[April 16, 2013] PBS deploys Aspera's transfer and management solutions Tweet Apr 16, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Public Broadcasting Service, or PBS, a public service media enterprise, has deployed high-speed transfer and management solutions from Aspera, Inc., a provider of software technologies, for content distribution. PBS has expanded its reach to include video streaming services for desktops, tablets, smart phones and other streaming devices. After evaluating several options, PBS selected Aspera Enterprise Server to run transfers over a 90 Mbps pipeline and Aspera Console for real-time transfer monitoring and control. After receiving content from producers, PBS' Media Operations Center performs quality control checks, initiates transcode jobs in all the target formats needed for streaming, and then drops the newly created video files into hot folders where Aspera Enterprise Server automatically retrieves and delivers them at high-speed to video streaming partners, Aspera said. "With Aspera, I don't need to worry because it does the job we need it to do - which is predictable delivery times and excellent reliability regardless of the vagaries of the Internet," said Steve Wynn, director of engineering and maintenance at the PBS Media Operation Center. Additionally, PBS relies on Aspera Console's dashboard which is used not only by PBS' engineering and maintenance staff, but also for casual operators, such as the editors and technicians working with video files. Using Console's interface, PBS staff can monitor and control transfers in real time, adjusting bandwidth allocation to reflect project priorities, the company added. "We look forward to continuing to work with PBS as they expand their distribution channels and add more complex workflows into their existing Aspera system," said Michelle Munson, CEO and president of Aspera. "With the addition of Aspera Orchestrator, PBS will be able to take advantage of journaling, tracking, and other file management tools to support a fully-automated end-to-end production workflow." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]