Novra Adds Broadpeak's Technology to its Next-Gen Video Products for the OTT Market

WINNIPEG, April 2, 2019

The combination of the nanoCDN™ agent and the S400Pro enables delivery of ABR video content via satellite for multiscreen/multidevice playout. Key features include:

• ABR format video— suitable for multiple devices (from big screen to mobile phone)
  
  
• Works with any IP infrastructure at the edge— from local Wi-Fi and Ethernet to 4G/5G and cable
  
  
• Uses the latest open standards technologies such as MPEG CMAF for maximum quality and efficiency

Novra's S400Pro is a versatile, cost-effective satellite receiver that receives DVB-S/S2 and outputs IP data, including video streams for media players. Novra's family of satellite receivers, with over 80,000 installed globally, are widely used for applications such as weather networks, digital signage, media distribution, IP-TV and many others. The S400Pro is the next-generation in our satellite family and features a Linux OS, dual satellite inputs, dual LAN outputs, a USB port, on-board storage, SNMP and throughput of over 100 Mb/s. A DVB-S2X version will be available later in the year.

Broadpeak's nanoCDN™ makes it possible to deliver adaptive bitrate formats (HLS, DASH) over satellite, and therefore reach tablets, smartphones or other connected devices with a stream that has the quality of DTH broadcast. Adopting adaptive bitrate formats on satellite also allows merging satellite and OTT video offer into one consistent experience.

Novra Group CEO Harris Liontas commented, "We are excited to announce this technology partnership with Broadpeak. Novra's S400Pro is our new generation of satellite receivers, developed using our extensive application and domain knowledge and unparalleled ingenuity to create a platform for a family of products that are easily adaptable to diverse and changing customer requirements. Combining this with the efficient and flexible video delivery enabled by Broadpeak's nanoCDN™ results in a unique product to meet the dynamic requirements of our growing video customer base.  The industry is facing big challenges as the way people access video continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Our growing suite of video solutions help our customers turn those big challenges into big opportunities."

 "We are delighted to partner with Novra to enable the delivery of adaptive bitrate format via satellite. Both products combine perfectly to offer satellite operators the possibility of addressing mobile devices in addition to TVs" said Jacques Le Mancq, CEO of Broadpeak.

The S400Pro and nanoCDN™ will be on display at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB show in Las Vegas, April 6-11. International Datacasting/Novra Group will be in South Hall, booth SU3621, Broadpeak in Booth SU9221.