Voddler, Vubiquity team to distribute content in Asia


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| 23 October 2015





Premium content services provider Vubiquity is to use cloud-streaming firm Voddler's distribution to support its business growth in Asia.


The partnership is not only designed to enable the delivery of video content to consumers across the region but in particular to those areas with poor or low connectivity. The two companies say that together they can give more consumers the ability to enjoy a better video experience, anywhere, any time.

The arrangement will see conspicuous use of the VoddlerNet video delivery solution that combines controlled peer-to-peer with direct video streaming from the source provider. The result is said to be a 'unique' hybrid streaming solution that greatly expands the reach of streaming video services and enhances quality of experience (QoE), thus well aligned for regions with limited and congested networks. The solution is also said to protect against network peaks and to minimise the impact of CDN outages, resulting in a more robust and resilient streaming solution. The partners insist that the solution can be integrated into customers' existing platforms, and it supports Linux, Mac, and Windows clients, as well as Android and iOS devices.

With VoddlerNet, Vubiquity says that it will be able to deliver a scalable and modular online video platforms with 'dramatically' enhanced quality of service (QoS) in a secure mesh network. Vubiquity will work with local service providers, managing everything from content licensing to multiple language subtitling, enabling telecom businesses and others to launch and monetise content services quickly. It provides capabilities for linear and on demand viewing that supports rental, sell-through, ad-supported and subscription business models for multi-screen purposes.

"The growth of video content consumption globally has surpassed a critical inflection point, where demand is outpacing the ability to deliver great content in a great way," commented Voddler CEO, Adam H Lewis. "Video consumers around the world are demanding constant access to premium and original content, with a consistently excellent playback experience."

Added Adam Poulter, Vubiquity's EVP & MD for EMEA, LATAM, and Asia Pacific: "Vubiquity is very excited to welcome Voddler to its consortium of partners. We are all time-poor and increasingly want to watch our favourite TV shows and films where and when we want. This partnership will empower our service operators to deliver an amazing video experience on any device, at any time."