News Broadcasting
Planetcast to launch it’s new and improved cloud platform (cloud.x turbo) for sports & live events at IBC 2019
MUMBAI: Planetcast media services limited, a global leader in Digital Media technologies announced the launch of its brand new cloud platform CLOUD.X TURBO, which simplifies the roll out of a TV channel in just 48 hours. The Planetcast design team has consolidated the experience of more than two decades of digital media origination in its latest version CLOUD.X TURBO. Planetcast will hold an exclusive preview of CLOUD.X TURBO at its booth number 1.F65 in hall 1 at IBC 2019 along with a live demo for the visitors at the show.
CLOUD.X TURBO offers complete visibility of the entire digital media origination process to all the stakeholders in the digital media value chain. CLOUD.X TURBO has developed an intuitive common template that enables users to control storage, media, playlists, graphics, playout and even the cloud delivery. Planetcast has outshone the capabilities as true cloud solutions for complex workflow for digital and legacy media technologies. It provides a complete eco-system for Digital Media direct to the customers. The highly sophisticated software product CLOUD.X TURBO is the first on the planet to support live sports TV channels and various other formats for other mobile and device application.
Commenting on the development Sanjay Duda, Chief Operating Officer, Planetcast said “Our Cloud platform has been designed to help Digital Media transition to cloud with ease. CLOUD.X TURBO empowers Digital Media and broadcasters to expand into new markets and makes the best use of the cloud technology”.
Planetcast provide Infrastructure as Services, Platform as Services (cloud playout, cloud OTT, Cloud Recaster) for distribution and service delivery platform specifically designed for Digital Media. Planetcast provide media transits in various formats SDI/ASI, IP, Satellite etc.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
