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Disaster recovery
Many broadcasters need to provide a disaster recovery playout chain but cannot afford a full additional channel of automation from one of the larger broadcast manufacturers.
TSL Control can provide a low-cost simple playout solution that will interface with a scheduling system (via BXF) and provide scheduled control of multiple devices including basic secondary events. This playout solution can be controlled remotely and fully virtualised.
Additionally, the solution can also be used to manage scheduled ingest of content, controlling the allocation of IRDs (integrated receiver decoder) and receivers to record devices based on a schedule which can be manually constructed or imported from a traffic system.
Benefits:
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Avoid the pain and extra cost of becoming locked into full additional channel automation with a single, expensive vendor.
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Ensure efficient and seamless management of content, smooth transitions and uninterrupted broadcasting.
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Protect your reputation as a broadcaster from any potential disasters or technical failures that interrupt or stop your broadcast.
Use case: A Major International News Network relies on TSL Control for disaster recovery
In the rapidly evolving world of broadcast media, a major international news network faced a significant challenge in ensuring seamless disaster recovery in broadcast control.
The network, renowned for its around-the-clock news coverage and global reach, required a robust solution that could provide both primary and backup automation for playout control. This was crucial to maintain their reputation for reliability, especially in times of breaking news or unforeseen events. The solution had to be cost-effective, as the network couldn't afford the expenses associated with a full additional channel of automation from larger broadcast manufacturers.
The network found its answer in TSL’s Playout Control System. This system offered powerful automation capable of handling program and commercial playout or record on a single video server channel, with the flexibility of managing secondary events. Key features included support for multiple playout/record channels, the ability to modify playlists in real-time, and support for multi-segment and multi-spot elements.
Implementing TSL's solution transformed the network’s broadcast control capabilities. Not only did it provide a cost-effective alternative to more expensive automation systems, but it also offered enhanced flexibility and reliability. The network could now manage scheduled ingest of content and control the allocation of integrated receiver decoders (IRDs) and receivers based on a dynamic schedule. This level of control and automation was critical in maintaining uninterrupted broadcasting, safeguarding the network's reputation, and ensuring they remained a trusted source for news worldwide, even in the face of potential disasters or technical failures.
