The global COVID pandemic has changed how content is consumed and distributed globally. With restrictions to movement in place and many working from home, there has been a marked increase demand for high quality broadband services and content. The challenge to content owners and service providers is to deliver what their audiences want, when they want it, where they want is in the most reliable and cost-effective manner.
One company has been on top of these trends and is ready to take your channel to the next level. iKO Media Group (iKOMG) is an end-to-end
media service provider for broadcasters and content owners. They provide tailor-made solutions focused on customer needs through dedicated service to a wide range of global and local networks.
While the industry was coping with the global pandemic, iKOMG has been expanding its portfolio of innovative services. Earlier this year, the company announced the launch of their new Electronic Program Guide (EPG) creation solution, iKOMAX. This advanced solution allows TV channels to be in the frontline of EPG technology without the prohibitive expenditure of both human capital and equipment.
iKOMAX offers a holistic cloud-based system for both playout and automatic EPG. The solution boasts the additional advantage of quick and easy remote access, so it is simple to use from anywhere, a crucial advantage in these challenging times. Some of the features offered as part of the iKOMAX solution include automatic installation and up-to-date channel list, regional channel numbering, ability to add channel logo and category, program guide with illustration in multiple languages (currently English and Arabic).
“During COVID-19, we introduced our cloud playout solution, iKOCLOUD, that allows our customers to keep their business running, from any where in the world with a simple laptop and Wi-Fi connection. Keeping both their health and businesses safe.” said Mark Demichovski, VP Sales Operation, iKO Media Group.
Most if not all Free-to-Air (FTA) channels that are broadcasted on Direct to Home (DTH) platforms do not offer EPG information to their viewers which means that the viewers are not getting any information on screen on the show he is watching or any other information about the next shows. iKOMG successfully implemented an EPG solution for Sat.Tv, an FTA platform on Eutelsat. The EPG solution was fully enabled by iKOMG's iKOMAX.
iKOMAX and iKOCLOUD are a welcome new addition to the portfolio of services that iKOMG provides broadcasters and content providers. iKOMG provides customized solutions from broadcasting and content distribution solutions to an automated, high-capacity content management service, disaster recovery solutions, Over-the-Top (OTT), IP delivery and offerings for sports and live events, occasional use delivery, among others.
iKOMG differs from other service providers due to a holistic approach it takes in providing services and a keen ability to offer the best-suited technology-based solutions for TV channels and content owners. iKOMG delivers effective solutions customized to specific budgets and requirements without compromising on quality of service. A summary of iKOMG services include:
Satellite Broadcasting. From its teleport in Rome, Italy and other facilities, iKOMG can transmit to over a dozen satellites and can receive transmissions from over 20 satellites, which allows them to distribute content for its customers globally.
Fiber and IP Delivery. The company uses the latest technology to forward content. iKOMG uses its own fiber optic network to reach all continents and the most advanced IP protocols such as Zixi, SRT, RIST, UDP, ASI, RTMP, HLS to receive and forward any content their customers may need.
Playout Management: iKOBOX is an automated, high-capacity content management facility. It provides a seemless workflow to keep a channel on-air by combining scheduling, ingest, playout, interactive graphics, QC checks, preparation and monitoring. iKOPLAY is a powerful tool, providing all the features you need to plan and import playlists, monitor playout servers and manipulate the rundown.
iKOCLOUD is a cloud-based system, automated, high-capacity platform for content management services.
OTT and Online Solutions. iKOFLIX APP offers an innovative OTT platform for media distribution that allows you to have access to all your viewers worldwide 24/7. iKOFLIX OTT solutions come readily integrated with many features such as Video on Demand (VOD), User registration, Payment and Billing Services, among others.
Cloud Services. iKOCLOUD is an automated, high-capacity cloud-based system for content management services. iKOPLUS a cloud-based channel monitoring system. Channels are streamed straight from the teleport source into the system iKOMAX allow you to create an electronic program guide from every program list format, enabling visibility on Eutelsat's sat.tv platform.
Content Aggregation: iKOMG can pick content from anywhere in the world. Content from different sources is prepared for air per the delivery platform technical preferences. Once collected the package of channels is hosted and delivered as bouquet.
TV Program Guide. iKOMAX allows you to create an electronic program guide from every program list format, enabling visibility on sat.tv. iKOFLOW enables a backup content feed set and selected by you delivered incase of failure.
iKOLIVE Integrate your streaming services with your social media accounts, deliver your content directly to your YouTube, Facebook or Instagram live.
Sports and Events Services. For sports and other live events iKOMG can provide confidence monitoring link, global satellite capacity, streaming and IP delivery. iKOFLIX Sport APP is an enhanced OTT platform for sports leagues/ sports channels providing content delivery and also a revenue stream for the content rights owner.
With its comprehensive portfolio of services that can be customized for any client's requirements, you literally can leave all your content managment and distribution to iKOMG, so you can focus on your core business. For more information go to: www.ikomg.com or send an e-mail to: sales@ikomg.com
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