SES proposes a solution to synchronize the broadcast of live events between satellite and OTT

The new solution helps broadcasters and content rights owners address delay between different screens, a critical issue for live broadcasts over IP.

The latest solution SES synchronizes OTT broadcasts (over the top, via internet) and satellite with the delivery of IP signals to OTT platforms with the usual speed of satellite, which means a better experience of viewing live events. The new solution Satellite and OTT in Sync, and that the company will demonstrate in IBC 2019, gives broadcasters the opportunity to offer viewers a more consistent experience on any screen – or even when watching multiple screens – by eliminating the lag between streaming TV and OTT services.

It only takes a few seconds of delay between different screens to ruin the viewing experience of a live event. SES, through this unique solution, has achieved a synchronization that guarantees broadcasters that their viewers will be able to enjoy unforgettable moments.

Satellite and OTT Sync It takes the source signal on its way to the satellite and distributes it via IP also using satellite technology. By applying coding and low latency tuning to IP stream At the source, the SES solution is able to deliver content to OTT platforms in sync with the satellite signal. This technique reduces the seconds of delay between a traditional television broadcast and other low-latency OTT solutions or regular OTT broadcasts.

Ferdinand Kayser, CEO of SES Video, highlights that "Today, broadcasters are looking to preserve and grow their business by offering the best possible experience during live events, especially when it comes to premium sports. When a fan is watching a big match on an OTT platform and hears the crowd cheering before even seeing the goal, the disappointment is palpable. As a hybrid video distributor, SES can process video at the source for satellite and OTT distribution, helping broadcasters broadcasting to provide the end user with a unique, consistent and satisfactory experience.”