Cisco IP Fabric for Media (IPFM)

Capture the imagination of every audience

Local news. Live and on-demand media. Epic sports and entertainment. With the reliability, scale, and simplicity of Cisco IP Fabric for Media, every broadcast can be unforgettable.

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Dynamic networks fuel high-res content

Say goodbye to rigid frame format dependencies. Use IP throughout your broadcast operations to power an agile media network and simplify resource allocation.

What makes Cisco IPFM unique?

The highest standards of live video delivery. Standards-based intelligent networks. Network automation, analytics, and security—all while preserving crucial broadcast workflows.

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Enhanced bandwidth management

Our non-blocking multicast (NBM) enhances bandwidth management to prevent oversubscription and congestion, ensuring ultra-low latency, zero packet loss, and high quality of service.

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Simplified, flexible operations

Cisco Nexus Dashboard configures, operates, and provides in-depth, end-to-end visibility for media networks.

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Scale. Security. Speed.

The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches deliver industry-leading performance and future-ready infrastructure from the inside out.

How Cisco IPFM helps drive global broadcasts

The tremendous benefit of IP networking is that it enables new workflows that aren't possible with legacy video technology. Broadcasters can fundamentally transform how they create and deliver content and lower expenses, all without impacting the reliability or real-time delivery of content.

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Game-changing partnerships

Explore how Cisco and partner equipment are tested from end to end, validated, qualified, and designed to simplify integration for exceptional media delivery.

Next-level content production

As the media landscape evolves, IP-based infrastructure with Cisco IPFM is revolutionizing the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed.