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Sphere Lite

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Get the essentials for efficient broadcasting

One reliable system, all the functions you need. Sphere Lite offers content planning, rights management, EPG functions, ads & promotions management, and online publishing.

Manage your broadcast in a modern web-based application available either in the cloud (SaaS) or on-premise. A perfect choice for broadcasters seeking cost-effective solution.

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PROVYS Sphere Lite

Benefits

Up-to-date user interface 

executable-program
Intuitive basic operations requiring less training time. 

Installation free

Sphere can run in a web browser without any installation.

Gain Efficiency 

Automate repetitive tasks and focus on value-added matters.

Ready to use 

Save time and money on implementation with a ready-made SaaS solution.

Explore key features

Enhance your broadcast with new AI functions

Create EPG synopses in a single click

Sphere AI assistant generates rich text descriptions of your content using basic program data. All in your brand’s tone-of-voice. Craft synopses for EPG and printed TV guides in just a few moments.

Automate translations

The AI assistant automatically transcribes content synopses into multiple languages. Save time and money – plan programs for several channels faster than before.

Utilize AI analytics

Receive instant feedback on your programme records & transmission schedules. Get information about programme metadata completeness and quality. Check your schedule for coherence and potential conflicts. Use custom prompts and discover even more—the AI analytics’ possibilities are endless.

Support

Service Desk Access

Knowledge base, bugs report, tickets monitoring

English or local language

Support is in English. However, it may be provided by a local partner in other languages if required.

Managed service availability

Maintenance and support meet your business needs and are provided according to the SLA.

Product comparison

PROVYS Sphere Lite

combines all the essentials: content planning, rights management, EPG, promotions, online publishing, and basic ad management — delivered as a user-friendly cloud or on-prem solution. 

Key features

Linear

Basic content metadataCentral repository for all types of content.

Content mediaWorkflows for digital media management.

Linear rightsTrack licence usage and licence condition compliance.

Linear planningLinear channel planning lifecycle from long-term schedules to daily playlist finalization.
EPG listingsMulti-language EPG publishing based on content metadata.
PromotionsAutomatic creation, planning, and evaluation of promo campaigns.
Secondary eventsAutomatic allocation and management of logos, subtitles or complex computer graphics.
PlaylistsFinalized frame-accurate schedules ready for transmission.
Post-transmission archiveAs-run reconciliation for evaluation of commercial and promotion campaigns and license consumption.
BXF Playout integrationSeamless playout integration using industry standard format.
BXF Playout media integrationMaterial metadata ready for transmission using industry standard formats.

AdSales

Contracts and dealsComprehensive lifecycle management to track commitments and obligations.
Customer communicationTrack interactions with customers.
Spot campaignsEntire campaign lifecycle from initial planning and booking to final invoicing and collection.
Spot based pricingFlexible and customizable pricing calculation models for advertising spots.
Spot mediaDescription and handling of advertising materials.
Spot bookingDirectly manage commercial spot scheduling within your advertising inventory.

Linear traffic integrationSeamless data exchange with linear plan.

Inventory templatesReusable structures for commercial airtime using rules-based break definitions.

Online

Online platformsDefinition of owned and third-party non-linear platforms.
Content planningEssential tools for managing content distribution on non-linear platforms.
Online promotionsPromotion management for non-linear platforms.
Online listingsEnable multi-platform and multi-language listings management for non-linear content.
Catch-up automationAutomated creation and synchronization of catch-up and preview plans based on linear schedules.
Online platform integrationContent publishing and material delivery to various non-linear platforms.

AI extension

In application assistant

Client & configuration

Client

Web & Windows

Deployment

Cloud, Bronze support required for on prem

Configuration

Only user stored data (grid sets, filter sets, reference items etc.)
Bronze support required for advanced configuration

ServerAPI 
No 
Imports, exports & reports

Set of standard including BXF playlist export, BXF as-run import, BXF content import, migration imports and more

Upgrade & patching policies 

Latest release required (automatic quarterly upgrades)

Support & services

Support
More info

Basic/Bronze

Minimum users 
5
Implementation  services
1 month (training only)  
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PROVYS Sphere

is designed for broadcasters expanding into multiple channels. It includes advanced capabilities for non-linear workflows, sports and live-event planning, online rights and financial management, and seamless integration via API.

All in Lite plus:

Linear

Sports metadataOrganize and describe sport events from seasons to live game schedules.
Sports planningLive transmission planner of live events across multiple channels.
Rights contracts and paymentsComplete financial lifecycle of broadcasting rights contracts.
Rights finance and amortisationActivation, depreciation, and deactivation for both linear and non-linear rights.
Schedule based budgetingPrepare channel budget based on long-term transmission schedules.
Schedule validity checkingContinuous schedule compliance and rights verification throughout the entire planning process.
Audience ratingsPost-transmission evaluation based on imported audience research data.
Custom playout integrationCustom interfaces for delivery of the final playlist and associated to playout systems.
Media workflow integrationTask based workflows for digital media operations.

AdSales

Rating based pricingAdvertising campaign costs based on predicted or achieved audience ratings (GRP/TRP).

Rating based campaign processingPlanning and evaluation of commercial campaigns by utilizing real ratings data.
Campaign KPIsTracking of key performance indicators for advertising campaigns.
BillingInvoicing and payment tracking for advertising campaigns.

Online

Online rights templatesPredefined structures for non-linear rights management.
Rights based planning automationAutomatically adds content to non-linear platforms leveraging available content rights.

Online content finance trackingEvaluation of non-linear content usage and revenue.

Online media workflow integrationTask workflows for packaging and delivery of media used at non-linear platforms.

AI extension

Business assistant

Client & configuration

Client

Web & Windows

Deployment

Cloud or on prem

Configuration

Full configuration 

ServerAPI 
Yes
Imports, exports & reports

Set of standard including BXF, possibility to create custom imports, exports and reports

Upgrade & patching policies 

Latest release required for Bronze support, LTS only available for Silver support

Support & services

Support
More info
Bronze/Silver 
Minimum users 
10
Implementation services 
3-6 months 
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PROVYS Sphere Enterprise

is built for broadcasters with advanced operational needs and complex organisational structures. This version includes support for ad sales, conditional access, and high-level reporting. Enterprise is designed for established media houses and large organisations.

All in Lite and Pro plus:

Linear

Scheme based budgetingBudget preparation for scheme outline with further split into acquisition and production needs.
Conditional accessSupport for pay-per-view functionality and content availability in linear planning.
RoyaltiesReporting of intellectual property rights using automated royalty calculation.
Variant planningAlternative scenarios for long-term planning and run usage allocation.

AdSales

KPI based booking automationAutomated booking of commercial spots to achieve specific campaign Key Performance Indicators.
Customer portalWeb interface for external customers, such as advertising agencies, for direct booking of spots.

Online

Custom online rightsHighly flexible and configurable templates for non-linear rights management.
Asset packagingCreation of mini-playlists (segmented content with interstitials and secondary events for non-linear platforms.

AI extension

Business assistant

Client & configuration

Client

Web & Windows 

Deployment

Cloud or on prem

Configuration

Full configuration + limited modification of standard code

ServerAPI 
Yes
Imports, exports & reports

Set of standard including BXF, possibility to create custom imports, exports and reports

Upgrade & patching policies 

Max 2 years old LTS release required

Support & services

Support
More info
Gold
Minimum users 
20
Implementation services
3-12 months 
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Sphere Pro

Testimonials

Nico Pouloyiannis

Systems Lead Developer - BCS Engineer, Nova Broadcasting

Most people said: 'This can't be done!' Long story short? Our Nova team and these 'black magic' engineering and software wizards at PROVYS did it!
brad cole

Brad Cole

SENIOR ASSOCIATE at Postery

PROVYS have great consultants to guide and support clients through software implementation and data snagging.
jolana dvořáková

Jolana Dvorakova

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, College of Media and Journalism

If they gave Oscars for media management, I'd nominate PROVYS.
martina novakova

Martina Nováková

Former Commercial TEAM LEADER, Czech Radio

PROVYS is perfectly logical. I love it.
andreea buga

Andreea Buga

VP Operations, AMC International (UK)

It does exactly what it says on the can: a great rights management, scheduling and traffic tool. Well done PROVYS!