PBC Jamaica begins broadcasting two channels powered by PlayBox

Two Channel in a Box solutions developed by PlayBox Technology will allow PBC Jamaica, the Caribbean country's public broadcasting service, launch two new educational channels.

PBC Jamaica It broadcasts its main channel on 24 hours a day from an integrated broadcast platform PlayBox, with high automation capabilities but with the possibility of manually controlling live events if required. The implementation of two systems Channel in a Box will allow the broadcaster to offer two new output streams with completely independent programming.

Maurice Marshall, director of operations techniques of PBC Jamaica, values ​​very positively the solution of PlayBox: "We have been relying on PlayBox for our broadcast automation for some time. We had the opportunity to increase our production, find new ways to reach and inspire our audience, and I did not hesitate to return to PlayBox for the additional capacity. They provided us with the integration to ensure that all our channels can be controlled in a unified way."

PlayBox Technology emits more than 20,000 content streams each day, from news and entertainment to civic and religious services. Leveraging its 15 years of experience in innovation in channel-in-box systems, it has developed a highly advanced playout engine, capable of serving multiple channels and platforms in resolutions up to 4K. Turnkey solution includes content servers, programming and graphics tools. Operationally, all functionality is accessed through intuitive and tailored user interfaces implemented in HTML5.

Phillip Neighbour, director of operations at PlayBox Technology, is “proud” to help Caribbean television launch its educational channels: “We are pleased that PBC Jamaica has recognized our commitment and has counted on us again to expand its capacity.”