Playbox Delivers Solution For SPI USA

PlayBox Technology USA has delivered a fully integrated multi-channel Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) workflow to SPI International USA. The solution allows two new channels, DocuBox & FashionBox, to broadcast from the hosting company in New York City while operators manage and control the system remotely.

The solution consists of two HD playout & graphics servers feeding the European version of the channels, one Dual-Channel playout server for the US audience and a Dual-Channel playout server for backup. These channels are managed via the Multi AirBox Manager, while the DVB Muxer and DVB Subtitle server provide an integrated invisible/selectable subtitle solution.
For distribution in European markets, Docubox and Fashionbox channels feed crosses the ocean via fiber connection after the Video, Audio and Subtitle data streams are merged within the DVB Muxer from PlayBox.
Mufit Umar, COO and CTO of SPI international USA, says: "The AirBox playout servers allow us to play different frame rate content with either NTSC or PAL output while providing the opportunity for on-the-fly conversions. There was no other product with this price advantage, which was easy to use and easy to maintain at the same time."
Onsite training was provided by PlayBox Technology for all systems with particular focus on playout. Training was split and tailored for both operational and technical staff.

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