Times Network to launch India’s First Property News live channel with
BroadStream’s integrated playout and graphics platform
Vigilant vendor selection process declared BroadStream’s playout solution as most automated, most
reliable and best value for money
Amsterdam, Netherlands – IBC 2015 – 14 September 2015 – Times Network has chosen
BroadStream’s OASYS integrated playout system as the platform to launch its new live
channel Property Now, India’s First Property News channel, as well as to perform playout of its
existing HD movie channel, Movies Now.
Times Network, the No. 1 English Network in India, was meticulous with its requirements and
implemented a rigorous vendor selection process following shortcomings of its previous system.
“We were looking for a reliable and highly automated playout offering with a simple and intuitive
interface that leaves no room for error,” explains Farzin Najmi, General Manager of Broadcast &
Corporate IT, Technology & Broadcast Operations at Times Network, Mumbai, India.
“Compared to most other playout systems in the market, OASYS is economical, flexible, and
refreshingly intuitive – it also came highly recommended by many industry colleagues & peers who’d
previously worked with BroadStream Solutions.”
Times Network has just completed installation of the two fully redundant channels with a number of
OASYS modules, including advanced graphics for tickers, logo and bug inserts, etc.; Browser for
content editing and preparation on the go; as well as its unique N+M Redundancy Manager for
added protection.
“We are very impressed with the levels of automation that the BroadStream solution provides and
we’ll be saving a huge amount of time and resource on operations that we currently perform
manually,” continued Najmi.
The OASYS system at Times Network integrates seamlessly with a Gen21 traffic software system for
both live and pre-recorded programme playout.
Because of its modular design, the OASYS system gives Times Network the opportunity to licence
new modules and channels as and when required, without having to upgrade the existing hardware.
BroadStream’s President of Sales & Business Development, Ben Wolk: “We’re very proud to have
been chosen for this exciting Times Network project – it’s always a privilege to work with companies
that are renowned for pioneering content in their market – especially after such a thoroughly
comprehensive selection process.”
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About BroadStream Solutions
BroadStream Solutions (www.broadstream.com) specializes in the playout of linear television channels and
news playout tools for broadcasters, networks, cable, and satellite operations around the globe. Our 25 plus
years of expertise in broadcast is focused on developing leading edge solutions that are software-based and
consistently deliver flexibility, dependability, improved workflows and operational efficiency for our clients and
customers around the world.
In June 2014, BroadStream Solutions acquired OASYS, the pioneers of automated playout software technology.
Already under common ownership, the time was right to bring the organisations and the Intellectual Property
of the companies together. The owners have combined all of the operations under a global holding company,
with regional sales and support offices servicing customers locally, offering a complete range of playout
solutions including Integrated Playout, News Playout and Media Management.
About Times India
Times Network, is part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group. It houses upscale brands
including; TIMES NOW – India’s No. 1 English News channel, ET NOW – India’s No. 1 Stocks and Business News
channel; MOVIES NOW – India’s leading English Movies channel; MN+ – The Gold class of Hollywood; Romedy
NOW – a unique destination for Love and Laughter and ZOOM – India’s No. 1 Bollywood channel. The nation’s
No.1 action oriented network delivers differentiated content under one umbrella that delivers value to the
audience. It informs, evokes action from the people, entertains and engages over 100 million urban affluent
viewers in India. The network is also available in over 78 countries across the globe.