TISA, provider of digital solutions for sports organizations, has integrated Bitmovin’s Live Encoder to power next-generation live sports experiences. Known for helping sports clubs navigate the digital landscape through innovative strategies, technology, and design, TISA’s comprehensive OTT solutions allow clubs to create dynamic media centers with exclusive video-on-demand (VOD) content. The addition of Bitmovin’s Live Encoder ensures these organizations can deliver top-tier live streaming with high-quality video and audio, backed by a platform built for resilience and reliability, as both companies signaled.

Enhancing live sports streaming capabilities

Kamil Rzeźnicki, Chief Product Officer at TISA, emphasized the critical need for high-performance and reliable solutions in live sports streaming. “Live sport is a fast-moving world, and our customers need high-performance solutions coupled with reliability to provide their audience with exceptional user experiences,” said Rzeźnicki. “After evaluating several options, we found Bitmovin’s encoding technology to be highly reliable and well-suited to our needs, especially given its strong reputation in the media and entertainment industries. Its developer-friendly approach made it an easy choice for integration into our platform.”

Bitmovin’s Live Encoder is designed to meet the stringent demands of live sports streaming, offering advanced transcoding technology that ensures high-quality video delivery across all devices. This is crucial for sports organizations looking to maintain premium content standards while engaging fans through immersive, real-time experiences.

Scalable solutions 

One of the standout features of Bitmovin’s Live Encoder is its compatibility with various monetization models. From supporting 24/7 linear TV channels to Free Ad-supported Television (FAST) channels, the platform’s versatility allows TISA’s clients to explore multiple revenue strategies. Additionally, Bitmovin’s solution empowers content owners to distribute streams across multiple CDNs, ensuring seamless global delivery.

Bitmovin’s Live Encoder also sets itself apart by being the only live encoding SaaS platform on the market that can scale to launch thousands of live channels or events simultaneously across multiple cloud vendors. This scalability, combined with TISA’s innovative OTT offerings, allows sports organizations to streamline video workflows while minimizing infrastructure costs.

Driving innovation in sports streaming

Stefan Lederer, CEO and co-founder of Bitmovin, highlighted the company’s growing influence in the sports streaming space. “We’ve been significantly expanding our footprint in the sports world, and our live encoder has been a game changer for several players in the space by ensuring they can confidently deliver live streams that are powered by a high-performance and reliable live encoder that’s proven in the market,” said Lederer. “TISA has a suite of highly impressive solutions with an international list of sports clients, so we’re excited that it has chosen our live encoder to build superior live streaming experiences.”