MediaKind powers TVNZ sports streamer
APRIL 11, 2024 12.55 EUROPE/LONDON BY JULIAN CLOVER

MediaKind has worked with technology partners Qvest and Qibb on the creation of the new sports streaming service launched by Television New Zealand.

The broadcaster launched the service last July after the closure of the Spark Sport streaming service by the telco Spark.

Jean-Louis Acafrao, TVNZ’s GM Technology said, “the partnership between MediaKind, Qvest, and Qibb has enabled us to launch a new sports streaming service in our TVNZ+ platform that delivers for our business and meets our audience’s high expectations when it comes to consuming quality sports contents. The solution implemented in collaboration with MediaKind, Qvest, and Qibb proved exceptionally efficient, adaptable, and, above all, centered around our viewers’ needs.”

TVNZ+ benefits from the integration of MediaKind’s streaming technology, Qvest’s expertise in systems integration, and Qibb’s cloud-native orchestration software solutions.

MediaKind provided TVNZ with Aquila Cloud, an advanced cloud-agnostic streaming solution particularly recognized for its ease of deployment within its existing AWS account.

Boris Felts, Chief Product Officer, MediaKind, said: “The many benefits of our Aquila Cloud solution, together with seamless API integration and support from our key partners Qvest and Qibb, enables TVNZ to scale and manage live streaming events with an adaptable and cloud-based platform. This achievement showcases the immense potential that can emerge when industry leaders unite to address complex challenges. We’re excited to have set a new industry benchmark with the launch of TVNZ’s innovative streaming service.”

TVNZ took on most of Spark’s rights portfolio including all international cricket matches involving the New Zealand national team and coverage of National Football League (NFL), MotoGP, Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) events, golf’s US Open Championship and the Women’s Super League (WSL).