Video encoding

Cloud-based content encoding automation tool. Create smart workflows for automated encoding and delivery.
Category
Cloud, Video
year
2021
Summary
Discover how we developed an innovative cloud-based content processing platform designed to revolutionize the inflight entertainment (IFE) industry. Airlines often face challenges with the traditional cyclical approach to content acquisition and scheduling, leading to inefficiencies and limited flexibility. Our solution addresses these issues by enabling rapid content ingestion, encoding, and delivery, allowing airlines to provide a dynamic and engaging passenger experience.
What we've done
1. Cloud-Based Content Ingestion and Encoding
- Developed a platform that swiftly processes source content into standardized formats, significantly reducing the time required for content preparation.
2. Flexible Content Scheduling
- Implemented features that allow airlines to schedule content updates outside the standard monthly refresh cycle, providing passengers with a continuously updated entertainment selection.
3. Comprehensive Metadata Management
- Designed a system capable of handling extensive content libraries, ensuring accurate and efficient metadata management to enhance content discoverability.
4. Integration with Existing IFE Systems
- Ensured compatibility with various IFE platforms, facilitating seamless integration and minimizing the need for extensive modifications to existing systems.
5. Enhanced Data Analytics
- Incorporated data visualization tools to provide in-depth insights into content consumption patterns, enabling airlines to tailor their offerings to passenger preferences.

Challenges Addressed
— Inefficient Content Cycles: Traditional IFE systemsoperate on rigid content refresh schedules, limiting the ability to providetimely updates. Our platform introduces flexibility, allowing for more frequentand targeted content updates.
— Complex Metadata Management: Handling vast amounts ofcontent and associated metadata can be cumbersome. Our solution streamlinesthis process, ensuring accurate metadata management and improved contentorganization.
— Integration Hurdles: Diverse IFE systems across airlinespresent integration challenges. Our platform's adaptable architecture ensurescompatibility, facilitating smooth deployment across various systems.
Outcome
Our cloud-based content processing platform has transformed the way airlines manage and deliver inflight entertainment. By enabling rapid content processing and flexible scheduling, airlines can now offer a more dynamic and personalized passenger experience. The integration of advanced data analytics empowers airlines with actionable insights, allowing for continuous improvement of their entertainment offerings. This innovative solution sets a new standard in the IFE industry, aligning inflight entertainment with the evolving expectations of modern travelers.