Cloud playout software

Cloud playout runs a TV 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 is cloud playout software that does this on AWS by default or on Hetzner, in Veset's cloud account or your own. Channels output SRT, UDP/RTP, HLS, RTMP or Zixi, with HTML5 graphics, SCTE-35 and 1+1 redundancy across AWS regions. FAST channels start at $499 per channel per month, including cloud infrastructure.

What you get with Veset Nimbus

Where it runs: AWS (default) or Hetzner, in our account or yours. Other clouds on request.
Live inputs: SRT, HLS, RTMP, RTP-FEC, JPEG XS natively; Zixi and RIST through AWS MediaConnect, set up automatically.
Outputs: UDP, RTP, RTP-FEC, SRT, HLS, RTMP, Zixi, RIST. Several outputs per channel, SD to 4K UHD.
Redundancy: 1+1 hot backup in one AWS region or two; Nimbus HA for multi-region.
Graphics and ads: HTML5 graphics rendered in the playout, SCTE-35 on TS-based outputs.
Automation: full REST API, and a public MCP server (mcp.veset.tv) so AI assistants can operate channels.
Security: ISO 27001 and ISO 27017.
Price: FAST from $499 per channel per month; Standard from $999 per channel per month excluding AWS; Enterprise and HA quoted.

When cloud playout is not the right fit

Live input to output through Nimbus typically takes 2-5 seconds (SRT in, SRT or TS out), and HLS outputs add their segment length. That's fine for 24/7 linear, FAST, news and most live events, but not for low-latency live sports, where on-prem hardware is still the better tool.

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Key features and benefits of Veset Nimbus cloud playout software

Flexibility and scalability

Easily adjust your broadcasting requirements with the cloud's scalable nature, accommodating varying audience sizes.

Reduced operational costs

Cloud playout cuts the costs tied to hardware maintenance, upgrades and energy consumption, and it removes the multi-week hardware procurement cycle. Most broadcasters can migrate an existing channel to Veset Nimbus and be live within days, not months, with no on-site installation required.

Enhanced reliability

Run two synchronised playouts with identical outputs, in one AWS region or two. If a live feed drops, the channel falls back to a backup input or slate and you get an alert.

Rapid deployment

FAST and Standard channels can be launched within an hour through the self-service portal or AWS Marketplace. Pop-up channels can run only for the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What is cloud playout?

Cloud-based playout is a technology enabling broadcasters to manage and distribute their TV channels and content through cloud services, providing a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional broadcast methods.

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 plus AWS usage. CDN is pay-as-you-go.

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 chooses which feed goes on air. If a live input drops, the playout falls back to a backup input or slate and sends an alert.

Can cloud playout handle live sports?

For most live events, yes. Typical latency through Nimbus is 2-5 seconds, so it sometimes isn't the right choice for low-latency live sports.

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.

Can AI assistants operate the channel?

Yes. The Nimbus MCP server is public at mcp.veset.tv and covers the full Nimbus API, so an assistant like Claude can check playout status, edit schedules and manage assets.