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At FutureTV, we understand the importance of seamless and effortless video delivery service. That's why we offer complete end-to-end solution that delivers the exceptional service.
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TECHNOLOGY
FutureTV is a front-runner in the over-the-top (OTT) video delivery industry, offering a highly advanced and innovative solution for OTT operators. Our complete home-grown video delivery platform and cutting-edge technology have made us a go-to solution for delivering high-quality video content to audiences worldwide.

We have developed the Video Delivery Platform based on modern methods and is utilizing the latest available technology to create a modern and cost efficient platform.  FutureTV platform can run on standardized hardware, supporting high number of streams and customers on one or two servers.  This leads to cost efficient in all aspects as the demand for electricity and cooling are also very low.  As well as the actual investment in hardware.

FutureTV's focus is on providing the exceptional video delivery service and the own developed technology takes into account the many challenges faced by OTT operators, such as network congestion, buffering, and video quality degradation.

Our unique approach to video delivery ensures that their customers receive the highest possible video quality, even in challenging network conditions. With the ability to seamlessly adapt to changing network conditions in real-time, FutureTV is revolutionizing the OTT industry and providing the most advanced solution for delivering video content to audiences everywhere.
 
FEATURES
Our platform is designed to provide viewers with the ultimate viewing experience, while ensuring that every content is protected at all times. With FutureTV end-to-end solution, operators can rest assured that their OTT service will be delivered with the highest level of quality, experience and security.
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SECURITY
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MIDDLEWARE
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SUBSCRIBERS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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TRANSCODING
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ADS SUPPORT
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APPS
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USER GENERATED CONTENT
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VIDEO WALL MONITORING
CAS
Secure your content and stay ahead of the curve with our Hollywood-approved Conditional Access System, designed for the broadcast industry. Effortlessly transition from broadcast to streaming with support for IPTV and DVB security.
DRM
Unrestricted access to all content with agnostic DRM framework, a key feature that ensures compatibility with a variety of DRM systems such as Widewine, Playready and Fairplay.
MIDDLEWARE
​Empower your content delivery with our advanced native middleware, featuring integrated support for live TV with electronic programming guide, video on demand with edge caching, and catch-up TV capabilities.
SUBSCRIBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Streamline subscriber management with our integrated platform that features standardized functionality for customer demographics and billing, making it a seamless part of the system.
TRANSCODING
​Transform your content with seamless, top-tier transcoding (high density, high capacity) capabilities that come standard with our platform. Enjoy stunning quality supporting SD, HD, FHD, 4K, and even 8K resolution.
AD SUPPORT
Maximize ad revenue potential with our robust, targeted advertising platform that offers both local ad insertion and integration with ad network partners to unlock new revenue streams as your customers utilize the app.
APPS
​Experience unparalleled ease and functionality with our cutting-edge apps, designed to enhance a variety of video events with intuitive and industry-leading GUI features.
REWARDS
​Elevate your viewing experience by earning rewards through ad engagement, including free viewing and other benefits. Our platform offers a diverse range of reward options for a personalized and incentivizing experience.
USER GENERATED CONTENT
​Amplify your social media presence and monetize your content with our integrated support for social media platforms. Harness the power of our reward module to generate ad revenue and elevate your online impact.
VIDEO WALL MONITORING
​Stay ahead of the game with real-time monitoring of up to 1,000 live channel inputs and outputs on cost-effective user equipment. Track and optimize your video delivery with support for DVB, IPTV, OTT, HLS, and MPEG DASH streaming technologies.
 
TECH SPECS
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ULTRAHD TRANSCODER
​FutureTV's UltraHD Transcoder high density AV1 transcoding solution is based on its proprietary hardware-accelerated encoding technology that leverages FPGA (field-programmable gate array) chips to achieve high performance while being Ultra efficient and Ultra-green consuming very little power per channel. With its high-density (up to 180 channels of 1080p of AV1 or h.265 output), high-reliability, and high-performance features, UltraHD Transcoder is set to become the go-to choice for media companies seeking a future proof yet competitive edge in the market. Its advanced features and capabilities allow for seamless and efficient transcoding of media files, ensuring that customers receive the highest quality content possible. This innovative technology is set to disrupt the industry and establish FutureTV as a leader in media transcoding solutions.
It only requires 5 units of UltraHD Transcoder to stream to 1 million subscribers with 24/7 reliability.
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
Live Inputs
H.265, H.264 or MPEG 2 Inputs
MPEG2-TS overe IP (UDP) Multicast or Unicast HTTP, RTSP/RTP, RTMP VIA and CBR IGMP v2 and v3

Live Outputs
AV1, H.264 or H.265 or MPEG-2 using MPEG2-TS over IP (UDP) Multicast or Unicast SPTS or MPTS

Multiscreen Live
Multiple profile output with frame synchronized IP Out

Decode Profiles
MPEG2 (MP@ML, MP@HL)
MEG4-AVC (BP@L3, MP@L3, HP@L4)
H.264
HEVC H.265 (Main)

Resolutions
Up to 8K (7680x4320)

Frame Rates
Up to 60 fps

Processing
Multiple deinterlace options
Aspect ratio conversion
Picture resize up/down

Channel Capacity
Up to 150HD Channels/server
Up to 300 SD Channels/server

Options
HLS and MPEG DASH ouput and streaming
IPTV Multicast DRM OTT DRM
​Complete end-to-end IPTV/OTT or parts thereof
AUDIO/PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Live Audio

Stereo and Multichannel
Any-to-any transcoding
GOP synchronized for OTT
Audio passthrough
Multiple audio tracks

Decode Profile
MPEG-1 Layer II
AAC-LC/HE
AC3 and E-AC3

Encode Profile
MPEG-1 Layer II
AAC-LE/HE AAC v1/v2
AC-3 optional

Processing
Stereo/mono conversion

Resampling
8 to 48 kHz

Redundancy
1-to-1 or 1-to-N

User Interface
Graphics User Interface with settings for all A/V parameters

Monitoring
Automatic 24/7 monitoring with email alerts 

Network
Specified by customer

Operating System
Linux

Physical
Small NUC for 20 channels to 1RU/2RU for up to 150 HD per server or 300 SD per server

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VIDEOWALL
​Customers are demanding high quality Video services, and FutureTV can provide a line of cost-efficient high-quality video monitoring and Videowall products. FutureTV video monitor performs 24/7 MPEG Transport Stream video monitoring and will notify by  SMS text message or email if any problems with a channel. FutureTV's Videowall product cycles through the entire channel list displaying the TV channels in real-time and automatically switching the channels, so all channels are displayed in a short period of time. Videowalls are available with 12, 36, or 100 channels of real-time video display on a single computer monitor providing the operator with a range of affordable tools to help improve an operators video service. All Videowalls including monitoring capability.
Videowall Features:
  • Model 16 displays 16 HD or SD channels and included 50 channels of monitoring.
  • Model 32 displays 32 HD or SD channels and includes 150 channels of monitoring
  • Model 100 displays 100 HD or SD channels and includes 300 channels of monitoring.
  • Videowalls automatic screen size adjustment for 720p/1080p displays.
  • Channel zapper automatically changes channel every 10 seconds, so new channels from the channel line-up are displayed.
  • Input video can be SPTS or MPTS IP input.
  • Monitor runs on same PC as Videowall to reduce system cost.
 
Monitor Features:
  • Real-time 24/7 HD/SD channel monitoring
  • Detects channel errors (Continuity Counter errors and dropout)
  • Sends SMS and email alerts on detecting errors.
  • Three models available monitoring up to 150, 300, or 500 video channels
  • Monitors SPTS or MPTS IP input for DVB Cable and IPTV networks.
  • OTT service monitoring available.
  • Monitors encrypted streams anywhere in the distribution network.
  • Includes web GUI for remote access to check system operation.
  • Monitor GUI can be accessed remotely to check system status.
  • Logs 2 years of channel data.
  • Monitor is standalone product or can run on same PC as Videowall.
  • Monitor runs on small form factor low-power reliable hardware.
  • Audio level detection reports low audio levels
HARDWARE
FutureTV provides high quality Intel PC hardware with appropriate RAM and Solid State Disk for continuous 24/7 system operation and long life. The products are energy-efficient with models are available with VESA mounts for mounting behind video display. Monitor and some Videowall products are small form-factor (L: 101mm x W: 101mm x H: 40mm) PCs.

SOFTWARE
FutureTV's monitoring and Videowall products use Ubuntu Operating system. FutureTV provides all system software for real-time monitoring and video display Web GUI provides remote access over the Internet Database monitors up to two-years of recordings
 
NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS
Input video: Cable TV: MPTS or SPTS UDP IP Transport stream inputs OTT TV: MPEG DASH, HLS or HTTP video Network interface: one or two Gigabit Ethernet depending on model Remote Access to GUIs/Monitor page: Web browser over Internet Alerts can be sent as SMS using email-to-SMS gateway (supplied by 3rd party)
 
MONITOR GUI
Monitor data can be access remotely over the Internet. Monitor data includes current channel status including audio and video bitrates and continuity counter errors that occur when there is signal fading and dropout
 
MONITOR DEFAULT SETTINGS
  • Minimum Alarm Time (seconds) : 30. The minimum number of seconds that the error must be detected for before sending an error
  •  Second Alarm Trigger (count): 10. The count value for when to send a second alarm message. With 30 seconds as Minimum Alarm Time a second alert will be sent when 300 seconds or 5 minutes of errors are detected.
  • Third Event Trigger (count): 60. The count value for when to send a third alarm message when the errors equal this value. Default settings is to send a third alarm message after 30 minutes of errors.
  • Auto Repeat: 60 time in minutes to automatically repeat an error email.
  • All Clear Email: after all errors are cleared wait this many seconds before sending an All Clear Email.
  • Summary Email: For each alert email include a summary of the number of channels with errors Example, problems are fixed and no longer errors, then time out All Clear Email seconds before sending All Clear Email. Default 90 This prevents a number of emails being sent while problem is being worked on.

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Headend In The Sky
​Future TV has been deploying DVB, OTT, and IPTV content distribution systems with local, regional, nationwide, and global reach since 2017. In different parts of the world, a worldwide content distribution platform goes by many different names such as a Head End In The Sky (HITS) system, multi-tenancy, Business-to-Business (B2B), Multiple headend, or Global headend system. Regardless of what you call it Future TV has the experience to support your content deployment system supporting the features and functions needed for distributing content from single headends scaling up to regional, nationwide, continent wide and global distribution. The Future TV global Head End In The Sky distribution system is called the Ultra HITS Platform.

Information of the Ultra HITS is available to download as whitepaper, below.
future_tv_head_end_in_the_sky_whitepaper_14_april_2023.pdf
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