PlayBox Technology expands its playout platform with new streaming solutions

AirBox Connect, AirBox Connect+ and AirBox Mini, solutions aimed at the streaming world, are added to Channel in a box, PlayBox Technology’s integrated broadcast platform.

PlayBox Technology, after identifying the interest in streaming and live content in the broadcast and audiovisual world, has introduced a series of new tools and solutions aimed at addressing this critical area. AirBox Connect, a software-defined streaming solution designed to be used on-premise or in the cloud, leads the new products. On the other hand, AirBox Connect+ is aimed at those who prefer to outsource content delivery. The latter tool is a complete live streaming management service, including asset management, advertising integration and content delivery network (CDN) integration, as well as live streaming software.

To meet the needs of those streaming from remote locations, PlayBox has also developed a “very compact and portable” streamer, the AirBox Mini, built on the very powerful NUC / Mini PC platform. In addition, when performance is “critical”, the Eurisko hardware encoder provides very low latency outputs in SDI, H.264/5, SRT and NDI.

In parallel, PlayBox has added two vital management layers, offering “easy” access to “powerful” workflow design and implementation tools, to ensure that automated playout and streaming is “accurate, consistent and intuitive.” Asset management is complemented by a subscriber management layer. Designed specifically for OTT services, this CMS is easily adapted to create a tailored platform for managing revenue, whether the service is funded by advertising or subscriptions. Both link seamlessly with PlayBox’s traffic system.

Philip Neighbour, COO of PlayBox Technology, believes that, with these launches, the firm is communicating that “PlayBox is a one-stop shop for streaming and broadcast playout.” “We can now provide everything you need – apart from the programmes – whether you choose to host the hardware, run it in the cloud, or let us provide a complete managed service,” he adds.