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49 OPINION
BUILDING BRIDGES
Fabio Varolo, Sales Manager, FOR-A Europe
The broadcast industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where traditional reliability meets future possibility. Across Europe, broadcasters are demonstrating remarkable sophistication in connecting their existing infrastructure with tomorrow’s creative potential –- not through dramatic revolution, but through intelligent evolution that prioritises operational excellence while embracing transformative change. From my perspective working across the
European market, what sets our region apart is this thoughtful approach to building the future. European operators aren’t abandoning proven technologies or rushing into untested waters. Instead, they’re strategically implementing solutions that deliver immediate operational benefi ts while providing clear pathways for future expansion and capability enhancement. The most signifi cant shift I’m observing
across Europe is the liberation from hardware-defi ned workfl ows. For decades, broadcast infrastructure has dictated creative possibilities, limiting producers to a fi xed number of inputs, predetermined effects paths and rigid operational workfl ows. The software-defi ned revolution is fundamentally changing this relationship.
Perhaps the most sophisticated challenge facing European broadcasters is managing IP
infrastructure complexity while maintaining operational reliability. The promise of IP workfl ows – fl exibility, scalability, remote capability – remains compelling, but the reality of resource management across multiple studios, locations and production environments has proven more complex than many anticipated.
“Successful broadcasters
aren’t implementing wholesale infrastructure replacements, they’re building bridges between existing systems and future capabilities”
The breakthrough I’m seeing comes from
hierarchical approaches to resource discovery and management. Rather than treating IP infrastructure as a fl at network, successful implementations create intelligent hierarchies that allow different production environments to access shared resources without compromising local system integrity. This architectural thinking represents a maturity in IP adoption that goes beyond simple technology deployment. European broadcasters are learning that successful IP migration isn’t about replacing SDI wholesale;
HARDWARE GATEWAY TO VIRTUAL MIXER Telos Alliance BY KEVIN EMMOTT
Making its IBC debut, the Axia Altus SE is a new way for customers to enjoy the benefi ts of Telos Alliance’s virtual mixing console. Built on the same compact, fanless hardware as Telos VX Duo, the Altus SE brings all of the features and benefi ts of the Axia Altus virtual mixing console to a compact hardware-based
it’s about creating hybrid environments where both technologies coexist and complement each other based on specifi c operational requirements.
The integration of AI into broadcast
workfl ows represents another area where European operators are demonstrating remarkable sophistication. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for human creativity, the most successful implementations use intelligent automation to eliminate routine tasks while enhancing creative capability. What strikes me most about Europe’s
approach to broadcast technology evolution is the emphasis on incremental adoption over revolutionary change. Successful broadcasters aren’t implementing wholesale infrastructure replacements, they’re building bridges between existing systems and future capabilities.
This pragmatic approach recognises that operational continuity is paramount in an industry where downtime literally means lost revenue and audience trust. Software-defi ned architectures excel in this environment because they can integrate with existing infrastructure while providing clear upgrade paths for future enhancement. 2.B53
The Axia Altus SE’s size and quiet operation make it ideal for studio use
form factor that prioritises straightforward deployment and installation, while its small size and
silent operation also make it a solid choice for in-studio use. Like the original software implementation of Altus, Altus SE offers a full-function browser-based mixer for remote events and contributors, allows quick and easy deployment of
temporary studios, and provides an easy, low-cost option for disaster
recovery sites.
A base Altus SE licence includes eight faders and can be expanded to up to 24 faders in four-fader increments via buyout-style licences. Customers seeking a simple and hassle-free means of adding WebRTC can subscribe to a pair of SaaS offerings, including a Telos Alliance cloud-hosted Beacon server – Spotlight SaaS – and STUN/TURN services available directly through Xirsys. 8.D37
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