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TAG and Tencent Cloud Partner to Deliver Enhanced Cloud Solutions in APAC

noa@tagvs.com — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:36:12 +0000

TAG has announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of the leading global technology company Tencent.

Through this partnership, TAG will allow customers to leverage Tencent Cloud’s robust infrastructure and comprehensive suite of cloud services to deliver enhanced media services to viewers. TAG’s Realtime Media Platform on Tencent Cloud will utilize the latest Tencent Cloud instances to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.

“Through our partnership with TAG, Tencent Cloud takes another step in supporting the transformation and transition of media and broadcast companies to the cloud, helping them innovate and stay ahead in an evolving industry” said Kenneth Siow, General Manager (Singapore & Malaysia) at Tencent Cloud.

“TAG is constantly working to expand its activities and integrations with cloud partners, and our collaboration with Tencent Cloud is another important milestone in this effort,” said Golan Simani, Director of Cloud and Tech Operations at TAG. “This new partnership with Tencent Cloud adds key benefits for our customers in the APAC region, where Tencent Cloud has a strong history of providing reliable cloud services.”

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in empowering TAG’s customers in APAC to embrace the full potential of the cloud with the option to deploy TAG’s Realtime Media Platform together with other workflows already running on Tencent’s infrastructure.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

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TAG Video Systems and Techex Win Silver Digital Media World Award for Joint Solution

ilana@tagvs.com — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:28:08 +0000

Strategic Partnership showcases how interoperable solutions guarantee comprehensive workflow control with best-in-breed tools

TAG and Techex, a leading cloud and IP video specialist, have announced that their joint solution has won a Silver award from Digital Media World in the IP Broadcast Solutions category.

The award-winning entry “ACO Workflow – TAG|Techex Integration” provides an immediate, realtime response to signal disruptions in IP-based media workflows. It actively monitors the health of both primary and secondary signal paths, guaranteeing the highest quality content delivery by instantly transitioning to a backup source at the first sign of errors. This preserves the integrity of the broadcast and eliminates the potential for viewer disruption.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Digital Media World,” said Kevin Joyce, Zero Friction Officer at TAG Video Systems. “This award is a testament to the commitment we share with Techex to empower broadcasters with the reliable technology they need to deliver exceptional viewing experience.”

“This win comes to highlight the power of partnership,” said Scott Kewley, CEO at Techex. “By combining our expertise in IP video transport and processing with TAG’s leading monitoring and visualization capabilities, we have created a truly unique and valuable solution for broadcasters.”

The Integration leverages Techex’s tx darwin IP video gateway, which provides high throughput transport protection and monitoring for critical broadcast services. This, coupled with TAG’s real-time monitoring and analytics, allows for immediate detection and resolution of any issues that may arise during transmission or processing.

About Techex:

Trusted by premier global broadcast and media customers with their most valuable live workflows, Techex transports, protects and transforms live video over IP and in the cloud. Its expertise ensures the safe and secure delivery of high value content, where precision, scalability and flexibility are paramount. Using its extensive broadcast experience, Techex supports organisations in transitioning to IP and the cloud.
Techex develops its own award-winning software and partners with market-leading technology companies developing an ecosystem of best-in-class solutions and services which can handle the most challenging scenarios.
In a market where customer expectations continually evolve, content providers require solutions that deliver reliable and high-quality video whilst optimising cost and operational efficiencies. Techex bridges the gap between the rigours of traditional broadcast and the agility of cloud native infrastructure.

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STN Selects TAG Video Systems for Seamless Transition to All-IP Workflow

ilana@tagvs.com — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:46:17 +0000

STN, a leading provider of content distribution services, has selected TAG Video Systems’ Realtime Media Platform to ensure the performance and quality of services over its IP networks.

Following their partnership with IKOMG, STN made the decision to move away from traditional SDI infrastructure, embracing innovation and agility. To guarantee the success of this transition, STN turned to TAG, a trusted partner of IKOMG for over a decade and their proven Realtime Media Platform. This cutting-edge solution allows STN to probe, monitor, and visualize feeds in the playout and delivery environment, providing them with complete control and confidence in their new IP-based operations.

“We are excited to partner with TAG Video Systems in our transition to an all-IP infrastructure. The solution that TAG Video Systems provides will be more sufficient in all aspects then conventional SDI based monitoring systems.” added Aleksander Šibila, VP Engineering, STN. “TAG’s Realtime Media Platform gives us the confidence and tools we need to ensure seamless content delivery for our customers. Their expertise and proven technology make them the ideal partner for this important step forward.”

“We are thrilled to support STN in their journey towards a fully IP-based workflow,” said Adi Itzhaki, VP Sales EMEA, TAG Video Systems. “Our Realtime Media Platform is designed to empower broadcasters with unparalleled visibility and control over their media operations. By leveraging our solution, STN can optimize their resources, streamline their teams, and ensure the highest quality of service for their customers.” STN’s decision to adopt TAG’s technology showcases their commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of the industry. With TAG’s Realtime Media Platform, STN is well-positioned for continued success in the ever-evolving media landscape.

About STN:

STN offers advanced solutions for broadcasters, enabling the delivery of content to any device, anywhere in the world, with security, continuity, and unrivalled service turnaround times.

With a state-of-the-art technology teleport facility in Slovenia and a comprehensive suite of services, STN empowers channel owners to reach global audiences through various delivery methods, including satellite, IP, fiber, OTT platforms, and cloud-based solutions.

At STN, our clients’ business is our top priority. All our solutions are powered by cutting-edge technology and fully supported 24/7 by a team of skilled professionals.

For more information, please visit https://www.stn.eu/

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TAG Video Systems Powers yes’s OTT Expansion with Realtime Media Platform

ilana@tagvs.com — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:39:02 +0000

Move from SDI aligns with content provider’s growth initiative and triggers a multitude of financial and operational benefits

TAG has announced that yes, the pay-TV subsidiary of telco Bezeq (TASE: BEZQ) and largest OTT service provider in Israel, has deployed TAG’s monitoring, probing, and alarm system to support its growing OTT delivery platform. yes tapped TAG to replace its former SDI baseband monitoring operations with its multi-level Realtime Media Platform. The platform was installed at the yes headend in Kfar Saba to provide an integrated solution capable of handling its current needs and keeping pace with technology changes as yes launches new services and implements emerging technologies and formats – including HDR, SRT and NDI, to deliver a superior Quality of Experience (QoE) to a subscriber base that consistently evolves with changing consumer preferences.

Initially installed to support yes’s satellite distribution service, the pay-TV provider has since harnessed the power of TAG’s multi-faceted and flexible solution to also accommodate its rapidly growing streaming platforms. The unique end-to-end solution extends from data aggregation to managing content processing and delivery, cutting through multiple complicated workflows with a single, user-friendly web interface. The platform also includes implementing a customized decryption key to bring OTT content and Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring as close to the CDN-edge as possible. TAG’s Zer0 Friction® culture allows yes to access the Company’s entire pool of capabilities through one common license to accommodate each market segment fully. Combined with TAG’s unique Adaptive Monitoring, a feature that allows monitoring in multiple modes on a per-input-source basis in an adaptive manner, yes has the tools to service any of its delivery platforms simultaneously, individually, or not at all for an efficient and economical solution.

“We are honored that yes, Israel’s premier multi-channel TV broadcast provider, chose TAG to play such an important role in their migration to IP and as they expand their OTT services,” said Adi Itzhaki, VP Sales EMEA, TAG Video Systems. “The project illustrates TAG’s commitment to helping customers open doors to new markets and opportunities by providing the tools they need to streamline their operations, implement the latest technologies, and to deliver optimal service quality across multiple platforms. yes is growing again and we are thrilled to be part of their next chapter as they move forward with our new Content Matching technology which will further reduce complexity and increase confidence in their overall operations.”

“The industry is changing so rapidly, with consumer consumption driving the myriad of technologies that support emerging delivery platforms,” said Itzhak Elyakim, VP Engineering & CTO for yes. “Having TAG as our monitoring partner has given us an enormous advantage as they are always one step ahead of technology changes, allowing us to provide the most advanced service for our customers as possible. Their support as we migrated the challenging path from SDI to OTT and IP has been invaluable.”

About YES:

Founded in 1998, YES started broadcasting in 2000 and swiftly became Israel’s premier multi-channel TV broadcast provider via satellite. As industry leaders, they were the first in Israel to introduce UltraHD 4K quality broadcasts, notably for the coveted Spanish league games. In 2019, YES made a groundbreaking transition from satellite to internet broadcasts, unveiling “yes+,” Israel’s most advanced streaming service offering roughly 150 channels and an impressive 130 channels on its expansive Catch Up service. The “yes+” service also features a special interface for children and the low delay service yes+LIVE, allowing viewers to enjoy live broadcasts in real-time.

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TAG to Unveil Transformative Technologies at IBC 2024, Redefining Broadcast Efficiency, Reliability and Scalability

danna@tagvs.com — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:15:07 +0000

TAG will introduce several new capabilities at IBC 2024 aimed at strengthening security, reducing human error, increasing confidence and providing a quick path to root cause analysis. Demonstrations will be conducted in TAG’s stand 1.C19.

Enhancing Security and Operational Efficiency with Advanced User Management

At IBC, TAG will present its new advanced user management (RBAC – Role Based Access Control) functionality designed to align its solution with organizational structure as well as increase efficiency and control for large operations with separate systems such as OTT, production, and playout. The advanced user management creates roles and assigns operators their own area of responsibility. It is structured to strengthen security and reduce human error by restricting or permitting access to inputs, outputs, sources (or subsets of sources), and functionalities based on that person’s role in the workflow and the organization. Knowing that access is limited by specific tasks, sources, or networks brings an additional measure of confidence to those managing multiple networks under the same TAG Media Control System (MCS).

Streamlining Troubleshooting with Heatmap

TAG will also be previewing a functionality at IBC designed to simplify the monitoring and troubleshooting of massive media networks. Visitors will get a sneak peek at TAG’s Heatmap – an interactive visual tool accessed directly from TAG’s Media Control System (MCS) interface. Heatmap provides an at-a-glance overview of the entire network’s status, consolidating thousands of sources onto a single screen. The intuitive tile-based display uses color coding to instantly highlight potential issues, allowing operators to quickly assess the overall health of the system.

Heatmap’s real strength, however, is in its ability to zoom in on the root of the problem quickly. A simple click on any group tile allows operators to effortlessly navigate through a structured hierarchy, filtering by various categories to pinpoint the exact source of the issue. This level of precision enables rapid, focused resolution, preventing minor glitches from escalating into major disruptions.

Empowering Engineers with QC Elements

TAG continues to enrich visualization and simplify troubleshooting capabilities with QC Elements (Quality Control Elements). This feature enables a vast array of elements to be arranged on a tile for a comprehensive view of critical technical data, bringing engineers a built-in quality control station within the multiviewer display. Engineers can tailor the information presented on each tile, including details on codecs, frame rates, resolutions, closed captions, audio channels, transport streams, and more. This powerful tool expedites the identification and analysis of technical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless content delivery. QC Elements represents a continuation of TAG’s expanding capabilities; stay tuned for news of further developments.

Showcasing the Future of Broadcasting: Content Matching and Operator Console Advancements

At IBC, attendees will experience the next generation of content matching technology and operator console, giving broadcasters unprecedented control over content accuracy and an optimized operational workflow.

The advanced content matching technology leverages sophisticated algorithms to automatically verify content accuracy and consistency across all platforms, minimizing errors and ensuring the right content reaches the right audience.

TAG’s operator console, an intuitive touch panel console, provides a live, interactive view of the multiviewer output on any touch-controlled device. Operators can effortlessly switch between layouts, modify tile content, and isolate audio sources for verification. Additionally, they gain instant access to pre-defined and customizable configurations, simplifying complex workflows.

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TAG’s Realtime Media Platform Receives AWS Foundational Technical Review Badge

ilana@tagvs.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:51:04 +0000

TAG, the leading provider of advanced monitoring & visualization software for live production, playout, delivery, and OTT, announced that its realtime media platform has been awarded the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR) badge. The FTR is a rigorous assessment conducted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that evaluates solutions against AWS security, reliability, and operational best practices, outlined within the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

The TAG platform underwent a detailed assessment across several pillars, including:

Security: Demonstrating strong encryption, comprehensive identity, access management, and robust logging.
Reliability: Highlighting scalability, redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery processes.
Operational Excellence: Showcasing effective monitoring, alerting, incident management, and continuous improvement practices.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive the AWS FTR badge, as it reinforces TAG’s commitment to providing secure, reliable, and technically superior solutions built on AWS,” said Golan Simani, Director of Cloud and Tech Operations at TAG. “This recognition showcases the strength of our platform and the exceptional capabilities it brings to cloud-based media workflows.”

The FTR badge provides customers with confidence that TAG’s platform adheres to AWS best practices and is well-positioned to support even the most demanding cloud media use cases. This includes: Low latency streamlined live production multiviewing and monitoring (Including remote operations) and reliable playout and delivery probing and monitoring, for both traditional delivery methods and OTT. TAG’s solution was evaluated per individual workflow and proved to be secure, reliable and efficient running on AWS in all workflow environments.

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TAG Video Systems and LiveU Partner to Deliver Enhanced Live Video Quality for News and Sports

ilana@tagvs.com — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:09:50 +0000

TAG has announced a strategic partnership with LiveU, a leader in live IP-video and remote production solutions. This collaboration will empower live news and sports broadcasters to deliver exceptional live video experiences with unparalleled quality assurance.

Through this partnership, TAG Video Systems’ comprehensive real-time media performance solutions will seamlessly monitor LiveU’s industry-leading live video transmission feeds, notify for events per custom set thresholds and visualize them in real-time. This integration will be particularly beneficial for live news and sports production, where maintaining pristine video quality and catching issues before they impact viewers is critical.

Broadcasters will gain:

Real-Time Visibility into Live Feeds: Gain real-time insights into the health and performance of live video streams from remote locations, ensuring smooth on-air delivery of breaking news and sporting events.
Proactive Problem Solving: Identify potential issues like signal degradation, allowing for immediate corrective action.
Optimized Transmission for Challenging Networks: Leverage TAG’s robust analysis to optimize LiveU’s resilient transmission, underpinned by its LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol, maximizing video quality over wire-free networks at sporting events or remote news locations.

“Live news and sports broadcasters operate under immense pressure to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines,” said Ziv Mor, Chief Growth Officer at TAG Video Systems. “By integrating our solutions with LiveU’s field-proven technology, we are providing them with the tools they need to ensure flawless live productions and maintain viewer trust with a simplified, agile workflow.”

“We are thrilled to partner with TAG Video Systems. Our customers are managing an ever-increasing number of video streams across a range of IP-video protocols and standards, including LRT. By adding TAG to the rich and diverse LiveU EcoSystem we can offer our customers even greater efficiency, while reducing complexity for live news and sports professionals,” said Gideon Gilboa, Chief Product Officer at LiveU. “This collaboration offers a powerful solution for monitoring and optimizing every type of feed from one single service, simplifying even the most demanding live workflows, and helping to guarantee a superior viewing experience for audiences worldwide.”

See the Integrated Solution in Action at NAB 2024

Experience the power of TAG Video Systems and LiveU’s integrated solution firsthand at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 13-17, booth #SL5105 (LiveU) and #W1655 (TAG Video Systems). TAG and LiveU will be showcasing live demos highlighting the benefits for live news and sports production teams.

About LiveU

LiveU’s EcoSystem adds efficiency and shortens workflows across the entire video production chain for news, sports, public safety and other verticals. Reducing complexity, the LiveU EcoSystem delivers an optimized and flexible IP video network for contribution, production and distribution. Building on our global market leadership and innovation, LiveU offers the highest quality, reliable IP-video solutions for all types of live productions – producing more for less. Our rich portfolio, built on the pioneering LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol, ranges from our portable production-level field units and smartphone apps to next-gen cloud IP management, ingest, production and distribution solutions. With over 5,000 customers in 150 countries, LiveU’s technology is the solution of choice for global broadcasters, sports, public safety and other organizations (including government, education, enterprise, and production houses), streaming live video to TV, mobile, online, and social media. LiveU is a multi-award winner, including Frost & Sullivan for global product leadership and Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards. For more information, visit www.liveu.tv, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or Instagram.

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TAG & Amagi: Optimized Cloud Playout and Delivery Monitoring

ilana@tagvs.com — Sun, 12 May 2024 11:43:47 +0000

This demo demonstrated how TAG's integration with Amagi's cloud platform adds exceptional probing, monitoring, and visualization capabilities to Amagi users. The demo showcases advanced features designed to streamline monitoring operations, optimize resource usage, and ensure top-notch quality for channels managed within Amagi's solution or any TAG empowered operation.

First you’ll notice TAG’s API driven heatmap in action – monitoring 63 channels simultaneously on a single screen. This customizable display uses color-coded alerts, based on user-defined error thresholds, to provide instant visual status updates. Channels experiencing errors are automatically routed to TAG’s Penalty Box (Central Error Display/CED) for immediate attention and quick problem resolution.

TAG’s Penalty Box (Central Error Display/CED) is a game-changer for efficient, at-scale monitoring. Instead of constantly watching numerous individual streams, the Penalty Box automatically isolates and displays only the channels experiencing issues. This streamlined view allows operators to quickly identify and address problems, minimizing downtime and ensuring a consistently high-quality viewer experience.

The demo also highlights TAG’s Smart Recording feature. Whenever an error is detected, crucial footage from before, during, and after the event is captured and saved to an external FTP, along with valuable metadata. These recordings provide essential insights for analysis, troubleshooting, and improving workflows.

Finally, the demo explores data analytics possibilities. Error logs are aggregated within TAG and seamlessly integrated with advanced open-source visualization tools like Kibana, Grafana, and Kafka. This empowers users to view data in real-time, spot trends, and make informed decisions about their operations, enhancing efficiency across large-scale workflows.

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Full Demo Overview

danna@tagvs.com — Sun, 12 May 2024 09:35:07 +0000

Dive deeper into TAG’s advanced monitoring capabilities as we walk you through each solution/ workflow demonstration in detail. Gain a deeper understanding of TAG’s unique solutions for simplifying your workflows, mainatining agility and maximizing resources. Whether you’re interested in multi-format quality managagemnt, hybrid workflows, or SCTE monitoring, this review has you covered.

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TAG & Skyline Dataminer Integration Walk-through

noa@tagvs.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:37:05 +0000

This presentation will explain how the integration of TAG V.S. probing, monitoring, and multiviewing software and Skyline’s DataMiner AI-powered network management, orchestration, and OSS platform dramatically expand your view of your system and how to keep OTT services running smoothly.

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