Unveiled: HOME 4.0 Software Platform by Lawo
Lawo's latest offering, HOME 4.0, is a game-changer in the world of IP-based media infrastructures. This cloud-native, containerized software platform is designed to manage and secure IP-based media workflows with ease and efficiency.
Built on microservices, HOME 4.0 allows users to connect, configure, and control all Lawo HOME-native devices and NMOS-compliant third-party equipment. It provides centralised device discovery, parameter control, stream routing, and intuitive system operation within a secure, standards-based environment.
The platform seamlessly integrates with Lawo's portfolio of hardware and software, including its HOME Apps for signal processing, monitoring, commentary, and transcoding. This integration ensures a smooth transition for users already part of Lawo's ecosystem.
One of the key innovations in HOME 4.0 is the introduction of HOME Passes. These replace the previous HOME Core licenses and are required for each actively managed device or HOME App in the platform's inventory. This device-based licensing model offers scalability and operational flexibility, particularly beneficial in dynamic infrastructures where system sizes fluctuate.
HOME Passes are available as permanent licenses or as FLEX subscription credits, providing operational and financial flexibility for workflows with variable or event-based device counts. Newly purchased HOME-native Lawo devices and apps include the necessary HOME Passes for streamlined onboarding, with a clear upgrade path for existing users.
The availability of HOME 4.0 at no cost supports agile project planning and faster deployment, making it an ideal solution for smaller or temporary environments without initial licensing investment. The transparent and scalable licensing model enables precise planning and cost control, ensuring that users only pay for what they need.
With native support for industry standards such as SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, NMOS IS-04/05, IEEE 802.1x, and RADIUS, HOME 4.0 ensures seamless and secure interoperability in IP media workflows. Its centralised control capabilities make it an excellent choice for multi-location or cloud environments.
In essence, HOME 4.0 offers a unified solution for device discovery, parameter control, stream routing, and intuitive system operation within a secure and standards-based environment. This makes it a comprehensive, standards-based IP management solution tailored for modern broadcast and media production environments.
- The cloud-native, containerized software platform, HOME 4.0, is a unified solution for managing and securing IP-based media workflows.
- Constructed using microservices, HOME 4.0 enables users to connect, configure, and control all Lawo HOME-native devices and NMOS-compliant third-party equipment.
- Audio and video content can be seamlessly integrated into the system, thanks to HOME 4.0's compatibility with, among other things, SMPTE ST 2110 industry standard.
- HOME Passes, the key innovation in HOME 4.0, replace the previous HOME Core licenses and cater to each actively managed device or HOME App in the platform's inventory.
- These passes can be purchased as permanent licenses or FLEX subscription credits, offering greater operational and financial flexibility.
- HOME 4.0's transparent and scalable licensing model ensures precise planning and cost control, especially for dynamic infrastructures where system sizes fluctuate.
- The availability of HOME 4.0 at no cost supports agile project planning and faster deployment, making it a suitable option for smaller or temporary media environments within high-definition (HD), 8K, or UHD, as well as in cloud or studio-based broadcast settings.
