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aCAS

Cloud-Based TV Playout

Create and operate a TV channel without heavy infrastructure

aCAS is a cloud-based TV management system that allows you to create, manage, and broadcast a linear TV channel 24/7.

It produces a professional TV output ready for distribution on satellite, DTT, OTT platforms, websites, mobile apps, and social media.

aCAS Platform Interface

Why aCAS

Traditional TV playout requires:

  • Permanent on-site servers
  • Stable electricity and cooling
  • Skilled local operators
  • Complex backup systems

In many environments, this results in:

  • High operating costs
  • Frequent service interruptions
  • Slow channel launches

aCAS was designed to remove these constraints.

What aCAS Is

aCAS is a web-based platform that centralizes all TV channel operations:

  • Content preparation
  • Program scheduling
  • Live broadcast
  • Graphics and overlays
  • Multi-platform distribution

All critical operations are handled in the cloud, reducing on-site complexity to the minimum.

STEP 1

Prepare & Ingest Content

Prepare your content once, and use it everywhere.

Transcode video files to a unified format (AVI, MOV, MPEG, MP4)

AVI
MOV
MPEG
MP4

Ingest live streams from:

  • Studio
  • Field
  • Anywhere via RTMP (vMix, OBS, encoders)

No complex setup required.

STEP 2

Upload & Manage Content

Upload your content to your dedicated cloud space (2 TB included, scalable).

Drag & Drop
2TB Cloud Space
  • Simple drag-and-drop upload
  • Centralized media library
  • Content always available for scheduling
STEP 3

Schedule Your TV Channel

Build your TV programming with full flexibility.

  • Schedule by date, day, hour, or priority
  • Create programs from: Individual files and/or Entire folders
  • Define a default playlist that guarantees continuous playback
  • Rebroadcast Live Streams from TV partners (RTMP, HLS, SRT)

Live Broadcasting, Made Simple

aCAS allows you to go live at any time.

  • RTMP live ingest from studio or remote locations
  • Live broadcasts can be scheduled or started instantly
  • Automatic return to programmed playlists when live ends

No need for permanent local playout rooms.

On-Air Graphics & Overlays

Pro Version

With the Pro version, enrich your channel visually:

Channel logos
Images and videos
Static or scrolling text
Messages and tickers

Overlays can be:

Permanent
Scheduled
Activated manually

TV Output & Distribution

Your TV channel output is available in:

SD
HD
3G (where required)

Distribution options include:

  • Satellite operators (Eutelsat, Canal+, others)
  • DTT headends
  • OTT and IPTV platforms
  • Website live streaming
  • Social media live (Facebook, YouTube, X)
Satellite
DTT
OTT
Social

Mobile & Digital Extension

Pro Option

With the Pro option, you also get:

Android and iOS mobile apps

A web radio channel

24/7 automated distribution

All powered by the same aCAS backend.

Who Uses aCAS

aCAS is used by:

New TV channels launching without legacy infrastructure

Content producers creating linear channels

Media groups managing multiple channels

Institutions and thematic broadcasters

Trusted by broadcasters across Africa

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aCAS in the aCAN Ecosystem

aCAS integrates seamlessly with:

aCAN OTT

OTT distribution and monetization

TVe

Replay, clipping, social publishing

aCANTS infrastructure

Contribution, satellite, DTT

You can deploy it standalone or as part of a complete broadcast ecosystem.

aCAS removes the complexity of TV playout while preserving broadcast-grade quality.

You focus on content and programming.

We handle the rest.

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