Edgio, a platform of choice for speed, security and simplicity at the edge, has announced a partnership to support Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports, and number games.
As part of the partnership, Vermantia will utilise Edgio’s Uplynk solution in its channel production to significantly simplify the delivery of live events, broadcast/over-the-top (OTT), and free ad-supported TV (FAST) syndication, allowing customers to expand their reach while optimising resources. Powered by a secure global edge network specifically designed for the unique demands of media, Uplynk ensures an exceptional viewing experience for audiences worldwide, says Edigo.
Menelaos Ladopoulos, CTO of Vermantia, said, “This partnership marks a significant improvement for our streaming services, as we continue to provide our valued customers with tailored content solutions and custom channels for live racing, sports events, virtual sports and number games.
“Through our association with Edgio, we aim to enhance our end-to-end streaming capabilities, leveraging Edgio’s unique technology.”
Edgio’s Uplynk solution has been deployed for hundreds of thousands of live events, including global sporting events. In 2022 alone, Uplynk generated 2.4 billion event views, 3.3 billion hours of streamed video, and more than 220 million hours of advertising.
Through the partnership, Vermantia will also provide its operator partners Edgio’s Application and Media portfolio, with particular emphasis on next-gen Web content delivery network (CDN) and Edgio’s holistic web application security solutions.To find out more about Edgio’s partnership with Vermantia, visit booth 5F18 at IBC 2023, which is taking place from 15 to 18 September at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.