NETGEAR, a leading networking product provider catering to businesses of all sizes, has unveiled a strategic interoperability partnership with Panasonic Connect for the KAIROS IT/IP Platform dedicated to live production. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of the M4350 series ST 2110-capable switches, aligning with NETGEAR’s commitment to advancing AV-over-IP solutions tailored for the broadcast and Pro AV sectors.
KAIROS IT/IP Platform: Revolutionizing Live Production
The KAIROS IT/IP Platform represents a groundbreaking solution for live production professionals, offering unparalleled control to deliver rich content for broadcast, large screen display, and live streams. With the integration of ST 2110 alongside standard baseband and streaming connectivity, KAIROS ensures exceptional input/output flexibility. Its intuitive layer-based interface and robust content creation capabilities, powered by GPU/CPU processing, provide users with a seamless experience and a quick learning curve.
Streamlined Switch Configurations with NETGEAR AV OS™
NETGEAR’s M4250, M4300, M4350, and M4500 series managed switches stand out in the industry with their innovative AV-oriented interface. Unlike traditional switches laden with complex IT network configurations, NETGEAR AV OS™ simplifies the process with an AV-friendly, template-based approach. This user-friendly interface streamlines switch configurations, enabling broadcast and Pro AV integrators to embark on projects confidently, knowing that network settings are optimized for their specific workflows.
Enterprise-Class Simplicity with M4350 Series
The M4350 series combines simplicity with enterprise-class hardware features, including redundant power supplies, Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities of up to 90W per port, ultra-quiet fans, and hassle-free setup managed by the NETGEAR Engage™ Controller. Additionally, the revolutionary NETGEAR AV OS™ boasts pre-configured profiles for major audio, video, and lighting protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of equipment and systems. Notably, SMPTE ST 2110 support is available on select models, providing seamless integration with various industry-standard protocols and synchronization options.
“NETGEAR has spearheaded an intuitive configuration process, empowering Broadcast Pro AV engineers to transition from legacy workflows to IP workflows with heightened confidence. The Panasonic KAIROS system stands as the ultimate testament to our interoperability prowess, showcasing seamless integration and unparalleled compatibility for advancing the industry’s standards,” said Marthesh Nagendra, Sales Director, India MEA South-East Asia Region, NETGEAR.
“We are pleased to announce that we have added NETGEAR as our KAIROS alliance partner,” said Kageyuki (Kenny) Fujimoto, lead manager of KAIROS Alliance Partners. “We believe that the user-friendly design of the M4350 series with its template-based configurations will open up new opportunities for SMPTE ST 2110 in the video production market through our collaboration.”
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