Next Generation TVCDN
Perception TVCDN™ was the first end-to-end solution introducing to the market truly unified streaming cloud platform - the multicast mesh grid powered content distribution network with the advanced IPTV feature set embedded directly in the CDN layer, providing full tech stack necessary for a full-service internet TV experience including the most advanced TV commerce.
Above architecture schematic details the key components of the Perception TVCDN unified platform from ingest of multi-format feeds through to multiscreen apps.
Perception TVCDN unique mesh infrastructure is being rolled out world-wide to enable high quality low latency streaming of multichannel live TV and on demand content.
Unified origin/edge POP streaming nodes are located in key strategic global internet hubs and directly connected via core routers to Tier-1 IP transit network providers. Perception also fully supports POP nodes within Telco partners’ private walled garden network, with support for direct peering or connectivity can be established via key regional internet exchanges.
Perception Multicast Grid proprietary technology manages the network in real time, handling content replication, routing decisions, platform management and network monitoring.
As integral part of the full service, TV headend services include satellite downlinking, transcoding and video/audio QoS 24/7 monitoring service utilising automated systems and human operator video gallery.
Ordinary CDN vs Perception TVCDN
CDN vs TVCDN table offers a comparison with Perception TVCDN capabilities versus a traditional CDN.
The traditional CDN, built to move packets of data efficiently across long distances requires significant integration with third party platforms to deliver live and on demand TV, especially when live rewind and visual scrubbing with full preview are required.
The more third party integration points, the more prone a platform becomes to technical issues and increased cost of operation.