Main Office Software

[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]

The software tools for content development typically run on computers located in the content provider's own facilities and vary widely with the type, source, and design of the content itself. Some of these tools are off-the-shelf commercial products, while others are special-purpose applications.

Some of the tasks content providers may need to perform follow:

• Creating Content Data
• Assembling Content Data
• Storing and Cataloging Content Data
• Synchronizing Enhancements with Television
• Scheduling Broadcasts
• Specifying Announcements
• Forwarding Content Data to the Microsoft Multicast Router