The streaming service is powered by Redge Media as an end-to-end deployment that encompasses SDP and VDP, including Redge Media CDN.
Israel’s new Over-the-Top Television (OTT TV) platform, FreeTV, has made its debut with an offering that includes more than 50 live channels and an extensive library boasting tens of thousands of Video-on-demand (VoD) assets.
FreeTV operates on the Redge Media platform, an end-to-end solution provided by Redge Technologies. Redge Technologies, a prominent player in Over-the-Top (OTT) and edge computing technologies across the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, has been a presence in the market since 2007.
FreeTV offers viewers a diverse array of live content along with a comprehensive on-demand entertainment catalogue. It features a wide selection of more than 50 live channels, including popular Israeli broadcasters, top-tier sports networks, a plethora of children’s programming, and a wide range of entertainment options. FreeTV comes complete with catch-up and multi-screen capabilities, enabling viewers to rewind, pause, and catch up on missed episodes using any compatible device. This streaming service relies on Redge Media for end-to-end deployment, encompassing Service Delivery Platform (SDP) and Video Delivery Platform (VDP), complete with Redge Media’s Content Delivery Network (CDN).
Redge Media offers a comprehensive video streaming platform tailored to broadcasters and telecommunications companies. This platform comprises the Service Delivery Platform (SDP), encompassing Digital Asset Management (DAM), Content Management System (CMS), and multi-screen applications, as well as the Video Delivery Platform (VDP), which provides transcoding, multi-DRM (Digital Rights Management), origin, and CDN distribution.
FreeTV is accessible via mobile devices, and a range of connected TVs, including Android TV, Samsung, LG, and Hisense models. The platform features a state-of-the-art user interface and offers a modern and customisable experience specifically tailored to the needs of right-to-left speakers.
The FreeTV service aims to establish itself as one of the largest streaming platforms in the MENA region.
Andrzej Nowak, Implementation Department Director at Redge Technologies, said: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to deploy our cutting-edge solutions and deliver an exceptional viewing experience to audiences in the MENA region. This milestone further strengthens our position as a global leader in the streaming industry.”
