Broadpeak,
a leading content delivery network provider, last week completed the world’s
first unified packaging and encryption of DASH as well as HLS formats. Using the latest version of its BkS350 origin packager,
Broadpeak successfully delivered DASH and HLS video fragments using the same
chunks (encrypted with CBCS) and container (CMAF) for both protocols, a unique
capability that will optimise storage costs for OTT service providers.
Before
CMAF was developed, HLS and DASH had to be delivered in separate containers.
Furthermore, Apple FairPlay and Google Widevine used different encryption
schemes (CBCS and CTR), creating the need for a different chunk for each
streaming format (HLS and DASH) even with the new CMAF container.
Broadpeak’s
BkS350 origin packager is the first solution to offer encryption of one CMAF
fragment for both HLS and DASH formats. This powerful new solution reduces CDN
storage costs while simplifying the headend and requiring fewer packaging
resources.
“Today, OTT
delivery can be costly in terms of network bandwidth and storage due to the
multiplication of streaming formats. Service providers need to deliver video
content in two entirely different packaging formats and two different
encryption schemes in order to reach all devices,” said Jacques Le Mancq, CEO of
Broadpeak.
“The BkS350
origin packager eliminates these issues and unifies video delivery by
introducing a common video streaming scheme for several players. We’re excited
to share this innovation with our customers and support them in the optimisation
of their overall video streaming costs.”