Zattoo, a provider of TV streaming and TV-as-a-Service solutions in Europe, has announced that Sky Switzerland, an OTT pay-TV and VOD provider in the Swiss market, is now an early adopter of Zattoo’s newly launched Stream API product suite. This partnership highlights Sky Switzerland’s role as a lighthouse customer, integrating Zattoo’s advanced streaming services into its IPTV platform, powering applications, frontends, and devices.

The Stream API suite, which debuted at the IBC 2024 show in Amsterdam, is designed to offer operators cutting-edge tools for next-generation streaming. Among its standout features are the Advertising API, Playback SDK, and Playback Telemetry, which are crafted to meet the complex needs of today’s streaming environment. These tools are built on Zattoo’s carrier-grade, fully managed head-end video platform, supported by one of Europe’s largest and most reliable content distribution networks. With over 20 years of technological innovation, Zattoo’s platform is the largest and fastest-growing unicast content delivery solution in Europe, ensuring superior streaming quality.

Bert Schulzki, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Zattoo, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We’re excited to team up with Sky on this innovative path, shaping new possibilities in the future IPTV market and unlocking new revenue opportunities for our customers.” He emphasized Zattoo’s commitment to continually expanding its platform, which is built on principles of innovation, stability, accessibility, and reliability, allowing companies to navigate the complexities of modern technology while achieving business success.

Nicolas Stefani, CTO of Sky Switzerland, also highlighted the significance of the partnership: “Collaboration is an important part of meeting next-generation goals, and together with Zattoo we’re breaking technological streaming boundaries. Zattoo is a leader in this field with many years’ experience, and this latest offering enables operators like ourselves to expand monetisation opportunities using dynamic workflows, while providing audiences with tailored services that intensify viewing satisfaction, thereby creating deeper engagement.”