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The global playout automation & channel-in-a-box market is projected to register a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period, reaching USD 6.1 billion by 2028 from an estimated USD 2.9 billion in 2023. Major factors to boost the market growth include the escalating demand for video content across various industries, increase in demand for OTT services, increasing engagement in HD and UHD content consumption and proliferation of live broadcasting at an accelerated pace.

Several emerging trends are shaping the global playout automation and channel-in-a-box market.

Emerging trends in the global Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-Box Market are:

• Cloud-Based Solutions
• IP-Based Workflows
• Virtualized Playout
• AI and Machine Learning
• Remote Production and Monitoring
• Advanced Graphics and Branding
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Integration with OTT and VOD Platforms

These emerging trends reflect the evolving landscape of the broadcast industry and are driving innovation in playout automation and channel-in-a-box solutions to meet the evolving needs of broadcasters and media organizations.

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Cloud-Based Solutions:

• There's a growing shift towards cloud-based playout automation and channel-in-a-box solutions.
• Cloud-based platforms offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, allowing broadcasters to adapt to changing demands and streamline operations.

IP-Based Workflows:

• With the increasing adoption of IP (Internet Protocol) technology in broadcasting, there's a trend towards IP-based playout automation systems.
• IP-based workflows enable seamless integration of various production and distribution processes, improving efficiency and reducing complexity.

Virtualized Playout:

• Virtualization is gaining traction in the playout automation market.
• Virtualized playout solutions leverage software-defined infrastructure to enable broadcasters to run multiple channels on a single hardware platform, resulting in reduced costs and increased agility.

AI and Machine Learning:

• AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning technologies are being integrated into playout automation systems to enhance content discovery, metadata management, and audience analytics.
• These technologies enable broadcasters to personalize content delivery and improve viewer engagement.

Remote Production and Monitoring:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote production and monitoring capabilities in playout automation systems.
• Broadcasters are increasingly seeking solutions that allow for remote operation, monitoring, and management of playout workflows, enabling more flexible and resilient operations.

Advanced Graphics and Branding:

• There's a growing demand for advanced graphics and branding capabilities in playout automation systems.
• Broadcasters are looking for solutions that offer dynamic graphics, real-time data integration, and interactive elements to enhance the viewer experience and differentiate their channels.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:

• Compliance with regulatory requirements, such as captioning, loudness normalization, and content localization, continues to be a key consideration for broadcasters.
• Playout automation systems are evolving to incorporate features that facilitate compliance and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Integration with OTT and VOD Platforms:

• As over-the-top (OTT) and video-on-demand (VOD) services gain popularity, there's an increasing demand for playout automation systems that can seamlessly integrate with these platforms.
• Broadcasters are seeking solutions that enable efficient delivery of content across traditional broadcast and digital distribution channels.

Related Reports:

Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-Box Market by Offering (Solutions, Services), Channel Type, Coverage Area (National Broadcasters and International Broadcasters), Channel Application, Vertical and Region - Global Forecast to 2028.