Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (APB) June 2018 Volume 35, Issue 5 | Page 13

NEWS & VIEWS June 2018 ARRIS HomeAssure optimises Wi-Fi experience Interra Systems’ QC solutions simplify streaming The emergence of new stand- ards, formats and device types has resulted in changing video production and deliver y ap- proaches, making video streaming workflows more complex than traditional broadcast. In ensuring “seamless” de- livery of video on every device, Interra Systems is offering its Baton QC solution that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning-based advanced algo- rithms. Featuring support for the VAST protocol and hybrid QC workflows, Baton is enhanced with support for high dynamic range (HDR) content, and audio language detection capabilities. With Baton’s new auto-scaling feature, users are able to adjust their Baton system to manage peaks in QC content accordingly. Furthermore, Baton supports a wide range of new codecs and formats, as well as multiple digital rights management (DRM) systems to ensure quality is main- tained on every screen. Alongside Baton, Interra Sys- tems is exhibiting its Vega media analysis solution for standards compliance, debug and inter- operability of encoded streams. Recent updates to the Vega family include in-depth analysis of adaptive bitrate (ABR) for- mats, support for Windows 10, HEVC/H.265 HM reference code, HEVC/H.265-interlaced streams, VP9 streams, PCAP streams, Dolby AC-4 audio and AVS Plus video. Visit booth 4T3-06 to find out more. IHSE brings KVM into virtual environments IHSE is expanding its Draco vario tion centres (NOC) that require series with the new IP CPU unit. access to real and virtual target The device enables the integra- devices, as well as in the TV and tion of virtual machines in KVM film industry, where virtualised (keyboard, video, mouse) en- desktops are increasingly used. vironments into existing Draco The device is further en- tera KVM switch systems, result- hanced with a new extender ing in a functional remote desk- module, allowing users to ac- IHSE’s Draco vario remote IP CPU unit is top solution that incorporates able to integrate virtual machines in KVM cess virtual machines directly the benefits of the Draco KVM environments into existing Draco tera KVM from their KVM-connected switch systems. system. work station via remote desktop By combining the two sys- protocol (RDP), or operate PC tems into one solution, IHSE says that users are able remote maintenance. This extensive functionality of to enjoy the same level of flexibility and performance the Draco KVM system offers options such as real-time associated with IHSE KVM matrix switch systems. switching, sharing, private mode and flexible access to The IP CPU unit is designed for control rooms all connected computers and virtual machines. with virtualised process automation, network opera- IHSE is exhibiting at booth 6F3-01. In an attempt to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity, ARRIS is highlighting ARRIS HomeAssure, a set