Digital Alert Systems, a global leader in emergency communications solutions for media providers, and D2D Technologies, a specialist in broadcast stream processing, today announced the launch of DAS-Flex , an innovative combination of both companies' technologies creating a unified, resilient broadcast solution. This collaboration, built over several years, culminates in a product that streamlines operations and ensures broadcasters stay reliably on-air, even in the most challenging conditions.
This partnership is a true technology integration, with Digital Alert Systems embedding D2D's multiplexing capabilities directly into the DASDEC platform. The result is a multirole device that acts as an emergency alert encoder/decoder, signal switcher, media playout system, and ASI-IP bridge all in one. For broadcasters, this means reduced hardware requirements and simplified workflows.
We're excited to bring our Flex-series technology into this powerful new platform, said Steve Doll, president at D2D Technologies. The DAS-Flex combo is a great example of how thoughtful integration can solve real-world challenges for broadcasters. Whether it's ensuring signal continuity during a disaster or enabling localized alerts at translator sites, this solution offers a unified approach with enhanced performance and adaptability.
DAS-Flex brings together Digital Alert Systems' DASDEC-III emergency messaging platform and D2D Technologies' Flex-series ATSC multiplexer and media keyer in a compact 2RU chassis. This integration provides broadcasters with a robust, all-in-one system built for continuity and adaptability. While purpose-built for U.S. broadcasters and cable operators subject to EAS/CAP mandates, its modular design makes it suitable for a wide range of program distribution environments.
The platform is engineered to support three primary use cases:
For full-power stations, during normal operation, the DASDEC provides alert information within the standard air chain, but with the DAS-Flex option, it functions as a tower backup switch with alerting capabilities, automatically detecting a loss of the studio-transmitter link (STL) and switching to a secondary feed, displaying a technical difficulties slate, or playing locally stored media. Even during these fallback modes, DAS-Flex continues to monitor and display emergency alerts across all channels, ensuring uninterrupted public safety messaging.
For translator sites, DAS-Flex enables localized alert insertion, allowing geographically targeted emergency messages without disrupting the broader network. This is especially valuable for statewide networks, where over-alerting can lead to viewer fatigue.
For low-power television (LPTV) operators, DAS-Flex offers easy deployment with support for ASI and SRT feeds, helping stations remain FCC-compliant without overspending.
What sets DAS-Flex apart is its resilience. The system is designed to operate in disaster-prone environments such as wildfires, floods, or power outages. It includes a fail-safe bypass that maintains a direct signal path to the transmitter in the event of a power loss, and its always-on alerting ensures that emergency messages are never missed. The platform also supports future enhancements, such as event-triggered video playback, which could provide viewers with localized visual information, like evacuation maps or shelter locations, immediately following an alert.
With DAS-Flex, broadcasters can be confident they are always on, always alert, said Bill Robertson, vice-president of business development at Digital Alert Systems. By integrating our DASDEC-III platform with D2D's multiplexing technology, we've created a compact solution that improves reliability and operational efficiency. This collaboration is about doing more with less fewer devices, fewer points of failure, and a more streamlined path to keeping audiences informed when it matters most.
The DAS-Flex combo will be showcased at the upcoming Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Show, Aug. 6-7, where attendees can see firsthand how this integrated platform transforms emergency alerting and broadcast continuity.
More information about Digital Alert Systems is available at www.digitalalertsystems.com. More information about D2D Technologies is available at www.d2dtechnologies.com.
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Digital Alert Systems, a global leader in emergency communications solutions for media providers, and D2D Technologies, a specialist in broadcast stream processing, today announced the launch of DAS-Flex , an innovative combination of both companies' technologies creating a unified, resilient broadcast solution. This collaboration, built over several years, culminates in a product that streamlines operations and ensures broadcasters stay reliably on-air, even in the most challenging conditions.
