TAG Bridge is the communication layer between TAG systems that eliminates redundant processing and network strain. Once a source is ingested by one Multichannel Management (MCM) instance, Bridge creates optimized signal proxies that can be shared with other TAG locations or teams. This means video, audio, and metadata only need to be decoded once, then distributed efficiently to any mosaic, anywhere.
Key benefits include:
- Optimized bandwidth use: delivers display-ready, visually lossless resolutions (up to UHD) based on mosaic layout and tile size.
- Reduced compute load: removes the need to decode and process the same stream in multiple places.
- Flexible deployment: supports on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud workflows.
- Dynamic scaling: adjusts stream delivery with low-latency scaling and compression.
- Simplified orchestration: separates input and output processes for efficient control via TAG’s Media Control System (MCS).
By freeing up inputs and avoiding duplicate stream ingestion, Bridge lowers operational costs while giving distributed teams seamless access to the same content. Whether for global monitoring centers or hybrid cloud setups, TAG Bridge ensures sources can be viewed anywhere, anytime- without exhausting network and compute resources.
FAQ
TAG Bridge is designed to keep the picture smooth and delay as low as possible, automatically adjusting the amount of data it sends based on the destination display requirements.
Yes, TAG Bridge is designed to connect physical, virtual, and cloud TAG systems so they can share channels between them.
It only sends video when a channel from one system is actually placed on a layout on another system, and it stops by itself when that view is no longer in use.
Yes, you can build layouts that combine channels coming from the local system and channels coming over the bridge, and they will all appear together on the same screen.