PODCAST
From CapEx to Cloud: Coralbay’s Peter Hajittofi & Gavin Smith on Cloud Playout, Hybrid Workflows, and the Rise of FAST
Peter Hajittofi, CEO, CoralBay
Gavin Smith, Director of Video Tech, CoralBay
Naytram Deonarain, Director of Technical Partnerships, Zixi
Overview
Cloud playout promises speed and flexibility—but too often delivers higher costs and fragile workflows when legacy systems are simply “lifted and shifted.”
In this episode, Coralbay CEO Peter Hajittofi and Director of Video Tech Gavin Smith explain what changes when playout is designed natively for the cloud. They discuss why Kubernetes-based architectures enable resilient, elastic channel operations, where hybrid on-prem + cloud models make the most sense, and how broadcasters are using cloud playout to launch FAST, pop-up, and disaster-recovery channels without committing to permanent infrastructure.
They also touch on the operational realities behind cloud adoption—from predictable OpEx economics and evolving engineering skill sets to the role of the Zixi Platform in reliably moving live signals to and from the cloud.
Key Takeaways
- Why lift-and-shift fails
Legacy playout systems weren’t built for cloud economics—cloud-native architectures change the cost and reliability equation. - Hybrid is the real-world answer
Permanent channels on-prem, pop-up and DR channels in the cloud—all operated through the same workflow and UI. - Elastic playout at channel scale
Cloud-native design enables fast launches, elastic scaling, rolling upgrades, and self-healing operations.
- From CapEx risk to OpEx predictability
Subscription-based cloud playout de-risks new channels and aligns costs with revenue. - Reliable cloud transport is non-negotiable
Tight integration with the Zixi Platform makes monitored, dependable live IP contribution and distribution practical at scale.
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