CGI says its dira OnAir Player is a versatile playout controller tailored for modern broadcasting environments, emphasizing robust functionality and technical flexibility. It provides reliable automation for streamlined on-air operations, enabling broadcasters to manage playlists, schedule advertisements and optimize content workflows efficiently.
One of dira OnAir Player’s core strengths lies in its extensive Web API, which allows for integration within HTML5-based interfaces. This API enables broadcasters and system integrators to develop custom-designed control surfaces tailored to their operational requirements. Such flexibility is particularly beneficial in specialized workflows, such as news production, where a streamlined interface significantly enhances usability and reduces operational complexity.
The dira OnAir Player frontend, combined with the Web-API, also supports remote studio control via mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones. This capability enables broadcast operators to flexibly and remotely monitor studio operations, significantly enhancing workflow versatility and operational responsiveness.
With an open API architecture, dira OnAir Player facilitates integration across diverse third-party systems and equipment, providing broadcasters with a highly adaptable solution for current and future broadcasting needs.
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2025 edition of RedTech Magazine.
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