Broadcast technology companies BeckTV, Beam Dynamics and Providius have announced a collaboration designed to give television broadcasters and production facilities a more comprehensive view of their technical infrastructure by connecting system documentation, equipment management and real-time network monitoring.
The agreement brings together three existing software platforms: BeckTV’s BeckFlow system documentation software, Beam Dynamics’ asset intelligence platform and Providius’ network assurance tools.
The companies say the integration will help broadcast engineers and operations personnel identify technical problems, understand how equipment is connected and access relevant maintenance information without moving between separate software systems.
BeckFlow provides information about signal routing, equipment connectivity and relationships between technical systems. Beam Dynamics maintains equipment records, including manufacturer information, firmware versions, warranties, software licenses, purchasing records and lifecycle data. Providius supplies real-time monitoring of IP-based broadcast networks, allowing engineering personnel to identify potential service disruptions and investigate network performance.
By connecting those systems, the companies aim to provide a unified workflow that links network alerts to specific equipment and the infrastructure supporting it. For example, when Providius identifies a network problem, engineers can use BeckFlow to determine where the affected equipment is located within the system and identify other devices or services that depend on it. Beam Dynamics can then provide information about the equipment’s operational history, maintenance requirements, licensing status and potential replacement needs.
“Each platform understands a different part of the same asset,” David Kaszycki, the CEO and Co-Founder of Beam Dynamics, said in a statement. “Providius shows what is happening, BeckFlow shows where the device sits and how it connects, and Beam provides the operational, financial, and lifecycle context.”
The companies say the integration can also assist broadcasters with planned maintenance and longer-term infrastructure management: Before taking equipment offline, engineering teams can review its connections and dependencies, verify warranty and licensing information and assess whether the planned work could affect other broadcast services.
Jamie Horner, the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Providius, said the collaboration is intended to help broadcasters determine whether their operating networks accurately reflect their original system designs.
“Our ultimate goal is to answer a fundamental question: Is the network we are operating the network we intended to build?” Horner said.
The integrated approach combines BeckFlow’s system design records with Providius’ monitoring capabilities and Beam Dynamics’ equipment inventory information, allowing operators to identify discrepancies between documented infrastructure and actual network operations.
The companies demonstrated the integrated workflow at a trade show earlier this year, showcasing the ability of their respective platforms ot exchange information across system design, asset management and live network monitoring. The collaboration is intended for broadcasters, production organizations and systems integrators responsible for maintaining complex technical facilities.
