VX PLATFORM
Software-defined media transport for resilient live IP workflows
VX enables resilient live IP workflows by extending Appear into the software-defined domain—connecting sites and cloud without compromising latency or reliability.
Platform Overview
Hybrid workflow-based architecture
VX is Appear’s software-defined media platform for the next generation of live IP production. VX Media Gateway delivers robust stream interfacing and transport resilience, workflow-level control, deep observability, and deployment flexibility across cloud, private infrastructure, and edge compute.
Rather than treating software as a separate island, VX is designed to work seamlessly with Appear’s X hardware platform so customers can build one hybrid operating model across contribution, processing, and distribution.
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Resilient transport gateway
Supports UDP/RTP, MPEG transport stream workflows, Advanced SRT, SMPTE ST 2022-7 seamless protection, and A/B failover for robust contribution and distribution paths.
API-first operations
Everything available in the UI is also exposed through the API, enabling automation, orchestration, and deeper integration into customer workflows.
Observable by design
Prometheus metrics, built-in Grafana dashboards, workflow live views, and alarms at system, workflow, and workflow-step level simplify monitoring and fault isolation.
Hybrid deployment flexibility
Runs on commodity Linux hardware, private cloud VMs, and public cloud instances using the same workflow model and software stack.
Visual Workflow Control
A visual workflow editor and a structured internal media transport model let teams build simple or complex signal paths around event-specific requirements.
USE CASES
VX use cases across
the live media workflow
From contribution to distribution, VX enables flexible, resilient workflows across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
Contribution into cloud
Extend Appear workflows from on-prem sites into cloud or datacentre environments with resilient ground-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground connectivity.
Cloud-based remote production
Use software-defined transport and resilience for remote production workflows that need flexible compute placement and repeatable event setup.
Redundant infrastructures
Design resilient architectures around ST 2022-7, A/B failover, distributed monitoring, and event-specific workflows.
Primary distribution and affiliate delivery
Design resilient architectures around ST 2022-7, A/B failover, distributed monitoring, and event-specific workflows.
Cloud MCR and routing
Create software-defined routing, distribution, and monitoring functions in cloud MCR environments, with low-latency local SRT ingress and long-haul cloud backhaul.
Global connectivity
Use VX wherever compute is available – on premises, in a datacentre, or in public cloud – without changing the workflow model.
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Also explore our X Platform
A unified platform for media transport and processing — from compact systems to high-density deployments and software-defined control.
New
X5
Edge · Hardware
Compact, fixed-function system for smaller and edge sites. Powerful, futureproof media processing without compromise.
Form factor1RU half-rack
CapacityFixed system
X10
Edge · Hardware
Modular 1RU chassis for space-efficient deployments where rack density and flexibility both matter.
Form factor1RU
Capacity6 modules
Popular
X20
Core · Hardware
The high-density 2RU flagship. Built for maximum capacity, expansion, and the most demanding live workflows.
Form factor2RU
Capacity12 modules
Software
XM
Control · Software
Self-hosted estate management for Appear chassis. A single operational layer for deployment, visibility, and lifecycle.
ScopeEstate-wide
CapacityUnlimited nodes
Frequently asked questions
What is Appear VX?
Appear VX is Appear’s software-based media transport and processing platform for cloud, datacentre, and software-defined live workflows.
What does VX do today?
The current VX release is centered on transport-gateway functions such as UDP/RTP, SRT, ST 2022-7 seamless protection, A/B failover, monitoring, alarms, and workflow-based routing.
How is VX deployed?
VX is designed to run on physical servers, virtual machines, and public-cloud instances. The current deployment model includes a single server for the transport-gateway function.
How is VX licensed?
VX is an OPEX-licensed platform with a base VX license per instance and function licenses layered on top. The initial transport-gateway function is licensed by TS connection, with future licenses planned for more advanced processing functions.
Why is VX different from a standalone cloud gateway?
VX is “not just another SRT gateway.” It complements the X Platform, shares interoperability with Appear transport and codec functions, supports API-first workflows, and is built toward a broader hybrid production model rather than a single protocol-conversion role.
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