Distribution and delivery
Define the channel once and deliver it everywhere you sell it
Network Fabric takes one channel and delivers it to every destination: FAST platforms, your OTT apps, IPTV headends, and hospitality properties. Each destination gets the format, markers, and program guide it needs, and you see what is on air everywhere from one view.
What it does
Per-destination packaging
HLS, DASH, CMAF, or MPEG-TS for each destination, with SCTE-35 passed through or conditioned according to that partner's spec.
FAST platform delivery
Deliver the stream and program guide feed in the format each FAST platform asks for, with marker handling for platform-side ad insertion.
IPTV and headend handoff
MPEG-TS over SRT or UDP multicast for operator headends, with markers intact for local ad insertion downstream.
Hospitality delivery
Feed property headends and IPTV systems through an on-site edge node, with per-property branding and offers.
Multi-CDN
Publish to more than one CDN and move traffic between them by health or cost, without changing the channel.
On-air confirmation
Per-destination health, stream checks, and as-run reconciliation show what each partner actually received.
How it works
Add a destination
Choose the platform or endpoint and its delivery profile.
Package
Fabric produces the right format, markers, and guide data for that destination.
Deliver
The stream goes out through the CDN or handoff the destination expects.
Confirm
Health checks and as-run data confirm what each destination received.
Technical specifications
Formats, protocols, and deployment targets. Exact versions and partner-specific profiles are confirmed during scoping.
| Streaming formats | HLS (RFC 8216), MPEG-DASH (ISO/IEC 23009-1), CMAF (ISO/IEC 23000-19) |
|---|---|
| Broadcast handoff | MPEG-TS over SRT, RIST, or UDP/RTP multicast |
| Ad markers | SCTE-35 passthrough, conversion between HLS and DASH formats, or removal |
| Program guide | XMLTV and partner-specific EPG feeds per destination |
| Content protection | Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady through a CPIX-compatible key service |
| CDN | Multi-CDN publishing with health-based steering |
| Monitoring | Per-destination availability, manifest checks, and alerts |
Where Network Fabric is used
- FAST channelsLaunch and monetize free ad-supported streaming TV channels
- OTT and streaming appsAdd live channels and server-side ads to AVOD, SVOD, and hybrid apps
- IPTV and pay-TV operatorsChannel origination and local ad insertion for MSOs, telcos, and IPTV
- Hospitality TVBranded in-room channels and offers for hotels, resorts, and cruise
- Sports networksLive event control, unscheduled breaks, and always-on sports channels
- Digital publishersTurn video archives into channels and monetize with contextual ads