A Unified, Cloud-Native Video Delivery Platform
To deliver the vision for the Foxtel Now Box, Foxtel partnered with Switch Media (A Subsidiary of Planetcast Media). The collaboration focused on creating a unified, cloud-native video delivery platform that provided a comprehensive, end-to-end solution. Leveraging our deep expertise in Pay TV and OTT, the solution was designed to handle every aspect of the content supply chain, from ingest and content management to multi-platform delivery.
Key components of the solution included:
- Integrated Content Management: A robust content management platform was implemented to manage Foxtel’s vast video library, streamlining workflows for ingesting, processing, and distributing a diverse range of video assets.
- Dynamic Packaging & Delivery: The solution enabled dynamic packaging of content for different devices, ensuring seamless, high-quality video playback on a variety of screens, including the Foxtel Now Box itself, mobile devices, and other connected screens.
- High-Performance VOD & Live Streaming: A scalable video delivery architecture was deployed to support both live streaming of Foxtel’s premium channels and on-demand access to its extensive content library, ensuring a flawless user experience under all conditions.
- Secure Content Delivery: Robust security protocols, including Digital Rights Management (DRM), were integrated to protect Foxtel’s valuable content from piracy and unauthorized access.
- Scalable & Managed Services: The entire solution was delivered as a fully managed service, allowing Foxtel to focus on its core business and content strategy, while Switch Media (A Subsidiary of Planetcast Media) handled the complexities of the underlying technology and infrastructure.
