BT Media & Broadcast has launched a new smart broadcast platform, designed to simplify how content is produced and distributed.
In a world-first, Vena is software-defined and supports live, streaming and data and with integrated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Vena is compatible with existing systems and supply chains.
Vena is intended to play a significant role across the media landscape including major sports broadcasters, broadcast service providers and production companies. It proactively looks after high-definition broadcast video and high-volume data feeds through analysing the greatest levels of availability, re-routing where and when necessary, to ensure content reaches its destination and faults are addressed quickly.
“With our Vena launch, we’re able to provide a smart broadcast network compatible with current and future technologies,” said Faisal Mahomed, Director of BT Media and Broadcast. “Delivering end-to-end, Vena provides greater ability and oversight giving organisations more control about how they produce content, reducing the time and resources needed to get great content to our screens. Vena will form the backbone of broadcast technology for generations to come.”
Vena optimises workflows through providing real-time, single pane snapshots of network performance, with self-serve portals enabling instant configuration. The network’s operating system is cloud-based, meaning decentralised management, and ensuring engaging content can be produced in and distributed to all corners of the UK.