DishTV Deploys MediaKind AVP Processing Platform

DishTV, the largest direct-to-home (DTH) service provider in India and world’s largest single-country DTH company, will deploy MediaKind’s AVP 4000 video processing platform to deliver enhanced, next-generation immersive experiences to over 23.5 million subscribers. The AVP 4000 video processing platform exists within MediaKind’s Aquila family of solutions, which forms part of the wider MediaKind Universe portfolio.

A longstanding customer with multiple generations of MediaKind technology, DishTV selected MediaKind to replace its entire headend infrastructure, which includes existing legacy technology from its D2H brand.

Through this deployment, DishTV will operate MediaKind’s compression headend technology, which will enable it to evolve and adapt to both traditional broadcast and multiscreen service delivery from a single platform. The platform, which includes MediaKind’s AVP 4000 System Encoder, allows DishTV to serve satellite operations for both of its brands.

Anil Dua, group CEO, DishTV India, said: “As a leading DTH provider in India, we are always looking for new ways to deliver a high quality viewing experience to our millions of customers. We are delighted to strengthen our longstanding partnership with MediaKind and leverage its compression technology heritage which extends more than 25 years. Through the deployment of MediaKind’s AVP technology, we can enable the highest video quality for our consumers alongside far greater bandwidth efficiencies, thus enabling us to cost-effectively deliver the next generation services to our subscribers.”

This latest deployment will unify the control and management of DishTV’s two headends in an orchestrated manner. The solution meets all primary distribution, direct-to consumer applications and service needs, providing a high level of video processing and broadcast performance. MediaKind said it will also allow DishTV to “increase its satellite bandwidth efficiency and deliver superior picture quality to its subscribers.”

AVP 4000 System Encoders have a future-proof modular architecture that permits on-site upgrades, minimizing maintenance time and any service interruption. The AVP 4000 System Encoders deliver MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC compression with a smooth upgrade path to 4K UHDTV.

Angel Ruiz, CEO, MediaKind, said: “The media landscape is constantly shifting and service providers need to continually adapt to deliver the highest quality media experiences for consumers. At the same time, the increased competition from pure-play online providers means it’s necessary to do this as cost-effectively as possible. We are delighted to extend our relationship with DishTV and to continue evolving its service offering in one of the world’s largest video markets. Through the deployment of our state-of-the-art AVP 4000 system, DishTV can potentially benefit from significant cost efficiencies and have the opportunity to launch new and highly compelling viewing experiences.”