NPAW will bring its new CDN Balancer to NAB 2022

CDN Balancer, an intelligent system to balance loads between content distribution networks (CDN) based on the quality of the experience, will be the axis on which the presence of NPAW in NAB 2022 (April 23-27, Las Vegas).

From buffering to bitrate drops, CDN Balancer It takes into account everything that affects video playback and chooses the best CDN accordingly. It consists of two different tools: CDN Selector y CDN Active Switching, which can be used separately or in combination.

With CDN Selector, customers can create and activate multiple CDN balancing configurations based on a broad set of rules that allow deep customization. Taking advantage of its capabilities machine learning, the NPAW system can identify the Suitable CDN measuring CDN performance at the end-user level to make the best choice for each request. Services can prioritize CDNs to deliver the best possible quality of experience, but they can also take into account pricing and service level agreements to control costs and ensure compliance with each CDN provider's quota.

On the other hand, CDN Active Switching automatically selects the CDN you provide highest video quality for each video segment. Using real-time bitrate performance information collected locally, it detects CDN and bandwidth changes before they can affect video playback. NPAW CDN Active Switching solution also includes the ability to activate extensions WebRTC peer-to-peer to increase overall performance and reduce costs. It is an ideal solution for large movie launches or events and live streaming channels, for which the huge attendance of users can be a challenge.

Expanded analysis capabilities

NPAW will also present in NAB 2022 new analytical capabilities for video streaming. The main one is the new solution Application Analytics, the “only tool on the market” that combines video analytics and application analytics to give streaming providers complete visibility into their users' journey.

Con Application Analytics, streaming services can understand how their users navigate through the different sections and functions of their application. This information about user behavior before the video is key to optimize UI/UX and increase the user participation. .

NAB attendees can learn more about NPAW's new products by visiting the company's booth (W10122) in the West Hall. Partner events will take place at the booth from 4:30 to 6:00 pm PT each afternoon, with Setplex on April 24, Ateme and 3SS on April 25, and Kaltura on April 26.