About
Haivision Hub is a comprehensive real-time video networking platform designed for mission-critical environments where reliability, security, and ultra-low latency are non-negotiable. Built for broadcasters, defense and military organizations, government agencies, and enterprise operations centers, it provides end-to-end live video contribution, distribution, and management across virtually any network infrastructure. The platform supports the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) open-source streaming protocol, enabling high-quality, encrypted video delivery even over unpredictable networks. Its product ecosystem includes the Makito encoder/decoder family, Falkon and Pro series mobile video transmitters, the Haivision StreamHub receiver/gateway, and the Command 360 video wall solution for situational awareness in command centers. Haivision Hub also supports IPTV distribution, allowing organizations to push broadcast channels and live streams to browsers, set-top boxes, and mobile devices across multiple locations. For ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) use cases, it delivers military-grade secure video with minimal latency. Industries served include aerospace, broadcast, defense, energy, finance, government, and public safety. Haivision's solutions are available as hardware appliances, software platforms, and portable field units, making them adaptable to fixed and mobile deployments worldwide.
Key Features
- Ultra-Low Latency Live Video Contribution: Transmit pristine-quality video over any network—internet, satellite, 4G, or 5G—with minimal delay, ensuring real-time broadcast-grade performance.
- SRT Open-Source Streaming Protocol: Leverage the Secure Reliable Transport protocol for encrypted, high-quality video delivery over unpredictable or lossy networks.
- Video Wall & Command Center Solutions: The Command 360 system provides a complete video wall platform for situational awareness and real-time decision-making in mission-critical operations centers.
- IPTV Distribution: Distribute live broadcast channels and on-demand video to browsers, set-top boxes, and mobile devices across multiple sites and locations.
- Mobile Video Transmitters: Field-deployable transmitters like the Falkon X4 and Pro460 allow live broadcasting from anywhere over cellular and IP bonded networks.
Use Cases
- Broadcast networks transmitting live event coverage over satellite and 4G/5G networks with ultra-low latency
- Military and defense organizations streaming ISR video securely in the field with minimal delay
- Government and public safety agencies deploying video walls in command centers for real-time situational awareness
- Enterprises distributing live internal channels and on-demand video via IPTV to employees across multiple sites
- Field journalists and production crews using mobile transmitters to broadcast live from remote locations over cellular networks
Pros
- Mission-Critical Reliability: Purpose-built for demanding environments—defense, government, and broadcast—where video uptime and security are paramount.
- Multi-Network Flexibility: Works seamlessly over internet, satellite, 4G/5G, and IP networks, making it suitable for both fixed and remote field deployments.
- Comprehensive Ecosystem: Offers a full suite of hardware and software—encoders, decoders, gateways, video walls—covering every stage of the video workflow.
Cons
- Enterprise Cost: Haivision's solutions are enterprise-grade and typically priced for large organizations, making them inaccessible for small teams or individual creators.
- Complexity of Deployment: Integrating the full ecosystem of hardware and software components requires significant technical expertise and infrastructure investment.
- Limited Self-Serve Information: Pricing and detailed product configurations are not publicly listed, requiring direct engagement with the sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haivision Hub used for?
Haivision Hub is used for live video contribution, distribution, and management across broadcast, government, defense, and enterprise environments. It enables secure, low-latency video streaming over various network types.
What is SRT and how does Haivision use it?
SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open-source video transport protocol developed by Haivision. It ensures encrypted, high-quality video delivery over unpredictable internet connections, and is supported natively across Haivision's encoders, gateways, and transmitters.
Which industries does Haivision serve?
Haivision serves aerospace, broadcast, defense and military, energy and utilities, finance and banking, government, public safety, and technology industries.
Does Haivision support mobile and field broadcasting?
Yes. Haivision offers mobile video transmitters such as the Falkon X4, Pro460, and MoJoPro app that enable live broadcasting from the field over cellular and IP-bonded networks.
What is the Command 360 video wall solution?
Command 360 is Haivision's video wall system designed for operation and command centers. It provides a complete platform for situational awareness and real-time decision-making in mission-critical environments, available as software, processors, and portable options.
