Ferncast announced Partnership with Broadcast Bionics.

aixtream software now supported by VirtualRack.



Ferncast, a pioneering company in audio logistics specializing in 24/7 radio software solutions, is thrilled to announce the integration of its aixtream software into the VirtualRack application library developed by Broadcast Bionics.

This means users in the radio and broadcast world can now profit from the advantages of aixtream and combine them with other radio and audio solutions with unparalleled simplicity. Broadcast Bionics’ VirtualRack appliance eliminates nearly all set up work while also offering the power to run a broad range of different applications from a diverse selection of vendors. There is no easier way to use containerized audio and media solutions and benefit from their respective strengths and unique features.

Key benefits

• Ease of Use: VirtualRack allows users to install containerized products with just a few clicks, utilizing purpose-built management software and appliances optimized for broadcast applications.

• Reliability: With built-in backup and failover features, VirtualRack ensures resilient security and dependable performance.

• Flexibility: Users can start aixtream software, export configuration files, update application software all from the VirtualRack the management menu.

Customers using aixtream in VirtualRack benefit from its staggeringly broad support for different formats and audio logistics use cases, which makes it an ideal partner for any other solutions supported by VirtualRack and Broadcast Bionics. From internet streaming to VoIP communication, from de/muxing to podcasting, from loudness control to transcoding. aixtream in VirtualRack supports the whole range of Ferncast features and can integrate with other solution via API.

“We had two clear goals for VirtualRack”, commented Dan McQuillin, Founder of Broadcast Bionics. “To be a brand-agnostic solution for containerized broadcast products and to facilitate the management of an entire virtualized broadcast chain. Adding the streaming capabilities of Ferncast’s aixtream helps us deliver both of these and is a very welcome addition to the VirtualRack application library.”

About Ferncast GmbH:

Ferncast develops software and hardware solutions for audio workflows in broadcasting, and offers services and consulting connected to their extensive expertise. The core product is aixtream, a 24/7 software solution for radio streaming, de/muxing, SIP/WebRTC communication, podcasting, STL, loudness normalization, transcoding, event recording and logging, and more, which Ferncast continuously develops and improves. It runs as server appliance, in virtual machine, and in Docker containers for AWS and other cloud services, as well on hardware.

About Broadcast Bionics

Broadcast Bionics is a pioneering broadcast software and solutions company based on the South Coast of the UK. It develops and supports innovative products including the industry-leading BionicStudio suite (formerly PhoneBOX), which sets the standard for radio audience engagement.

Info: www.ferncast.com & Telmaco *
* Distributor for Ferncast's Products in Hellas

Notes: Press Release | Ferncast GmbH | 5. November 2024 - Aachen, Germany