Pi Telecom, a subsidiary of Russian system integrator BCC and RGB Networks, a leading provider of unified solutions for multiscreen video delivery, have partnered to deliver a full, end-to-end software-based OTT solution. The solution has already been deployed with Megafon, one of Russia's largest mobile operators, delivering more than 200 live channels and a full range of services with nDVR, VOD and providing access on STB, tablet and smartphones.
According to TGB Networks, Pi Telecom’s MediaStage family of products enables the realisation of a wide range of interactive TV solutions and can be integrated seamlessly with existing services for a Hybrid IPTV/OTT service, or scaled up to accommodate a full scale OTT rollout. And, when coupled with RGB’s software-based transcoding/packaging portfolio, as part of its CloudXtream initiative, providers are delivered a reliable, end-to-end OTT/IPTV solution. The solution which can be hosted in either public or private cloud environments, can be quickly deployed and can instantly scale to accommodate customer demand.
The partnership offers smaller European operators the ability to take advantage of moving applications to agile cloud environments as part of their long-term business plans.
"From our conversations with providers we understand that they are looking for a cost effective, end-to-end solution capable of delivering a full range of services to a myriad of devices, regardless of network. MediaStage – integrated with RGB’s transcoding and packaging products – enables rapid introduction of services. We chose RGB Networks for its broad, operational experience and the high-quality and reliability of its product portfolio.”
- Arie Aig, CEO, Pi Telecom
“Our CloudXtream initiative is an essential development in the future of 21st century OTT TV delivery. By supporting the delivery of essential multiscreen technologies like high-performance packagers and transcoders in a virtualised setting, our solution ensures operators can maximise on the agility of the cloud. By uniting with eminent developers like Pi Telecom, we are offering video service providers (VSPs) a competitive, future-proof solution that buoys the multiscreen business case and ensures operators, and the consumer focussed services they deliver, stay at the forefront of an increasingly competitive market.”
- Andy Salo, VP of Product Management, RGB Networks
