TISA deploys Bitmovin’s Live Encoder to power next-generation live sports experiences
Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming solutions, today announced that TISA, a leading provider of digital solutions for sports organizations, has deployed Bitmovin’s Live Encoder to power superior live streaming experiences for its roster of spo
Vienna, Austria(02 Oct 2024)
TISA empowers sports organizations to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape through innovative business strategies, cutting-edge technology, and engaging design. TISA’s comprehensive OTT solutions enable sports clubs to create engaging media centers with exclusive video-on-demand content, fostering fan loyalty and revenue growth. Deploying Bitmovin’s Live Encoder ensures TISA’s customers can deliver unrivaled live-streaming experiences with high-quality video and audio outputs on a platform built on resilience and reliability. Bitmovin’s Live Encoder is also compatible with multiple revenue strategies and can support several ad monetization models, including 24/7 linear television channels and Free Ad-supported Television (FAST) channels.
“Live sport is a fast-moving world, and our customers need high-performance solutions coupled with reliability to provide their audience with exceptional user experiences,” said Kamil Rze?nicki, Chief Product Officer at TISA. “After evaluating several options, we found Bitmovin's encoding technology to be highly reliable and well-suited to our needs, especially given its strong reputation in the media and entertainment industries. Its developer-friendly approach made it an easy choice for integration into our platform.”
Bitmovin’s Live Encoder offers TISA several key benefits, including advanced transcoding that ensures high-quality video streaming across all devices, meeting TISA's demanding standards for premium content delivery. Furthermore, Bitmovin’s Live Encoder is the only live encoding SaaS platform on the market that allows customers to launch thousands of live channels or events in multiple cloud vendors globally at any time, with content owners able to distribute across multiple CDNs. Consequently, the flexibility and scalability of Bitmovin’s Live Encoder, together with TISA’s solutions, will help customers streamline video streaming workflows and minimize infrastructure costs.
“We’ve been significantly expanding our footprint in the sports world, and our live encoder has been a game changer for several players in the space by ensuring they can confidently deliver live streams that are powered by a high-performance and reliable live encoder that’s proven in the market,” said Stefan Lederer, CEO and co-founder of Bitmovin, “TISA has a suite of highly impressive solutions with an international list of sports clients, so we’re excited that it has chosen our live encoder to build superior live streaming experiences.”
About Bitmovin
Bitmovin is a leading provider of video streaming solutions 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 San Francisco, California and has major offices in Vienna, Klagenfurt, Austria as well as London, Berlin and Denver. The company has over 400 customers across the globe including ClassPass, BBC, fuboTV, Hulu, and Discovery. For more information, visit www.bitmovin.com.
About TISA
TISA AG (Technology in Sports Alliance) is a Swiss-based leader in digital transformation for the sports industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for content delivery, fan engagement, social media management, and data analytics. With over six years of experience, TISA has developed a range of OTT (Over-The-Top) solutions that help sports entities distribute and monetize content globally.
TISA’s offerings include STRIDE OTT, an adaptable streaming platform with three tiers—PREMIUM, PRO, and SMART STRIDE—tailored to the needs of sports organizations, alongside AI Automated Production for effortless event recording, and Sports Market Place Services for streaming and matchday support.
As TISA expands internationally, it is targeting the U.S. sports market, offering its SMART STRIDE solution to sports programs, enabling them to create their own digital platforms. For more information, visit www.tisagroup.com.
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