Veset has integrated JPEG XS and Multicast networking into its Nimbus cloud playout platform on AWS. The addition enables high-quality, low-latency video transmission and simplifies multi-channel distribution for broadcasters.
Veset's integration closes a practical gap for broadcasters migrating live production to the cloud. JPEG XS delivers visually lossless, ultra-low-latency compression suited for live workflows, while multicast networking eliminates the bandwidth penalties of routing separate unicast streams to multiple destinations — a combination particularly valuable for multi-channel operations. By offering both on AWS infrastructure, Veset positions Nimbus as a cloud playout platform that can match the quality and reliability of traditional broadcast hardware, as CEO Gatis Gailis stated. Watch whether this paired JPEG XS and multicast capability drives broader adoption of Veset Nimbus among multi-channel broadcasters with demanding live production requirements.
Veset's JPEG XS integration into Nimbus relies on MainConcept's codec SDK, a partnership that brings SMPTE 2110 and VSF TR-07 compliance to the cloud playout platform, enabling both input and output over IP networks. MainConcept's JPEG XS SDK supports bitrates above 200 Mbps, making it suited for live sports and news production where quality and speed are critical. The partnership also gives Nimbus users access to MainConcept's H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC encoders within the same workflow.
The JPEG XS and multicast launch coincides with a concrete customer deployment. Veset partnered with one of Japan's leading broadcasters to deploy JPEG XS and multicast networking on Nimbus, allowing the broadcaster to transmit live video feeds simultaneously to Nimbus and multiple third-party products without complex unicast configurations. This APAC deployment demonstrates the multicast capability in a real multi-channel production environment, validating the platform's ability to handle live feed distribution at broadcast scale.
JPEG XS itself has been gaining traction as a live production codec, though cloud playout support remains scarce. Veset noted that few cloud playout providers offer JPEG XS support despite growing momentum behind the standard, positioning Nimbus as one of only a handful of platforms bridging the gap between JPEG XS workflows and cloud-based channel operations. The codec's emphasis on visually lossless quality at low compression ratios and minimal latency distinguishes it from codecs optimized for maximum compression, making it a natural fit for contribution and live playout scenarios where frame-accurate timing matters.
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