TAG Video Systems is introducing a newly designed Application Programming Interface (API) built to ease the complexity of controlling diverse workflows that reside within the Company’s Multi-Channel Monitoring (MCM) system. The new API is a simpler, unified version that allows users to control every functionality for all workflows under one umbrella, eliminating the need for application-specific APIs. The streamlined interface opens the door for users to easily achieve customization and integration. TAG, the leader in real-time media performance, delivers software-based deep monitoring of linear IP video workflows from live production through OTT delivery. The API will be showcased during demonstrations at NAB in TAG’s Booth # W 3517.
Built on the foundation of TAG’s unique ability to control every system functionality from its own APIs, this enriched version goes even further by consolidating operations with one interface that uses a common language for every workflow. Benefits for media companies and broadcasters include the ability to quickly respond to the need for application development without the time-consuming exercise of learning and using different languages for different workflows and formats. In addition, having one common API allows features and functionalities to be incorporated faster, permitting users to rapidly seize the opportunities of changes in technology as they emerge. The API also serves as a single point-of-contact and the gateway to TAG’s vast number of capabilities, for applications including automation, orchestration, and deep integration.
“This updated API supports TAG’s corporate strategy of giving our customers a Zer0 Friction experience,” explains Paul Briscoe, TAG’s Chief Architect. ”It brings together all our workflow functionality into one API; for all functionalities, integrations, automations - making users’ lives so much easier. It totally eliminates the time formerly needed to learn different rules and languages for each application so users can concentrate on creative business and operational developments to grow their audiences.”
About TAG Video Systems
TAG Video Systems is the world leader in 100% software based integrated IP Multiviewing, Probing and Monitoring solutions. Introducing its first IP solution in 2008, today TAG supports over 100,000 probing/monitoring points across the four primary broadcasting applications - Live Production, Playout/Master Control, Distribution and OTT. TAG’s Zer0 Friction philosophy allows Broadcasters and Content Distributors to minimize complexity, manage the pace of change, while competitively enabling business operations. The 100% software platform supports both compressed and uncompressed formats, including MPEG TS, JPEG- XS, CDI, NDI, JPEG2000, SMPTE 2110, SMPTE 2022-6/7, MPEG-DASH and HLS. TAG's solutions run on standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf hardware (COTS) and cloud, providing state-of-the-art IP monitoring and analysis tools combined with highest quality UHD Multiviewer available on standard and mobile device displays.
