Gateway agent functionality is now available on Cerberus Tech’s Livelink cloud platform for live video processing, giving real-time visibility and control to encoding and transmission devices
Gateway agent functionality is now a part of Cerberus Tech’s Livelink cloud-native platform for live video processing and transport. This platform currently handles provisioning, orchestration and automation processes, and with this update can now give real-time visibility and control to encoding, decoding and transmission devices installed at the edge.
In effect, it bridges the gap between cloud-based orchestration and on-premises operations to enable comprehensive control and monitoring from a single pane of glass. Visitors to the Cerberus Tech stand at the 2025 NAB Show will have the chance to see Livelink demos featuring gateway agent functionality.
“While remote, cloud-enabled video delivery workflows can provide real-time data – and monitoring and alerting – on live streams from ingest to egress, the inability to monitor or control edge devices has been a significant barrier to efficiency,” said Chris Clarke, CRO and co-founder at Cerberus Tech. “The new gateway agent within Livelink overcomes that obstacle. By deploying this lightweight, agnostic, security-conscious agent on edge devices, users gain centralized control over critical transmission infrastructure, reducing the need for on-site intervention and optimizing their live video delivery workflows.”
Available in both self-service and managed service models, the Cerberus Tech Livelink platform infrastructure is compatible with all protocols and with multiple-cloud environments. Combined with low-latency, it simplifies IP workflows by supporting scalable content delivery for applications ranging from occasional use to 24/7 distributions.
Whether installed directly onto devices or used to ‘talk’ to any device, hardware- or software-based, Livelink’s new gateway agent enables secure remote management of any on-premises system. Integrating with existing workflows, the new gateway agent establishes expansive device control within the platform’s web-based UI and simplifies tasks such as configuring devices, adjusting bit rates and retrieving logs.
Security is embedded at each level with encrypted JWT-secured API interactions, and strict credential management. A custom firewall model allows users to define IP whitelists and lock down access. The gateway agent itself does not store sensitive data – authentication keys and configurations are transmitted securely only when the device is active, and compromised devices can be disabled instantly.
“With this latest enhancement, Livelink consolidates control of both cloud-based and on-premises workflows within a single interface,” Chris Clarke said. “Whether users are managing live event transmissions or 24/7 broadcast operations, the Livelink gateway agent allows them to accelerate video delivery and reduce operational overhead.” www.cerberus.tech
