600039-001-00 | Multicast Adaptive Bitrate (MABR) Solution

Multicast ABR allows Pay TV providers to use standard subscriber devices for ABR streaming in the home but still leverage the bandwidth efficiencies of IP multicast over the operator network for the delivery of streaming content.

The Multicast Adaptive Bitrate solution dramatically reduces bandwidth required for Linear / Live TV compared to unicast.

Network Optimization

• Reduces Access Network equipment investment, CDN costs, and exposure to peak traffic spikes

High-Quality Video Delivery

• Leverages proven multicast technology over managed networks
• Improves reliability and user experience, especially for high resolution video (4K, HD)

Seamless Integration

• Solution is transparent to end-user device
• No changes required to home devices (STBs, PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones)

Scalability

• Built for scale with cloud, data center and on-premise options
• Efficiently supports millions of home subscribers

Flexible Deployment

• Multiple options across the cloud, operator network and within the home
• Optimized to fit existing operator network deployments and CPE strategy

Green / Sustainability

• Reduces processing power needed to delivery scalable video
• Minimizes power, cooling, space costs and lessens carbon footprint