Monday, June 10, 2013

Deutsche Telekom Employs Octoshape for Livestream OTT Service

Deutsche Telekom is launching a cloud-based video solution for over-the-top (OTT) content via fixed and mobile broadband networks.

"LiveStream Perform," which is powered by Octoshape, promises broadcast TV reliability delivered through best-effort broadband networks.


Octoshape’s streaming technology employs throughput optimization methods that enable TV-like playback quality.  In addition, the suite of multicast technologies enables scale and efficiency for operators and provides predictable business models for broadcasters.

"I am pleased to team up with such a prominent and highly regarded brand,” said Michael Koehn Milland, CEO of Octoshape. “Combining Deutsche Telekom with the industry leading OTT video distribution technologies of Octoshape simply escalates the disruptive cycle in the market. Together with Deutsche Telekom, we are very proud to usher in a new class of video service that is beyond any video experience available today. Octoshape already powers some of the largest OTT initiatives across many global marquee broadcasters. By partnering with Deutsche Telekom, we are able to extend the reach to an even broader group of companies around the world.”

http://www.octoshape.com/