Cloud-native playout solution streamlines live sports and event workflows, cutting operational overhead by up to 60%, developers claim 

BCNEXXT has announced that its Vipe RT solution has been honored with the prestigious Best of Show Award at IBC 2024 in the TVBEurope category. This recognition highlights standout media and broadcast technology products showcased at the event. A panel of industry experts assessed hundreds of entries, focusing on features, ease of use, third-party integration, problem-solving capabilities, and market innovation.

Vipe is a cloud-native software solution that accelerates the deployment of fully automated linear playout, OTT streaming, and VOD services. According to the specifications indicated by the company manufacturer, it minimizes resource consumption, reducing costs by up to 8x while maintaining high reliability levels of up to 99.9999%, as reported by users. Vipe RT, the latest addition, is a dedicated real-time playout engine tailored for complex live events and sports broadcasting.

The IBC 2024 editorial team commented, “This year’s event saw over 1,300 companies showcasing their innovations, making the competition stronger than ever. Judging was extremely challenging due to the exceptional standard of entries.” They added, “The companies that stood out in this year’s awards truly excelled in innovation and market impact.”

Vipe RT is designed specifically for sports and live events, offering real-time processing upstream from Vipe’s playout engine. It serves as an optional upgrade for existing Vipe Premium channels, enabling broadcasters to handle live content efficiently while reducing capital and operational expenses. The platform provides flexibility for broadcasters to scale services as needed.

“This award is a testament to how Vipe RT bridges the gap between traditional and modern broadcasting,” said Graham Sharp, CEO of BCNEXXT, USA. “It integrates streaming, FAST, and VoD into a single platform with a unified point of technical and financial management. Its cloud-native architecture dynamically scales with content complexity, saving resources and cutting costs.”

Vipe’s dynamic resource management ensures optimal cost-efficiency by scaling resources only for the duration of live events, as the company explains. This approach can reduce operational costs by up to 60% for file-based channels and even more for live sports and news, particularly during occasional live broadcasts.

This platform simplifies media supply chains, allowing organizations to deploy new channels without upfront investments through a pay-as-you-go model. Vipe can be implemented across public and private clouds or on-premises, supporting more sustainable operations through its optimized energy consumption.