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Disaster recovery solutions for TV networks Discover how cloud-based platforms can be a cost-effective, end-to-end disaster recovery solution for playout and content delivery needs.
A natural calamity or man-made disaster can impact any point in your broadcast workflow, resulting in broadcast blackout and loss of revenue.
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So, it’s vital to have a comprehensive disaster recovery solution for your entire broadcast workflow. However, setting up a comprehensive solution can be very challenging with traditional broadcast set-up. .
Challenges of disaster recovery in a traditional broadcast set-up
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All aspects of primary feed need to be replicated.
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Identical cost structure as the primary feed.
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High expenditure with questionable ROI.
Broadcaster Premise
Uplinking Facility
Affiliate Headend
Every point in the broadcast workflow needs to be equipped for disaster recovery.
Using public cloud for disaster recovery By shifting to a cloud-based disaster recovery solution, TV networks no longer need to invest heavily in replicating the entire infrastructure. Cloud-based disaster recovery can also ensure better readiness for possible disasters.
Choosing the right disaster recovery solution Amagi’s solution has been designed to serve diverse needs of TV networks of all sizes. You can choose to go with a 24/7 solution for instant support, on-demand solution for moderate level of support, or even rescue disc solution for basic level of disaster recovery.
CLOUDPORT CLOUD PLAYOUT
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CLOUDPORT CLOUD PLAYOUT
24/7 disaster recovery
On-demand disaster recovery
Ensure disaster readiness for entire broadcast workflow. Automatically sync content and playout for a disaster recovery solution with high content availability.
Use disaster recovery as a ‘flexible backup’ platform that can activate disaster recovery at short notice, without the need to operate a fully replicated secondary feed.
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CLOUDPORT EDGE / STORM IRD
Rescue playout For basic level of disaster readiness, use Amagi’s Edge playout or STORM IRD to store and play content.
Benefits of cloud-based 24/7 disaster recovery solution CLOUDPORT CLOUD PLAYOUT
24/7
disaster recovery
Manage media assets Store all your media assets on cloud, for continued access despite malfunction of your physical data-centers. Public cloud ensures instant recovery with a new instance going live instantly in case of malfunction. Access cloud playout Move the playout maintain same level of broadcast readiness for both playout and media assets.
Deliver from cloud Deliver your channel via fiber, satellite, or even IP streaming. So, in case of complete breakdown of primary delivery infrastructure you can still deliver your channel using other methods.
Benefits of cloud-based on-demand disaster recovery solution CLOUDPORT CLOUD PLAYOUT
On-demand disaster recovery Automated import and remote deployment Auto-sync content, playlists, and graphics on the primary feed for playout readiness. Since its cloud-based, you can start broadcasting practically from anywhere in the world, ensuring complete flexibility and portability for your channel. Flexibility of differential pricing Pay only for the use unlike the traditional set up which duplicates the costs of entire infrastructure. Get a disaster recovery solution that lets you pay as per usage with Amagi’s on-demand model. Pay for the secondary feed only after the feed goes live.
CLOUDPORT CLOUD PLAYOUT: Product specifications CLOUDPORT HIGHLIGHTS
PaaS-based playout platform. Zero upfront cost. Pay as you go Advanced Dynamic Graphics. Rich overlay graphics for enhanced viewer experience Level of disaster recovery: Optimum
Virtualized playout. Spin channels instantly
Hours of content playback in case of disaster: Unlimited Features: Content hosted and played out on public cloud. High level of protection of media assets
IP-enabled. Live IP contribution and IP streaming delivery
Benefits of rescue playout disaster recovery solution CLOUDPORT EDGE PLAYOUT
Edge Playout
disaster recovery
Manage Media Assets at the Edge Send assets to the edge and store up to 16 terabytes of data. In case of satellite downlink or any other error, you can continue broadcasting with latest rescue content.
Remote playout management No need to create separate recovery sites. You can use the Edge playout to shuffle content and play rescue content remotely.
Investing in a full-fledged disaster recovery platform may not always be necessary.
CLOUDPORT EDGE PLAYOUT: Product specifications CLOUDPORT EDGE PLAYOUT HIGHLIGHTS
Level of disaster recovery: Balanced Storage: 16 Terabytes Features: Playout through Edge based playout server. Reasonably high level of protection of media assets
System Features • AES 128-bit encryption • IP-MPEG4/MPEG2 • Video: PAL, NTSC; 1080i 50, 59.94Hz; UHD, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios for edge playout • Audio: SDI embedded; PCM; Dolby Digital AC3; AAC; MP2 • Output: SDI, IP, UDP streaming • Input: SDI, IP
Benefits of rescue playout disaster recovery solution STORM IRD
STORM IRD disaster recovery Easy transport of rescue content Avoid downtime due to natural calamities without heavy CAPEX by using STORM IRD as a rescue playout mechanism. Transmit content from broadcaster’s facility to affiliate headends via internet, or satellite trickle bandwidth. Record and store hours of high quality content
An IRD-based solution can be cost-effective and easy to implement
Record in-coming feed and store it as rescue content. Store up to 1 TB of content, to ensure uninterrupted broadcast till the crisis is resolved.
STORM IRD: Product specifications STORM IRD HIGHLIGHTS
Level of disaster recovery: Basic Storage: 1 Terabyte Features: Multiple content transport methods available including Internet, and trickle satellite bandwidth.
System Features • Cost Effective • Unified Monitoring • Local Content Transport • Graphics Overlay
24x7 Monitoring Amagi guarantees 99.99 percent broadcast SLAs for cloud, edge and rescue playout platforms for disaster recovery needs.
About Amagi Amagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising platforms to TV networks and OTT providers, globally.
Global Marketing & Sales Contact Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar Global Marketing Head, Amagi
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