Pebble and Virtual AI announce partnership to provide innovative FAST solutions for the broadcast market

06 September 2023


Epsom, Surrey, UK, September 6, 2023. At IBC 2023 Pebble and Virtual AI will be showcasing FAST solutions based on Pebble’s Automation 2.0 product and Op2mise from Virtual AI. Pebble and Virtual AI have partnered to address the growing FAST market, the two companies are combining market leading playout solutions with advanced traffic and planning capabilities to bring new levels of functionality for FAST […]

Epsom, Surrey, UK, September 6, 2023. At IBC 2023 Pebble and Virtual AI will be showcasing FAST solutions based on Pebble’s Automation 2.0 product and Op2mise from Virtual AI.

Pebble and Virtual AI have partnered to address the growing FAST market, the two companies are combining market leading playout solutions with advanced traffic and planning capabilities to bring new levels of functionality for FAST services.

Neil Maycock, Pebble CCO, explains “There is a lot of press about FAST and some high-profile deployments, but the majority have been simple channels to test consumer demand and assess the commercial opportunities. It’s clear that there is the need for increasing sophistication with FAST services, even including capabilities such as live. Given Pebble’s strong heritage in Playout and the strength of our solutions we are delighted to partner with Virtual AI to address these more demanding applications.”

“Op2mise is proud to offer a top-tier scheduling product tailored specifically for the fast-growing FAST sector,” says Simon Osman, Commercial Director Op2mise.AI, “As viewers and platforms increasingly seek a broadcast quality experience, our solution stands out. Op2mise creates value for TV Schedulers & Media Buyers by leveraging the power of automation, data analytics and optimisation. We are excited to showcase our commitment to delivering excellence in detail.”

Pebble and Virtual AI will be at IBC, booth# 8.B75, where they will be demonstrating the capabilities of Pebble Playout and the Op2mise solution, supported by experts from both companies to discuss any FAST requirements.  

### ENDS ###

About Virtual AI

Op2mise creates value for TV Schedulers & Media Buyers by leveraging the power of automation, data analytics and optimisation.


Latest news

Asharq migrates extended channel line-up to Pebble playout

Epsom, Surrey, UK, 9 September 2026: Pebble, the leading automation, content management and integrated channel specialist, is extending its relationship with Asharq, the pan-Arabian broadcaster which is part of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG). The latest developments include moving all Asharq channels from Dubai to KAFD in Riyadh, adding the high-profile Asharq Culture […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

Where does playout goes next? 

In this Q&A with Production360, Pebble CEO Peter Mayhead discusses how playout is evolving as broadcasters take a more practical approach to cloud, hybrid deployment and software-defined infrastructure. He shares his thoughts on where customers are focusing their investment, the role of standards and interoperability in shaping future systems, and how Pebble is continuing to […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

Keeping operational software running 24/7 

By Miroslav Jeras, CTO, Pebble A lot of software development is about things users will never see, and in many ways that is exactly how it should be. Pebble Remote provides a web-based interface for monitoring, managing and controlling playout environments, often across multiple channels and sites. For the people using it, the important thing is that […]

READ FULL ARTICLE