The OTT (Over the Top) content delivery system refers to video content that is provided over high speed internet. This bypasses old forms of linear TV. People opting for such a service are often called cord cutters. OTT is not a free service – users either pay for it monthly (SVOD), are subjected to ads (AVOD) or pay a one time fee to own the content (TVOD). SVOD services include big players like Netflix.
Table of Contents What is On-Prem? What is In-Cloud? The Hybrid On-Prem In-Cloud model On-Prem vs. In Cloud – which one is right for you? Conclusion Video content creators/distributors wanting to enter into the IPTV/OTT space have many technology decisions to make when launching an OTT/IPTV service. One such decision Read more…
Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime – four of the most popular OTT services have now become household names. Over the last decade, the media industry has been forced into a transition. With people demanding better, personalized content that’s easily accessible for lower charges, media houses realized the gravity of the Read more…
For the past eight years, the film and television industry has been undergoing a dramatic transformation in relationship with their audiences. A dynamic settled decades ago and controlled by the almighty media conglomerates that “captured” viewers with their usual “programming” in order to not only generate revenue but also create Read more…
What you should know before choosing OTT Vendor The number of OTT platforms around the world is exploding, with everyone eager to serve content over the Internet to a public hungry for it. If you’re considering launching your own OTT, your first step is to pick the right vendor. The Read more…
How to Create Engagement for OTT Channels With Better UI/UX An over-the-top (OTT) video platform is a streaming video service provided through the Internet- some of the most popular of these are Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pluto TV, and Hulu. Models include subscription-based services (SVOD) and ad-supported models (AVOD). Hulu, in Read more…
In the hit romantic comedy What Women Want, Nick Marshall, an ad executive played by Mel Gibson, acquires a unique ability to ‘hear’ what women are thinking, which he uses to make things work in his favor. Dial forward 20 years. Owners of OTT services worldwide are looking for the Read more…
Why is understanding OTT Platform Delivery Important? User Experience OTT service providers experience huge competition across the global markets. They all seek higher ‘stickiness’ to their service by potential users. To gain this stickiness, it is key that a great user experience is provided, which helps the viewer spend more Read more…
Webinar Overview: The Challenges and Benefits of Replacing Your Legacy IPTV/OTT Platform Download Webinar: The Challenges and Benefits of Replacing Your Legacy IPTV/OTT Platform Does your organization feel stuck with a legacy system that is not up to date with the latest features? Or is your internal dev team way behind Read more…
There are two primary challenges that surround AVOD monetization. Deploying SSAI in a way that is scalable, robust, and flexible is a tall order. The other challenge is monetizing your inventory to maximize revenue. Part 1 (this article) of this SSAI 2-part series will be a primer on SSAI, whereas Read more…
What is a CDN? A content delivery network (abbr. CDN) refers to a geographically distributed group of servers which work together to provide fast and reliable delivery of Internet content. A CDN allows for the quick transfer of assets needed for loading Internet content including HTML pages, JavaScript files, stylesheets, images, Read more…
Having trouble monetizing through YouTube? You’re not alone. Over 90% of YouTubers trying to monetize are not making any significant amount of money – certainly not enough to make a living. But that’s not the only option. In fact, there are better options than YouTube to make money. How? That’s the Read more…
Increase Your Live Stream Viewership If you are looking to expand your business through live streaming, increasing viewership is key. Some people may assume viewers will flock to them by just streaming their content and walking away, but it is never that easy. The success of effective live streaming requires Read more…
If you’re a content provider looking for end to end IPTV solutions, or the best in set top boxes and white label app creation, stop by our booth at the convention! On September 13-17, 2019, Setplex will join other innovators, digital pioneers, and content experts at IBC Show 2019 at the RAI Convention and Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Read more…
¿Cómo comenzar su propio negocio de IPTV – LEER MÁS DE NUESTRA SERIE DE 9 PARTES (paso 1: este artículo) Middleware Reproductor Multimedia – Setrix Media Player Las aplicaciones para Smart TV Aplicaciones de tabletas teléfonos Decodificadores (STB) Red de entrega de contenido Interfaz personalizada Soporte y Lanzamiento ¿Cómo convertirse Read more…
We have just redesigned our Nora Middleware interface with an even simpler, streamlined design. At-a-glance statistics put you in control. Image 1: Dashboard. Image 2: Packages. Image 3: Subscribers. Image 4: TV Channels. Image 5: Radio Channels. Image 6: General Settings. Image 7: Video Read more…