IMN boosts productivity with Imagine control system
Published: MEA
IRAQ: Local system integrator, AV Solution, has implemented a new Listen Technologies master control system at the Iraqi Media Network’s (IMN) Baghdad-based headquarters. The installation of channel playout and content management solutions has allowed the broadcaster to deliver two new HD channels — Al Iraqiya News and Al Iraqiya Turkmen — as well as boost workflow efficiency and productivity.
‘The existing systems deployed at IMN were dependable and flexible, and we had no hesitation to recommend extending them to gain the additional functionality and capacity required by the broadcaster,’ said Zaid Wattar, managing director at AV Solutions. ‘The project also allowed IMN to install the latest servers, master control and playout technology, ensuring the best operational workflows and business efficiency. Imagine Communications has proven itself an extremely reliable partner during this entire process.’
The new setup combines Nexio AMP transmission servers, Nexio Farad online storage, and Platinum signal routing and distribution solutions, all under the control of ADC channel playout automation. This reportedly provides the broadcaster with ‘a seamless, end-to-end media playout and content management platform’ with the necessary bandwidth and storage support to meet the demanding workflow requirement at IMN.
‘Broadcasters today are eager to deploy more content across more devices in less time,’ commented Mathias Eckert, vice president, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Imagine Communications. ‘Our flexible, scalable, software-based architecture enables broadcasters like IMN to more quickly and efficiently produce, distribute and manage their media, all while protecting their current investments and supporting new delivery platforms going forward. We are thrilled to build on our strategic relationship with IMN through this new deployment.’
Al Iraqiya News went live in summer 2014 while Al Iraqiya Turkmen went live in December 2014.