FAST channel playout enables broadcasters and content owners to deliver linear TV-style streaming channels over the internet, supported by advertising revenue. With the rise of connected TVs and OTT consumption, FAST channels (short for Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) have become a key strategy for monetizing existing content libraries and reaching broader audiences.
Veset Nimbus offers a cloud-based FAST channel playout platform designed to simplify the creation, automation, and distribution of these channels across OTT, CTV, and digital platforms. It provides you with all the tools needed to deliver broadcast-grade experiences at scale, without the cost or complexity of traditional infrastructure.
Veset Nimbus is a fully cloud-native FAST channel platform, built to support the unique demands of ad-supported, linear streaming. It offers a unified environment to ingest content, automate scheduling, insert dynamic ad signalling, and deliver to multiple endpoints - making it ideal for broadcasters, content owners, and OTT platforms looking to build sustainable hybrid revenue models.
From pop-up channels to large-scale 24/7 networks, Veset Nimbus enables quick setup, flexible branding, and seamless management, all through an intuitive interface with no hardware dependencies.
Effective FAST channel distribution is essential for maximizing reach and revenue. Veset Nimbus supports multi-platform delivery to OTT services, connected TV ecosystems, FAST aggregators, and social media, with pre-integrated output formats and distribution workflows. This ensures your content is delivered consistently and reliably across all digital screens, helping you engage audiences wherever they are.
Veset Nimbus delivers a rich set of features tailored to the operational needs of FAST channel providers:
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The rise of FAST channels has redefined digital broadcasting, offering an attractive alternative to SVOD with lower entry barriers and broader reach. Veset Nimbus supports this shift by providing the infrastructure needed to deliver high-quality, ad-supported linear content without investing in legacy systems.
Broadcasters, media companies, and content aggregators rely on Veset to power FAST offerings that are responsive to audience demand, scalable by design, and monetization-ready from day one.
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FAST channel is an acronym for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television - a linear streaming format delivered over the internet that mimics traditional TV programming but is monetized through advertising instead of subscriptions.
FAST channel playout refers to the tools and infrastructure used to automate, manage, and stream ad-supported linear content. It involves scheduling, ad insertion, content rotation, and delivery to multiple digital platforms - all handled in real time.
A FAST channel platform is a software environment that enables you to launch, operate, and scale free ad-supported streaming channels. Veset Nimbus provides this as a cloud-native solution, with everything from scheduling to ad integration built in.
Launching a FAST channel with Veset Nimbus involves ingesting your video assets, setting up your programming schedule, branding your channel, and connecting to distribution endpoints. Our platform streamlines this process, enabling go-live in minutes with ad support and flexible control.
Yes. Veset Nimbus supports integration with any 3rd party SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) providers and ad decisioning platforms, by providing them with the necessary signalling (SCTE-35, HLS cues etc.). This allows for seamless ad delivery and monetization of your FAST channel in real time.
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