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DAZN Builds Future-Ready Live Sports Infrastructure with Techex and TAG for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

ilana@tagvs.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, has transformed its live monitoring capabilities to support its global broadcasting of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, deploying a brand new, scalable, flexible, and centralised infrastructure in partnership with Techex and TAG Video Systems.

The FIFA Club World Cup saw 32 of the most successful clubs from every continent compete in a single tournament spanning 63 matches. DAZN is the exclusive global broadcast partner, having delivered every match live and free to fans worldwide – a historic first for a men’s international club football tournament.

With global rights to the tournament and with growing demand for the group’s other sports content around the world, DAZN required an infrastructure capable of supporting the complexity and pace of some of the world’s most high profile and dynamic sporting events. To meet that demand, working in partnership with Techex, DAZN built a new 2110-based global Master Control Room (MCR) in Leeds, UK.

The system provides centralised control over more than 5,000 unique video sources and 300 mosaic layouts which, once at DAZN’s core data centres, are seamlessly routed to their operational hubs in Leeds, Northern Ireland and Hyderabad, powered by TAG’s Media Control System (MCS) and managed through a redundant central interface – reducing bandwidth usage, eliminating infrastructure duplication, and enabling any source to be routed to any operator or screen without reconfiguration.

“With the number of different feeds and variants required for DAZN’s broadcasting of the FIFA Club World Cup – on top of our usual workload – flexibility and scalability were the priority to ensure our Master Control Room (MCR) was monitoring as effectively as possible. Our partnership with Techex and TAG has enabled DAZN to continue delivering an unparalleled entertainment experience to our users, supported by cutting-edge live sports infrastructure,” said David Christmas, Head of Broadcast Project Engineering at DAZN.

Techex worked in partnership with DAZN’s project and operations teams on the overall system architecture and delivery, focusing on the continued development of DAZN’s orchestrated workflow deployments, utilising technologies such as tx edge to provide protection and monitoring of DAZN’s signals, optimising quality of signal and ensuring delivery.

“We delivered a solution that’s technically sound, operator-friendly, and built for DAZN’s evolving needs. We needed to address the immediate demand to build an infrastructure to cater for a tournament the size and scale of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, whilst also considering DAZN’s future” said Richard Bailey, CPTO at Techex. “It’s a great example of partnership focused on real-world results.”

To further streamline operations, TAG developed a dedicated Operator Console, designed specifically for DAZN’s live transmission and MCR environments. The touch-compatible interface allows operators to interact directly with the mosaic—switching feeds, validating ad markers, adjusting audio, and managing alarms in real time. Its intuitive, role-based design minimises complexity and eliminates the need for engineering intervention for daily tasks.

“This project gives DAZN the agility to deliver live sports coverage at global scale,” said Kevin Joyce, Zero Friction Officer at TAG Video Systems. “Together with Techex, we’ve built a monitoring platform that enables smarter operations, faster response, and lower operational risk.”

About DAZN

As a world-leading sports entertainment platform, DAZN streams over 100,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the global home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, as well as the NFL internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world – Bundesliga, Serie A, LALIGA, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN.

DAZN is a global, privately-owned company, founded in 2016, with more than 3,000 employees. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit www.dazngroup.com.

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 organizations 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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TAG Video Systems and Gencom Technology Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Broadcast Monitoring Across Oceania

noa@tagvs.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:38:13 +0000

TAG has announced a new collaboration with Gencom Technology, a premier provider of media technology solutions across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. By combining TAG’s Realtime Media Platform with Gencom’s deep regional expertise, the partnership aims to deliver enhanced visibility, operational agility, and control across modern media workflows.

As the industry accelerates its shift toward IP-based workflows, broadcasters are under increasing pressure to boost efficiency, maintain uninterrupted service, and quickly adapt to changing demands from their customers. TAG’s fully software-based platform addresses these challenges by empowering media organizations with the ability to probe, monitor, and analyze their entire media pipeline—from ingest through delivery — all within a single unified interface.

“Oceania’s media sector is moving quickly toward IP and hybrid architectures,” said Paul Maroni, VP Sales APAC at TAG Video Systems. “Gencom’s deep regional expertise makes them the ideal partner to help broadcasters future-proof their operations with TAG’s powerful and flexible platform.”

“Our clients need more than just monitoring—they need actionable insights, confidence in their operations, and responsive local support,” said Keith Bremner, Director at Gencom Technology “By combining TAG’s technology with Gencom’s engineering and service capabilities, we’re helping broadcasters enhance reliability and streamline operations from day one.”

With major broadcasters and service providers in the region already undertaking IP transformation projects, the collaboration between TAG and Gencom aims to deliver tangible results. The goal is for clients to gain real time visibility into their operations, streamline IP workflows, and improve service quality so they can respond more quickly to change and scale with confidence as the industry continues to evolve.

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TAG Video Systems and swXtch.io Unveil Advanced Cloud-Based Media Monitoring Solution

noa@tagvs.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:05:58 +0000

TAG and swXtch.io, the leading provider of cloud-based multicast networking, announced that they are collaborating to provide advanced cloud-based media monitoring for broadcasters and content creators.

By integrating swXtch.io’s unique cloud capabilities, TAG’s software-based multiviewer can monitor any IP stream, including 2110 and JPEG XS, with on-premises-level performance. This brings high-accuracy stream monitoring to workflows, simultaneously reducing costs and lowering latency while delivering real-time insights into stream health and quality.

This joint solution offers several key benefits:

Optimized Cost Efficiency: Reduces bandwidth consumption and latency through streamlined multicast replication.
Seamless Cloud Monitoring: Provides real-time, scalable, and reliable visibility into multiple streams.
Broad Format Compatibility: Supports a diverse range of industry-standard formats and protocols.
Enhanced Flexibility and Scalability: Empowers broadcasters to efficiently manage complex cloud-based workflows.

“We are thrilled to deepen our technical collaboration with TAG Video Systems,” said Patrick McCoy, Head of Product at swXtch.io. “Together, we are enabling broadcasters to embrace cloud adoption with confidence, unlocking unprecedented agility, efficiency, and innovation in media monitoring.”

“Our collaboration with swXtch.io is driven by a shared commitment to providing broadcasters with the most advanced and flexible tools for media monitoring,” said Michael Demb, VP of Product Strategy at TAG Video Systems. “By combining our expertise, we empower customers with coherent, scalable, and cost-effective cloud and hybrid monitoring solutions.”

These capabilities were recently showcased at the AWS JPEG XS Interop event, where TAG’s cloud-based multiviewer seamlessly monitored JPEG XS multicast streams originating from an on-premises network. The demonstration underscored the readiness of broadcasters to adopt cloud workflows without compromising on performance, cost, or flexibility.

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Strengthened by Successful 2024, TAG Video Systems Plans to Further Enhance Platform in 2025

noa@tagvs.com — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:31:10 +0000

Innovation and Partnerships Combine to Deliver Elevated Media Performances

In 2024, TAG Video Systems dedicated itself to empowering customers to achieve their goals and deliver truly extraordinary media experiences. For 2025, TAG has announced that it will continue to enhance its Realtime Media Platform, forge new partnerships, and expand its team to meet the evolving needs of the broadcast industry.

“TAG remains committed to its core mission of delivering unparalleled quality and ensuring exceptional media performance,” says Kevin Joyce, Zero Friction Officer at TAG. “Driven by customer feedback and a dedication to continuous improvement, our Realtime Media Platform saw significant enhancements in 2024, providing clients with greater control, efficiency, and insight into their media workflows. This momentum will serve as the building blocks to a successful 2025, and we look forward to revealing more exciting developments at NAB in April.”

Key highlights of 2024 include:

Enhanced Platform Capabilities

Advanced User Management: Enhancing security and efficiency, the new Advanced User Management feature allows for role-based access control, ensuring only authorized personnel access critical systems. This reduces human error and improves confidence in managing complex workflows.
QC Elements: Integrated within the multiviewer mosaic tiles, Quality Control Elements provide deeper insights into stream quality, enabling operators to quickly identify and address issues.
Content Matching Technology: Content Matching Technology ensures content integrity and facilitates efficient troubleshooting by creating unique fingerprints for precise matching across the media distribution path.
Operator Console: This intuitive interface streamlines multiviewer control, enabling operators to adjust layouts, modify tile content, switch views instantly, and balance between efficiency and engineer control.
SSIM Support: Supporting the Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM), a straightforward, perception-based QoE measure, enables quick, realtime qualitative video quality evaluation and analysis.
Language Detection & Captioning: Ensuring compliance and quality, the enhanced Language Detection & Captioning feature automatically assesses subtitle quality and accuracy, supporting multi-language management.
Additional Cloud Support: TAG’s Realtime Media Platform now supports additional cloud environments, including Oracle, Tencent, and Alibaba Cloud, offering users greater flexibility in deploying and scaling their media operations.
UI/UX Enhancements: The Media Control System (MCS) received significant user interface and experience updates, making it more intuitive for operators to manage and monitor media workflows.
AMD CPU Support: Expanded support for AMD-based COTS servers alongside existing Intel support provides more flexibility in deploying monitoring solutions.
Expanded HDR Support: With improved High Dynamic Range (HDR) visualization and quality assessment tools, broadcasters and content creators can confidently monitor HDR signals in realtime, ensuring stunning picture quality and a truly immersive viewing experience.
MCS Support for Rocky Linux: The Media Control System (MCS) now supports the robust and reliable Rocky Linux operating system.
VALID Test Signal Verification: TAG now supports the reception, identification, and utilization of VALID test patterns, enabling automated measurement and visualization of A/V sync and latency directly within the video mosaic. This eliminates the need for external tests, improves efficiency, and ensures consistent media quality.

Security and Compliance

TAG achieved ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of information security management. This certification provides clients with the assurance that their sensitive data is protected by internationally recognized best practices, reducing the risk of security breaches and enhancing trust and confidence.

Growing Team Expertise

TAG invested in top talent across various departments. Key additions included an AI developer, DevOps Engineer, QA, Sales Manager, HR Specialist, VP of Finance, and Customer Success Account Managers across multiple regions.

Strategic Partnerships

In 2024, TAG expanded its ecosystem through vital partnerships with industry leaders like Techex, Zixi, Amagi, BNS, and Skyline Dataminer. These collaborations provide clients with integrated solutions that guarantee comprehensive workflow control, ensure seamless content delivery, and simplify complex operations.

Industry Recognition

TAG’s commitment to quality was recognized with numerous industry awards in 2024, including NAB Product of the Year, Digital Media World Awards, Future Best of Show, APB+ awards, Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards, and Future Best in Market Awards.

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2025 NFL Final: For the first time at scale, OTT Streaming Latency Beats Traditional Broadcast for live sport

danna@tagvs.com — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:21:18 +0000

Super Bowl LIX marked a historic moment in video streaming. For the first time ever, OTT streaming outperformed traditional broadcast TV we used for this study in terms of latency and overall performance.

By joining forces, Witbe’s real-device video monitoring and TAG Video Systems’ real-time data analysis and Content Matching created a groundbreaking end-to-end video monitoring solution that delivered astonishing results.

OTT Low-Latency ABR is finally becoming reality at scale: Streaming surpasses legacy cable distribution.

One of the biggest surprises of this year’s Big Game was the revelation that OTT streaming platforms delivered the action faster than traditional broadcasters we used for this study Historically, streaming services have lagged behind due to Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) implementation. However, our monitoring showed that select OTT platforms achieved, on average, lower latency than cable feeds—an industry first.

To interpret our real-time measurements, we categorized streaming platform performance into three distinct latency tiers:

Faster than cable broadcast: An ideal experience—you’re in the heart of the action.
Less than 10 seconds behind cable broadcast: A solid performance, acceptable, unless you live near a noisy sports bar or have loud neighbors spoiling the game.
10+ seconds behind cable broadcast (with some platforms reaching 40+ seconds): A significant delay—viewers may want to disable notifications to avoid spoilers.

Key takeaways on the top performers:

Tubi outperformed cable broadcast on multiple devices. According to our tests, the closest to real-time large-screen experience was delivered by Tubi on Fire TV, streaming 2.6 seconds ahead of Spectrum, chosen as the broadcast time reference for our study.
Additionally, during the event, Tubi on iOS over 5G was an additional second ahead. However, since our study focused on large-screen performance, this result was not included in the overall findings.
Tubi on Apple TVshowed slightly more delay, likely due to differences in streaming protocols, or packager configuration choices, with MPEG-DASH potentially offering an advantage over HLS.
Tubi on Samsung TV did not achieve real-time performance, highlighting discrepancies in application behavior across different devices and operating systems. As native smart TV applications gain more users, more Witbe customers are prioritizing testing on these platforms, which were historically considered lower priority. However, this has changed significantly in the past two years.

This analysis underscores the significant variation in latency across distributors, reinforcing the need for real-time monitoring and optimization to ensure the best live-streaming experience.

How did we measure real user streaming Latency During the Superbowl?

Ensuring seamless, low-latency video streaming at scale is a major challenge. Our success in monitoring this large-scale live sport event came down to four key factors:

Real-Device Monitoring – Witbe’s technology tests video streams on actual testing consumer devices (smart TVs, mobile apps, streaming sticks) rather than emulated environments. This approach provides the most accurate representation of what end users experience at the edge of the video service delivery path.

Automated Latency Measurement – By partnering with TAG Video Systems, we leveraged their advanced real-time Content Matching technology to automatically measure true latency from reference point to screen.

Virtual NOC (Network Operations Center) – Witbe’s Virtual NOC enabled comprehensive remote monitoring, allowing us to detect and analyze performance differences across platforms and geographic locations.

Fully Automated Testing – All the results showcased in this article were measured automatically with off-the-shelf Witbe and TAG Video Systems products. (No manual intervention was required—no human was asked to use a stopwatch while streaming and not relying on vendor-specific metadata)

We also captured video recordings and performance analytics in Smartgate, our observability platform providing unparalleled insights into how the game was streamed across different services.

Tested Platforms and Devices

To measure latency across both traditional and streaming providers, we tested widely used large-screen (“lean-back”) devices across multiple locations in North America, covering traditional cable TV providers and satellite broadcasters, and virtual MVPD (vMVPD) / pure streaming platforms.

Virtual MVPD / Pure Streaming Platforms:

Tubi – Tested on AppleTV, Fire TV and Samsung TV
Youtube TV – Tested on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku
DAZN – Tested in on Fire TV
Fubo TV – Tested on Fire TV and Apple TV

Traditionnal DTV (Cable TV, Satellite, …):

Spectrum
Verizon
Direct TV Stream
Bell Fibe
DVB-S Satellite STB

All streams were launched in 4K when available and all devices used were 4K capable.

Live Event Quality and Availability Performance Analysis

Beyond latency, our monitoring uncovered key insights about quality and service availability during the Super Bowl.

The only notable performance issues occurred at the start of the halftime show, which represents the peak in viewership—both for sports fans and casual viewers. However, there were no major service disruptions.

We observed minor performance degradations during this peak period, with examples below for Fubo TV (latency increasing from an average of 3 seconds to 5.5 seconds) and Tubi.

Congratulations to all technical teams for successfully delivering a smooth streaming experience during one of the most-watched live events of the year.

Both DAZN and Tubi on Samsung TV experienced some failed loading issues during the halftime show. These disruptions occurred during peak viewership, highlighting the challenges of handling high traffic volumes.

The errors and performance degradations we measured once again highlight the importance of testing on real user devices to gain a comprehensive view of the services delivered.

The Future of Live Event Streaming

Our monitoring success during Super Bowl LIX sets a new industry standard for live event streaming.

The implementation of low-latency versions of HLS and MPEG-DASH has been a major industry focus, aiming to bridge the latency gap between traditional DTV and ABR streaming. Today, we can see these advancements live on select platforms and applications. This introduces new risks, and sets new requirements for testing and monitoring strategies to ensure consistent performance.

Take on the Challenge with Witbe & TAG

Learn how Witbe and TAG can help you tackle the challenges of live event streaming?
Contact us for a demo and see how our solutions can optimize your video delivery.

Behind the Scenes

A huge thank you to all the team members from TAG Video Systems and Witbe who contributed to this joint event. Your expertise and dedication made this groundbreaking monitoring possible!

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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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