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Platform Architecture

This page gives a conceptual overview of how the Vū platform is structured — the major components involved and how content and commands flow between them. It's intended to help operators and integrators understand the system without requiring a technical background.

System Components​

The Vū platform spans three layers: the cloud, the on-site Vū Media Server, and the display.

High-level diagram of the Vū platform: the cloud layer (Vū Studio web app and Vū Cloud Services) connects over a secure internet connection to the on-site Vū Media Server, which drives the display.

ComponentWhere it runsWhat it does
Vū StudioBrowser (cloud-hosted)The web application operators use to control content, manage players, and configure their setup
Vū Cloud ServicesCloudHandles authentication, media storage, and routes commands between the web app and the on-site Vū Media Server
Vū Media ServerOn-site Windows machineReceives commands from the cloud and renders content on the connected display
DisplayOn-siteThe physical LED wall, TV, or screen where content is shown

Command Flow​

When an operator takes an action in Vū Studio — such as switching a scene or pushing a media clip — the command travels through the platform in the following sequence:

Operator
   │
   ▼
Vū Studio (browser)
   │  sends command
   ▼
Vū Cloud Services
   │  routes to the correct system
   ▼
Vū Media Server (on-site)
   │  renders
   ▼
Display

Commands are delivered in near real-time. The round-trip from button press to display update is typically under one second on a stable network connection.

Media Flow​

Media assets (videos, images, graphics) follow a separate path optimized for large file sizes:

Operator uploads file
   │
   ▼
Vū Studio → Vū Cloud Storage
                   │
                   │  (stored securely in the cloud)
                   │
                   ▼
        Vū Media Server fetches media
        directly from cloud storage
        when playback is triggered

This approach means media is stored once in the cloud and streamed to the display on demand — keeping local hardware storage requirements minimal.

The first time a large file plays on a given Vū Media Server, it is downloaded and cached, which can take a moment; subsequent playbacks of that file load much faster from the local cache.

Network Requirements​

The Vū platform requires the on-site Vū Media Server to have an active internet connection to receive commands and fetch media. For network configuration details, see the Network Requirements guide.