DIETZENBACH, GERMANY—Software developer Dimetis GmbH is ready to roll-out its latest media workflow automation and orchestration platform, the mX Media Exchange. This new workflow is designed to provide management, automation and transfer of large files with enhanced metadata handling for video and audio files through a web interface.

The mX platform is capable of managing complex file-based workflows and can connect with third party systems like transcoders, file checkers, workflow systems, storage and resource scheduling tools. Specific features for the mX include advanced metadata editor and management, with the system automatically collecting technical metadata and the ability to aggregate editorial metadata from multiple sources; a GUI workflow builder with drag-and-drop functionality, defined rule-sets based on file information, can store files in a library and address third-party systems; and it provides 24x7 monitoring as are customized reports based on completed transfers, alarm events, transferred volumes, number of transfers and reporting time.

Dimetis designed the mX system for broadcasters, content providers and production companies.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Harmonic has teamed up with German IP broadcaster Dimetis to create a fully integrated field test system to accelerate the distribution of next-generation terrestrial TV services in Germany.

Harmonic ElectraX2 media processor

The test system is a combination of Harmonic’s Electra X2 media processor, ProStream 9100 high-density stream processor, DiviTrackIP statistical multiplexing technology, and NMX Digital Service Manager integrated with Dimetis’ BOSS BROADCAST Manager, providing migration to the DVB-T2 and HEVC video compression standards.

The transition to DVB-T2 improves spectrum efficiency, SD to HD service enhancement, superior video quality, Dolby Digital Plus/AAC audio support, and DVB subtitles. With HEVC, DVB-T2 enables broadcasters to deliver more services per channel.

Harmonic and Dimetis will demonstrate the DVB-T2 HEVC field test system at booths 1.B20 and 1.B30 during IBC 2015, which runs from Sept. 11-15 in Amsterdam.