Amsterdam, Netherlands – September 13, 2024 – Coinciding with the start of IBC 2024, Jet-Stream is proud to announce the official launch of its Advanced Media Streaming Suite (AMSS). This comprehensive set of technologies consists of a number of integrated tools designed to make managing media workflows faster, easier, and more efficient:

1. MaelStrom Transcoding

Intuitive Web Interface

One of the core components of the Jet-Stream Advanced Media Streaming Suite is our new transcoding engine with a great web interface in which you can manage live channels and also video recording. Once you enter the URL of your live channel or upload a video file, the system automatically transcodes it into multiple bitrates and quality profiles you selected. 

Moreover, the system allows you to manage, preview, and review streams across different formats like HLS and DASH, delivering high-quality outputs.

Hardware Acceleration

What makes MaelStrom transcoding stand out is hardware acceleration. By partnering with NETINT, we’ve developed a system that reduces energy costs by 90% and is extremely dense. That means you can stream hundreds of channels simultaneously in one rack unit while using less than 500W per server. Whether you’re working with H.264, H.265, or AV1 codecs, your content will look great and perform smoothly on any device.

Cloud-Native Technology

Another great feature is that our transcoding engine is cloud-native, which means it operates in the cloud and is fully scalable. Each transcoding process runs in an isolated container managed by Kubernetes, offering automatic failover and recovery. So, if one process stops, it will instantly restart without disrupting the viewer’s experience. You can even manage and preview each stream in real time, ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

2. Advanced Packaging

Once your video is transcoded, it needs to be packaged for delivery. In traditional setups, packaging can be a manual, time-consuming process. But with our Advanced Packaging tool, powered by Unified Streaming, we’ve made it automated and dynamic.

Our packaging technology is designed to handle even the most complex workflows. Whether serving dozens or hundreds of customers with diverse packaging needs, our system adjusts automatically. Built for the cloud, it scales to meet your demands and ensures smooth, uninterrupted delivery to your audience, with built-in failover and redundancy features.

Media packaging workflow

What’s more, our system includes smart features like OTT optimised configuration, an optimised caching engine, multi-language track intelligence, and much more. Thus, saving you hours in deployment, integration and daily operation. 

3. Digital Rights Management

Protecting your content is just as important as delivering it. That’s why we’ve integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM) directly into our suite. 

Our DRM system is fully automated. You simply upload your file, and our platform handles everything from encryption to key management.

It’s compatible with all the major DRM providers, including Google Widevine, Apple FairPlay, and Microsoft PlayReady, and supports all major DRM technologies. With Jet-Stream DRM, you have complete control over how your content is protected, without the need for manual configuration or multiple systems.

One of the best parts? You can manage playback on a per-viewer basis. So, if you want to offer different levels of access or quality based on a viewer’s subscription plan, you can easily do that. It’s all about giving you control while keeping things simple.

4. Switchboard

Managing multiple content origins (the servers where your video content is stored) can get tricky. In most setups, you might have one or two origins connected to a content delivery network, which can limit flexibility. We’ve developed a solution to this problem: Switchboard.

Switchboard is an abstraction layer between origins and CDNs that acts as a smart traffic controller for your content. Instead of connecting just one or two origins, you can manage multiple origins and even reroute content dynamically, based on specific needs. This is especially helpful if you’re dealing with live streams or want to ensure failover protection in case something goes wrong with one of your origins.

The best part is that it’s all automated. You don’t need to constantly monitor or manually adjust settings. Switchboard will handle the traffic and make sure everything runs smoothly, whether you’re operating from a single cloud, multiple clouds, or even on-premises servers.

5. Content Intelligence

Delivering great content is important, but understanding how that content performs is just as crucial. That’s where content intelligence comes in. With Jet-Stream, every video or stream that passes through our platform is analyzed in detail, collecting data on things like bitrates, codecs, audio tracks, languages, and more.

This analysis feeds into a powerful data model that helps you optimize the viewer experience. You can use this information to make smarter decisions about how you deliver content, offering the right quality for each viewer’s device or network. You can even create renditions of your content—different versions that are tailored to specific devices or subscription levels. So, whether your viewer is on an older device or a high-end setup, you can deliver the best possible experience.

And because our content intelligence system is built into the Jet-Stream Cloud, it’s fully automated. You don’t have to spend time gathering and analyzing data manually—it’s all done for you, helping you make the most of your content without added complexity.

Simplified Workflow Automation for Faster Results

At Jet-Stream, we’re on a mission to make professional media streaming easier and more efficient. That’s why our Advanced Media Streaming Suite is fully automated, with each component operating as a microservice managed by Kubernetes. This means you get the full power of the cloud, with automatic scaling, failover, and recovery all built-in.

With a single API to control everything from transcoding to content delivery, managing your workflows has never been simpler. You don’t need to juggle multiple systems or perform complicated integrations—everything is streamlined to save you time and effort.

Plus, if you have specific workflows that you use regularly, we offer preset configurations that automate the entire process. Just upload your files, and our platform will take care of the rest, making your life easier and your operations more efficient.

Why Choose Jet-Stream? Proven Technology You Can Rely On

We understand that when it comes to streaming, reliability is key. Our technologies are trusted by platforms like AudiencePlayer, an OTT SaaS platform that recently migrated its services to Jet-Stream Cloud. After switching from a generic cloud platform, AudiencePlayer saw significant improvements in performance, scalability, and overall user satisfaction.

With over 100 customers, each with unique workflows, AudiencePlayer needed a solution that could adapt to their needs. We provided the flexibility and power they required, enabling them to grow their business while reducing costs and improving service quality. And the best part? These are the same technologies available to you with our Advanced Media Streaming Suite.

Conclusion

Jet-Stream’s Advanced Media Streaming Suite is designed to make your media workflows faster, easier, and more reliable. From transcoding to content intelligence, our technologies provide everything content creators, streaming integrators and engineers need to deliver high-quality content to their audience while saving time and reducing costs.

Does Jet-Stream AMSS sound like the solution you’ve been looking for? Then make sure to schedule a meeting with our team to go over your use case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Jet-Stream’s transcoding engine special?

Our transcoding engine is hardware-accelerated, which means it’s extremely energy-efficient while supporting high-density streaming. It’s also fully cloud-native, offering automatic failover and recovery to keep your streams running smoothly.

Can I use Jet-Stream’s packaging system for multiple clients?

Yes, our packaging system is designed to handle dynamic environments with multiple clients. It adapts to different packaging needs automatically, ensuring smooth and efficient content delivery.

What DRM options are available through Jet-Stream?

We support all major DRM technologies, including Google Widevine, Apple FairPlay, and Microsoft PlayReady. Full list of support DRM vendors and technologies you can find here.

What does Switchboard do?

Switchboard is an abstraction layer between your origins and CDNs, allowing for dynamic routing and failover management. So, for instance, if someone wants to watch a live stream, you can reroute them to a VOD if the stream is not there. Or if the primary path is unavailable, it’ll reroute to the secondary path for live redundant failover scenarios.

How does content intelligence benefit my service?

Content intelligence analyzes your video content and provides deep insights that help you optimize the viewer experience. You can create custom renditions of content for different devices or subscription levels, ensuring the best experience for every user.

Is Jet-Stream’s platform easy for non-technical users?

Yes, we’re developing a user-friendly GUI that makes it simple for non-technical users to manage their media workflows, while still offering the full power of our automated platform.

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