In the fast-evolving world of live television, real-time data, dynamic graphics, and AI-enhanced visuals are no longer optional—they’re essential. To stay ahead, a leading U.S. public broadcaster turned to Saitech Inc. to transform its broadcast infrastructure and bring next-generation performance to its 24/7 operations.
The Challenge: Real-Time AI at Scale
The broadcaster needed a powerful and reliable system to meet modern production demands, including:
- Instant AI-enhanced graphics rendering
- Real-time object detection for sports coverage
- Automated captioning and metadata tagging
- High throughput with minimal latency
- Continuous uptime for live broadcasting
Traditional systems lacked the performance and scalability needed. Saitech Inc stepped in to build a custom, AI-centric architecture from the ground up.
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The Solution: AI-Optimized Broadcast Infrastructure
Saitech engineered a high-performance solution using best-in-class technologies from NVIDIA, Supermicro, Intel, Micron, Broadcom, and PNY, focused on speed, scalability, and reliability.
Key components included:
- NVIDIA RTX™ A5000 / A6000 GPUs: With Tensor and RT cores, these GPUs power real-time rendering, AI-based enhancements, and support up to 48 GB VRAM for high-resolution workloads.
- Supermicro SYS-1019P-WTR Server: A dense 1U platform with Intel Xeon scalable CPUs, 10x 2.5” bays, PCIe Gen4, and support for up to 768 GB ECC DDR4.
- Intel Xeon W5-3435X: A 12-core, 24-thread CPU with DL Boost, AVX-512, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0—designed for AI and media-heavy tasks.
- Micron 7500 MAX NVMe SSDs: Offering up to 1M IOPS and 6.8 GB/s throughput, paired with 256 GB DDR5 memory for fast, consistent performance.
- Broadcom MegaRAID 9560: Advanced RAID with failover protection, data caching, and battery backup for zero data loss.
- PNY Sync II Cards: Enabling genlock and frame lock for synchronized output across multiple GPUs—ideal for video walls and studio setups.
AI Workloads Unlocked
With this infrastructure, the broadcaster can now run advanced AI workloads in real time, including:
- Live object tracking during sports events
- Smart framing and AI chroma keying for virtual sets
- Real-time speech-to-text and closed captioning
- Automated tagging and metadata generation
- Generative overlays and augmented visuals
- Bandwidth-optimized streaming with AI enhancements
Reliability for 24/7 Operations
To ensure uninterrupted broadcast performance, Saitech integrated:
- Redundant platinum-rated power supplies for failover protection
- Supermicro IPMI for full remote diagnostics, control, and system monitoring
Saitech Inc. is a trusted technology solutions provider specializing in AI infrastructure, system integration, and high-performance compute environments. As a reseller and integrator for top-tier brands like NVIDIA, Supermicro, Intel, Micron, Broadcom, and PNY, Saitech delivers tailor-made solutions for media, broadcasting, government, and enterprise clients.
Results
- Faster Live Production Timelines – AI acceleration enabled real-time rendering and automation, significantly reducing delays during live broadcasts.
- Enhanced Graphics Quality – High-resolution visuals and AI-powered overlays delivered sharper, more dynamic on-air content.
- Improved Sports & Event Coverage – Real-time object tracking and smart framing provided more immersive experiences for viewers during sports and live events.
- Automated Workflows – Speech-to-text captioning, metadata tagging, and virtual set enhancements streamlined operations and reduced manual workload.
- Reliable 24/7 Performance – Redundant power supplies, remote server management, and enterprise-grade components ensured uninterrupted broadcasting at all times.
