mediaClass announces TV everywhere IPTV/OTT platform
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| 31 October 2019

Infrastructure software provider mediaClass has launched a new version of its Broadcast-Pro end-to-end IPTV/OTT multiscreen platform.

On general availability from mid-December 2019, Broadcast-Pro is said to have been designed in response from broadcasters and content owners who are looking to launch an independent affordable TV everywhere service for their customers. The turnkey solution offers branded mobile apps and web TV for broadcasters.

“Besides their usual local market, many [broadcasters] often want to reach out to a global audience,” explained mediaClass EVP Manelli Hosseini.

“They have a few channels but also tend to have some VOD content and are looking at other monetisation opportunities through advertising. This differs from our usual customers who are telecom/cable operators or service providers looking for a comprehensive multi-tenant solution with advanced services."

The company believes that its challenge is to create a complete product package that keeps costs down and offers advanced functionality in a turnkey solution which fits most requirements. It also sees having its own multi-DRM solution help to “massively” reduce TCO and implementation costs.

“The only potential complexity is the customer's current encoding and packaging infrastructure,” added mediaClass CTO, Stilian Tcholakov. "Broadcast-Pro is highly flexible and designed to fit easily into existing systems.”