GlobalM has integrated its GMX software-defined with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), aiming to drive access to an increased global footprint for media organisations.
Creating a software-defined network on OCI, GMX automates the deployment of compute, networking, media processing and routing resources, said the company. Infrastructure is configured on demand, with point-to-multipoint contribution and distribution paths automatically established. Resources can be scaled to meet requirements and automatically released on completion, enabling broadcasters to dynamically schedule and consume OCI infrastructure as needed.
Compute and memory resources can be configured to individual requirements with OCI Flexible Shapes, enabling GMX to optimise infrastructure for applications from SRT and RIST gateways to transcoding, remultiplexing and high-throughput media distribution, said the company.
Automatically deployable across OCI locations, GMX processing and routing nodes enable contribution feeds to enter the cloud near to their source and receiving broadcasters to connect close to their location, ensuring the first and last miles are kept as short as possible while core workflow takes place across managed cloud infrastructure.
Paul Calleja, CEO of GlobalM, said: “We are very excited to be working with Oracle. Combining OCI’s global infrastructure and flexible compute with GMX automation allows us to dynamically build and operate a complete cloud MCR, from processing and routing through to global distribution. OCI is an excellent fit for the demanding requirements of live broadcast, and we see significant opportunities for what we can achieve together.”
Kip Schauer, senior product manager, OCI Media Partnerships, Oracle, added, “GlobalM has built an innovative platform that brings greater automation and flexibility to live media workflows. By bringing GMX to OCI, we’re combining GlobalM’s software-defined approach with OCI’s high-performance infrastructure and global reach to help broadcasters simplify and scale live contribution, processing, and distribution across cloud and hybrid environments.”
