LBCI a leader in the media field locally and internationally. An avid early adopter of innovative technologies.
CHALLENGE
A turnkey solution for Hosting, CDN, Video CMS, Transcoding, Secure, Online Video Player, Website and Apps for Mobile and TV that integrates with LBCI existing systems.
LBCI needed to transcode a pool of TV channels through a flexible setup with the capability to change and expand quickly with configuration for mobiles, browsers, and tablets for live and on-demand broadcasting.
SOLUTION
LBCI went for the full-fledged KWIKmotion suite solutions gaining a stable and flexible OTT platform for live and on-demand TV (including replay TV for playing missed episodes, restart TV so users can start watching an in-progress program from the beginning while it’s airing live) while meeting the highest standards of streaming quality and security. The solution enables multi-bitrate delivery of protected live and on-demand TV and video content across tablets, smartphones, connected set-top boxes, and computing platforms.
WHAT LBCI HAD TO SAY
- We wanted to work with a market-tested Video Streaming platform that we trust to be utilizing the latest and best technology out there. The team behind the solution needed to have deep insight and understanding of the needs and requirements of an Arab-speaking large scale Media Broadcasting Network. We opted for KWIKmotion fast scalability and speed to market available with full CMS flexibility for customization of solutions tailored to LBCI network of channels each with unique needs.
- Restreaming live to social media has boosted our viewership and increased LBCI webpage reach.
- Honoring contractual agreements and geo-restrictions is very important to us and KWIKprime geo-blocking feature makes it very easy to manage and keep track.
- KWIKanalytics comprehensive metrics is an extremely valuable feature to LBCI. It allows us to continuously monitor online video quality, measure audience behavior, and adapt video quality across the internet. We have extensively used this feature for Lebanese audience during political and security events.
- Live OTT and VOD viewership has increased, we have consistently received positive feedback from our audience worldwide and viewers have shown strong signs of engagement through our social media channels.
- Audio on demand is one of KWIKmotion most valuable and heavily used features for our audience in areas with very low bandwidth and/or no video stream capabilities.