In a significant advancement for broadcast technology, Munich Media Operations, a media-services provider focusing on sports, media, and advertising, has partnered with TAG Video Systems to integrate their Realtime Monitoring Platform into its operations. This collaboration is seen as a transformative step towards improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability in their workflow management.
The integration of TAG's solution comes in response to the increasing complexity of operations required to handle a high volume of transport streams. Munich Media Operations faced challenges with their previous system, which necessitated extensive manual configurations and often resulted in unreliable data when managing numerous concurrent games, particularly during peak periods such as weekends. With demands for up to 40 games happening simultaneously, a more robust monitoring solution was critical.
As articulated by Munich Media Operations, the decision to implement TAG's platform was driven by the company’s need for dependable insights and streamlined workflows. Industry peers had recommended TAG for its robust collaborative capabilities and scalability, with early demonstrations showcasing the platform's versatility in handling diverse formats—including SMPTE ST 2110 and NDI—while offering a cloud-based infrastructure that aligned with Munich Media's operational vision.
The adoption of TAG’s platform has had a remarkable impact on Munich Media Operations. Initially deploying 50 licenses to monitor feeds for a major German telecom client, the company has now escalated to managing over 500 licenses, ensuring the reliable monitoring of countless streams. Significantly, the monitoring and visualisation capabilities offered by the cloud-based solution have enabled Munich Media to adapt to modern workflows that require minimal physical infrastructure.
TAG’s system allows operators to monitor streams remotely, which drastically reduces the logistical complexities associated with traditional broadcast setups. By establishing a cloud-based framework where each signal passes through their system at least once, Munich Media can effectively visualise and analyse their workflows, with automated alerts ensuring that potential issues are promptly addressed. This feature has proven valuable in sustaining consistent operations whether handling 30 or 500 streams simultaneously.
One specific instance underscoring the partnership’s effectiveness involved resolving a last-minute audio-channel configuration issue during a live event. TAG’s responsive team was not only able to rectify the situation swiftly but also provided detailed guidance to prevent similar occurrences in the future, showcasing TAG's commitment to maintaining operational integrity alongside suited support.
As they progress in the ever-evolving landscape of broadcast technology, Munich Media Operations expresses a confident outlook towards future challenges, emphasising that TAG's solutions will continue to empower them to enhance operational flexibility, efficiency, and reliability in all their projects. The firm is poised to leverage these advancements as they strive to lead in an increasingly competitive industry.
Further information on TAG Video Systems can be accessed at tagvs.com, as they continue to push the boundaries in technology solutions for the broadcast sector.
Source: Noah Wire Services