PTN streamlines operations in collaboration with Take One Productions and Imagine Version for enhanced performance
The Pocono Television Network (PTN) has upgraded its broadcast operations with the implementation of Imagine Communications' Versio, a cloud-based playout system. This system, integrated with on-premises resources, was chosen to support PTN’s expanding 24/7 regional programming available via streaming, over-the-air, and cable.
PTN, a 24/7 television network promoting the Pocono Mountains region, presents original segments like "Pocono Perspectives" and "Pocono Mountains Magazine," local weather, live webcams, features on small businesses, and regional events. With the Versio system, PTN can efficiently manage ingest, media storage, graphics, and master control within a single platform, streamlining operations.
The cloud-based architecture of Versio is crucial for PTN, as their content production studio in Lancaster is geographically separate from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Stroudsburg. This setup enables efficient remote operations, a necessity for PTN's growth since its inception in 2017.
The Versio Control dashboard plays a critical role in PTN's workflow, serving as a final verification step before going live. The dashboard also provides configurable master control and the ability to switch seamlessly between live production and pre-recorded content.
The scalability and reliability of Versio have been key benefits for PTN. Designed to handle demanding broadcast television workflows, the system supports PTN's growth beyond the capabilities of their original distribution setup. Versio has not experienced any downtime due to system failure in more than two years of continuous 24/7 broadcasting.
Take One Productions, who chose Versio, has grown to include creating long-form commercial spots for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and taking over full broadcast operations for the Pocono Television Network (PTN) in 2023. Over-the-air broadcasting in six markets has been added, with more on the way.
Imagine Communications' support has been outstanding, resolving issues quickly when they arise. The Versio platform's scalability and cloud capabilities have expanded PTN's reach beyond local cable systems, preparing the network for future possibilities, such as launching a second PTN channel.
More information about Versio can be found at [imaginecommunications.com](http://imaginecommunications.com). PTN now streams live and on-demand content to major streaming platforms, reflecting their commitment to delivering original regional content and maintaining operational agility, professional quality, and expanded distribution reach across multiple platforms.
- The Pocono Television Network (PTN) employs the cloud-based playout system, Imagine Communications' Versio, to manage its expanding 24/7 regional programming available via streaming, over-the-air, and cable.
- With Versio, PTN can efficiently handle ingest, media storage, graphics, and master control within a single platform, streamlining operations for their content production.
- The cloud-based architecture of Versio is fundamental for PTN, as their content production studio in Lancaster is geographically separate from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Stroudsburg, enabling efficient remote operations.
- The Versio Control dashboard plays a critical role in PTN's workflow, serving as a final verification step before going live and providing configurable master control to switch seamlessly between live production and pre-recorded content.
- The scalability and reliability of Versio have been key benefits for PTN, supporting their growth beyond the capabilities of their original distribution setup without any downtime for more than two years of continuous 24/7 broadcasting.
- Take One Productions, who chose Versio, has expanded its business to include creating long-form commercial spots for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and taking over full broadcast operations for PTN in 2023, with over-the-air broadcasting in six markets added, and more on the way.
- Imagine Communications' support has been outstanding, resolving issues quickly when they arise, and the Versio platform's scalability and cloud capabilities have prepared PTN for future possibilities, such as launching a second PTN channel.
- PTN now streams live and on-demand content to major streaming platforms, demonstrating their commitment to delivering original regional content with operational agility, professional quality, and expanded distribution reach across multiple platforms, including 8k video and data-and-cloud-computing technology.
