Alpha Networks and Ateme have collaborated to deliver a secure video platform supporting the digital distribution of live sports content for a major international sporting event this summer.
The joint solution combines Ateme’s video processing and delivery workflow expertise with Alpha Networks’ Gecko OTT platform, providing a streamlined environment for the management, delivery and viewing of live content across digital platforms.
A complete live video delivery chain
The solution brings together the key components required to deliver a high-quality live streaming service, from video processing through to the end-user experience.
Ateme is responsible for the live video workflow, including transcoding, packaging, storage and origin, while Alpha Networks provides the Gecko OTT platform, cloud infrastructure and application layer.
Low latency: a critical requirement for live sports
Given the requirements of a live sporting event, keeping latency as low as possible was a key prerequisite for the project. The target was glass-to-glass latency below 8 seconds for the live channels, and the solution achieved 5 seconds.
This performance was enabled by optimising the entire delivery chain, from Ateme’s transcoding and packaging workflow through CDN delivery, the OTT platform, application and player. Achieving this level of latency across the complete chain demonstrates the importance of close integration between the different technologies involved in live video delivery, ensuring viewers can experience the action with minimal delay.
From live streams to connected TV
The platform supports the distribution of 10 HD live channels with adaptive bitrate streaming, HLS and DASH protocols and a low-latency configuration.
On the user-facing side, Alpha Networks delivers a white-label experience, including a web companion application and a dedicated Android TV application, enabling viewers to access live sports content through connected TV devices.
The solution also incorporates features such as secure authentication and device pairing through QR code, providing a controlled and seamless viewing experience.
Combining complementary technologies
The project demonstrates how specialised technologies across the video delivery chain are brought together to support demanding live streaming services.
By combining Ateme’s expertise in video processing and delivery workflows with Alpha Networks’ Gecko OTT platform and user experience capabilities, the joint approach provides a flexible foundation for delivering premium live content while maintaining control over security, distribution and the end-user experience.
“Delivering live sports with low latency requires every part of the video chain to perform together,” said Christophe Stigas, VP South EMEA at Ateme. “Our close collaboration with Alpha Networks allowed us to optimise the end-to-end workflow and achieve the performance required for this major international sporting event.”
“Live sports puts every part of a video platform to the test, from delivery and latency to reliability and the viewer experience,” said Guillaume Devezeaux, CEO of Alpha Networks. “Working with Ateme, we brought together the technologies and expertise needed to deliver a secure, scalable service across digital and connected TV environments. This project is a strong example of how an open and modular approach can help simplify the delivery of demanding live services.”
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