Canal Sur has updated its playout architecture. With its existing Pebble playout automation platform approaching end of life, the Seville-based public service broadcaster has carried out a revision of its requirements and upgraded its architecture aiming to future-proof its facilities.
The organisation is responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of regional channels across multiple platforms, in addition to managing local opt-outs based on seven cities across Andalucia.
Working in collaboration with systems integrator Datos Media, Pebble’s Spanish partner, Canal Sur implemented architecture based around Pebble’s Integrated Channel Playout Engines.
Designed to ensure resilience, Integrated Channel supports multiple outputs per device, aiming to enable the PSB to create a high-performance system within a compact footprint. Pebble’s Automation software provides playout and asset management orchestration, also managing ingest, automated quality control file transfers and graphics. Output to platforms such as YouTube and Movistar is also handled.
Commenting on the refresh, Pedro Espina, CTO at Canal Sur, said, “The nature of broadcast has changed completely since we first installed Pebble automation, 14 years ago. We wanted to build much greater operational flexibility now and into the future, to cover multiple channels and regional opt-outs, and of course we expect absolute reliability. Our close relationship with Pebble over an extended period gave us a great deal of confidence, and they were able to demonstrate to us how they could meet all our expectations in a compact and efficient implementation.”
Peter Mayhead, CEO, Pebble, added, “This is a great illustration of the importance of strong relationships between vendor and user. Canal Sur has relied on mission-critical Pebble technology for well over a decade, and in that time each party has learnt from the other, meaning a real, deep understanding of the requirements when it came time for a refresh. We are delighted to implement this new system at Canal Sur, and we look forward to many more years of trouble-free broadcasting and open and engaging conversations.”
