Solution at a Glance
PeerTV’s solution enables Content Providers, ISPs and Operators to deliver OTT (Over-the-Top) TV services including LIVE CHANNELS VOD and free public content over the open Internet such as PODCASTS. The PeerTV solution combines the Peerstation Internet based Set Top Boxes and the MX 3.0 Middleware which integrate easily with leading complementary components such as CDN (Content Delivery Network) & DRM.
Customer’s Challenges
Would-be operators of TV networks targeting special interest groups (‘narrowcasting’) need a low complexity and affordable starting point so that market validation is performed before heavy investment is required. By using the Internet rather than specially built networks such as cable and satellite, the investment in building a ‘pipe’ is eliminated.
Our Offering
PeerTV’s PeerStation Line of STBs: An embedded, Linux-based implementation of a highly flexible and stable client device that connects TVs to the Internet by communicating with service servers through the home network and decoding video directly to attached TV. Operated via simple remote control, modern, digital-TV grade user- interface is provided to access desired content and services.
PeerStation line of set-top boxes
- PeerStation 340 – A STB offering more powerful implementation opening the way to additional applications such as gaming, in-home media connectivity PC-to-TV media streaming and reception of free broadcast TV(DVB-T)
- PeerStation 540 – An advanced STB with the most advanced processor offering more powerful implementation and opening the way to additional applications such as gaming, in-home media connectivity PC-to-TV media streaming and reception of free broadcast TV (DVB-T).
PeerTV’s MX Middlware:
The MediaExplorer Application Server and MX 3.0 software – a web-based server, deployed by the Company for use of operators and content providers, providing both content and customer management, access to Internet video and remote STB management. This software package and server enables a content provider to manage and deliver his content to people’s homes over the Open Internet. The MX 3.0 technology is based on the Company’s MediaXplorer 3.0 widget set running on the PeerStation line of STBs, and a matching server code that provides a flexible integration point to a variety of content management systems products. The combination allows extensive implementation of premium content services – VOD, Live TV and web content all combined into a unified, easy to use user interface.
Business Benefits for the Customers
PeerTV’s solution provides the following key benefits to OTT TV operators: Minimization of the initial risk by lowering the needed investment and providing solid technological solution that needs minimal integration efforts
- Minimization of CAPEX expenditure via highly cost effective combination of hardware (STBs) and software, allowing fast growth and expansion at minimal level of in-advance investment
- Minimization of OPEX via support for highly stable and reliable operation of the combined solution as well as quality customer support that eliminates costly operational errors and pitfalls
Company References & Strategic Partners
Company references: KartinaTV,(Germany), Goldline(Canada),Unored(USA),Schoolview(USA)Live Asia (UK)
Main partners: SigmaDesign Inc (SoC)., Zixi Inc. (CDN), Alcatel Lucent (Integrators)
Investors: Private investors based in Israel, supporting the company since 2007
