Softel Swift Subtitling Available In Grab Networks Video

Softel and online video specialists Grab Networks have announced a partnership for Grab to supply the Softel Swift vTX subtitling and captioning solution as an integrated component of Grab Networks video server solutions.
With integrated solutions already deployed in the field, Swift vTX software provides highly efficient integration of subtitling into the file-based workflow of the Grab server for subtitle and caption encoding/transcoding across a variety of output and file formats, including open, Line 21, DVB and streaming VoD.
Jim Duval, Director of Product Management at Grab Networks, said: "Grab Networks invented process automation for non-linear media production. Our recently released Agility 2G system automates best-in-class media processing technologies into seamless, customisable workflows. Softel with Swift vTX a technology that seamlessly integrates with our solutions, offering a broad range of format support and the dynamic workflows that our customers enjoy. The two organisations enjoy a great relationship and the expertise Softel brings to the table is first class."
Softel CEO Sam Pemberton said: "Grab Networks really understands that they are delivering not just a technology platform, but a business driver for their content providers. We're delighted to partner with them, providing our expertise in subtitling and captioning to round out their solutions, which in turn maximises the audience for the content providers."
Swift vTX is the leading solution for encoding, transcoding, extracting and reinserting subtitles, captions and ancillary data on video server assets, SD and HD compatible, Swift vTX provides high performance, flexibility, seamless integration with workflow systems and 'at a glance' management, while significantly reducing operational costs.
Further information is available at: www.softelgroup.com.
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