What does it mean that the Aviion OTT is a "cloud" service and why is it optional?
Cloud services are an advanced form of web applications executed on the remote server. As opposed to a classical, local installation,
Aviion is run from the CS Computer Systems' servers, but tightly embedded into the service of the provider. In other words, the customers will
notice no difference (they don't "know" which server are they directed at), while the provider needs no hardware or infrastructure upgrades,
letting everything run from our company. We also provide tools for this type of integration.
On the other hand, very demanding clients may prefer to establish the entire system using their own hardware and infrastructure to ensure maximum control over
the system and its functioning. This type of installation is supported as well.
Does the cloud service imply higher latencies and slower client applications' response speeds?
No, as the client application does not tunnel the OTT connections through the provider's system, but accesses them directly instead.
Aviion Media will make sure to provide sufficient outbound bandwidth for each installation.
What do I need to take advantage of Aviion OTT?
You need video materials you would like to distribute, access to live video channels with their EPG information, or both. In addition, you will need an
application to handle the customers' accounts, and someone to do basic administration if you want more precise control of the system. Everything else is
handled whether automatically, whether by Aviion Media.
Which devices will the customers be able to watch video from?
Android- and iOS-based smartphones and tablets, personal computers with Internet access, and dedicated set-top-boxes. Aviion Media will likely expand
this list in the future, so stay tuned.
What does "adaptive streaming" mean?
It means every customer receives a stream optimized for the device he or she is using at that moment, and that the bitrate of each stream is adjusted on-the-fly
to match the bandwidth available to the customer in the given circumstances. With the cell phone towers and DSL networks varying the traffic rates throughout the
day, this measure is required for a smooth playback at all times.
Which business models can be implemented on the Aviion?
There are various approaches, both based on a regular fee according to a contract, or pay-per-view volume-based models. It is up to the provider to choose the one
that suits him the best. Aviion Media can provide some documentation and tips on this matter, and analyze your situation to form the optimal business model.
How quickly can Aviion be installed and integrated to my system?
A couple of weeks, with testing and integration included. Usually, legislative business to settle the copyrights with the content owner will take significantly more
time than technical ― unless you intend to distribute only your original material.
Can the user interfaces of Aviion be customized according to my corporate graphical identity?
Of course. The administration and client interfaces can bear your logo, and the client GUI colours can be chosen among a variety of predefined schemes to match the
one suitable for your installation.
Can I develop and deploy additional software plug-ins to my Aviion installation?
This option is still under development. However, if it is a matter of a very powerful functionality, let us know ― we are always interested in expanding the
system into new, versatile directions.
How can I link Aviion OTT to my business IT systems?
Besides the manual control in the GUI, you can manage the user accounts and Video-on-demand libraries via API's supported by Aviion (on request, we can provide
its documentation ahead of time). They allow a wide range of management commands, and it is up to you to develop the necessary connectors required to link
Aviion to your other IT systems. It is, however, quite simple and the Aviion-side routines should be a simple matter for any moderately experienced developer.
What limitations does Aviion OTT incur on the usage?
The system has no inherent limits. In other words, the total system performance is limited only by the hardware power, available bandwidth and storage capacity
you have (or rent). Of course, there are specific minimum requirements we recommend for various business models and scales, but there are basically no upper limits.
Can I enforce copyrights and set availability zones for my content?
Yes. Using the SGO feature which is one of the fundamental building blocks of Aviion, you can specify geographical, infrastructural or other types of
custom-created zones where specified content will be available for free, for a price, or unavailable completely.
Is it allowed to use a single installation of Aviion OTT for multiple parallel implementations?
The license allows multiple implementations. In other words, if you prefer to set up several separate sub-networks within your distribution scope (e.g. for
customers, employees, partners, demonstrations), you can easily do so, without any constraints.
Can the customers view videos on their mobile phones through the 3G networks?
Theoretically yes, though video transfer implies heavy traffic load that may incur significant fees or offer insufficient reliability and fluidity of service.
For the mobile devices, Wi-Fi connection is recommended instead.
Are the customers allowed to download and watch the videos offline?
Due to the strict rules and laws governing copyrights and permissions, it is not allowed. Customers with the set-top-boxes featuring embedded hard disks may
download the videos from the VoD store or these planned by the nPVR, but they will still need a live network connection in order to watch the videos.
This principle applies to all other clients with download capability, and is one of the terms defined by copyright and content protection laws in many countries.
Is it possible to protect the system from the customer credential sharing?
Aviion OTT has an inherent limiter to the number of parallel connections that can be open through one set of credentials. This setting can be applied individually
for each customer. After the limit is reached, no new connections can be open under the provided credentials without some of the current being closed first.
How far is multilanguage operation supported?
From the client side, there are no limits to the number of languages you may want to introduce for various segments of your customer base (their default languages
are set by their geographic location, according to the rules you specify ahead). The administration back-office module is available only in English, though Aviion
Media is ready to introduce new language packs if sufficient demand appears.
Do I need some 3rd party licenses to run the system?
Yes, and Aviion Media can provide a full list on demand. However, we will handle them for you ahead of the project installation, and they are included into
the basic price. However, should you already own some relevant licenses, let us know, so that the offer can be optimized for your specific situation.
From a marketing point of view, what are Aviion's advantages in comparison to IPTV or YouTube?
IPTV is usually limited only to set-top-boxes attached to the landline digital broadband networks, while OTT distributes its content through
any desired digital communications channel to any kind of device that can handle the required video formats. On the other hand, YouTube does not offer
movies and higher-grade video material, and is very limited regarding the supported platforms.
Furthermore, OTT is a complete ecosystem with purchases, marketing, statistics, content management and entire integration, and as such a
vastly more valuable service.