Media and entertainment leader adds Bitmovin to its solution partner ecosystem, leveraging its ability to deliver flawless playback at scale to its customers.
Vienna - Austria, August 29, 2024 - Bitmovin, the leading provider of video streaming solutions, today announced that NAGRA, the media and entertainment technology division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), is integrating Bitmovin’s Player with its streaming security and consumer engagement solutions including OpenTV Video Platform. The partnership empowers NAGRA to offer enhanced video streaming capabilities to its media, entertainment, and sports customer base through a fully customizable white-label solution.
The Bitmovin Player complements NAGRA’s existing product suite by providing its solution partner ecosystem with a proven and reliable video player built on an award-winning architecture designed to deliver high-quality video streams to audiences worldwide.
“NAGRA is an undisputed leader in media technology solutions, and it’s a huge honor that the Bitmovin Player will be integrated into its product suite as part of its solution partner ecosystem to help power world-class streaming solutions for service providers and content owners globally,” said Stefan Lederer, CEO and co-founder of Bitmovin.
Stefan Lederer, CEO and co-founder, Bitmovin.
Bitmovin is the established leader in high-quality playback and has built a player that guarantees a flawless viewing experience at scale on all devices. It also includes features like advertising support, low-latency streaming, and DRM to ensure a seamless viewer experience. NAGRA will also benefit from the Bitmovin Player’s extensive device reach, including its ability to quickly deploy on new devices and platforms such as smart TVs.
“Bitmovin embodies the spirit of innovation and always strives to push the boundaries of what’s possible with video streaming,” said Stephane Le Dreau, SVP, Global Products & Partnerships at NAGRA. “The Bitmovin Player is market-leading, and we are impressed with its playback quality, device reach, ability to scale at speed, and the range of features it offers, all of which match the quality of NAGRA’s solutions. This key addition to our solution partner ecosystem will ensure we can deliver a comprehensive, high-quality, and secure experience to our customers and their millions of viewers.”
Stephane Le Dreau, SVP, Global Products & Partnerships, NAGRA.
Bitmovin will exhibit at the International Broadcasting Convention on stand 5.H48. To arrange a briefing with Bitmovin, please contact zoe.mumba@bitmovin.com
About Bitmovin
Bitmovin is the leading provider of video infrastructure for global digital media 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 is the leading provider of video infrastructure for global digital media 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 available 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 Denver, Colorado and has major offices in Vienna, Klagenfurt, Austria as well as London, and Berlin. The company has over 400 customers across the globe, including ClassPass, BBC, fuboTV, Hulu, and Discovery. For more information, visit www.bitmovin.com.
About NAGRA
NAGRA, the media and entertainment technology division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), provides security and innovation solutions for a hyper-connected world. NAGRA enables content creators, providers, and operators worldwide to launch, monetize, and scale services at speed, offering their subscribers compelling, personalized user experiences. Its portfolio of award-winning products and services spans traditional video security, cybersecurity, cloud-based video and streaming solutions, turn-key D2C solutions for the sports industry, and rich personalization services that drive subscriber loyalty. For more information visit https://dtv.nagra.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
NAGRA, the media and entertainment technology division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), provides security and innovation solutions for a hyper-connected world. NAGRA enables content creators, providers, and operators worldwide to launch, monetize, and scale services at speed, offering their subscribers compelling, personalized user experiences. Its portfolio of award-winning products and services spans traditional video security, cybersecurity, cloud-based video and streaming solutions, turn-key D2C solutions for the sports industry, and rich personalization services that drive subscriber loyalty. For more information visit https://dtv.nagra.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Press Contacts
Helen Weedon for Bitmovin, Radical Moves
helen@radicalmoves.co.uk
Zoe Mumba, Senior Manager, PR and Communications
zoe.mumba@bitmovin.com
Christina Anderson, Senior Director, Communications, Kudelski Group christina.anderson@nagra.com
helen@radicalmoves.co.uk
Zoe Mumba, Senior Manager, PR and Communications
zoe.mumba@bitmovin.com
Christina Anderson, Senior Director, Communications, Kudelski Group christina.anderson@nagra.com