Foxtel’s deployment of BCNEXXT’s Vipe delivers flexible, software-defined playout for 38 channels, enabling Foxtel to scale services, support live events and optimise cloud operations.
Australia's sports and entertainment platform Foxtel has undergone a transformation over the past few years through the growth of Kayo Sports, BINGE and its other streaming subsidiaries. To handle this expansion, the company recently looked for tools capable of supporting playout both for its live channels and on-demand libraries, and selected Vipe, developed by BCNEXXT.
The deployment will support 38 channels spanning thematic programming, live events and special-event coverage. Using Vipe's software-defined architecture, Foxtel will be able to significantly scale channel functionality based on operational requirements. With this level of flexibility, Foxtel can support both traditional thematic services and live event workflows from one unified platform.
Changing Channel Requirements
"Flexibility is important across our content operations," said Matthew Carter, Head of Broadcast Engineering and Projects, Foxtel. "We were looking for a platform that could handle changing channel requirements, scale efficiently when needed and establish a modern, intuitive environment for our operations team. Vipe's flexibility, functionality and cloud operating model aligned well with our vision for the future."
In contrast to traditional playout architectures that require fixed resources and infrastructure regardless of operational demand, broadcasters can use Vipe to dynamically allocate resources based on actual channel requirements. This facility means a media organisation can support a mix of thematic channels, live events, pop-up services and evolving distribution models, but still run efficiently, meanwhile maintaining simplicity and cost control across their operations.
Vipe's playout control
Scale, Adapt and Evolve
"Media companies today need operational models that can adapt as quickly as their business does," said Graham Sharp, BCNEXXT VP Sales and Marketing. "Foxtel's requirements reflected a broader industry shift away from rigid infrastructure and toward software-defined operations that can scale, adapt and evolve over time. Vipe has the agility to adapt channel functionality as requirements change, efficiently support live events and optimise cloud resources without adding operational complexity."
As Foxtel evaluated Vipe against the competing software, key decision factors included the platform's flexible operating model, agility, comprehensive functionality, intuitive user experience, cloud resource efficiency and rapid time to value.
Built specifically for cloud deployment, Vipe enables broadcasters to manage linear, live, VoD and OTT services from a unified platform. The architecture supports public cloud, private cloud and hybrid deployments, opening options to choose the operating model that best aligns with their business objectives. www.bcnexxt.com
