WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi,
Ericsson has chosen Zixi to provide additional technology
capabilities for their Contribution applications.
Zixi's Feeder and Receiver technology will be integrated into
Ericsson's recently launched MediaFirst Content Processing
software-based decoder to meet the needs of media businesses that
rely on premium content revenue. Zixi is the industry leader
for enabling dependable, live broadcast-quality video over the
public Internet.
"Ericsson customers are demanding broadcast quality on every
screen. We must provide effective and agile deployments that
maintain content integrity. We're delighted to partner with Zixi to
provide a first-rate service for high-demand, broadcast quality
IP-based delivery," says Arpad
Jordan, Head of Media Processing and Delivery, Media
Solutions at Ericsson.
"We recognize that Ericsson is an important leader in the
broadcast space with tier-1 sports leagues and other entertainment
customers that must provide a dependable, live, synced, video
service across many screens. We are thrilled to have Ericsson join
Zixi's growing ecosystem of partners that make IP-based
distribution dependable and standardized for all viewers to enjoy."
Michael Poppler, Director of Global
Channel Sales at Zixi.
Zixi is seamlessly added to any hardware and software platform
by leveraging the free Zixi SDK and API. This allows all partners
and customers to become standards-based compliant. The SDK
and API enables all partners, and their customers, to have a cost
effective, proven, and secure method for delivering true broadcast
quality live content over the open Internet. Demonstrations will be
held at the upcoming IBC2017 show at the Zixi booth (Hall 14 Stand
E13).
About Zixi
Zixi is revolutionizing video transmission in the same way the
cloud transformed computing. Zixi's industry-leading software
platform transforms the Internet into a broadcast-quality, global
video delivery network so the world's leading media organizations,
service providers, and technology companies can enrich user
experiences, create new services, reduce operating costs, and
realize possibilities not yet imagined. Zixi is a privately held
company led by media industry veterans and IP video experts, with
company headquarters in Boston,
MA. Read more on www.zixi.com
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a world leader in communications technology and
services with headquarters in Stockholm,
Sweden. Our organization consists of more than 111,000
experts who have provided customers in 180 countries with
innovative solutions and services. Together we are building a more
connected future where anyone and any industry is empowered to
reach their full potential. Net sales in 2016 were SEK 222.6 billion (USD
24.5 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock
exchange in Stockholm and the
NASDAQ in New York. Read more on
www.ericsson.com.
Discover Ericsson at IBC Show 2017
Ericsson is an award-winning, global leader in TV and media
products and services, with a proven track record in delivering TV
and media business transformation for over 25 years. Working with
customers around the world, we offer an extensive portfolio of
products and services through our Media Solutions and Broadcast and
Media Services businesses that span media enrichment, processing,
publishing and delivery.
Join us at IBC on Booth # 1.D61 and Balcony Suite BS27 or online
during the event from September
15-19. See you there!
PR Contact:
Zixi
Robin M. Stone
robin@zixi.com
617-596-3489
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