Video Delivery Landscape

As the world of video distribution evolves, ensuring the highest Quality of Service (QoS) while minimizing costs has never been more critical. With Divitel by your side, you can confidently navigate the complexities of today’s video delivery ecosystem.

The Divitel Video Delivery Landscape is your comprehensive guide for video and broadband solutions, offering a complete overview of 200+ leading technology providers in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector. By integrating with these partners at the lowest cost of operations, you can elevate your QoS to new heights. Divitel is here to make that journey seamless.

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Questions and Answers

• What is video distribution?

  Video distribution or video delivery is the ability to get video content from a source or sources to the screens in which it is played out.

  At Divitel specifically, we look at the process, that in a typical architecture starts at video processing and ends at the screens (devices and front-end).

  In short, we ensure that all technological components and or compartments that make up your platform play nice with each other and that when problems occur, they are solved quickly and accurately so your subscribers do not notice.

• Where did the Landscape came from?

  The Video Delivery Landscape is an illustration of the ecosystem that allows well informed decisions to meet the video delivery needs of TV operators and Video service providers.

  Over the years, the ecosystem has become increasingly complex, with the landscape being transformed both by changing patterns of consumption and by the entry of new players at different stages of the value chain.

  In 2017, our first version of the Landscape was simply a collection of the knowledge contained within our organization. Since then, the overview has evolved into something that incorporates knowledge and feedback from the whole video delivery community.

  

• How often do you update the Video Delivery Landscape?

  As often as we can (but at least once a year), so that it remains relevant and in line with the dynamic market that we operate in.

• The landscape is not complete!

  We’ve had to make choices to stop the result from being just a huge pile of logos. As such, we have only included those companies, brands and products we deem most relevant. Also, video delivery is changing more rapidly then ever, making it virtually impossible to create a snapshot that maintains its relevance beyond a few months. All that being said, we are very open to feedback, so if you feel something is missing, send us an email at marketing@divitel.com or fill out the form below.

Technology Categories and Criteria

Click on the category to view the criteria and corresponding companies.

• Video

  Technology for receiving, processing, and redistributing video content to end-user devices.

  • Processing
    • Receivers/decoders: Devices that receive and decode video signals for playback.
    • Transceivers: Devices that can both send and receive signals for video communication.
    • Encoders/Transcoders: Convert video formats for transmission or compatibility with different platforms.

   

  • Distribution

  • • Origin: The server where video content originates.
    • CDN (Content Delivery Network): A network of servers delivering content efficiently based on user location.
    • (Primary) Media distribution links: Infrastructure connecting the origin server to end-users via CDN.

• Content

  Technology for enriching, replacing, and monetizing video content.

  • Meta Data, EPG & Enrichment
    • EPG / Metadata: Data that organizes content and provides information such as title and schedule.
    • Enriched metadata: Detailed data for advanced content search and personalized recommendations.

   

  • Program Replacements & Advertisement

  • • (Targeted) Ad-insertion: Personalized ads inserted into video streams.
    • Program replacement: Swapping out content for region-specific or licensed programs.

   

  • App Store
    Store of applications: A marketplace for downloading premium and freemium apps to access content.

• Security

  Technology to protect video content from unauthorized access and piracy.

  • Watermarking, CAS, DRM & Anti-Piracy
    • Content Protection: Technologies to restrict unauthorized access (e.g., CAS).
    • Content Security: Encryption and protocols to safeguard video streams.
    • Prevent content piracy: DRM and watermarking to prevent illegal distribution and track unauthorized use.

• Control

  Technology for managing content discovery, video delivery, access, and navigation.

  • API Gateways
    Middleware that manages and secures communication between clients and backend services.

   

  • TV Platforms & OVP
    Backend systems that manage content delivery, pricing, access control, and user management.

   

  • Recommendation & Content Discovery
    Algorithms that suggest and help users find and discover (personalized) content.

• Intelligence

  Technology for data collection, analytics, and reporting on media and operations.

  • Media
    Analytics on content performance and audience engagement.

   

  • Quality Control
    Monitoring system health and stream quality for efficient video delivery.

   

  • Test Automation
    Automated testing to ensure software updates don’t affect performance.

• Connected Homes

  Devices and technologies that connect users to video content.

  • Gateways
    Devices that bridge home networks and external services, enabling communication between (smart) devices and the internet.

   

  • (Managed) Smart Wi-Fi
    Optimizes home networks for streaming by reducing interference, with managed devices providing operators insights to ensure quality performance.

   

  • Non-STB Platforms
    Platforms that deliver video without traditional set-top boxes (e.g., Smart TVs).

   

  • STB Platforms
    Software on set-top boxes for content management and playback.

   

  • STB Manufacturers
    Companies that produce hardware for video content delivery.

   

  • Remote Controls
    Devices for user interaction with set-top boxes and TVs, often featuring voice or touch controls.

• Front End

  User-facing technology for content navigation, access, and playback.

  • Application & STB Client
    Software for accessing video content on mobile devices and set-top boxes.

   

  • Player
    Video players that work across devices, ensuring smooth playback on any platform.