Amagi, a worldwide pioneer in cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced the public release of Amagi ON-DEMAND, a sophisticated content management solution for orchestrating Video-On-Demand (VOD) content processes. Early users have already experienced success with the product.
The software leverages cloud automation to simplify the user's experience with the online content lifecycle step - ingestion, transcoding, and delivery to different vMPVD, OTT, and Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV platforms. Amagi has developed over fifty plug-and-play connectors for various platforms throughout the years.
Unique Elements of Amagi ON-DEMAND
Amagi ON-DEMAND is a market-leading tool that enables content owners to 'ingest-once-for-multiple-delivery'. Once a content asset is ingested into Amagi ON-DEMAND, it may be saved and normalized for future delivery, significantly decreasing the time to put VOD video assets online.
Amagi has a deep understanding of platform standards and can adapt the delivery appropriately as a chosen platform partner for several OTT/FAST service providers internationally. This capacity is extended further by Amagi ON-DEMAND, which adapts content formats to each platform's particular needs, relieving content owners of the effort of handling various distribution standards.
"The product's source conversion feature is a tremendous asset for content owners who wish to take advantage of the opportunities in VOD without having to upgrade their technology Add to that the easy access and real-time alerts to the workflow metrics that empower content owners to run their operations without any glitches. All these while making their content accessible on all the leading streaming platforms!"
-KA Srinivasan, Co-founder of Amagi
Additionally, Amagi ON-DEMAND connects with Amagi CLOUDPORT, the industry-leading broadcast-grade channel playout technology, and Amagi THUNDERSTORM, the dynamic server-side ad insertion platform that provides clients with a unified solution.
Amagi offers comprehensive content development, delivery, and monetization tools. In addition, the organization provides a diverse range of distribution choices, including over 100 platforms, including more than 50 FAST platforms. Clients of Amagi include A+E Networks UK, ABS-CBN, beIN Sports, Discovery Networks, CuriosityStream, Fox Networks, Tegna, Fremantle, NBCUniversal, Tastemade, Vice Media, Warner Media, and USA Today, among others.