Island TV has announced a switch on its playout system to PlayBox Neo. The network has installed two single-channel AirBox Neo servers running the latest Neo-20 software, along with the TitleBox Neo graphics generator for graphics overlay and the ListBox Neo offline schedule editor for scheduling.

With 25 years of history, Island TV broadcast live and record content 24/7 in Florida and 13 Caribbean islands. It runs on regional in this geography via cable and over-the-air. It’s also available worldwide via its website and digital apps.

The new servers are configured for content ingest, master playout and backup, with TitleBox Neo-20 providing interactive 4K UHD/HD/SD channel branding. Utilizing both AirBox Neo -20 and TitleBox Neo-20, Island TV can perform file-based video playback, and live pass-through streaming with graphic overlays.

“We couldn’t be happier with our switch to PlayBox Neo,” said Frantz Parisot, Island TV, Chief Engineer. “They trained us and got the whole team knowledgeable about the system. Their support has been truly above and beyond. But what I’m most impressed with is the software. It’s been so easy to use, integrates within our existing workflow, and its reliability means we’re free to focus on other things without worrying about playout. It’s so flexible, we can insert additional files or switch to a fully live broadcast on any channel at any time. We incorporated the two servers within our network, including our NAS (Network Attached Storage) and our FTP server. It’s a very powerful system.”

“We were confident we could solve the playout issues they were having,” said Van Duke, Director of U.S. Operations, PlayBox Neo, “and I’m thrilled we were able to support them as they continue in their mission to create the premiere online Caribbean cultural hub.  We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Island TV.”