Verimatrix, a specialist in powering the connected world with people-centered security, has announced a strategic collaboration with Velocix, the CDN software provider, to help streaming providers combat piracy, boost paid video subscriptions, and cut CDN costs. This joint initiative aims to provide streaming providers with the means to detect, deny and prevent unsanctioned usage of […]

Orange and Synamedia have announced a new partnership that will showcase how international content providers can adopt a flexible, scalable, multi-CDN strategy. This will allow them to seamlessly integrate several CDN providers, enabling providers to expand their coverage and reach new markets. By integrating Orange’s CDN with Synamedia’s Quortex Switch multi-CDN platform, customers will benefit […]

UniqCast, a provider of IPTV/OTT solutions for telcos, ISPs and cable operators, has announced the successful completion of a new end-to-end IPTV/OTT platform deployment for SAT-TRAKT and their cable TV service ST CABLE. SAT-TRAKT, one of the region’s leading distributors of equipment for cable distribution systems and a respected system integrator, has taken a decisive […]

Elecard, a developer and provider of video analysis and quality monitoring solutions, has announced a partnership with Grupo Z, a Chilean provider of CDN and streaming services. The collaboration marks a step toward introducing advanced video streaming monitoring technologies to the Latin American market. As part of the partnership, Elecard and Grupo Z are exploring […]

Synamedia, a provider of video software solutions, has announced the launch of Quortex Switch, a next-generation SaaS-based multi-CDN management tool designed to optimise streaming costs, quality and reliability. Quortex Switch aims to simplify the design of multi-CDN systems to dynamically route end-users to the best available content sources. It eliminates the need for proprietary client-side […]

In late 2023, BT launched MAUD (Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery) – the telco group’s technology solution that enhances live video streaming quality and reliability for viewers and increases content delivery efficiency for broadcasters and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Chris Bramley, Managing director, NAS and architecture, Networks, at BT, commented: “It’s the era of box office events […]

Chris White, Chief Architect at Friend MTS, has shared some insights into the anti-piracy trends that are on the horizon, as well as looking a few years out. White recommends businesses to future-proof their operations as piracy risks are becoming their competitor. His predictions for 2025 and beyond are as follows: Security across social platforms […]

Marc Baillavoine, CTO, Video Network at Synamedia, predicts that the video streaming industry will continue consolidating in 2025, with cost efficiency remaining a top priority. Meanwhile, traditional players will persist in exploring new video formats like social media and short-form content. Baillavoine shared his full industry predictions for the new year: CDN Evolution: The public […]

Italian digital infrastructure provider, Rai Way, has launched its first five Edge Data centres and new connectivity services, including a Content Delivery Network (CDN). This network of interconnected, regional data centres, built on a 6,000+ km fibre optic backbone, provides secure, low-latency colocation and value-added services, seamlessly integrating with hybrid and multi-cloud environments for businesses […]

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the Western District of Washington against Virtual Systems, a Ukraine-based company providing hosting services from data centres on multiple continents. The complaint asserts claims against Virtual Systems and Vyacheslav Smyrnov, the owner and CEO of Virtual […]