angeles , USA , in 2015 , offering fully managed playout services , as well as media preparation and VoD logistics services .

IT ’ S WHAT ’ S BEHIND THAT KEEPS US AHEAD

TMD highlighting cloud-enabled , service-oriented content platform
TMD is expanding its range of Media Service Solutions , providing a tailored entry into the Mediaflex-UMS environment , and offering packaged options for specific workgroups that can grow into a complete and flexible end-to-end workflow solution .
The new Media Services packages include Aperture , a new ingest tool for the flexible and cost-effective digitisation , capture and management of content for broadcast operations , content preservation and media owners . Chameleon for DAM allows staff throughout an organisation to manage their media , search for content and raise work orders to fulfil all their media needs .
These new packaged products join the existing packaged solutions — Paragon for archiving ( now supporting LTO-7 ), OnPoint for post and Transform
TMD is offering new solutions to complement existing solutions such as Paragon for archiving .
for over-the-top ( OTT ) streaming delivery . Each can be used as a standalone
solution , or they can be combined using the Mediaflex-UMS platform — TMD ’ s UMS Client Web interface provides a unified user experience across all of the products .
The packaged Media Service Solutions are part of a complete refresh of TMD ’ s flagship Mediaflex-UMS system , which delivers all the benefits of a service-oriented architecture , providing a simple and efficient approach to content management and workflows . Mediaflex-UMS is fully virtualised , meaning it can run and scale flexibly on premise , in a data centre or in the cloud .
Tony Taylor , CEO of TMD , said : “ Today ’ s system designers recognise that softwaredefined workflows are the key to operational efficiency . Mediaflex-UMS now has all the functionality required to be the heart of the content platform , either embedded in an all-embracing Mediaflex-UMS environment or in specific workgroup scenarios .”
Find out more at booth N4225 .
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