Irdeto Partners with Bitmovin to Deliver Industry-Leading Secure Low-Latency Streaming with Unmatched User Experience
This joint offering allows operators to benefit from seamless, high-quality streaming, extended device reach, and advanced advertising and security features
AMSTERDAM – September 14, 2024 – Irdeto, the global leader in digital video platform experiences and security, and Bitmovin, the industry leader in video software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver enhanced secure video streaming experiences. This collaboration integrates Bitmovin’s renowned Player and Analytics suite into Irdeto Experience, the award-winning streaming platform trusted by top-tier operators worldwide. Together, they will provide streaming service providers, content owners, and pay-TV operators with cutting-edge solutions that address the critical need for low-latency streaming.
The combination of Irdeto’s expertise in security and Bitmovin’s preeminent player offers a powerful and comprehensive solution. This joint offering allows operators to benefit from smooth, high-resolution streaming and advanced advertising and security features. The collaboration also enables operators to extend device reach by covering a wider range of devices in the Smart TV market. Whether for live sports or premium content, this solution ensures an optimal, secure, and efficient viewer experience.
"We are thrilled to partner with Bitmovin to integrate their best-in-class player and analytics suite with Irdeto Experience. This partnership delivers the ultimate combination of security, scalability, and user experience, enabling our customers to bring their services to market faster and with confidence," said Andrew Bunten, COO of Video Entertainment at Irdeto.
Bitmovin’s Player is known for delivering flawless playback at scale, with compatibility across multiple platforms, including Smart TVs, mobile devices, and web applications. It also features advanced analytics and advertising support, making it an ideal fit for Irdeto’s secure, flexible, and robust streaming ecosystem.
"Irdeto is a trusted leader in digital platform security, and we are excited to join forces to offer our partners a comprehensive, world-class streaming solution that meets their needs for quality, security, and innovation," said Stefan Lederer, CEO and Co-founder of Bitmovin.
Both companies have a strong presence among tier-1 pay-TV operators and streaming service providers globally, and this partnership allows these operators to leverage an integrated, secure solution that enhances user experience and accelerates time to market.
For more information about this partnership and the combined offering, please visit the Irdeto Experience website.
About Irdeto
Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, empowering businesses to innovate for a secure, connected future. Building on over 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto’s services and solutions protect revenue, enable growth and fight cybercrime in video entertainment, video games, and connected industries including transport, health, and infrastructure. With teams around the world, Irdeto’s greatest asset is its people, and diversity is celebrated through an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an equal opportunity to drive innovation and support Irdeto’s success. Irdeto is the preferred security partner to empower a secure world where people can connect with confidence.
For more information, please visit www.irdeto.com.
About Bitmovin
Bitmovin is the leading provider of video software solutions for global video streaming companies and service providers. The company has been at the forefront of industry innovation and all major developments in the digital video streaming industry.
Bitmovin built the world’s first commercial adaptive streaming player and deployed the first software-defined encoding service that runs on any cloud platform. Its cloud-native technology offers the most flexible and scalable media encoding, playback, and analytics solutions with unparalleled device reach, ease of integration, and world class customer support.
Bitmovin customers benefit from optimized operations, reduced time-to-market, and the best viewer experience possible. Bitmovin is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has major offices in Vienna, Klagenfurt, Austria as well as London, Berlin and Denver. The company has over 400 customers across the globe, including ClassPass, BBC, Hulu, and Discovery. For more information, visit www.bitmovin.com.
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