Disney/ABC Television Group announces transition to an IP based ?virtual master control? for linear broadcast operations

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Disney/ABC Television Group announces transition to an IP based virtual master control for linear broadcast operations --

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:40

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After having successfully deployed its cloud-based WATCH services across the Disney/ABC Television Group of networks, the company is now transitioning its linear broadcast operations global programming playout, delivery and network operations - to a unified IP cloud architecture using Imagine Communications, a provider of video infrastructure, advertising systems and workflow management solutions serving media networks, broadcast stations, digital media, communication service provider and enterprise markets. This marks a significant evolution in Disney/ABC Television Groups broadcast operations, and establishes a foundation for how broadcast programming could be made, moved, managed, and monetised in the coming years.

By leveraging evolving IP and Cloud technologies we are able to move beyond whats currently possible with traditional proprietary Big Iron broadcast infrastructures, said Vince Roberts, executive vice president, global operations and chief technology officer, Disney/ABC Television Group. Imagine Communications IP solutions enable us to automate and deliver workflow processes and technologies to a more agile and scalable environment. Our shared vision and close collaboration will enable Disney/ABC Television Group to take a uniquely innovative approach to the next generation of television and media distribution platforms.

We are thrilled to extend our relationship with the Disney/ABC Television Group on this groundbreaking project that represents the future of broadcast television, said Charlie Vogt, chief executive officer, Imagine Communications. Their transition to cloud-based playout provides a platform to accelerate the expansion of their acclaimed programming and gain freedom from dependencies on geographic content origination and physical playout facilities. We are focused on supporting Vince and his team s cutting-edge vision with the advanced technologies and on-the-ground professional service experts to support a seamless transition to cloud playout across multiple deployment phases.

Disney/ABC Television Group is deploying VersioCloud , Imagine Communications advanced, fully IP-enabled, integrated playout in the cloud platform. Designed for a network origination ecosystem, this geo-dispersed platform aggregates national operations into a cohesive, resilient and unified entertainment delivery solution. VersioCloud advances the evolution of longstanding broadcast operations, including master control functionality. Software-based systems enable the integration of formerly discrete, hardware-based functions, expanding the productivity of master control room operations while optimising workflow.

The VersioCloud solution is powered by Zenium , Imagine Communications software-defined workflow management platform. Zenium s modular and flexible architecture provides the capability to plug-in content augmentation functions for affiliate branding platforms including triggers, live caption data, loudness control and externally generated crawls and tickers. A hierarchical programming model with an intuitive user interface enables associations to be made between programming blocks that move, track and trigger together, providing operational flexibility and simplification in executing complex and multi-region events. Imagine Communications professional service teams will support the transition and training, helping to ensure a seamless transfer for each production facility.

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