FAST · HYBRID-CLOUD MAM × FAST TV MONETIZATION
No library migration, zero raw-video upload —
FAST TV live in two weeks.
Point Media Tech FAST (Kaster) is a hybrid-cloud MAM and FAST TV monetization platform. Your master files stay in your own facility and only 1–5% of derived data reaches the cloud — enough to search tens of thousands of hours by plain language, auto-generate captions with Whisper, play out locally, and monetize with SSAI. Deliver to Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV, and Roku, and turn a dormant library into a 24/7 revenue engine.
0
Raw files uploaded
1–5%
Derived data to cloud
2wk
Channel to launch
1/40
Cost vs. legacy MAM
* Derived data = audio summaries, keyframe thumbnails, and semantic embeddings. Upload share, launch timeline, and cost comparison depend on library scale, formats, and deployment environment.
WHY NOW
From "migrate the whole library to the cloud"
to on-premise-first, cloud gets only the extracts.
The old way: to put AI on your library and launch FAST channels, you first haul terabytes of masters into the cloud, pay steep storage and egress bills, and clear a data-residency security review — pushing a single channel two to three months out before it reaches Pluto TV. Point Media Tech FAST inverts that. An Edge Agent reads your existing NAS in place: masters are never uploaded, transcoded, or moved, and only 1–5% — semantic indexes, captions, and thumbnails — leaves for analysis. AI semantic search, Whisper captions, local playout, and SSAI ad insertion arrive together, live on tier-one Smart TVs within two weeks.
LEGACY · FULL CLOUD UPLOAD
Bulk-migrate masters, burn bandwidth, wait on security review
Terabytes of masters must be uploaded before any AI can run; data-migration and egress costs inflate TCO; large-volume data egress triggers compliance review that slows onboarding; legacy perpetual-license MAM often starts in the millions.
FAST · HYBRID-CLOUD PLATFORM
On-premise-first, cloud extracts only, monetizing in two weeks
The Edge Agent reads your on-prem NAS with zero raw upload; only 1–5% of derived data leaves; VLM semantic search + Whisper captions; local playout keeps broadcasting through outages; SSAI / SCTE-35 ad insertion; one schedule delivers to Samsung TV Plus / LG Channels / Pluto TV / Roku.
CAPABILITIES · TWO PILLARS + HYBRID CLOUD
Two pillars, built on a hybrid cloud
where raw video never leaves your facility.
AI media asset management (MAM) and FAST TV monetization share one on-premise semantic index, on a hybrid-cloud edge layer that keeps masters at zero upload. Each layer is sized independently, licensed by channel and module, and extensible as you grow.
AI media asset management · MAM
A vision-language model (VLM) builds a shot-level semantic index, so a plain-language phrase ("Taipei 101 at dusk") finds the frame across tens of thousands of hours — scored on five dimensions: people, object, scene, action, and emotion. Whisper AI auto-generates multilingual transcripts and SRT captions with built-in recursive correction; unnamed faces cluster automatically and match library-wide once named; the Edge Agent reads your existing NAS non-invasively, with no master migration or transcoding.
- Five-dimension VLM semantic search
- Whisper multilingual transcripts / captions
- Automatic face clustering & matching
- Non-invasive on-prem NAS integration
FAST TV monetization · Playout & Ads
A local playout engine runs scheduling and stream output independently of the cloud, so channels keep broadcasting even when the network drops — no dead air. Define ad windows, intervals, durations, and pre/mid/post positions, and break rules auto-generate the EPG (JSON / XMLTV). SSAI splices ads at the stream layer from SCTE-35 signaling, bypassing client-side ad blockers so every impression can be billed.
- Local playout · outage-proof broadcast
- Break rules auto-generate EPG
- SSAI / SCTE-35 ad insertion
- EPG JSON / XMLTV export
Hybrid-cloud edge & security · Hybrid Edge
The Edge Agent deploys on your existing NAS or a low-spec x86 host (Docker) — no GPU purchase, no new server room. Only audio summaries, keyframes, and semantic embeddings (about 1–5% of derived data) are encrypted over outbound-only HTTPS (443), so the corporate firewall opens no inbound ports. Uploads use presigned URLs valid for a single hour; cloud scratch data auto-deletes on a 30-day lifecycle. Not a single frame of the master leaves your facility.
- Zero raw upload · no library migration
- Outbound-only 443 · no inbound ports
- Presigned URLs · 1-hour expiry
- Cloud scratch auto-deletes in 30 days
WORKFLOW
FAST is a shortcut from library to viewer —
from a file landing on your NAS to earning ad revenue.
A single video moves from your on-prem NAS through AI cataloging, scheduling, and multi-platform launch — each step handed off automatically, with the master file staying in your facility the whole time.
FIGURE 01 · FAST CHANNEL WORKFLOW (INGEST → AI CATALOG → SCHEDULE → AD INSERT → DISTRIBUTE)
SPECIFICATIONS
Engineering specifications.
A full spec sheet and live engineering walkthrough are available on request.
| Hybrid-cloud architecture | On-premise-first · Edge Agent on existing NAS / x86 (Docker) · zero raw-master upload · only 1–5% derived data egress |
|---|---|
| AI semantic search | Shot-level VLM semantic index · five-dimension scoring (people / object / scene / action / emotion) · natural-language search · automatic face clustering |
| Speech & captions | Whisper multilingual transcripts and SRT captions · recursive correction · one-click AI translation for global distribution |
| Scheduling & EPG | Playlist selection · break-rule auto-scheduling · EPG JSON / XMLTV export · platform-specific specs · multi-time-zone + loop |
| Ad insertion | Time-window break rules (start/end · interval · duration · position) · SCTE-35 signaling · server-side SSAI · bypasses ad blockers |
| Playout & output | Local playout runs independently · outage-proof broadcast · preview transcode H.264 / MP4 (faststart) · ad stream over HLS |
| Distribution platforms | Samsung TV Plus · LG Channels · Pluto TV · Roku Channel · one schedule, simultaneous multi-platform · own OTT |
| Security & governance | Outbound-only HTTPS 443 · presigned URLs (1-hour expiry) · cloud scratch auto-delete in 30 days · user / role / channel RBAC · full audit logs |
| Deployment & licensing | Cloud or on-premise · containerized · no GPU required · licensed by channel count and feature modules · monthly or annual contract |
HOW TO START
Three steps, from evaluation to production.
Request a POC
Submit the contact form or request a 100-hour POC. Sales responds within one business day to schedule a technical consultation.
Security & integration assessment
Our consultant walks through the data flow and security architecture, and assesses on-prem NAS integration, AI semantic search, target platforms, and monetization strategy.
Deploy and go live
The Edge Agent installs on your existing NAS; after AI cataloging and platform onboarding pass acceptance, we phase your first channels live within two weeks, then scale.
READY?
Ready to monetize your library
24/7 — without moving it?
Book a demo, or request a 100-hour POC, and see how AI turns a dormant library into global FAST channels.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is a FAST channel and how does ad-supported streaming generate revenue?
FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) is a linear streaming channel that viewers watch for free, monetized through ad breaks. Compared to subscription OTT, FAST channels have a lower barrier to entry and reach a broader audience, making them a key channel for broadcasters and media groups to expand OTT monetization.
How can broadcasters and media groups launch FAST channels quickly?
Point Media Tech FAST (Kaster) uses a hybrid-cloud, on-premise-first architecture: an Edge Agent reads your existing NAS directly, so master files are never uploaded, migrated, or transcoded — only 1–5% of derived data goes to the cloud. Combined with AI semantic search and rule-based scheduling that auto-generates the EPG, a first batch of FAST channels typically goes live within two weeks, playing out on a local playout engine that keeps running even if the network drops.
How do FAST channels launch on Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV, and Roku?
Point Media Tech FAST Channel supports the distribution specifications for Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, and other leading FAST platforms. A single schedule fans out standards-compliant EPG data and HLS streams that meet each platform's requirements, enabling simultaneous multi-platform rollout without integrating each destination one by one.
How do FAST channels automate revenue through SCTE-35 and SSAI ad insertion?
The platform emits SCTE-35 signaling from your configurable break rules (start/end window, interval, slot duration, pre/mid/post position), then uses SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) to splice ads seamlessly at the stream layer. Because insertion happens server-side, it bypasses client-side ad blockers, so every impression can be measured and billed — the channel monetizes from the moment it goes live.
What is the budget for launching a FAST channel, and how is licensing calculated?
FAST Channel is licensed by channel count and feature modules, with flexible monthly or annual contract options. The system runs on standard server hardware, and pricing depends on the number of output channels and ad insertion requirements. Contact sales for a detailed quote.
How should we evaluate FAST channel platform vendors? What are the key selection criteria?
Key criteria include: whether master files must be uploaded to the cloud in bulk (a hybrid-cloud, on-premise-first architecture keeps raw video at zero upload), AI semantic search and automatic captioning, the fault tolerance of a local playout engine that keeps broadcasting through network outages, SSAI / SCTE-35 ad insertion, automated EPG generation, and the supported distribution platforms (Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV, Roku). Contact us to arrange a free technical consultation.
What technical infrastructure and systems are required to operate a FAST channel?
Core FAST channel infrastructure includes: (1) media asset management and AI cataloging (VLM semantic index, Whisper captions), (2) a scheduling system (playlist / break rules / EPG generation), (3) ad insertion (SCTE-35 signaling + server-side SSAI), (4) streaming encode and local playout (HLS), and (5) CDN distribution. Point Media Tech FAST (Kaster) integrates these layers through a hybrid-cloud Edge Agent installed on your existing NAS or a low-spec x86 host (Docker): master files stay on-premise and only 1–5% of derived data is encrypted over outbound-only HTTPS (443), sharply reducing both the technical barrier and the security exposure.
FAST channels vs. paid OTT subscriptions: which model suits mid-sized media companies better?
For mid-sized media companies, FAST channels offer a zero subscription barrier (free for viewers), fast time-to-market (Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and similar platforms), and ad revenue share monetization without building a subscription system. It is well suited to broadcasters and production companies with deep existing libraries that want to reach new audiences at lower cost. Paid OTT is a better fit for platforms with an established subscriber base and the marketing budget to grow it.