SPOTV utilises Zixi-as-a-Sevice for robust, flexible affiliate delivery
Zixi, which excels in providing reliable, live broadcast-quality video over IP networks, announced that SPOTV, a prominent linear and digital sports service in South-east Asia, has adopted Zixi technology to streamline and enhance content distribution across the region.
South Korea’s leading provider of linear and digital sports content, SPOTV has expanded into South-east Asia, transforming the sports viewing experience with a diverse lineup of global and regional sports.
By deploying Zixi, the provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), SPOTV gains complete control over its content distribution, enabling a transition from traditional satellite and fibre to a modern, cloud-based IP infrastructure.
Utilising Zixi-as-a-Service (ZaaS), SPOTV has adopted a flexible, cost-effective, and robust IP delivery workflow, overcoming issues common in fibre networks, like packet loss and signal drops.
A key component of this transformation is the Zixi Broadcaster, which bridges SPOTV’s on-premises sources to the cloud where the SDVP efficiently processes and distributes content to affiliates, with ZEN Master serving as the control plane to orchestrate operations and provide end-to-end visibility.
By transitioning to IP-based distribution with Zixi, SPOTV can onboard new affiliates faster, enhance operational agility and reduce costs. With the elimination of costly fibre networks and satellite infrastructure in favour of streamlined IP and cloud-based networks, SPOTV can reach new markets and explore additional revenue streams without significant upfront investments.
Prakash Maniam, Head of Broadcast Operations & Engineering at SPOTV, said, “One significant discovery was the positive impact of the Zixi protocol on our network performance, and how Zixi’s adoption has helped resolve issues our affiliates encountered with traditional delivery methods.
“With Zixi’s advanced FEC capabilities, the system effectively recovers lost packets, resulting in error-free delivery across the network.”
