Pay-TV Operator Moving to OTT
Ingest from an existing headend via vxTranscoder. Package to DASH and HLS, DRM-encrypt in one pass, and serve mobile, Smart TV, STB and web from a single 2RU server.
OTT Packaging
vxOTT Gateway
Compact, software-defined packager, scrambler, and broadcast origin. Single fMP4 container drives every format, with multi-codec manifests and multi-DRM encryption in one pass.
Award
300+
Live channels packaged in production
1 server / 2RU20+ PB
VOD assets served
in production1
Container — a single fMP4 drives every format
fMP4 for all formats<4s
End-to-end latency
LL-HLS / LL-DASHThe Single-Manifest Advantage
One manifest.
AV1, HEVC and H.264 simultaneously.
Traditional packagers need separate origin trees per codec — multiplying storage and CDN costs. vxOTT Gateway builds one manifest referencing codec-specific renditions. One CDN cache. One storage pool. Every device covered.
Storage-Efficient by Design
One origin tree. Every codec family.
A single fMP4 strategy eliminates duplicated storage for HLS, DASH and CMAF. A multi-codec manifest removes separate origin trees per codec family — cutting cost without cutting reach.
Up to 50% origin storage reduction
~30% CDN bandwidth savings
Compatible with 3rd-party CDNs, DRM servers & middleware
Single Manifest Output
Apple TV / SafariAV1 · best efficiency
Smart TV / AndroidHEVC · wide coverage
Legacy STB / PCH.264 · universal fallback
One origin. One CDN cache. All devices.
Core Capabilities
A complete OTT origin.
Packaging, scrambling, and origin serving in a single software-defined engine.
ABR Packaging
DASH, HLS and CMAF — all formats simultaneously from one pipeline. LL-HLS and LL-DASH for sub-4-second live delivery.
Single fMP4 Container
One file on disk generates HLS, DASH and CMAF output, eliminating redundant storage across formats.
Multi-DRM Encryption
FairPlay + Widevine + PlayReady in one pass. CPIX API key exchange, key rotation, and per-component keys.
Multi-Audio & Subtitles
Full multi-language audio support for HLS and DASH. Subtitle pass-through for WebVTT, TTML, Teletext and DVB Subtitle.
High Availability
Active-Active clustering with input redundancy and seamless switchover. Stateless, load-balanced origin.
CatchUp / nPVR
Feeds vxVideo Wizard for time-shift services. Shared storage — one recording serves all subscribers.
Deployment Scenarios
Built for real OTT operations.
Six workflows where vxOTT Gateway removes storage bloat, CDN waste, and per-channel appliance costs.
Multi-Codec Manifest — Real Savings
Serve AV1 to high-end devices, HEVC to modern TVs, and H.264 to legacy STBs from one manifest. No separate origin trees. ~30% CDN bandwidth saving and up to 40% less bandwidth per viewer.
Up to 50% origin storage reductionCatchUp TV + nPVR
vxOTT Gateway feeds vxVideo Wizard for recording and time-shifting. A shared-storage model serves all subscribers. CatchUp, TimeShift and nPVR are independently configurable.
Sub-4s Delivery via LL-HLS / LL-DASH
Low-latency packaging delivers live sports below four seconds. SCTE-35 is preserved through the manifest so vxDAI Factory stitches live ads into the same stream — no separate ingest paths.
FAST Origin for Streaming Platforms
Package FAST channels on the same infrastructure as linear OTT. vxOTT Gateway feeds vxCDN Server, and vxDAI Factory integration turns a packaged live stream into a monetised FAST channel.
Multi-Device VOD at Scale
Package VOD catalogues into HLS and DASH from a single fMP4 master. DRM-encrypt all platforms in one pass with multi-audio and subtitle pass-through. One file, multiple protocol outputs.
Multi-audio & subtitle pass-throughSee your workflow above? We'll map vxOTT Gateway to your exact setup.
Book a technical demoTechnical Specifications
Full format & protocol coverage.
Complete input/output matrix, performance envelope, and deployment options.
Input / Output
Live InputMPEG-TS, SRT, UDP, RTP
Video CodecsAV1, HEVC, H.264
Output FormatsHLS, DASH, CMAF, LL-HLS, LL-DASH
Multi-Codec ManifestAV1 + HEVC + H.264 in one MPD / M3U8
Container StrategySingle fMP4 + all protocol outputs (HLS TS & up-conversion supported)
SubtitlesWebVTT (in/out), TTML (in/out), Teletext (in), DVB Sub (in)
Ad MarkersSCTE-35 pass-through
Performance & Deployment
Channel Density300+ live channels / 2RU
VOD Packaging SpeedUp to 30× faster than asset duration
LL-HLS / LL-DASH Latency<4 seconds end-to-end
ArchitectureContainerised, independently scalable
HardwareAny x86-64, ARM, Private Cloud
RedundancyActive-Active, Active-Passive
3rd-Party InteropOrigins, CDNs, DRM servers, middleware
Content Protection
Multi-DRM. One pipeline. Zero per-stream fees.
All three DRM systems encrypted in one pass, compatible with 3rd-party key servers via the CPIX API and natively with vxDRM Gateway.
Apple
FairPlay
HLS delivery to all Apple devices. Key exchange via CPIX / vxDRM Gateway. Key rotation supported.
iOSiPadOSmacOStvOS
Google
Widevine
L1 + L3 levels. Android, Chrome, Chromecast, most Smart TVs. Key rotation supported. Certified Widevine Integration Partner.
WindowsAndroidChrome
Microsoft
PlayReady
SL2000 + SL3000 security levels. Windows, Xbox, and legacy STB support for broad device reach.
WindowsXboxSTB
Capabilities
Full feature coverage.
vxOTT Gateway exposes a comprehensive set of packaging, protection, and origin controls. The exact feature set per deployment is agreed individually — contact us to tailor a configuration to your workflow.
Architecture
The packaging hub of the StreamVX signal chain.
vxOTT Gateway consumes multi-codec output from vxTranscoder, encrypts via vxDRM Gateway, and serves protected OTT origin to CDNs and time-shift services.
vxTranscoder
Live / VOD
Live / VOD
Multi-Codec ABR
vxOTT Gateway
Packaging & Origin
vxDRM Gateway
Multi-DRM
vxCDN Server
Distribution
CDN / End User
Delivery
Core Pipeline
vxTranscoder
Generates ABR multicast streams with multi-codec renditions prepared and synced, ready to be packaged in a single pass.
Content Protection
vxDRM Gateway
Native key server via CPIX. FairPlay + Widevine + PlayReady, offline with no cloud dependency.
Time-Shift Services
vxVideo Wizard
Consumes packaged streams for CatchUp, TimeShift and nPVR. Shared storage and EPG scheduling.
DAI & Ad Insertion
vxDAI Factory
SCTE-35 preserved in the manifest. vxDAI Factory stitches server-side ads into live and VOD streams.
Distribution
vxCDN Server
Multi-node, multi-location distribution with session control, token support, GeoLock and thumbnail support.
Origin Flexibility
3rd-Party Interop
Acts as local origin for any HLS/DASH source and integrates with 3rd-party origins, CDNs, DRM servers and middleware.
Inside the product
Run every channel from one console.
vxOTT Gateway is operated through the vxOS web console — create channels, build encoding templates, and reuse video profiles without ever touching a CLI.
