Road to NAB #3: Take control of your playout

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Join us on the Road to NAB and see how clipbox and makalu support controlled, flexible, and reliable playout operations. With clipbox, you run fast-paced newsroom workflows with real-time ingest, editing, and playout. makalu gives you a unified approach to playout and automation across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
 
Meet us at NAB Show to experience how clipbox and makalu can be applied in your infrastructure. 

Playout at NAB Show 2026 

  • Where: Las Vegas Convention Center | Booth #W2530 

  • When: April 19–22, 2026 

  • Why it’s relevant: Unified playout and automation reduce complexity, accelerate channel launches, and support reliable operations across environments. 

clipbox: Fast and reliable newsroom server

clipbox supports newsroom teams in delivering content in real time through ingest, editing, and playout. 

  • Real-time ingest and editing: Start working with content immediately and reduce time to air. 

  • Faster newsroom workflows: Streamline processes and reduce turnaround times. 

  • Seamless integration: Connect with NRCS, MAM, and automation systems within your existing infrastructure. 

  • Reliable studio playout: Ensure stable delivery in live and studio production

makalu: Unified playout and automation

makalu provides a unified approach to playout and automation across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. 

  • Unified playout control: Manage linear, FAST, and pop-up channels within one consistent automation layer. 

  • Automation at scale: Automate scheduling, orchestration, and playout processes to reduce manual effort. 

  • Flexible channel deployment: Launch and scale channels based on demand. 

  • Built-in resilience: Maintain continuous operations with integrated disaster recovery and failover. 

  • Operational efficiency: Reduce complexity and streamline workflows across environments. 

Frank Mistol, Managing Director and Partner Qvest Stream
Christian Münch, Sales & Business Development Manager Qvest Stream
Nils Nußbaum, Head of Operations Qvest Stream

Meet the team

Meet our playout experts on site and experience how clipbox and makalu can be applied in your infrastructure. From newsroom workflows to scalable playout architectures, we support you in defining the right setup for your workflows and operational requirements.

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Our key topics

  • Cloud: Allocate resources dynamically, scale production reliably, and operate with full visibility across environments with software-defined production, based on hybrid infrastructures designed along the EBU’s Digital Media Facility (DMF) reference architecture. Learn more

  • Broadcast Transformation: Streamline newsroom and sports operations, connect teams and systems, and deliver transparency and control across organizations. Learn more

  • Playout: Launch and automate linear, FAST, and pop-up channels across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. Unify control with vendor-agnostic automation, ensure broadcast-grade reliability, and reduce operational complexity and cost. Learn more

  • Applied AI: Monetize key moments by instantly identifying and managing events and objects (e.g. logos, products, specific people) within live or recorded video streams, creating an optimized workflow and potentially greater dynamic revenue opportunities. Learn more

  • Content Supply Chain: Streamline content operations from licensing to delivery with unified supply chain solutions, enabling faster decisions, transparency, and maximum asset value.

  • OTT: Orchestrate platforms, distribution, and monetization across fragmented ecosystems. Use AI to automate workflows, reduce complexity, and stay flexible while keeping control in a dynamic market.

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