Video Delivery Landscape

A Comprehensive Guide for Video & Broadband Solutions

Build Your Future-Proof Platform with Divitel’s Video Delivery Landscape

The Divitel Video Delivery Landscape provides a comprehensive guide to selecting the best technology providers for both video delivery and broadband solutions. As viewer habits evolve, especially with content consumed across any device (mobile, connected TVs, Roku, etc.), it’s essential to optimize video quality and broadband performance. With over 20 years of experience, Divitel simplifies the increasingly complex and fragmented video and broadband technology landscape, guiding you through the entire process from defining requirements and selecting the right suppliers to integrating and operating your platform.

As an independent video systems integrator and provider of operational efficiency solutions, we deliver data-driven solutions that ensure the long-term success and efficiency of your platform. Our vendor-independent approach eliminates lock-in, offering you the flexibility and adaptability needed to scale your platform as your needs evolve. Whether solutions are delivered directly or through us, Divitel offers turnkey services to ensure seamless content delivery and optimal performance across all devices.

 

Download the Landscape now and start building your next-gen video and broadband platform for the future.

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How Divitel’s Expertise Shapes Your Success

 

Best-in-Class Video Solutions

Choose partners that deliver exceptional TV and video experiences, ensuring high-quality content across all platforms.

 

Optimized Broadband Connectivity

In-home Wi-Fi and broadband are critical for delivering uninterrupted content to mobile-first viewers like Gen-Z.

Minimize Risk

Proven, pre-integrated solutions help you avoid delays and technical challenges.

 

Stay Ahead of Market Trends

Stay informed about the latest industry shifts, from mergers to technological advancements.

 

Data-Driven Decisions

Choose partners who share data, enabling you to build platforms for faster decision-making, fuel AI, detect anomalies, and optimize operations with predictive analytics.

Build Smarter, Faster

In a fast-changing world where delayed decision-making can cost revenue and market position, the Divitel Video Delivery Landscape gives you the insights and partners needed to stay ahead. Whether optimizing your video delivery network or enhancing broadband connectivity, our expertise helps you build a future-proof platform that minimizes risk and maximizes operational efficiency.

Don’t let supplier friction or technical issues slow you down. Use the Video Delivery Landscape to make faster, smarter choices today.

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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.

    VDL overview 2017-2023

  • 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.

     

    • Operations
      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.

 

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