X-Pert Multimedia Solutions, a provider of broadcast software and services, has been chosen by LinkNet, Indonesia’s leading provider of cable television, PayTV, and high-speed Internet services, to elevate its broadcast production capabilities. The collaboration has resulted in the deployment of 12 bundles of X-Pert Playout and Graphics, which now support 11 live channels along with one backup channel. Ensuring redundancy are the X-Pert Backup Supervisor and IP Switch. Additionally, LinkNet has adopted the offline playlist editor, X-Pert List.

The project was implemented in collaboration with PT Parama Nusa Persada, a respected system integrator in the region.

Ali Sudrajat, Head of Broadcast Operation at LinkNet, highlighted the significance of the X-Pert Playout and Graphics bundle in meeting their current production needs and preparing them for future broadcast requirements. “The powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, seamless integration, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance has surpassed our expectations,” Sudrajat remarked.

Ludmil Kushinov, CEO of X-Pert Multimedia Solutions, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming LinkNet to their roster of satisfied clients. “Their confidence in our products and services not only inspires us to strive for excellence but also underscores our commitment to delivering unmatched value,” Kushinov stated. “Our products are designed for unparalleled scalability, making expansion of infrastructure and addition of new playout and backup solutions effortless and efficient.”

X-Pert Playout and Graphics comprises Playout and Graphics functionalities, designed to cater to broadcast organizations of all sizes. X-Pert Playout supports UHD/HD/SD, SDI, or IP formats, ensuring seamless operation 24/7, as the company signals. It incorporates advanced features such as SRT support for encoding and decoding, Intel QSV hardware-accelerated MPEG2/H264/HEVC decoding and encoding, SCTE35 triggers over IP UDP transport stream, SCTE104 triggers over SDI outputs (Decklink, AJA, Deltacast), and MPEG DASH dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP output. Notably, it enables fully automated operations for music and movie channels without human intervention.

X-Pert Playout has been succeeded by Atrio, introduced at BroadcastAsia 2023, representing an evolution with enhanced flexibility, simplicity, and reduced system resource usage. Atrio features a next-generation interface and a scheduled playlist business logic that enhances automation system integrations, facilitating daily broadcasting routines. It also includes Multi-Monitor for improved preview capabilities of live feeds before airing, offered through a subscription pricing model.

According to both companies’ statements, through this partnership, LinkNet enhances its broadcast capabilities significantly, leveraging state-of-the-art solutions from X-Pert Multimedia Solutions to deliver high-quality content seamlessly across its network.