PRAGUE, Czech Repulic�Panedahas launched a complete DAB head-end system using a cloud-based setup in a datacenter forTeleko, the DAB+ provider in the Czech Republic.
The Audio sources are transferred from the Czech Republic over the Internet, and Paneda delivers a �ready- to- transmit� signal back to Czech Republic, also over the Internet. �Using the new unique PCC, �Paneda Cloud Connector�, the connection between the transmitter network and the Cloud system is secure and has advanced and unique error protection for maximum availability. The PCC provides EDI as output interface, and in addition DAB-RF output for reference and convenient monitoring.
The system contains 15 DAB+ services and is now on-air. �The main purpose of the trial is to demonstrate a simple, flexible and convenient way to get started with DAB with decreased starting costs.
Paneda use its latest DAB Multiplexing technology optimized for a virtual setup, including full control of the data streams over Internet, as well as supporting clustering virtual servers with replication, which enables a number of redundancy options, also with separated locations.
�For the first time in history, a complete DAB system is on air using non dedicated hardware– a huge leap into the future for DAB, making running a DAB multiplexer less complicated and cost efficient. We are delighted to demonstrate our system in a commercial and real setup� said sales manager Lars-Peder Lundgren at Paneda Tech AB Sweden.�
