An online video revolution is underway. The Internet is reshaping the way we distribute and consume entertainment media. Content providers like YouTube and Netflix are leading the way while others are stepping up worldwide. And every new smart phone and iPad is another potential online media customer.
But trouble is brewing behind the scenes. All of this streaming video is having a major impact on carrier networks. Mobile and fixed-line operators struggle with growing online video while network infrastructure costs mount. This situation as it stands is bad for carriers, content providers and consumers. Without effective solutions, video quality will degrade, glitches increase, and prices rise – the entertainment revolution could stall.
Qwilt's ground-breaking technology can keep the revolution on track. If carriers are going to be part of the Video Delivery value chain, they need a solution that can work out of the box without prerequisites or inter-dependencies such as content provider agreements. Qwilt's products allow carriers to create a universal video delivery layer that works transparently, without interruption or changes to content provider or network infrastructures. It helps them contain the cost of growing online video traffic while keeping their options open for future business models leveraging the video delivery layer.
Qwilt's transparent video delivery is the answer. Qwilt gives operators a unified platform to deliver online videos in their networks. With a single, cost-effective platform that slips easily into their networks, carriers can now identify, store, monitor and deliver online video to their subscribers at scale. The results are improved video quality of experience, cost containment, and the potential for new monetization models.
Making everyone happy. Carriers aren't the only ones who benefit from the Qwilt products. At the end of the day, any online video solution must address the needs of all three parts of the equation: content providers, service providers and consumers. As a verb, the word "quilt'' means to stitch together different layers. At Qwilt, we are trying to create solutions that work for content providers, service providers and users in the video space.
World class team. The brains behind Qwilt include a talented team of veterans from Cisco and Juniper. We're backed by visionary investors, including Accel, Redpoint, Crescent Point, and prominent angel investors. Together, we're convinced that there's room for innovation in the service provider market – and that innovation is essential to supporting the next generation of online entertainment.