Zixi, a leading provider of Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), has entered a co-sell agreement with Verizon, integrating Zixi’s live IP video software-defined solutions with Verizon’s robust network infrastructure. This collaboration aims to elevate customer experiences in live linear and event workflows throughout the media supply chain.
The SDVP, renowned for its innovative provisioning and management of live video on 5G or IP networks, is now deployed across Verizon’s Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) nodes. This deployment ensures robust network access and ultra-low latency for content acquisition and delivery, catering to various use cases from business to consumer consumption on a large scale.
By leveraging the modularity and flexibility of the SDVP, operations and engineering teams can swiftly deploy live video routes, maximizing the performance of 5G networks. Users gain access to Zixi Broadcasters via Zixi ZEN Master, providing comprehensive telemetry data on network, transport, intra-cloud delivery, and associated edge devices in the end-to-end workflow.
The partnership enables Verizon field sales to offer a comprehensive software-defined solution set, including Zixi Broadcaster, ZEN Master control plane, and Zixi Live Transcoding. This allows Verizon to extend the edge of its network, enabling Media & Entertainment clients to scale at compute, transmission, and operational levels.
As the media industry migrates towards IP and Cloud-based workflows, Zixi and Verizon facilitate this transition by maintaining or exceeding broadcast levels of Quality of Service (QoS) and performance SLAs with lower latency. This is crucial as content owners compete for audience share and drive new business models while delivering a high Quality of Experience (QoE).
Zixi’s software-defined solution offers increased efficiency, reduced infrastructure requirements, bandwidth optimization, and transport stream egress cost reduction, paving the way for industry growth, innovation, and enhanced video streaming experiences. With unmatched compute efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership, Zixi empowers broadcasters to invest in new content acquisition and revenue-generating opportunities.
Verizon and Zixi are committed to delivering cutting-edge 5G solutions for live linear and event-based video use cases, ensuring reliability and scalability across the media supply chain as the live video market continues to evolve.
