TAG Video Systems, the leader in realtime, software-based deep monitoring of linear video workflows, has announced that it has added support for NDI 5 and SRT, two protocols that dramatically increase connectivity and signal transport options and open the door to greater collaboration and creativity. This development is in line with TAG’s continuous platform enhancement initiative that focuses on providing customers the quickest possible access to emerging technologies for future-proof workflows.

TAG Video Systems, the leader in real-time cloud-based monitoring of linear video workflows, has announced that its MCM-9000 monitoring and multiviewer platform is being used in the ground-breaking 5G-VIRTUOSA project. Funded by the European Union’s (EU) Horizon 2020 initiative and driven by a consortium of international industry leaders, 5G-VIRTUOSA’s mission is to explore the potential of distributed IP production and how future technologies such as 5G and virtualization can provide further capability and flexibility in live production environments. TAG’s MCM-9000 was brought in initially to keep tabs on streams in an on-premises system and was subsequently augmented with a cloud-based multi-location configuration in a later phase of the project. The systems were provided by TAG’s sales and service partner in Germany SHM Broadcast GmbH, which also provided some initial training and support to the project team.

TAG Video Systems, the world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing platforms, has strengthened its support of the key APAC region by naming Winston Er as Sales Director, APAC. Er, an industry veteran with extensive experience in APAC, is the fourth new team member to join the company in the past month as it expands its global presence in response to significant growth in 2020 and 2021. The announcement was made by Adi Itzhaki, Vice President of Sales for EMEA & APAC who simultaneously noted that Er will represent TAG at BroadcastAsia from July 14-16. The annual industry event will use a virtual platform this year to stream live content and provide networking opportunities for attendees and sponsors.

Global growth has prompted TAG Video Systems to expand its international team with the appointment of three more professionals. The world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing platforms has added Eitan Dvir as VP of Customer Success, Nir Cang as Director of Technical Operations, and Chris Welsh as Product Specialist. The announcement was made by Kevin Joyce, Zer0 Friction Officer, who explained that the increase in staff not only reflects the company's extensive growth during a challenging year, but also exemplifies its commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers on a global scale.

NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected TAG Video Systems to provide OTT monitoring and multiviewing for its production of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, which take place in Tokyo, Japan, from July 23 – August 8. The announcement was made today by Chris Connolly, VP of Transmission Engineering and Operations, NBC Olympics, and Kevin Joyce, Zero Friction Officer, TAG Video Systems.

TAG’s System Configurator Upgrade Allows Users to Estimate Costs, Equipment and Cloud Resources for Their Ideal Multiviewing Solution in Four Simple Steps

TAG Video Systems, the world leader in integrated software-based IP Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewer solutions, has announced that its Flagship MCM-9000 platform can now read and monitor SCTE 35 program insertion triggers in HLS and MPEG-DASH sources. This enhancement, the result of customer requests, gives OTT Broadcasters greater control over their content in a broader range of formats.

TAG Video Systems, the world leader in integrated software-based IP Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewer solutions, has announced that Peter Wharton has been named Director, Corporate Strategy for the Company’s global operations. Wharton, an industry veteran with deep roots in transformative cloud-based media operations joins TAG on a permanent basis following two years working with the Company as a consultant. Kevin Joyce, Chief Zer0 Friction Officer, revealed details of the appointment noting that Wharton’s technical capabilities combined with his market knowledge played a pivotal role in opening TAG’s platform to new applications and increasing the Company’s international market share.

TAG Video Systems is teaming up with Zixi, the industry leader for enabling dependable, live broadcast-quality video over any-IP, to present a webinar focusing on the use of the public internet to transport and monitor professional, reliable, high-quality, low-latency video signals. Scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 11:00 am Eastern, the session - Monitoring and Delivery Over IP - will illustrate how two best-in-class software-based solutions combine to provide a simplified system design that easily enables cloud-based applications, reduces costs, and allows proactive monitoring and delivery of live video at scale over IP.

TAG Video Systems will continue its popular series of live webinars with the next timely topic "How to Get Control of Your OTT Service Delivery!” scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:00 Eastern. TAG, the world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing solutions, will host Skyline Communications, a global leader in end-to-end multi-vendor network management and OSS solutions, to deliver an insightful guide detailing how to utilize integrated tools, processes and solutions to achieve maximum results from an OTT Delivery Service.

TAG Video Systems Announces Launch of Next Webinar Series – The Sequel!

Scheduled to launch on July 29th, the series will address topics ranging from practices and practicalities of monitoring in an IP/virtual world to selecting the most appropriate hardware for a software solution…and everything in-between

TAG Video Systems, the world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing solutions, has announced the topic for its next webinar. TAG is inviting those that need to learn more about the best way to implement effective monitoring and multiviewing in the cloud for playout to tune into “Playout: New Cloud Multiviewing and Probing” on July 16th at 11am Eastern US time. The webinar will examine the technical and business challenges encountered when migrating to cloud playout, share tips for getting the best ROI possible, and openly reveal lessons learned from specific experiences.

The session will be hosted by Paul Briscoe, TAG Chief Architect, and Peter Wharton, TAG Advisor. Both have helped customers of all sizes deploy cloud-based monitoring solutions, and will share their knowledge and expertise including technologies and workflows they established to tackle probing, monitoring, and multiviewing in the cloud, especially as it relates to playout.

TAG Video Systems, the world leader in 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS/Cloud, Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewing solutions, has released details of its latest webinar designed to assist broadcasters as they continue to migrate to IP. The next session, which will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 11am EST, will discuss how media companies can easily adapt their architecture and workflows to maximize business opportunities. The webinar will be hosted by Paul Briscoe, chief architect; and Pini Maron, vp professional services.

The theme of the webinar, which continues the company’s popular series of online events is: Changing Your Facility Architecture on the Fly: The New IP World.