Assuring media payload integrity across today's multiprotocol networks is a significant problem for companies whose revenue stream relies on the quality of user experience. Delivering broadcast-quality media globally is becoming daunting and less manageable due to the proliferation of mixed network protocols, yet this B/OSS solution proactively manages reliability to enable a service-oriented architecture.

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Managed Video Services
Broadcast QoS Assured
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2. The Challenge
· Black Frame
· Audio Loss
· I-frame Bit Error
· P-frame Bit Error
· Freeze-Up
Assuring media payload integrity
across today's multiprotocol networks is a significant
problem for companies whose revenue streams
rely on the quality of their media streams. Delivering
broadcast-quality media globally is becoming more
daunting and less manageable.
Today’s management tools have not kept up. Mono-
lithic OSS tools do not monitor & control the multiple network-
ing elements required for end-to-end assurance. And EMS tools
are standalone silos without centralized integration. Fragmented
management means end-to-end payload assurance is simply not
possible.
The evolution of next-generation networks What's required for enabling closed-loop fulfillment assur-
has led to a patchwork of multiple networks using ance is a centralized management console that can fully integrate
multiple protocols with fragmented OSS and EMS the querying, monitoring, & control of:
management tools. This environment leaves the
content provider without
a realtime management - all network assets from
overview for measuring origination to destination
and controlling the QoS
of his payload stream - any carrier network
from origination to - any transport protocol
destination. - all legacy EMS & OSS tools
- all legacy networking equipment
- any planned future equipment
What's needed is end-to-end monitoring and
control over multiple network protocols, networking Scope of Typical Broadcast OSS Tasks Integrated by Dimetis
carriers and equipment vendors. This goal requires
realtime video inspection, QoS monitoring, and pre-
provisioned failover / failback network paths.
What’s needed is a centralized management capabil-
ity spanning end-to-end network resources to enable
closed-loop fulfillment assurance.
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3. Solution: the Dimetis BOSS Platform® Integrating Contribution Elements
Studio origination assets are as likely a cause of
Equipment Agnostic payload disruption as are network transports.
The BOSS Platform® of products relies on API plug-ins That’s why Dimetis integrates the capability of con-
and adapters that can access, query, & control any equip- trolling all contribution equipment with
ment’s EMS and any existing OSS management system. the BOSS BROADCAST Manager®
This feature means Dimetis can integrate the monitoring and BOSS Netview®
and control of any legacy or planned network component providing seamless
- ranging from distribution to contribution systems. umbrella manage-
ment regardless of
MultiPlatform / MultiProtocol current or future
Whether you have an existing OSS toolset or not, the equipment vendors.
BOSS LINK Manager® and BOSS LINK Connector®
bridge across fragmented ATM, Frame, SONET/SDH, IP, Whether managing your
IP / MPLS, DVB, or DTS protocols to weld seamless provi- media LANs between
sioning and real-time QoS monitoring of all your payload’s studio, remotes, and
transport streams. QoS guarantees are achieved by the editing bays - or
combination of real-time monitoring plus the automated automating scheduled
switchover to pre-provisioned optional transport paths in file transfers and video
the event of traffic degradation. servers, Dimetis-managed
media reduces operating costs
while assuring payload integrity.
Mix & Match Legacy or Next Generation Transports
Legacy microwave or satellite links still retain value for broadcasters. The BOSS Platform® can preserve the value of
these assets to extend their ROI while you migrate to next-gen IP/MPLS without forced upgrades. For broadcasters
desiring a wholesale MPLS upgrade path, Dimetis architects pure IP/MPLS solutions that assure ATM-grade reliability.
SOA-Ready Operational Advantages
The world of on-demand media is here - demanding 360° AwarenessTM of simultaneous distribution channels. Whether it is
live HDTV, webcasting, or mobile media your content deserves the QoS management across multiple application streams that
your customers demand. Bridge all your media channels with the Dimetis BOSS Platform® uniform operations management
environment to maximize profitability while controlling your operational costs for robust managed video services.
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4. Dimetis BOSS Platform®
Composed of both standards-based, off the shelf as well as custom-tailored software modules, the BOSS
Platform® is designed to manage linear and non linear video services across all segments of contribution
and distribution networks. Its vendor-independent architecture supports all equipment types and
applications from broadcast studio to customer premises.
BOSS LINK Manager® – Dynamically configures, sched-
ules, monitors and controls video/audio/data connections
across transmission networks of all types.
BOSS LINK Connector® – Provides drag-and-drop, ad-
hoc switching of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint con-
nections.
BOSS FILE TRANSFER Manager® – Moves large media
files over wide area networks faster, more reliably and securely
than conventional file transfer protocols.
BOSS Schedule® – Schedules equipment resources and
media transmission lines.
BOSS BROADCAST Manager® – Configures, controls
and monitors devices within a broadcast facility.
BOSS Netview® – Monitors and analyzes network perfor-
mance, isolating root-cause faults.
BOSS STREAM Recorder® – Server for transport stream recording, network troubleshooting, measurement and Service Level
Agreement (SLA) confirmation.
BOSS STREAM Viewer® – Simultaneously decodes and graphically displays multiple transport streams
About Dimetis
Headquartered in Dietzenbach, Germany, Dimetis is a leading software and hardware Systems Integrator, providing standards-
based Broadcast OSS solutions. With more than 25 years experience, Dimetis has an extensive customer base. Its products and
services have been deployed to many of the world’s largest broadcasters, telecommunication providers and media carriers:
For further information, please contact:
Dimetis GmbH E-Mail: info@dimetis.de
Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 9
63128 Dietzenbach/Germany
Tel. +49 6074 3010-0
www.dimetis.de