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Cloud playout: where it runs and when it fits

Cloud playout runs a channel's playout chain (schedule, file and live switching, graphics, encoding and delivery) on cloud instances instead of servers in your own building. Veset Nimbus does this on AWS by default or on Hetzner, in Veset's cloud account or yours.

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What you get with Veset Nimbus

  • Where it runs

    AWS by default, or Hetzner, in Veset's account or yours. Other clouds on request.

  • Live inputs

    SRT, HLS, ABR HLS, RTMP, RTP-FEC 2D and JPEG XS natively; Zixi and RIST through AWS MediaConnect, set up automatically.

  • Outputs

    UDP, RTP, RTP-FEC, SRT, HLS and RTMP natively; Zixi and RIST through AWS MediaConnect. Several outputs per playout, SD to 4K UHD.

  • Redundancy

    1+1 hot backup in one AWS region or two, and Nimbus HA for multi-region.

  • Graphics and ads

    HTML5 graphics rendered in the playout, and SCTE-35 on TS-based outputs.

  • Automation

    The full REST API, and a public MCP server so AI assistants can operate channels.

  • Security

    ISO 27001 and ISO 27017. SSO, MFA, role-based access and an audit log.

  • Price

    FAST from $499 per channel per month; Standard from $999 per channel per month excluding AWS; Enterprise and HA quoted.

Where your playout runs

  • Veset's cloud resources

    Playouts on AWS or Hetzner resources that Veset provides, with nothing to set up on your side.

  • Your own cloud account

    Playouts in your own AWS account, so content and the resources it runs on stay with you.

  • Hybrid

    MAM and storage on another cloud, with playout on AWS.

  • Other clouds

    Possible on request. Nimbus has been tested on Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, with no customers there yet.

  • On demand

    Playouts can run only for an event, for a pop-up channel.

  • SDI on-premise

    An Enterprise option places the playout in your own facility for SDI output.

Frequently asked questions

What is cloud playout?

Running a channel's playout (scheduling, file and live switching, graphics, encoding and delivery) on cloud instances rather than on servers in your own facility. With Nimbus the playout runs on AWS or Hetzner and is operated from a browser, the REST API or MCP.

How much does cloud playout cost?

Veset Nimbus FAST and DR playout starts at $499 per channel per month, including cloud infrastructure for a standard configuration. Standard starts at $999 per channel per month, excluding AWS. CDN usage is pay-as-you-go. See pricing.

Is cloud playout reliable enough for 24/7 broadcast?

Nimbus can run two synchronised playouts with identical outputs in one AWS region or two, and your receiver or MCR chooses which feed goes on air. If a live input drops, the playout falls back to a backup input or the emergency playlist and sends an alert.

Can cloud playout handle live sports?

Yes. Nimbus runs 24/7 sports channels and pop-up channels for events. Typical latency from live input to output is 2-5 s with SRT in and SRT or TS out.

Can I run it in my own AWS account?

Yes. You can run Nimbus in your own AWS account or on Veset-provided AWS or Hetzner resources.

How quickly can a channel go live?

FAST and Standard channels can be launched within an hour through the self-service portal or AWS Marketplace.

Can AI assistants operate the channel?

Yes. The Nimbus MCP server is public at https://mcp.veset.tv/mcp and covers the full Nimbus API, so an assistant can check playout status, edit schedules and manage assets. See AI-operated playout.

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