PSSI Global Services has significantly upgraded its video delivery technology with a substantial purchase of advanced transmission hardware from Appear. This acquisition comprises multiple X20 chassis, HDR HEVC encoder and decoder cards, and several hardware-accelerated SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) cards. This strengthens PSSI’s IP and HEVC infrastructure.
Furthermore, PSSI has obtained corresponding BISS-CA addressable encryption licenses, ensuring secure and scalable content protection for high-value live broadcasts. The new Appear equipment will be crucial in supporting major live events, including the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup.
The company is developing new multi-path field transmission kits based on the Appear X Platform to improve remote production capabilities for clients like UFC, WWE, and FOX Sports. “Whether over satellite, fiber, or IP, this investment in Appear technology reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class broadcast transmission solutions for the most prominent live events worldwide,” says Derek Blount, CEO of PSSI. “Appear’s high-performance X Platform gives us the flexibility and scalability to meet the needs of our partners, from regional sports productions to the most complex international broadcasts.”
“One of the earliest industry pioneers to utilize the Appear X Platform in remote event contribution, PSSI’s senior engineering staff is recognized today as the foremost field experts in Appear technology,” says Ed McGivern, Appear’s North America General Manager. “The joining of PSSI’s service expertise, along with Appear’s advanced compression and processing technology, is a robust combination that holds tremendous benefits for technology-forward customers in the live events industry.”
This investment represents a substantial advancement in PSSI’s transition to next-generation workflows, solidifying its leading role in live event production and transmission services.