Exclusives

Globecast will be touting its new Cloud Channel Playout solution for 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD), HD and standard-definition (SD) channels at NAB. The new media management service “provides market-friendly solutions” to customers, Globecast said, adding in a statement at its web site: “Cloud playout significantly enhances service deployment efficiency, reduces time-to-market, and allows broadcasters to reach new international markets with lower upfront investment.”

This new Globecast approach offers customers the “ultimate in flexibility,” it said, noting the number of channels may be “dynamically increased or reduced and the channel branding mix reshuffled” for specific audiences and events with its new service. Cloud Channel Playout also provides broadcasters with the ability to grow revenue from markets around the world via localization of ads, programming and channel branding at a country level, or even at a per-affiliate level, based on local consumer needs, Globecast said.

Making its NAB debut, meanwhile, will be Globecast liveSpotter, a live-to-video-on-demand (VOD) packaged content service that the company said offers customers the ability to create monetizable short-form content “quickly and efficiently, via an end-to-end solution — from signal-to-screen — from a single supplier.” LiveSpotter, available globally, is a major extension of the company’s media management capabilities and “reflects the rapidly changing way that we consume content,” it said. The service allows unlimited short-form VOD content to be created via a live feed, very quickly – near real time – and for that content to then be shared across over-the-top (OTT), VOD and social media platforms.

At its NAB booth, SU11406CM at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall, Globecast will also spotlight its fast set-up distribution solution over public internet technology, GCXN, it said. Thanks to its global footprint (with more than 50 sites), the company provides “limitless” video Internet delivery as a service solution, it said, adding: “Customers can confidently entrust their main distribution, disaster recovery and monitoring services with broadcast-grade quality to GCXN. They can reach new audiences with secure and robust transport over the public internet for content distribution.”

Globecast is also providing an enhanced remote management system for end-to-end service management, it said.

Meanwhile, with the increasing threat that’s been seen from exposing content on the Internet, “it is critical today for broadcasters to ensure content security,” the company said. The company is working with its parent company, Orange, to offer cybercrime defense solutions to help protect priority IT platforms (OTT, VOD and playout), it said. SU11406CM, [email protected].

A few other MESA members representing the connected TV, OTT and application space at the 2018 NAB Show include:

24i Media

24i Media will be showcasing its feature rich set of TV applications at the NAB Show, booth SU9301CM, it said. The company welcomes visitors to drop by the booth or book a meeting to discover how they can leverage 24i’s next generation tools and technologies to stand out from competitors and capitalize on 24i’s flexible and proven solutions, it said.

On Monday, April 9 at 11 a.m., Martijn Van Horssen, CEO and co-founder of 24iMedia, will present “Maximizing the Value of Content Across All Platforms,” at the CMIP Presentation Theater, SU13205CM. His discussion will look at how companies can maximize the value of content across a variety of platforms, by understandings who the audience is and how they behave, and translating that information into VOD product

Just about all aspects of the OTT industry are being massively restructured. Rapid changes in technology, user-behavior and business models have created a gap between how consumers want to experience and pay for entertainment and media and how companies produce and distribute their offerings. How can we reach our audience and keep them coming back for more? This is a question facing many broadcasters and content providers in an increasingly competitive online video market. The answer lies in building an understanding of who the audience is, how they behave and what they value… and translating that information into VOD products. In this presentation, Martijn will share his experience and talk about how you can maximize the value of content across a variety of platform. SU13205CM, [email protected].

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure may be best known for its cloud technologies, but the company’s comprehensive set of services, infrastructure, and tools also allow broadcasters and others to build AI-powered experiences — including bots that naturally interact with users — to develop breakthrough apps with built-in intelligence. As broadcasters transform to TV and OSP’s, they increasingly leverage software and data to engage with their customers, enhance products, & optimize operations. In this environment Microsoft Azure, the is uniquely positioned to help broadcasters, content creators and publishers gain competitive advantages, and empower their employees. SL6716, [email protected].

NeuLion

NeuLion’s complete end-to-end video solution, the NeuLion Digital Platform, will be on display, showing how it simplifies the digital video workflow and provides all the tools needed to get content into consumers hands quickly and easily. The NBA, NFL, UFC, Univision, National Geographic, Carrefour and others are among NeuLion’s clients, using the company’s platform to build, deliver and grow their digital business, by creating video and personalized, interactive experiences across screens.

On Tuesday, April 11, Chris Wagner, EVP and co-founder of NeuLion, will moderate the panel “The Six Pillars of a Successful OTT Video Strategy” (N262-N264) which will look at content strategies and how video can be delivered globally to viewers, along with the importance of consumer device penetration and the interactive experience needed on devices to drive viewer engagement. Wynn/Encore Hospitality Suites — Wynn Salon Conference – D, [email protected].

NAGRA

At NAB, NAGRA will show off its OpenTV Signature Edition, a fully-featured solution that leverages the cloud and analytics to improve deployment and consumer experiences. A pre-integrated set-top box and third-party ecosystem simplifies integration and leverages key partners in content metadata, recommendations, voice, IoT, security and encoding. The turnkey solution for pay TV operators is powered by the OpenTV Suite and the NAGRA Insight data analytics platform. SU3424, [email protected]

TiVo

TiVo will share its solutions enabling millions of consumers to use their favorite apps, devices and services. TiVo helps the TV service providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, streaming media services, broadcasters, content producers and advertisers behind those services and applications by providing better entertainment content discovery experiences.

On Monday, April 9 at 11:45 a.m., Roz Ho, SVP and GM on consumer and metadata, will take part in the panel “The Connected Home: Family Life & the Digital Hearth” (NXT N5306DN) where she’ll take part in a conversation around the impact of smart devices. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, April 11, at 10:40 a.m., Walt Horstman, SVP and GM of advanced media and advertising for TiVo will take part in the panel “Digital and Broadcast Collide – A Tale in Three Acts” (N260). Wynn/Encore Hospitality Suites – Wynn Salon – M, [email protected].