Advances in the low-code live streaming software development kit, Norsk by id3as, are focused on making professional broadcast workflows more accessible and efficient through enhanced developer support and AI-enabled automation.
In particular, id3as is highlighting workflows showing integration with Google Gemini, a full media control room in the cloud, and support for Media Quality Assessment and Common Media Server Data for enhanced real-time analytics.
Two new support packages are designed to accelerate customer success: the Norsk Studio Kickstart Package and Norsk SDK Developer Onboarding Package. Both include dedicated time from Norsk’s core engineering team to help users design, build, and launch their live streaming applications.
The company is also highlighting the availability of Norsk Manager, an infrastructure management product for the management of deployments on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid environments.
Adrian Roe, CEO of id3as and Co-founder and CEO of Norsk, said: “We believe that Norsk’s modular, flexible, and customisable approach to building workflows can radically transform the way the media industry operates. We continue on our mission to give people permission to believe; believe that they can create precisely the experiences their viewers want, believe that they can be more ambitious than they thought possible, and believe that they can do it all without breaking the bank.”
Stand Number: 5.A53
Company: Norsk
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