Data & Graphics Integration
SMT’s data and graphics integration solution provides a reliable method for transmitting real-time sports data and information.
The Data Matrix Switchboard (DMX) is SMT’s signature customizable data integration product, which is custom engineered for a variety of client events. DMX is the central hub of SMT's overall technical solution which absorbs, collates and synchronizes multiple on-site live data feeds into a proprietary SMT database. The DMX complements any SMT or vendor product.
SMT’s Data and Graphics Integration services also include researching, collecting and archiving historical information or statistical data that can be requested at any time.
SMT distributes statistical and graphical information throughout the entire production, including broadcast elements such as:
- Clock and score
- Roster details
- Feature details
- Tickers
- Crawls
- Studio CG devices, GUIs, servers and interfaces
SMT supports our client requirements with an established methodology that ensures accurate graphical branding recognition along with distinctive show elements. SMT provides complete integration of dynamic statistical data and graphical content created specifically for each client broadcast.
Features
- SMT’s DMX Switchboard provides the client with one connection point while focusing on securing and maintaining various remote data locations.
- SMT presents a graphical insert package with key components built to quickly display relevant and accurate data into all client systems.
- SMT defines a specific and complete philosophy for overall organization and presentation for each event type. This philosophy advises and ensures organization in delivering an optimal broadcast presentation as determined by SMT’s experts.
- The DMX collects data, provides data and graphic storage and facilitates data distribution out to SMT’s client systems and interfaces.
- Optimal execution speed in delivery of relevant and accurate on-air data and graphics
- Proactive issue isolation and troubleshooting prior to the event
- Authoring tools made available to SMT’s clients with intuitively designed graphical user interfaces (GUI’s)
- Full integration with other SMT products
