Polaris™ Advance provides optimized control of Spectrum™ ChannelPort and associated third-party devices within IT and hybrid broadcast infrastructures. Based on a 64-bit client-server architecture, the system enables control of up to four ChannelPort channels from a single operator position, with clear visibility of operations for efficient channel management, along with direct desktop view of playout and ingest monitoring.
Polaris Advance’s highly flexible and rich user interface can be optimized for individual and group accessibility, exception handling and resource access. This capability effectively improves service loading and workflow efficiency by simplifying the operator experience. Desktop layouts can be fixed to streamline operational practices and minimize errors.
- Automation control for Spectrum ChannelPort with full 1:1 redundancy
- Unicode compliance enables operation in multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Japanese
- Automatic media caching from near-line storage to the main server, or to both main and backup servers in redundant systems
- File import from traffic systems with BXF and Excel interfaces
- Enables the creation of on-air schedules, providing a view of all available clips both in transmission and near-line storage
