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coralbay.tv Integrates Zixi's SDVP
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ixi, the industry leader for enabling
dependable, live broadcast-quality
video over any-IP, and award winning
architect of the Software-Defined Video
Platform (SDVP), has announced a
partnership with coralbay.tv, a market
leading provider of real-time playout,
workflow and content preparation
solutions for both cloud and the facility
that has integrated the SDVP in their
coralPlay software playout offering.
coralbay.tv has developed a new
generation of software-based playout
product using the latest cloud
technologies, utilizing microservices,
docker containers and Kubernetes
for deployment and orchestration.
Its flagship product, coralPlay,
replicates all the functionality of older
hardware playout products, such
as video servers, graphics devices,
subtitle inserters, and switchers.
Unlike traditional solutions,
coralPlay offers additional
flexibility in where it can
be hosted, the ability to
offer a wide range of I/O,
and the ability to play out a
wide range of wrappers and

formats. The software can scale from
one to hundreds of channels and can
be launched within minutes without
the need for complex re-wiring or
having to take the system down to
perform software updates. Channels
can also be decommissioned easily
after use to save resource costs.
With coralPlay integration of the
SDVP, broadcasters can seamlessly
shift
towards
software-based
infrastructure
while
maintaining
all the functionality and reliability
of older hardware-based playout
solutions allowing their video pipelines
to improve the reliability of signal
distribution between the pipeline
and either AWS MediaConnect or
Zixi Receivers for hosting in other
clouds. Using Zixi's unique technology,
coralPlay users can realize secure,
ultra-low latency and error-free live

content delivery over IP with up to
45% packet loss recovery.
" As the default standard for live
linear IP video, our customers from
around the world have been asking
for Zixi support by name, " said Peter
Hajittofi, CEO, coralaby.tv. " The Zixi
partnership provides flawless IP video
transport at scale, with the
advanced analytics required
for professional broadcast. "
" coralbay.tv is delivering
innovative solutions to the
market and the world's
biggest broadcasters, " said

John Wastcoat, SVP Strategic Alliances
and Marketing, Zixi. " The coralPlay
integration gives them not only the
most advanced software-based playout
features, but also the highest quality
of experience improving customer
retention. "
Zixi and coralbay.tv will be
presenting
an
overview
and
demonstrating the integrated offering
on Tuesday, February 2nd at 11 AM
EST/4 PM UK. Please click here Realtime Playout in the Cloud to register
for the webinar.

New Release For Ecreso FM 100W2000W Transmitters
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orldCast Systems, a leading
supplier of advanced broadcast
solutions for customers across the
globe, announces a new version
of its Ecreso FM 100W to 2000W
transmitters. The new 1.9.0 release
brings new features and improvements
for additional control and important
savings.
Ecreso FM 100W-2000W are
engineered to meet the needs of the
most demanding network operators
and stations. These fully digital
transmitters for analog FM combine
reliable performance, high efficiency
of up to 72%, and advanced technology
into a compact, yet modular 2U or 3U
chassis design. They host a multitude
of
onboard
features
including
SmartFM, a patentend Artificial
Intelligence, making them unbeatable
in terms of energy efficiency. Also
fully featured for local maintenance
and configuration, the Ecreso FM
100W-2000W allow extensive remote
control by Web server, SNMP, RS232 or
GPIOs.

" We are committed to offering FM
transmitters that always meet the
highest quality standards and we hope
the advanced features included in 1.9.0
will benefit network operators and
broadcasters with easier maintenance,
more control, and more savings. Our
solutions are designed with Total Cost
of Ownership and user experience in
mind, and the recent enhancements
reflect this. " David Houze, Product

Manager at WorldCast Systems.
The 1.9.0 version includes the
following:
Automation - Ecreso FM is the
only transmitter now enabling you
to automate a configuration change
or send GPIO commands in case of
specific alarms. Complementary to the
scheduler features, the automation
is part of the Communication Pack
license.

SmartFM [V2] - SmartFM is one
of WorldCast Systems' newest and
flagship innovations. This sophisticated
algorithm enables broadcasters to
reduce their energy consumption by
up to 40%, thereby lowering expenses
and their CO2 emissions. After many
tests and deployments worldwide, we
have updated the five saving strategies
to adapt to your on-field conditions.
In particular, SmartFM V2 brings you
a new " Extreme Savings " strategy for
when broadcasters need it most.
RDS improvements - The following
RDS settings have been added to the
UDP and TCP RDS console, enabling
their configuration with an RDS
automation software: TA, TP, PTY,
DSN, MS.
Also
new,
broadcasters
can
still benefit from the optional 10year warranty or they can choose
WorldCast Systems' new Support Level
Agreement, packaged for end-to-end
support.
Visit the website for more
information on the Ecreso FM range
or to request an upgrade to the 1.9.0
version.

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