The UHD playout solution relies on AWS EC2 compute instances without drawing on GPU processors to provide broadcast graphics, Dolby Surround Sound and captioning along with its core playout function.
Amagi, a cloud-managed broadcast service provider has announced the launch of the Cloudport UHD playout platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling broadcasters to playout UHD content directly from AWS cloud.
First showcased at the 2019 NAB Show and enhanced based on feedback received, the Cloudport UHD playout has launched as a commercial product, the company said in a statement.
The UHD playout solution relies on AWS EC2 compute instances without drawing on GPU processors to provide broadcast graphics, Dolby Surround Sound and captioning along with its core playout function.
Commenting on the announcement, Baskar Subramanian, Co-Founder of Amagi said: Given the dynamism in UHD market in terms of evolving HDR standards and varying degrees of platform readiness across the globe, this solution provides future-proofing of UHD implementations for content owners and TV networks.
Cloudport UHD eliminates the need for broadcasters to invest in capital infrastructure that can become redundant with the changes in the marketplace.
Overall, Amagi manages more than 200 channels in over 40 countries. The Cloudport T playout platform offers graphics, remote management via Web UI, automated alerts and cloud MCR capabilities. The product is offered on a pay-as-you-go basis. The cloud-based solution enables TV networks the technical and commercial flexibility to spin up and down channels, create pop-up channels and regionalise feeds.
Amagi will be exhibiting at IBC2019 on Stand 2.B19.
