MCI implements VidiNet at Radio Bremen
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Digital transformation in broadcasting
At the heart of the project is the replacement of the existing VPMS2 system with the modern VidiNet platform. In the future, this platform will serve as the central media asset management system and further integrate collaboration between Radio Bremen’s radio, television, and online editorial teams.
Another key component is the outsourcing of the archive to IVZ (Information Processing Center). In doing so, Radio Bremen is following the example of other ARD regional broadcasters that have already successfully adopted centralized archive solutions.
The goal is to simplify editorial workflows, accelerate material flows, and significantly improve efficiency in cross-media production.
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Comprehensive project scope
As general contractor, MCI is responsible for the complete planning and execution of the project, including:
Functional planning and contribution to detailed specifications
Planning and installation of the new IT and hardware infrastructure
Setup of four modern ingest kiosks for decentralized media import
Software provisioning of the IT systems
Migration planning and coordination
The new infrastructure includes, among other components, eight Lenovo servers, 15 Apple Mac Studio systems, redundant database systems, Kubernetes clusters, and a Fibre Channel SAN connection for high-performance data workflows.
The new ingest kiosks will enable decentralized ingest of media content, significantly increasing flexibility in day-to-day production. The custom-designed workstations were built by Studio Hamburg Design Works.
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Connected workflows for the future
With the transition to VidiNet and the integration of the workflow orchestration software Helmut (MoovIT), a modern, scalable, and future-proof production environment is being created.
Another key objective of the project was workflow optimization. For example, as soon as a production is planned, users are automatically provided with material collections and the corresponding Premiere project.
Automatic transcriptions (via an ARD service through sigm@r), faster material transfers, and remote-capable workflows (“Radio Bremen Remote”) support the broadcaster’s ambition to deliver journalistic content faster, more flexibly, and across platforms.
Interfaces to surrounding systems such as d’accord, sigm@r, and OpenMedia ensure seamless integration of all processes.