Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Foxtel Chooses Digital Rapids Encoding and Streaming Solutions for Ground-Breaking Foxtel Go Service

28/11/2012

Sydney, Australia:Digital Rapids has been chosen by Foxtel to provide encoding and streaming solutions to underpin Foxtels ground-breaking new video initiatives. Foxtel has purchasedStreamZ Live adaptive streaming encoders and theDigital Rapids Broadcast Manager multi-encoder management system to power the new Foxtel Go App.

The Digital Rapids encoders and management software are being used to provide IP streams for Foxtel on Xbox 360, Foxtel on Connected TV, and the Foxtel Go App. They were also used to provide IP streams for the hugely successful Foxtel LONDON 2012 Olympic Games App.

Foxtel Go is an exciting new way for our customers to watch our premium TV shows, series and sport on the go, and it was imperative the service be built on a technical foundation that delivers the superior quality and reliability that our customers demand, said Foxtel Executive Director of Product, Jim Rudder. Digital Rapids solutions met our stringent criteria, and their outstanding support is also a critical factor to our success.

Were excited that Foxtel has chosen our solutions to power their innovative Foxtel Go App, said Neville Paterson, Sales Manager, Asia Pacific at Digital Rapids. Our encoding and streaming solutions deliver exceptional quality and performance for service providers expanding their reach to new platforms ranging from game consoles to mobile devices, and we look forward to working closely with Foxtel in the future as their services continue to grow.

The StreamZ Live family of encoders delivers an industry-leading combination of outstanding quality, reliability, versatility and easy operation in powerful configurations for multi-platform live streaming applications. Adaptive streaming models of StreamZ Live encode and stream live HD and SD content with superior quality and performance for delivery through both standard streaming protocols and the latest generation of adaptive streaming technologies. The Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager software provides enterprise-class management, automation, monitoring and fault tolerance for multiple live streaming encoders, with features including scheduling, automated failover and alert notifications.

For more information about StreamZ Live, Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager and other Digital Rapids solutions, please visit www.digitalrapids.com.

About Digital Rapids Corporation - Digital Rapids provides market-leading content transformation and workflow solutions that empower the worlds leading media organizations to reach wider audiences more efficiently, more effectively and more profitably. Recipients of more than two dozen prestigious awards for company and product excellence, Digital Rapids combines innovative technology with proven expertise and visionary insight to help our customers expand their audiences, increase their revenues, and reduce their costs. Digital Rapids Corporation (www.digitalrapids.com) is headquartered in Ontario, Canada with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Argentina.

About Foxtel -- Foxtel is one of Australias most progressive and dynamic media companies, directly employing around 2,500 people, and delivering a diverse subscription television service to both regional and metropolitan areas over cable, satellite and broadband distribution. We offer a better entertainment experience every day to each one of our 2.3 million subscribing homes through delivery of exclusive and inspiring programming across all genres, the worlds most popular channel brands, and investment in high quality local content. As constant champions of innovation we have brought customers the iQ personal digital recorder, Australias largest HD offering, Foxtel 3D, and more recently, the Foxtel Go App for iPad. Foxtel is owned by Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556 (50%) and The News Corporation Ltd (50%). foxtel.com.au
LINK: http://www.digitalrapids.com/en/News/PressReleases/2012FoxtelGo.aspx...
See more stories from digitalrapids

More from Digital Rapids

07/04/2014

Imagine Communications Acquires Digital Rapids

Las Vegas: Imagine Communications, a portfolio company of The Gores Group and a market share leader of software and networking solutions serving the global medi...

02/04/2014

Digital Rapids Announces New Enhancements and Configurations for Transcode Manager and the Kayak Workflow Platform

New extensions are being released for the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2 aut...

31/03/2014

Unas Media Productions Expands Live Multiscreen Streaming Operations with Digital Rapids StreamZ Live 4000EX Encoders

Austria-based Unas Media Productions has expanded their streaming operations wit...

26/03/2014

Digital Rapids Bringing Powerful Multiscreen Media Proceing and Workflow Advances to the 04 NAB Show

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids will be showcasing the companys complete range ...

24/03/2014

Digital Rapids and Cinnafilm Integrate Award-Winning Automated Media Transformation and Standards Conversion Solutions

Cinnafilms Tachyon standards conversion technology is now available as an optio...

13/02/2014

Digital Rapids and Vidcheck Partner to Integrate Automated Media Transformation and Quality Control

Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2 media transformation software now offers inte...

30/01/2014

Hostworks Selects Digital Rapids Encoders for New Live Streaming Service

Australia-based digital solutions provider Hostworks has chosen Digital Rapids encoders for the new Hostworks Media Foundry live streaming service The encoders...

14/01/2014

Digital Rapids Ships Mixed-Platform Workflow Support and More for Transcode Manager Media Transformation Software

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

25/11/2013

Digital Rapids Honored Twice in NewBay Media Product Innovation Awards

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids announced today that two of the companys solutions were honored in the inaugural NewBay Media Product Innovation Awards, which ...

14/11/2013

Da Ai TV Selects Digital Rapids StreamZ Live Encoders for Online and Mobile Streaming

Hong Kong: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transforma...

21/10/2013

Digital Rapids Releases DPP Support for Transcode Manager .0 and Kayak Workflow Platform

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

01/10/2013

Digital Rapids New StreamZ Live 4000EX Advanced Multiscreen Encoder Wins STAR Award

Passfield, UK: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transf...

12/09/2013

Digital Rapids Unveils New Format Support, Features and Workflow Advances for Highly-Acclaimed Media Proceing Platform

IBC 2013, Amsterdam, Stand 7.F33: Digital Rapids is showcasing a wide range of n...

11/09/2013

Digital Rapids Unleashes StreamZ Live 4000EX Advanced Multiscreen Encoder

IBC 2013, Amsterdam, Stand 7.F33: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video to wider a...

09/09/2013

FileCatalyst Partners with Digital Rapids, Enhancing Data Transfer Speeds in File-Based Digital Media Workflows

(Partner Press Release from FileCatalyst) Ottawa, Canada: Unlimi-Tech Software, ...

03/09/2013

Venera Technologies Announces Pulsar QC Components for Digital Rapids Transcode Manager and Kayak

(Partner Press Release from Venera) Noida, India: Venera Technologies is pleased...

28/08/2013

Digital Rapids StreamZ Live Encoders Power Streaming in the Studio and On the Road for nobeo

Passfield, United Kingdom: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative ...

15/08/2013

Digital Rapids StreamZHD Encoding System Hits the Road on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

01/07/2013

Digital Rapids to Showcase Innovative Live and On-Demand Media Transformation and Workflow Solutions at SMPTE Australia

Sydney, Australia: Digital Rapids - the trusted provider of innovative media tr...

21/05/2013

Digital Rapids Bringing Award-Winning Media Transformation and Workflow Innovations to ANGA COM and Broadcast Asia

Passfield, United Kingdom and Hong Kong: Digital Rapids will be showcasing the c...

16/05/2013

Digital Rapids Releases New .8 Software Upgrade for Highly Acclaimed Ingest, Encoding and Streaming Systems

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

22/04/2013

Digital Rapids Wins TV Technology STAR Award for StreamZ Live 8000EX Broadcast and Multiscreen Encoder

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

09/04/2013

Digital Rapids Showcases Strong Partnerships and Expanding Ecosystem at the 0 NAB Show

NAB Show, Las Vegas, Booth SL5624: Digital Rapids is showcasing the companys str...

08/04/2013

PixelTools announces Ultra HD MPEG- Encoder for Digital Rapids Transcode Manager .0 and Kayak

(Partner Press Release from PixelTools) Las Vegas: PixelTools today announced th...

08/04/2013

Manzanita Brings MPEG Software Solutions to Digital Rapids Kayak Workflow Platform

(Partner Press Release from Manzanita) Poway, California: Manzanita Systems, Inc...

08/04/2013

Digital Rapids Expands Award-Winning StreamZ Live Encoder Family with Trio of Powerful New Models

NAB Show, Las Vegas, Booth SL5624: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of inn...

08/04/2013

Digital Rapids Highlights HEVC Among New Formats and Features for Award-Winning Media Transformation Platform at 0 NAB Show

NAB Show, Las Vegas, Booth SL5624: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of inn...

05/04/2013

Digimetrics Eos Audio Normalizer Coming to Digital Rapids Transcode Manager .0 and Kayak

Cushing, Oklahoma and Markham, Ontario: Digimetrics and Digital Rapids today ann...

05/04/2013

Digital Rapids Eases Transformation of Video for Leading Streaming Service with New Presets

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids today announced new production-tested presets f...

03/04/2013

Terra Selects Digital Rapids Transcode Manager for Multiscreen VOD Media Production

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative me...

25/02/2013

Digital Rapids Encoding Solutions Power e-Entertainment IPTV and Multiscreen Video Service for CAT Telecom

Hong Kong: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transforma...

19/02/2013

Digital Rapids Transcends Transcoding with Release of Highly-Anticipated Media Proceing Upgrade and Platform

Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media tra...

28/11/2012

Foxtel Chooses Digital Rapids Encoding and Streaming Solutions for Ground-Breaking Foxtel Go Service

Sydney, Australia:Digital Rapids has been chosen by Foxtel to provide encoding a...

23/11/2012

Digital Rapids Selected as One of Greater Torontos Top Employers

Markham, Ontario:Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video content to wider audiences ...

14/11/2012

Turner Broadcasting Selects Digital Rapids Kayak Workflow Platform for Multi-Screen Media Operations

Markham, Ontario:Digital Rapids announced today that Turner Broadcasting System,...