Imagine: ‘Lowest cost, most flexible path to multi-site/modal operations’

Imagine Communication is making it easier for media companies to efficiently operate channels everywhere with the launch of Aviator Automation, which enables multi-site and multi-modal channel origination in a unified on-prem and cloud ecosystem.

Aviator Automation provides a common control system for playout, master control and live integration — regardless of where the resources to run those channels are located — and operational coordination across linear and connected TV (CTV) channels.

Using Aviator Automation, media companies can choose the best mix of on-prem and cloud-hosted channels for their business, while leveraging a common control system to ensure consistent and uninterrupted on-air operations. This operational continuity — common workflows for on-prem and cloud playout — de-risks operations via a toolset that works for all channel types no matter where they are deployed. This includes channels supported by playout engines that may be in different buildings, different cities, or split between on-prem and the public cloud. 

Brendon Mills, General Manager, Playout & Networking, Imagine Communications, said, “Whether media companies are looking to grow channel count, consolidate facilities, or merge broadcast and digital workflows, Aviator Automation provides a unified solution that will help them achieve economies of scale and operational savings, while adapting to the changing needs of channel origination. 

“We believe this kind of converged approach provides our customers with the lowest total cost of ownership, as well as the most flexible path to implementation of multisite and multimodal operations.”

Aviator Automation integrates with Imagine’s Nexio media servers, Versio integrated playout, and Magellan routing control, including support for Imagine’s Platinum routers and a host of third-party SDI and IP routing infrastructure for SMPTE ST 2110 and MPEG-2 transport stream systems on-prem and in the cloud. It also integrates with other third-party systems including Amagi CLOUDPORT and Singular.Live graphics. 
To find out more, visit booth W2467 at NAB 2024, which is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from April 13-17.