Nevion Offers Insights on Optimizing Live Media Operations in IP-Centric Infrastructure Settings
Nevion, a Sony Group Company, has recently published a new whitepaper titled "Orchestrating Live Media Flows in IP-based Broadcast Facilities." The whitepaper, which can be downloaded from this link, delves into the benefits and drawbacks of automated routing in IP-based production environments.
The whitepaper emphasizes the increasing adoption of orchestration of media flows in IP-based local area networks (LANs). However, it is important to note that not all orchestration systems offer the same capabilities, especially in a hybrid approach combining cloud and on-premises resources.
One significant aspect that the whitepaper does not mention is the holistic view of the control layer, combining LAN, WAN, cloud, and broadcast control. Such a view could potentially enable organizations to use IP technology to its full potential. Maximizing performance, efficiency, and scalability is fundamental in LAN orchestration.
The whitepaper discusses the implications for media orchestration within IP live production infrastructure. It points out that automatic routing (using IGMP/PIM protocols) can present drawbacks in terms of bandwidth efficiency, speed of switching, and security. On the other hand, an SDN routing approach comes with considerations such as potential compatibility issues with legacy broadcast controllers, bandwidth management, network and service correlation, and service assurance.
Olivier Suard, vice president of marketing at Nevion, states that IP technology is crucial for live production and SDN is an optimum approach for managing network resources. He further adds that more organizations are adopting SDN routing for improved security, flexibility, and centralized control. Media-aware SDN (Software Defined Networks) is recommended for all but the smallest networks to maximize IP benefits.
However, it is worth noting that the whitepaper does not specify the size of networks for which SDN is recommended. Moreover, it does not discuss the benefits of automated routing or the drawbacks of manual routing.
The white paper was jointly published by AIMS (Alliance for IP Media Solutions) and VSF (Video Services Forum), two industry organizations focused on promoting the adoption of IP-based solutions in the broadcast and media industry.
In conclusion, the whitepaper serves as a valuable resource for understanding the role of SDN in IP-based production facilities and the challenges and opportunities it presents for media orchestration. As more organizations transition to IP-based production workflows, the insights provided in this whitepaper will undoubtedly prove useful in making informed decisions about network design and management.
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