The CTO’s Roadmap - Software-Based Infrastructure
The next generation of broadcast infrastructures won’t be like anything you have ever seen before.
If you think the widespread adoption of IP has supercharged the way broadcasters manage their workflows, then the move to cloud compute will be transformational.
It’s already happening; software-based infrastructures are no longer a nice-to-have; compute has finally caught up with ambition, and the rapid development of AI and Machine Learning will accelerate this evolution even faster.
But where exactly are we on this developmental arc, and what is the vision for the future? What are the technical challenges to overcome, what do we need to do to keep pace, and how should we be preparing for a more flexible future?
This Themed Content Collection asks the visionaries who are directly responsible for leveraging these new technologies. With active roles in the EBU’s JT-DMF initiative, we pose key questions to four of the industry’s leading technical specialists alongside a national broadcaster who is already implementing these technologies.
‘The CTO’s Roadmap – Software-Based Infrastructure’ is available to download for free below.
The CTO’s Roadmap – Software-Based Infrastructure
This Themed Content Collection is a free PDF download which contains five original articles:
Article 1 - The Strategic Vision For Software-Based Infrastructure
Five industry leaders explore what software-based infrastructure really means, and why it’s encouraging better teamwork across the broadcast divide.
Article 2 - Standards Vs Open Source
Demanding faster development and deployment, the broadcast industry is discovering that open source may be a more effective route than standards for software workflows.
Article 3 - Where Are We Now?
Software-based infrastructures are already making life easier across every tier of production, but technical, organizational and human barriers remain significant.
Article 4 - Achieving Interoperability
The Media eXchange Layer promises interoperability for a software-defined future, but critical gaps remain and the work is far from done.
Article 5 - AI Adoption
AI and software-based infrastructure are natural companions, but the industry is learning that AI works best when carefully governed and purposefully deployed.
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