Tag: Bitmovin

Broadcast Asia 2025 brings the heat to Singapore with AI, cloud and channel chaos control

SINGAPORE: The lights are on, the mics are hot, and the future of broadcasting is rolling live from the Singapore Expo as Broadcast Asia 2025 kicks off from 27–29 May. Touted as Asia’s answer to IBC and NAB, the event expects close to 10,000 visitors and will be the centre stage for the latest in AI-driven tech, streaming disruption, and next-gen media delivery.

Topping the charts is PlayBox Neo, making noise at booth 5A2-5 with its award-winning PlayBox Neo Suite. The modular solution bundles AirBox, Ingest, Media Gateway and the flagship Channel-in-a-Box, offering seamless playout, scheduling, graphics, and centralised control.

“We’re redefining what ‘channel-ready’ means,” said Desmon Goh, md Asia-Pacific.
CEO Pavlin Rahnev added, “From terrestrial to OTT, we power it all — stable, scalable, and smart.”

Not far behind is Veset, the cloud playout powerhouse. Its Nimbus platform is currently being used to migrate ten channels of Telekom Malaysia to AWS. Meanwhile, its JPEG XS + Multicast integration and the AdWise contextual ad solution are pushing the envelope for live TV workflows and viewer-friendly monetisation.

Bitmovin is bringing developer cred to the floor with fresh insights from its 8th Annual Video Developer Report. Expect new features like SSAI Analytics and Real-Time Observability, plus a tie-up with Ad Insertion Platform. It’s already powering Japan’s public sector via Akamai Cloud and partnering with 24i to serve Revry’s advanced ad formats.

Accedo is flexing its streaming smarts with the newly minted One Design Studio, XR consultancy upgrades, and a new partnership with FloSports. With clients from Paramount to Tata Play, it’s all about boosting UX across screens.

CDNetworks is delivering the goods at booth 5J3-1, offering media delivery that’s fast, secure, and globally scalable. Neighbouring partner The Northern Alliance is showcasing everything from Ecreso FM AiO Series transmitters to the Audemat MC6 — the Swiss Army knife for FM & DAB measurement.

Meanwhile, TSL (on booth 5D1-1) is serving serious control-room swagger: think software-driven control, market-leading audio monitoring units, and intelligent power distribution. Their recent role in helping Sony Pictures Networks India nab Tier 4 certification is earning applause.

Strawberry (yes, that’s the name) is sweetening post-production with its Skies platform. Real-time teamwork, cloud-on-prem integration, and an exclusive €100/month pilot offer make it a tempting pick for creative teams tired of workflow gridlock.

Broadpeak is serving adtech with bite — personalised SSAI, Click2® formats, and mABR-powered EdgePeak™ to scale streaming without breaking the bank. MediaPrima and K+ are already on board.

SES is taking it to the skies at booth 4B3-1 with demos on multi-orbit orchestration, satellite case studies, and a clear mission: deliver performance and reliability, wherever your broadcast ambitions lie.

Elsewhere, Actus Digital is showcasing its all-in-one Intelligent Monitoring Platform, Cobalt Digital is flaunting IPMX-compliant gear at booth 5F1-1, AxelTech is revealing updates to its XRadio automation system, and Magna Systems is hosting a flurry of action with its stacked stand.

Broadcast Asia 2025, part of Asia Tech x Singapore, remains the crown jewel for broadcasters, creators, and tech providers across the region. Whether it’s cloud-native control, AI in playout, or rethinking ad delivery, Singapore is where the future of media gets its next big upgrade — no buffering required.

May 26, 2025
Bitmovin streams ahead with AI-powered Ad analytics & real-time insights

MUMBAI: Bitmovin is rewriting the rules of video streaming with two cutting-edge enhancements to its Analytics platform Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) Analytics and Real-Time Observability. These tools are designed to help streaming providers fine-tune their ad strategies and proactively address quality issues before they impact viewer experience.

According to Bitmovin’s eighth Annual Video Developer Report, ad insertion remains the streaming industry’s biggest headache, even as advertising emerges as the top opportunity for innovation. SSAI, a widely adopted architecture for ad monetisation, often comes with technical roadblocks. Bitmovin’s SSAI Analytics aims to clear those hurdles by offering real-time debugging and deep insights into ad performance. The tool provides precise metrics on ad plays, viewer engagement, abandonment rates, and performance across devices and streaming formats.

“Advertising-based models have surged in popularity, but implementing SSAI successfully has remained a major challenge,” said Bitmovin CEO and co-founder Stefan Lederer. “With SSAI Analytics, our customers gain real-time engagement data and troubleshooting capabilities, ensuring maximum revenue potential from ads.”

But Bitmovin isn’t stopping at advertising. The company’s Real-Time Observability feature is transforming video analytics from reactive troubleshooting to proactive quality control. Instead of waiting for complaints, streaming providers can now detect and resolve potential issues before they affect viewers. Advanced filtering options allow operators to pinpoint disruptions across different devices, networks, and streaming environments, significantly reducing churn and improving audience retention.

“Real-Time Observability shifts the paradigm from damage control to prevention,” Lederer added. “By offering unparalleled insights into streaming infrastructure, we empower providers to deliver flawless viewing experiences.”

Bitmovin, a pioneer in the streaming industry with over 400 global clients including BBC, Hulu, fuboTV, and Discovery has built a reputation for firsts, from developing the world’s first commercial adaptive streaming player to its software-defined encoding service that runs seamlessly across any cloud platform. With SSAI Analytics and Real-Time Observability, the company continues to push the boundaries of streaming technology, helping platforms boost engagement, reduce churn, and monetise content more effectively.

For an industry hungry for innovation, Bitmovin’s latest advancements promise smoother streams, sharper ads, and fewer frustrations both for providers and their audiences.

March 6, 2025
ITV virtual roundtable on seamless video experience today

MUMBAI: The latest roundtable in the Vidnet tech series being organised by Indiantelevision.com will be held today, 12 May, at 5 pm. Powered by Bitmovin, the webinar will discuss the “challenges of ensuing seamless video experience during the Covid2019 pandemic & beyond.”

The pandemic meant many more people were at home, consuming content, delivered on streaming platforms and television. Data consumption rose to levels not seen before. In India, most of the streamers started delivering videos in the standard definition format as against HD because of the stress on bandwidth. What other lessons has the current crisis and pandemic taught streamers? What else did they do to deliver a better seamless experience to consumers? And going forward what else can be done? The webinar seeks to find answers to these questions, and many more.

The virtual roundtable will feature Dan Balis, senior product manager at Bitmovin, and will be moderated by Indiantelevision.com founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari.

Bitmovin is built for technical professionals in the OTT video market with software solutions to help optimize customer operations and reduce time-to-market. Dan's work at Bitmovin focuses on the Bitmovin Player. He has over 15 years experience launching streaming video products and platforms at scale for media and technology companies that include Viacom, Bright cove, and AOL. His specialties include video platforms, cloud, analytics, SAAS, and ad tech.

The roundtable will have technology heads of some of the prominent OTTs as delegates. They include: Hoichoi technology head Alok Majumdar, Eros Now CTO Lokesh Chauhan, Zee5 technology head Tushar Vohra, SonyLIV head of technology Manish Verma, LOCO – Pocket Aces VP engineering Viral Mehta, Lionsgate India director of product Mohit Khatwani, and ScoopWhoop Media CTO Vinay Gupta,

The event will be simulcast on zoom and Facebook.

May 12, 2020