### Beam

# Cloud-connected, on-premise, built for live video.

Cloud-managed contribution, reception, and head-end workflows for broadcasters and streamers.

## Cloud control, on-premise power

Beam brings cloud-control to your on-prem environment with centralized management, flexible licensing, metering, and billing. The software deploys where you need it, scales on demand, and connects seamlessly to MediaKind’s video SaaS, [MK.IO](/content/mkio/index.html).

[Beam for contribution](/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MediaKind-Beam-for-contribution_brochure_rev13.pdf) [Beam for reception](/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MediaKind-Beam-for-reception_brochure_rev10.pdf) [Beam for headends](/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MediaKind-Beam-for-headends_brochure_rev16.pdf)

## On-prem devices, cloud economics.

#### Pay as you go

Only pay for what you use. Metered pricing lets you control costs and adapt with ease—no overcommitting.

#### Perpetual license

Get a one-time, all-inclusive license that meets your long-term needs and protects your investment.

#### Enterprise licensing

Need something bigger? Our enterprise plan offers unlimited flexibility with a comprehensive license that covers your evolving business.

## Replace rigid hardware with flexible software

Beam runs on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. Its adaptable architecture powers a wide range of workflows, from live contribution and secure reception to decoding, transcoding, and content replacement.

[Discover more](/content/blog/software-defined-cloud-connected-contribution-done-right/index.html)

## Edge device orchestration

Industry-first SaaS control for primary distribution. MediaKind’s DMS X orchestrates delivery across satellite, IP, and internet, and when paired with Beam, securely delivers thousands of channels to affiliates in real time.

[Download the DMS X datasheet](/content/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MediaKind_DMS-X_20260611-v1.pdf)

## Power your brand with MediaKind

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