Pebble, a renowned leader in automation, content management, and integrated channel solutions, has announced the successful launch of a new playout system for Trans Media, a prominent television network based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The upgraded solution, delivered in collaboration with channel partner system integrator PT. Interindo Multimedia, replaces Trans Media’s legacy infrastructure and offers advanced features to address the challenges of transitioning to a new broadcast system.
The newly deployed playout system, powered by Pebble Automation controlling Pebble Integrated Channel, ensures seamless broadcasting for Trans TV and Trans 7, the network’s two free-to-air channels. With 2+2 channel redundancy controlled through the Pebble Automation Channel Manager, the system allows for automatic switching to a backup channel via a third-party router in the event of a main channel failure. The upgraded solution incorporates native Flash and HTML5 graphics for delivering complex visuals, while simpler PNG or TGA sequences are used for logos. Furthermore, Trans Media can now insert SCTE-104 messages within its program output, all of which can be managed through the playlist control feature.
Samir Isbaih, Vice President of Sales Middle East and APAC at Pebble, expressed his excitement about the successful launch, stating, “We are thrilled to see both Trans Trans TV and Trans 7 go live on air with our playout system in their new central equipment room (CER) and new MCR location. It has been incredibly important working with our valued channel partner PT. Interindo Multimedia to deliver this project successfully. The solution will enable Trans Media to broadcast their free-to-air channels seamlessly and reliably, with the added benefit of 2+2 channel redundancy to ensure uninterrupted broadcasting.”
PT. Interindo Multimedia’s Senior Broadcast Engineer, Alfie Torrijos, highlighted the partnership with Pebble and the delivery of an innovative future-proof solution for Trans Media. Torrijos praised the reliability of Pebble’s robust playout systems and the local knowledge and expertise provided by PT. Interindo Multimedia.
The representatives from Trans TV also expressed their satisfaction with the new playout system. Sakti Lubis, Broadcast Support and Multimedia Section Head, emphasized their commitment to delivering innovative and engaging content to their audience, while Agung Wicaksono, Technical Operation Support Section Head, stated that the collaboration with Pebble and PT. Interindo Multimedia has provided a high-performance solution, positioning Trans TV to meet the needs of their audience in a highly competitive market.
Pebble’s Automation system is trusted globally by broadcasters and service providers for delivering enterprise-level automation and multi-channel delivery capabilities. The software-defined Pebble Integrated Channel offers audio, video, and graphics functionality, meeting the requirements for ingest, channel branding, and frame-accurate multi-channel playout. With its versatile signal processing capabilities, configurable interface, and compatibility with a wide variety of stream or file types, Pebble Integrated Channel replicates the functionality of traditional broadcast playout chains using software-based solutions.
