SNP-XS, IMS and XVR, Imagine Communications debuts at IBC 2025

Imagine Communications return to IBC 2025 (September 12-15, Amsterdam) with three major releases: SNP-XS, the stripped-down version of the SNP processing engine; IMS, a monitoring solution for the entire video network, and XVR, new playout engines adaptable to both the cloud and a traditional on-premises deployment.

Based on the architecture of the original Selenium Network Processor (SNP), but with a reduced size, the SNP-XS It comes to adapt to facility expansions, remote routing terminals, field productions and, ultimately, any space-limited environment. Like its big brother, the Imagine Communications solution is compatible with SMPTE ST 2110 y ST 2022-6, as well as with SDI-based workflows. In this way, the company underlines its effort to offer the industry solutions prepared for hybrid workflows.

He SNP-XS, despite its size, is capable of offering flexible I/O configurations and running the current 16 SNP applications as standard, including UHD and HDR conversion, multi-display, master control and JPEG XS. Additionally, it shares the same software versions, APIs, control protocols and feature licenses as the flagship SNP, enabling full compatibility and consistent implementation across operations.

Imagine also premieres at IBC 2025 Imagine Monitoring Solution (IMS), the “only” monitoring solution that offers a full visibility of the entire video chain, from ingestion to broadcast. To achieve this, the tool includes video recognition functions that analyze all operational aspects of the entire video network from a single intuitive user interface, as well as a in-depth data analysis which provides intelligent network analysis to identify processing trends and predict potential problems before they occur.

IMS offers a live view of each component in the video signal path to users, who can quickly get started with pre-configured and selected device profiles, and can create fully customized control panels that fit their operational workflows. The combination of profiles and customization allows to generate precise and defined alerts with severity levels, escalation paths, and flexible notification schedules, reducing noise and helping teams focus on the most relevant issues. Designed for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid video processing and delivery environments, the tool supports open APIs and standard protocols.

The news from Imagine Communications is completed with 14, a selection of Scalable and optimized playout engines for implementation, designed from the ground up to streamline launch and deployment. linear and live streaming channel management with broadcast quality in environments local, hybrids and in the cloud. Executable on Linux bases, the solution adapts to ingestion and reproduction environments “of any scale.”

XVR is compatible with environments SDI, 12G SDI, ST 2110, TS y SRT, as well as being able to natively play the most common video file formats in the industry, including XAVC, ProRes and DNxHD. These playout engines are implemented mediante Aviator Orchestrator, allowing users to activate resources on demand and move to the cloud when necessary. They are also fully compatible with Aviator Automation and ADC on-prem, Imagine's widely deployed broadcast automation solutions. Like IMS, XVR supports Open APIs, making it easy to integrate with third-party DevOps tools and systems.

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