REGINA and VICTORIA – Canadian vendor Vecima Networks announced today Saskatchewan cable operator Access Communications will deploy Vecima’s MediaScaleX platform to provide a new IPTV solution to its subscribers.
“Leveraging the latest advancements in video delivery, the new solution makes it easier for our customers to view national and local content, when and how they want,” said Jeff De Sarno, chief technology officer at Access in the press release. “Subscribers will soon enjoy new features including downloadable applications to play content on the leading retail devices, guide look back, unified search, and remote DVR scheduling.”
Vecima’s MediaScaleX software leverages existing common hardware infrastructure that enables operators to sustain legacy video ecosystems while accommodating new subscribers and expanded content packages including 4K and HEVC, according the manufacturer. “MediaScaleX supports a wide range of functionality that enhance viewers’ quality of experience (QoE), including time shifted playback and viewership through subscriber-provided devices,” said Clay McCreery, Vecima’s chief revenue officer.
Updated Access Communications applications will be available for all types of subscribers and use cases, including iOS, Android, and Smart TVs, starting early 2021, the companies added.
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