Argentina. Imagine Communications will showcase its portfolio of end-to-end solutions, including IP, Virtualization, Media Software and Video Infrastructure, at Caper 2014.
Nahuel Villegas, Vice President of Sales of Imagine Communications for Latin America and the Caribbean, commented that "The media broadcast industry is at a decisive point where the technologies that currently exist of patented and site-based hardware, are giving rise to the next generation technologies of virtualized cloud, software-defined and IP-enabled. Visitors will be able to personally see how our software-defined, IP-based, service-oriented structures significantly improve the way media companies monetize their media assets manage their workflows and prepare for this dynamic future."
Imagine Communications innovations that will be showcased in the end-to-‐end portfolio include:
TV Everywhere: Media processing solutions based on SeleniumFlexTM software and controlled by Zenium provide flexibility in encoding and transcoding live and file-based applications ranging from production to multi-screen distribution, while the SeleniumNextTM adaptive bit rate (ABR) transcoder optimizes space and energy efficiency with up to 10 times more s of densida that existing offers in the market.
Software-defined networking: The MultiService SDNTM framework simplifies the network architecture of media companies operating in hybrid environments with baseband and IP-based workflows, allowing the video bitstream to be mapped by software, creating a fully virtualized network structure for the deployment of advanced services.
Software-defined workflows: The ZeniumTM workflow manager provides an agile software mechanism that allows broadcasters and MVPDs to design, implement and manage extensible, customizable and software-defined workflows that can be quickly scaled and adapted to accelerate service speed and simplify its management.
Playout: The latest evolution of the VersioTM integrated playout system will be presented, with expanded I/O, caption, subtitling, graphics and formatting capabilities. Suitable for on-premises deployments or in public and private cloud environments, Versio also supports hybrid SDI and IP workflows as a key component of the MultiService SDN framework.
Media Management Solutions: LandmarkTM Express' recently announced solutions offer a set of compact, efficient and cost-effective advertising, rights and programming sales solutions for small and medium-sized broadcasting companies.
Signal Processing and Compression: The dual-‐channel 1RU Selenium X100TM processor features a unique architecture for IP and UltraHD and easily integrates into the signal workflow of any transmission environment.
TM Automated Content Management and Distribution: New enhancements to Imagine Communications' ADC allow you to operate on any generic IT hardware or virtualized environment.
These regional presentations will be showcased alongside other market-leading solutions, including PlatinumTM; the SeleniumTM X50 frame synchronizer/smart converter; and the Selenium 6800+TM signal processing platform.
