Bridge’s QTT ensures significant advancement in OTT services
Bridge Technologies, a provider of broadcast monitoring solutions for IP, over-the-top (OTT), terrestrial, cable and satellite, is set to showcase its QTT Monitoring technology at NAB 2025.
This technology assigns autonomous software workers that emulate end-user playback of protected content, continuously authenticating against video platforms, receiving authorisation from digital rights management (DRM) systems to retrieve live services from content delivery networks (CDNs), for playback on a robust mesh of high-density video players.
Through this process, Bridge’s QTT application can continuously check for authentication issues, as well as providing operational metrics such as player alarms, time to play, interval to first picture and incorrect profile selection.
Such alarms and metrics are indicative of video platform and CDN health and performance, whilst picture analysis presentation and alarming enable correct programming and advertisement insertion verification.
The technology, says Bridge Technologies, is vital for next-generation OTT deployments in which ingest, processing and distribution architectures are dispersed, and where administration of the service is not necessarily linked to a singular economic entity. It provides for both a comprehensive assessment of OTT video platforms from a centralised network location, and for pinpoint verification of CDN behaviour at any given geographic region.
The QTT Application integrates with the VB330 probe and VBC controller, with integration undertaken by Bridge on behalf of each customer in order to match the application with the specific DRM system being used. A high-density, fully redundant and load-balanced suite of players operates to emulate real subscribers utilising powerful CPE devices, enabling all live services to be continuously checked.
Simen Frostad, Chairman, Bridge Technologies, said, “For broadcasters aiming to maintain high service quality in an industry where OTT services are rapidly expanding, our QTT Application represents a significant advancement. It offers broadcasters the tools needed to deliver content seamlessly and securely, ensuring reliable content delivery and swift issue resolution on an ongoing basis.
“By integrating with our VB330 and VBC products, we’re providing a comprehensive solution that addresses the unique challenges of DRM-protected streaming services. And by simulating real-user interactions, we offer unparalleled insights into platform performance, enhancing both reliability and viewer satisfaction.”The QTT application will be on display at booth N315 during NAB 2025, which is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from April 5 to 9.
