MediaKind streaming software powers Television New Zealand's new sports streaming service

MediaKind, a global media technology company, together with industry-leading technology partners Qvest and Qibb, have delivered a technology-driven solution for Television New Zealand (TVNZ) that sets new standards across the streaming industry.

TVNZ+’s new sports streaming service, enriched by the integration of MediaKind’s streaming technology, Qvest’s expertise in systems integration, and Qibb’s cloud-native orchestration software solutions, enables the broadcaster to seamlessly scale complete workflows for multiple sports events in parallel with minimal user intervention.

This launch follows TVNZ's acquisition of a number of major sporting events rights, resulting in the creation of a fully cloud-based over-the-top (OTT) livestreaming platform. 

MediaKind provided TVNZ with Aquila Cloud, a cloud-agnostic streaming solution recognised for its ease of deployment within its existing AWS account. This choice enabled TVNZ to focus its investments on infrastructure and streaming services, affording them the flexibility to scale according to the number of concurrent games on any given day while optimising cost-efficiency.

In a collaborative effort with Qibb, MediaKind integrated its APIs to offer orchestration services, allowing TVNZ to manage its streaming service effortlessly. This automation significantly reduced the risk of human error or misconfiguration during crucial events, as the entire solution adheres to a consistent, predefined, and tested configuration that requires nothing more than a start API call.

Jean-Louis Acafrao, TVNZ’s GM Technology said: “The partnership between MediaKind, Qvest, and Qibb has enabled us to launch a new sports streaming service in our TVNZ+ platform that delivers for our business and meets our audience’s high expectations when it comes to consuming quality sports contents. The solution implemented in collaboration with MediaKind, Qvest, and Qibb proved exceptionally efficient, adaptable, and, above all, centered around our viewers' needs.”

Boris Felts, Chief Product Officer, MediaKind, said: “The many benefits of our Aquila Cloud solution, together with seamless API integration and support from our key partners Qvest and Qibb, enables TVNZ to scale and manage livestreaming events with an adaptable and cloud-based platform. This achievement showcases the immense potential that can emerge when industry leaders unite to address complex challenges. We’re excited to have set a new industry benchmark with the launch of TVNZ’s innovative streaming service."

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