MediaKind is integrating its Video Contribution and Distribution features and expanding its capabilities to incorporate cloud-edge processing, ensuring top-notch video quality with optimal efficiency.
Meeting the Growing Demand
The increasing demand for live events and real-time news is driving the surge in live content collection and the intricacies of large-scale distribution. This growth necessitates easy operation, high customizability, and seamless integration with cloud production processes, all while maintaining superior video quality and minimal delay.
Introducing Beam: A Game-Changing Solution
Enter Beam – A modular software solution designed for traditional contribution and distribution models, it introduces essential IP connectivity for live video transmission between the ground and the cloud. This boosts versatility and quality in cloud production processes.
Unifying Advanced Technology
Beam merges MediaKind’s advanced cloud-based media software with high-performance processing devices, featuring adaptable designs, hardware acceleration, energy efficiency, and extensive connectivity options.
Cost-Efficiency and Adaptability
Thanks to Beam’s unique edge cloud design, the same devices can be adapted for different workflows, reducing cloud processing costs. This adaptability ranges from handling multiple video feeds to performing edge transcoding and enabling localized content sharing. Especially beneficial for sports and event locations, Beam allows them to streamline their video connections with fewer adjustable devices connected to their cloud production system.
Boris Felts on the Innovation
“In today’s world, where sports, live events, and news are drawing viewers, Beam enables live media outlets and event locations to evolve, innovate, and provide the best experiences to their viewers. We’re thrilled to introduce a compact version of our Emmy-winning technology, tailored for most operational settings,” said Boris Felts, Chief Product Officer at MediaKind.
Beam plays a crucial role in MediaKind’s IBC operations.