Net Insight announces Facility Connect to simplify multi-facility broadcast operations.
Facility Connect is designed to simplify multi-facility broadcast operations. This aims to provide broadcasters 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 offer regional content delivery. Facility Connect aims to streamline these processes by enabling seamless 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, allowing for
New System Enhances Media Production Operations Across Multiple Locations
A recent advancement in media production technology offers a streamlined approach to managing content across various facilities. By optimizing how resources are allocated, the system allows organizations to distribute workloads efficiently, maximizing 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 provides 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.
In addition, the system improves cost efficiency by reducing duplication of efforts and ensuring better use of centralized content management. This not only helps to streamline operations but also reduces overhead and allows for more strategic planning of resources.
Business continuity is another key benefit, with robust disaster recovery features that provide 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 offers enhanced 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.
