• Two prestigious awards for AI Pipelines (CSI Award for AI-Powered Sports Streaming Innovation) and MK.IO Beam with Fleets and Flows innovation (TVTech Best of Show)
• MK.IO now offers Fleet Management, Flow Control, and AI Automation services, transforming live event workflows from edge to cloud
• Milestones include over 10,000 Beam RX1 receivers deployed worldwide and growing MK.IO customer base, reinforcing MediaKind’s leadership in live and on-demand streaming solutions

FRISCO, TEXAS – 19, September 2024 – MediaKind wrapped IBC2024 in style, securing two prestigious industry award wins, announcing major partnerships, unveiling key innovations, and participating in three speaker engagements at the IBC Conference, Showcase Theatre, and Innovation Theatre. These achievements confirm MediaKind’s role as a leader in media technology, driving the future of live streaming and broadcast and creating unbeatable experiences for customers worldwide.

Award Highlights at IBC2024

• CSI Award:‘Best sports broadcast or streaming innovation’
  • MediaKind’s AI Pipelines with MK.IO empowers sports organizations to harness AI tools to solve their unique challenges. It enables operators to achieve tangible commercial and business outcomes through applications such as rapid sponsorship audits, real-time live translations, and enhancing viewer engagement with data-driven insights.
• TV Technology:‘Best of Show at IBC2024’
  • MediaKind’s new ‘Fleets and Flows’ feature within MK.IO Beam enables broadcasters and content providers to dynamically manage video workflows at scale. With seamless control of multiple live processing nodes (Fleets) and intelligent stream routing (Flows), it optimizes video contribution, reducing costs while maintaining top-tier quality.

“These two prestigious industry awards crown a fantastic IBC2024 for MediaKind,” said Allen Broome, CEO, MediaKind. “Our MK.IO platform is growing rapidly, powering video services for organizations of all sizes, from internationally renowned sports leagues to emerging enterprises, while MediaFirst TV Platform has been bolstered with advanced AI tools, enabling the delivery of more personalized content and smarter advertising.”

Expanded MK.IO services to streamline live event workflows

MediaKind introduced new services within its MK.IO platform ahead of IBC2024, designed to streamline live event workflows. Fleet Management, Flow Control, and AI Automation integrate with MK.IO Beam edge processing, creating a flexible Programmable Media Network. This approach creates a cloud-based solution that replaces traditional hardware. These services significantly reduce the complexity and cost of live production and in-venue operations.

• MK.IO Beam and Fleet Management: Runs on COTS servers, providing a flexible, reprogrammable solution for edge processing. Managed through MK.IO’s unified cloud control, Beam devices can be easily upgraded, configured, and monitored across the entire production network.
• MK.IO Flow Control and AI-Assisted Automation: Automates feed routing, configuration, and processing, while a natural language interface enables operators to set up, monitor, and manage large workflows without needing advanced system knowledge. 

MediaKind milestones announced during IBC2024

MediaKind announced the deployment of over 10,000 Beam RX1 professional video receivers globally, just one year after its launch in September 2023. The versatile Beam technology has been embraced by broadcasters, satellite operators, and media companies alike for its high-quality video decoding, low latency performance, and scalability across various diverse and demanding use cases, from live sports broadcasting to satellite TV and content aggregation.

Following the closure of Azure Media Services on June 30 2024, MK.IO is going from strength to strength. As of the end of IBC2024, MK.IO has reached 500 new customer accounts and support for 375 daily active users.

New partnerships and appointments

Ahead of IBC2024, MediaKind announced a strategic partnership with ThinkAnalytics, integrating its AI-powered content discovery and advertising solutions into the MediaFirst TV Platform, enhancing viewer engagement through AI-driven content discovery, personalized advertising, and advanced voice search, helping to increase viewer engagement and reduce churn.

Other news announcements included MediaKind’s MediaFirst Cloud TV Platform powering Makedonski Telekom’s MagentaTV service in North Macedonia and the appointment of Lauren Johnson and Anthony Busse to lead MediaKind’s sales teams in the Americas, focusing on New Media and Sports, and Broadcasters, Cable and Telco providers respectively.  

About MediaKind
At MediaKind, we are trailblazers in the video technology landscape, empowering over 2,000 global service providers, operators, content owners, and broadcasters. Our award-winning video technology sets a new bar for quality of experience, and our commitment to innovation and excellence has been driving the media and entertainment industry to new heights for three decades, while our cutting-edge solutions deliver unmatched viewing experiences across linear, on-demand, and OTT services. As a catalyst for live entertainment and an Emmy award-winning leader, we remain a trusted partner in shaping the future of media and entertainment worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.mediakind.com