Zixi's Innovations at IBC 2025
Zixi, a recognized contender in broadcast-quality live video over IP, is gearing up for a notable appearance at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam from September 12 to 15. The company's stand, located at 5.A85, promises to highlight a range of advancements tailored to revolutionize the delivery of live sports and other content.
Zixi will demonstrate its powerful platform, aimed at assisting various stakeholders in the media realm including content owners, broadcasters, sports leagues, service providers, and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The key objective is to provide them with better quality, enhanced security, improved flexibility, and efficient cost management while delivering live video content.
Addressing Live Video Challenges
Zixi is focused on overcoming several significant hurdles faced in live video workflows across three essential areas:
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Contribute - The company has developed automation solutions for content acquisition, switching, and contribution.
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Process - They are optimizing content for different markets by normalizing and regionalizing the content to suit various audiences.
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Deliver - Zixi ensures consistent and reliable IP distribution, utilizing satellite, fiber, and internet services all at competitive costs.
The Zixi Platform accommodates a rich assortment of needs, addressing issues like blackout restrictions, regional content delivery, and a variety of internet connectivity options. This not only streamlines workflows but also eliminates compatibility issues, allowing businesses to scale video operations with lower expenses.
Unveiling New Capabilities
Zixi’s exhibition will include several breakthroughs designed to enhance compatibility and simplify live video processes:
- - Zero Latency Frame Thinning: Ensures smooth streaming, even in congested network conditions.
- - Mobile Application: This transformation turns smartphones into Zixi-enabled cameras and encoders, enhancing content production flexibility.
- - Updated User Interface: Zixi Broadcaster will feature a modernized UI to improve the user experience significantly.
- - Event Scheduling Notification Interface (ESNI): This integration facilitates precise switching using SCTE 224 standards.
- - Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS): An integration that enables rapid workflows while ensuring compliance, archiving, and collaborative efforts.
- - Single Program Transport Stream (SPTS) Re-Multiplexing: This feature aids in regionalized content delivery.
Partner Ecosystem Highlights
Zixi is excited to present its revamped partner ecosystem that promotes co-innovation and interoperability. Collaborators include:
- - Uplynk: Focused on introducing IP-based streaming workflows that replace traditional satellite and fiber solutions.
- - Osprey Video: Known for integrating professional-grade encoders and decoders with Zixi to provide a reliable, low-latency IP video transport.
- - Videon: Offers edge computing through its LiveEdge® platform, specifically designed for Remote Production and seamless Zixi orchestration.
To enhance engagement, Zixi will also host a live meet-me room at IBC 2025, enabling customers and partners to interact, exchange content, and witness practical interoperability in real-time during the demonstrations.
Participation in IBC Accelerator Programme
Zixi is participating in the