Virtualization technology enables the creation of virtual instances of servers, storage, networks, or entire computing environments atop a physical machine.
Virtualization in the media broadcasting domain goes beyond simulating servers or containers—it’s about transforming generic hardware into flexible, dynamic media-processing platforms. For instance, Nevion’s software-defined media nodes (like Virtuoso) enable Media Function Virtualization, where encoding, adaptation, monitoring, or conversion tasks are delivered on-demand via software, updating workflows without replacing hardware. At the infrastructure level, platforms like VideoIPath orchestrate infrastructure virtualization, abstracting and managing network connectivity, resources, and media flows across facilities, OB trucks, remote locations, and cloud—creating a unified, agile production environment.