Replace your entire TV broadcast system with one cloud platform
All-in-one cloud platform for playout, live streaming, graphics, and media management — without complex infrastructure.
Run a TV Channel with Cloud Playout — No Servers Required..
Cloud playout, live streaming, graphics, and media management — all in one system.
Replace your entire broadcast infrastructure with a single cloud solution.
Built for broadcasters, OTT platforms, FAST channels, and content creators.
No servers. No setup. No complexity.
Run a TV Channel with Cloud Playout — No Servers Required..
Cloud playout, live streaming, graphics, and media management — all in one system.
Replace your entire broadcast infrastructure with a single cloud solution.
Built for broadcasters, OTT platforms, FAST channels, and content creators.
No servers. No setup. No complexity.
Running a TV Channel Should Be Easy. It Isn’t.
Too Complex. Too Expensive. Too Fragmented.
Running a TV channel today still depends on multiple systems for playout, graphics, media management, scheduling, and streaming.
These systems are often disconnected, difficult to manage, and expensive to maintain. Even simple workflows quickly become complex operations requiring technical expertise and constant monitoring.
For many teams, this leads to higher costs, slower operations, and increased risk of on-air errors.
Multiple tools for a single channel
High infrastructure and integration costs
Slow and complex workflows
Difficult coordination between playout, graphics, and streaming
Increased risk of on-air errors
There must be a simpler way to run a channel.
Built for Every Type of Channel — From Broadcasters to Creators
One platform to launch, manage, and scale any type of TV or streaming channel — without infrastructure complexity.
FAST & OTT Channels
Turn your video library into a 24/7 linear channel with automated playlists, live insertion, and ad-ready workflows. Launch FAST channels in minutes — no infrastructure required.
Internet TV & Content Creators
Run your own TV channel on YouTube, web, or mobile with scheduled content, live shows, and real-time graphics. No technical team needed — everything runs in your browser.
Broadcast & TV Operations
Replace complex playout chains with a single cloud system for playout, graphics, ingest, and streaming. Maintain broadcast-grade reliability with simplified workflows.
Local & Regional TV Stations
Launch or modernize your TV channel with low-cost cloud infrastructure. Operate 24/7 channels without investing in hardware or large teams.
Church and Worship Broadcasting
tream sermons, live services, and scheduled content with a simple and reliable system. Switch between live and recorded content seamlessly.
Educational & Campus TV
Create campus TV channels for lectures, events, and internal broadcasting. Manage everything centrally — from content to live streaming.
Corporate & Internal Channels
Build internal video channels for communication, training, and events. Deliver content across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms.
Event and Conference Streaming
Run pop-up or permanent event channels with scheduled content and live sessions. Perfect for conferences, sports, and hybrid events.
Everything You Need to Run a TV Channel — In One Platform
Replace multiple broadcast systems with a unified cloud solution for playout, streaming, graphics, and media management.
Upload your content, manage playlists, schedule streams, and control your channel live — including live inputs, graphics, and rundown — all from your browser. It’s a complete cloud playout and TV automation platform, built as a true channel-in-a-box solution.
How Your Channel Runs — From Content to Live Broadcast
From media ingest to live output, everything flows through a single system — no switching between tools, no complex setup.
Bring Your Content In
Upload files or connect live sources directly into your environment.
Shape Your Content
Edit, trim, and prepare everything before it goes on air.
Build Your Schedule
Arrange your content and create a continuous channel flow.
Combine Live, Content, and Graphics
Mix live streams, scheduled content, and graphics in a single flow.
Monitor and Control in Real Time
Follow your channel live, make instant changes, and keep everything under control.
Deliver to OTT, FAST TV, Satellite, CDN, and Social Platforms
Stream your channel to OTT platforms, FAST TV services, satellite distribution, CDNs, and social media.
Technical Overview
EMS Channel in a Box Cloud is a fully integrated, cloud-native TV channel playout and media workflow platform designed to manage end-to-end broadcast operations within a single unified environment.
The system consolidates multiple broadcast-critical components into a centralized architecture, including playout automation, media asset management (MAM), live stream ingest and switching, graphics rendering, and multi-format streaming output delivery. This unified approach eliminates the need for separate systems and simplifies operational complexity.
At its core, the platform features a frame-accurate playout automation engine capable of handling UHD, HD, and SD content, with advanced scheduling, real-time playlist updates, and uninterrupted 24/7 channel operation. Operators can create and manage playlists, monitor running content, and adjust schedules dynamically without stopping the broadcast.
The integrated Media Asset Management (MAM) layer provides centralized storage, metadata-based organization, and direct playout integration, enabling fast content access and efficient media workflows without external systems.
For live production scenarios, the system supports SRT, RTMP, and HLS stream inputs, allowing seamless switching between scheduled content and live sources. This enables hybrid workflows where VoD-based linear channels and live events can be managed within the same environment.
The platform includes a built-in graphics and overlay engine, supporting real-time rendering of broadcast elements such as clock, ticker, lower-thirds, and sub-advertisement layers. These capabilities enable professional channel branding and monetization without requiring additional CG infrastructure.
On the output side, EMS Channel in a Box Cloud delivers streams in HLS, SRT, RTMP, and MPEG-TS compatible formats, making it suitable for distribution across OTT platforms, IPTV networks, and FAST channel ecosystems. The system is optimized for modern streaming workflows and ensures compatibility with industry-standard delivery pipelines.
Content preparation is handled directly within the platform through tools such as clip trimming, media upload, and asset management, allowing operators to prepare and schedule content without relying on external editing systems.
The entire system operates through a web-based interface, eliminating the need for local installations or dedicated broadcast hardware. This cloud-based architecture enables remote operation, multi-user access, and scalable deployment, making it ideal for distributed teams and multi-channel environments.
EMS Channel in a Box Cloud is designed for modern media workflows, including FAST channels, OTT services, internet TV, educational broadcasting, and corporate media operations. By combining all core broadcast functions into a single platform, it allows users to launch, manage, and scale TV channels efficiently without traditional infrastructure dependencies.
System Components
Playout Automation Engine - Frame-accurate playlist execution with support for UHD, HD, and SD content , advanced scheduling, real-time playlist updates, and uninterrupted 24/7 channel operation.
Live Stream Ingest & Switching - Support for live inputs via SRT, RTMP, and HLS , enabling seamless switching between scheduled playlists and live sources within a hybrid broadcast workflow.
Content Preparation Tools - Built-in clip trimming, media upload, and asset preparation functionalities, allowing rapid content turnaround and direct integration into channel schedules.
Graphics & Overlay Engine - Real-time rendering of broadcast graphics including clock, ticker, lower-third elements, and sub-advertisement layers , directly within the playout pipeline without external CG systems.
Streaming Output Engine - Multi-format output delivery including HLS, SRT, RTMP, and MPEG-TS compatible streams , optimized for OTT, IPTV, and FAST channel distribution workflows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 What is EMS Channel in a Box (CIAB) Cloud?
EMS Channel in a Box (CIAB) Cloud is a browser-based, cloud TV channel automation platform that allows operators to run a complete TV channel from a single system.
It combines playout automation, live stream insertion, graphics, media management, and streaming output delivery — without requiring traditional broadcast infrastructure.
🔹 What features does EMS CIAB Cloud support?
EMS CIAB Cloud supports playout automation, SCTE-35 ad insertion, multi-format outputs (HLS, MPEG-TS, SRT), and simultaneous multi-platform streaming with broadcast-grade reliability.
It is designed to replace traditional broadcast workflows with a unified cloud-based solution.
🔹 Who is this platform designed for?
The platform is designed for broadcasters, FAST channel operators, IPTV providers, internet TV stations, churches, schools, universities, and corporate media teams.
It is suitable for both simple streaming use cases and full broadcast channel operations.
🔹 Do I need broadcast hardware to use the platform?
No. EMS CIAB Cloud is fully cloud-based and eliminates the need for traditional playout servers or complex broadcast infrastructure.
🔹 Does CIAB Cloud support broadcast redundancy?
Yes. EMS CIAB Cloud supports broadcast-grade redundancy and failover configurations to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 channel operation.
🔹 Does the system support SCTE-35 ad insertion?
Yes. The platform supports SCTE-35 ad signaling for dynamic ad insertion.
Markers can be embedded into both HLS streams and DVB-compatible MPEG-TS outputs.
🔹 Can I combine scheduled content and live streams?
Yes. You can run scheduled playlists while inserting live streams at any time for events, live shows, or special broadcasts.
🔹 What streaming and output formats are supported?
EMS CIAB Cloud supports multiple professional formats, including:
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)
MPEG-TS (DVB compatible)
SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)
RTMP / OTT delivery
This enables flexible distribution across broadcast and digital platforms.
🔹 Can CIAB Cloud output to multiple platforms at the same time?
Yes. The platform supports simultaneous multi-destination output, including:
Satellite uplink
YouTube and social platforms
OTT / IPTV systems
CDN endpoints
🔹 Does the system support 4K, HD, and SD outputs?
Yes. CIAB Cloud supports 4K, HD, and SD outputs simultaneously, allowing multi-resolution delivery for different platforms.
🔹 Can the system scale or resize video streams?
Yes. The platform includes real-time scaling and transcoding capabilities to adapt video streams for various outputs and bandwidth requirements.
🔹 Does CIAB Cloud support graphics and advertising overlays?
Yes. The system supports real-time graphics, lower-thirds, tickers, logos, and advertising overlays.
It also enables scheduled ads and SCTE-35-based monetization workflows.
🔹 Can I manage my video files inside the platform?
Yes. CIAB Cloud includes integrated media asset management features, allowing you to upload, organize, and prepare content directly within the platform.
🔹 Is the platform suitable for FAST channels?
Yes. The platform is ideal for FAST channel operators, combining playlist automation, live content insertion, and advertising capabilities.
🔹 Can I operate the system remotely?
Yes. Since the platform is browser-based, you can manage your channel from anywhere with an internet connection.
🔹 How quickly can I launch a channel?
Channels can typically be launched in minutes, not months, since infrastructure and automation tools are already integrated into the platform.
🔹 Do I need a technical team to operate the system?
No. CIAB Cloud is designed to be simple to use and does not require a large technical team.
It can be operated by a single user or a small team.
🔹 Can I request a demo before purchasing?
Yes. You can contact our team to schedule a demo and see how EMS CIAB Cloud fits into your workflow.
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