TVU Networks is demonstrating a streamlined DevOps approach at the 2023 NAB Show, allowing for quicker implementation of customer feedback into product design. This method combines continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, monitoring, logging, and agile methodologies to enhance collaboration between development and operations teams.
Continuous Feedback Loop
Paul Shen, CEO of TVU Networks, emphasizes that DevOps is not just a technical concept but a strategy to empower customers with new possibilities. The company adopted this process following the challenges broadcasters faced during COVID-19, enabling real-time workflow enhancements and service provision without disrupting ongoing production.
Product Releases
In 2022, TVU Networks introduced over 130 releases and several new hardware products and cloud services. Notable introductions include the TVU RPS Link Encoder for multi-channel REMI production over 5G, TVU Channel Plus—a cloud-native playout service with ad sales support—and a cloud-native TVU Replay system for instant game reviews.
Collaborative Development
The company’s Solutions team works closely with customers to address issues and identify new business opportunities. A prime example is the collaboration between TVU Networks and The Blaze Media, a 24/7 user of TVU’s cloud-native playout solution, TVU Channel, and AI-based search engine, TVU Search.
Customer Testimonials
Rob Chickering, SVP Studio Operations and Engineering at The Blaze Media, highlights the savings and flexibility gained by switching to TVU’s cloud services. He notes that the feature sets in TVU Search and TVU Channel have improved efficiency and media usage.
Chickering also praises TVU Networks for listening to customer input during product development. His team provided suggestions throughout testing, which were incorporated into subsequent revisions of the platform.