WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH Embraces The Future

WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH has made a forward-looking investment in its production infrastructure with the support of LOGIC media solutions GmbH.

Central to this project was implementing the advanced NRCS system Octopus 11, complemented by the powerful Aveco ASTRA Studio production automation. Additionally, the Aveco Redwood WHITE system serves as a playout server and a graphics solution. The first live production with the new setup was successfully conducted on 6 December 2024.

The HD-based infrastructure at WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH required a modernisation of the NRCS system and production automation to optimise workflows and meet future demands with greater flexibility. LOGIC implemented the Octopus NRCS system, equipped with 25 user licences to achieve this. This system offers SAT.1 NRW journalists an intuitive user interface and innovative tools such as the Octopus Journalists App, enabling mobile access to the system – a crucial advantage for real-time, on-site news production.

With the Aveco ASTRA Studio production automation and the Redwood WHITE system, WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH benefits from optimised workflows and enhanced efficiency in daily news production for SAT.1 NRW. The ASTRA systems cover live production and playout control and graphics, ensuring maximum operational reliability. This future-proof technology optimises production processes and lays the foundation for the sustainable development of workflows at WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH.

LOGIC media solutions managed the system implementation, conducted comprehensive training sessions, and continues to provide long-term support with a service package. "With Octopus and Aveco, we are leveraging powerful and reliable solutions from our portfolio, perfectly tailored to the demands of modern news production. We are delighted to support WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH on this step towards the future," said Thomas Heyer of LOGIC.

Jerome Steiner, Deputy CTO at WestCom Broadcast Services GmbH, added: "Our new infrastructure represents a technological setup that is not only future-proof but also extremely flexible. The combination of Octopus and Aveco enables us to efficiently handle the daily challenges of news production while being well-prepared for future requirements."