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Case study AMC International Networks


About the AMC International Networks

Dedicated to creating and distributing bold and inventive stories fueled by the artistic vision of dynamic storytellers, AMC Networks owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in television and film. Cable television networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv; independent film production and distribution division IFC Films; and premium streaming video services Sundance Now, Shudder, Acorn TV, UMC, and AMC Premiere, the offering that gives subscribers commercial-free access to AMC shows, produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its television production and worldwide content distribution division; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

AMC Networks International challenge

AMC Networks International with its Polish department came across Quickstream for the first time at the beginning of 2020. The Polish Department of the company was looking for a reliable and stable solution for the distribution of one of their channels from London (where playout was set) to the Polish operator. The whole network is supposed to be integrated and maintained by an external partner, who will also take care of the further distribution of content.

The company trusted our live video over IP solution - Quickstream™.

Quickstream™ transmission workflow for AMC Networks International

Quickstream™ features

  • Works over Internet connections

  • Packet loss and jitter resistant

  • Quick and easy to install and maintain

  • Works on any PC hardware including virtualized environments

  • Ability to work in broadcast quality (no transcoding)

  • Supports Windows and Linux operating systems

  • Encrypted with industry-standard AES 128/256

  • Ultra-low latency (below 200ms)

  • Point to point streaming

  • Easy firewall traversal (no IT support required)

Quickstream™ benefits

Quickstream™ saves up to 80% costs of channels delivery comparing
to leased lines and satellite connections

  • Easy setup and installation without costly hardware

  • Flexible licensing with short term options (roadmap)

  • Easy migration from outdated infrastructure

  • Direct installation on playout and production systems

  • Integration with Quickstream™ Cloud (optional)

  • Designed for unmanaged IP network (Internet) and LAN

Our client about us

New transmission capabilities for AMC Networks International

Implementation results

AMC Networks International implemented the Quickstream in the 2nd quarter of 2020. After reviewing our software capabilities with an external partner the company decided to test our solution setting a trial period for the needed setup. The trial period proved that the solution is easy to install, easy to operate, and doesn't need any assistance. The company uses our solution to distribute channels from the Playout center that is located in London to a Polish partner in Warsaw.

The solution proved to be stable and reliable. Quickstream is also used as a backup solution on this connection. After six months of successful cooperation, we mutually decided that the Polish department of AMC Networks International is going to be one of the first testers of our Quickstream™ Cloud.
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