Net Insight announces Facility Connect to simplify multi-facility broadcast operations.
Net Insight has introduced Facility Connect to simplify multi-facility broadcast operations with an efficient way to connect multiple locations, supporting the transition to IP-based production while ensuring smooth interoperability between different sites.
In the live media industry, many organizations rely on multiple facilities to increase redundancy, scalability and operational efficiency. By distributing production tasks across various locations, broadcasters can optimize resources, safeguard against potential outages and deliver regional content. Facility Connect aims to ease these processes by establishing IP media connectivity across dispersed facilities, supporting remote collaboration and dynamic resource management.
As the industry continues to shift towards IP-based broadcasting, standards such as TR-07, SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS have become integral. Facility Connect takes advantage of these standards to optimise how resources are allocated. Organisations can distribute workloads efficiently and maximiase infrastructure use.
One of the key features of this system is its ability to enable remote collaboration. Teams can now work on, edit and share content in real time, no matter where they are. This functionality supports production flexibility, allowing teams to stay connected and productive across different locations.
The system also supports scalability, which means that production operations can quickly adjust to changing demands without the constraints of physical infrastructure. This adaptability is crucial in meeting the evolving needs of modern media production.
Ii also opens opportunities for cost efficiency by reducing duplication of effort and ensuring better use of centralized content management. This not only simplifies operations but also reduces overhead and allows for more strategic planning of resources.
Business continuity is another key advantage with robust disaster recovery features that increase redundancy and safeguard against potential disruptions.
Finally, the system enhances interoperability, facilitating the management of media streams across diverse network environments. This ensures smooth operation regardless of the technical landscape, allowing for more efficient media handling and distribution.
As media production continues to evolve, this new system addresses critical needs such as remote teamwork, flexible scalability, and reliable infrastructure, all while supporting cost-effective, streamlined operations.
While multi-facility workflows offer several advantages, they can also introduce challenges such as latency, synchronization, and complex data management. Facility Connect addresses these issues by providing advanced media transport capabilities and supporting high-performance IP workflows. With support for up to multiple 100G connections, it adheres to SMPTE RP 2129 and ST 2110 standards, ensuring reliable connectivity and seamless interoperability across broadcast centers.
In addition to standard IP connectivity, Facility Connect enhances transport capabilities that meet the demands of high-quality content production. The solution provides comprehensive monitoring of all media streams, offering broadcasters increased visibility into their operations and simplifying troubleshooting, particularly when dealing with third-party WAN connections.
Kristian Mets, Global Head of Sales Business Development at Net Insight, explains, “Facility Connect provides broadcasters with a more efficient way to manage multi-facility operations. It simplifies IP-based production workflows, offering seamless connectivity and greater operational resilience.”
Facility Connect will be showcased at Net Insight’s booth W1425 during the NAB Show 2025.
For more details, visit netinsight.net.
