Broadpeak has introduced a solution to reduce latency in live streaming video. The company claims latency reduction of 90% by using multicast technology and managed network capabilities. Broadpeak will demonstrate its nanoCDN solution with low-latency capabilities at Mobile World Congress and the 2017 NAB Show.
"Today's television viewers love watching live sports and news anytime, anywhere, on any device. One of the challenges operators face is that these events attract very large audiences, resulting in a delay from 30 seconds to over a minute," said Jacques Le Mancq, CEO at Broadpeak. "Our nanoCDN is the only solution that can effectively resolve latency during live streaming on connected devices, bringing the normal delay down by 90%. By resolving the challenges content operators face with regards to guaranteeing high quality for live streaming, Broadpeak nanoCDN with low-latency capabilities is set to make a huge impact on the OTT live environment."
The solution is based on Broadpeak's nanoCDN multicast ABR, which is designed to transfer the traffic from an unmanaged to a managed network to guarantee bandwidth and allow buffer reduction in the player.