Arabsat has partnered with Grass Valley to launch a new suite of cloud-based broadcast services. Powered by Grass Valley AMPP OS (Agile Media Processing Platform), the new Playout X offering introduces a scalable, cloud-native media platform designed to try to meet the evolving needs of broadcasters across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, as Grass Valley has claimed in a statement.

The Playout X suite features three tailored service tiers:

• TV Pinnacle Package – A premium playout option with live sources with switching capabilities, graphics and subtitling, Dolby support, and operator assistance.
• Advanced Package – A solution with live capabilities, native graphics, and operator support.
• TV Starter Package – A streamlined entry-level tier focused on core broadcast needs.

“At Arabsat, we are committed to staying ahead of industry demands and delivering cutting-edge media services to our customers”, explains Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi, CEO & President of Arabsat. “By leveraging Grass Valley AMPP, we’re enabling a new generation of agile, multitenant, cloud-based services that support our video customers’ growth and innovation across the region”.

“This collaboration with Arabsat is a major step forward for Grass Valley in the MENA region”, adds Jon Wilson, CEO at Grass Valley. “Arabsat’s vision aligns perfectly with AMPP’s strengths – offering broadcasters the flexibility, performance, and reliability needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving media landscape”.