Qwilt

07/18/2024

Planning for a Mass Live Event? 📺🏈⚽

One of the key best practices for ensuring a smooth and seamless streaming experience is reserving CDN capacity ahead of time. Our recent survey revealed that a significant 68% of respondents plan to reserve between 50% and 90% of the needed delivery capacity in advance. 📊

Why is this important?
🔶 Peace of Mind: Knowing you have the necessary delivery capacity 'in the bank' ahead of time allows streaming platform operators to focus on delivering the best possible experience without the stress of last-minute capacity issues.
🔶 Reliability: Ensuring you have enough capacity reserved helps mitigate the risks of buffering, delays, or interruptions during your live event.
🔶 Efficiency: Pre-planning and reservation enable more efficient use of resources, leading to a smoother operational workflow.

Qwilt not only offers you to reserve capacity ahead your streaming events all year long, but our Edge CDN incorporates Open Caching into your delivery mix. Viewers served with Qwilt's CDN will benefit from improved QoE as content is delivered from one of our 1000+ deeply embedded cache nodes within their ISP.

Interested in more insights to prepare for your next live event? Download our free report: https://hubs.li/Q02GxqP00

07/15/2024

Time to put your headphones on 🎧

We're happy to share that our very own Lisa Aussieker, SVP Marketing at Qwilt, was recently featured on the Media Careers Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, Lisa takes us on a journey through her inspiring career in the media industry. From her educational background, and the organizations she has worked for to her current role at Qwilt, Lisa shares valuable insights and personal anecdotes that highlight her professional growth and passion for the media industry.

✨ What you'll hear:
🔹 Reflections on her childhood hobbies and interests
🔹 How her education shaped her career path
🔹 Lessons learned from past roles
🔹 What she loves about working at Qwilt
🔹 Advice for aspiring media professionals

Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot in your career, Lisa's advice on the necessary skills and mindset for success in the media industry is not to be missed!

Tune in now to hear Lisa's story and gain some fantastic career advice: https://hubs.li/Q02Glyj50

Listen to this episode from Media Careers Podcast on Spotify.

07/10/2024

80 Tbps for one live event, the new streaming normal 📺

Our latest survey reveals that 46% of content publishers expect to deliver an average bit rate of 4 to 6 Mbps across all broadband and mobile users for major events. With 16 million viewers, that translates to an astounding 80 Tbps of capacity needed for a single event! 🌐

Are you prepared to meet these demands?

Get ready for your next major live events, and read how other content publishers are preparing their platforms in our latest report: https://hubs.li/Q02FRtXf0

Stay ahead of the curve with Qwilt, ensuring every viewer gets the best possible experience. 📽️✨

07/06/2024

🎾 Game, set, match!
Wimbledon is here, and we can't get enough of the thrilling serves and epic volleys. While we’re all set for a weekend of top-tier tennis, it’s a great reminder of how delivering quality makes all the difference—whether on the court or in live streaming.

When it comes to major live events, we believe in serving up the best streaming experience. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the matches knowing that, for your next live events, you can trust Qwilt to deliver the quality you imagined to all fans worldwide.

Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend of world-class tennis! 🎾🏆

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🎆

As we celebrate Independence Day, we hope you can enjoy quality time with family and friends, and create lasting memories together. Here's to a day filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness.

Wishing everyone a festive holiday!

06/27/2024

Why Open Caching is the MVP of Live Sports Streaming 🏆

Qwilt’s 2024 Survey was published recently, shedding light on the evolving landscape of mass live-streamed events. Our survey of content publishers highlights the growing importance of CDN performance and capacity, especially with the rise of streaming-only sports events.

But not all are equal, and in the case of Open Caching, the differences in architecture, operational model, and quality of streams delivered are profound and worth a closer look.

Our latest blog dives into why Open Caching and edge streaming are a game-changer for live sports. Discover how our unique content delivery model ensures superior quality, lower latency, and massive traffic offload benefits: https://hubs.li/Q02DblgQ0

Open Caching and streaming at the edge address head-on the complexities in delivering live sports events in the quality they were imagined.

06/26/2024

As the world's first all-edge and all-open delivery network, you could say Qwilt stands out. We've built our solution differently, and inclusive of the full media value chain, so that our partners and customers can deliver real difference to their viewers all around the world.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we honor the power of embracing diversity and the difference we can make together.

06/24/2024

🔧 Simplifying Content Delivery with Open Caching

Hear from Michael Fay how reduces the complexity of managing multiple CDNs. With standardized configurations, content operators can scale efficiently without the hassle of complex technical requirements or need for additional staff.

Easily improve network performance and enhance viewer experience with Open Caching. Say hello to reduced latency, increased bit rates, and simplified content delivery.

Learn more about Open Caching in the full panel discussion: https://hubs.li/Q02C_8dB0

06/21/2024

🐾 Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day! 🐾

We believe a paw-sitive work environment includes our furry friends. Our office and home offices are filled with wagging tails, playful barks, and CPOs (Corporate Puppy Officers) running the show. Whether we're writing lines of codes, sending e-mails or in a Zoom call, our pets always bring joy, comfort, and a touch of fun to our workspaces.

Give a like to (some) of the paw-some companions that make our days brighter!

06/20/2024

We're excited to announce the release of Qwilt's 2024 Live Streaming Survey Report!

As exclusive streaming-only sporting events gain traction, our latest survey provides critical insights from 250+ content publishers across the globe. Discover the latest trends and challenges in mass live event delivery, including CDN capacity, performance, QoE metrics, event success, capacity requirements, and cost optimization.

With streaming giants like Peacock setting new records — 16.3 million concurrent devices during a recent NFL playoff game — the landscape of live event streaming is evolving rapidly. Dive into our report to stay ahead of the curve and understand the future of live streaming.

Read the full report now: https://hubs.li/Q02ChcxR0

06/17/2024

🚀 Who are we? We're transforming content delivery with !

By placing our 1000+ edge nodes closer to users, we boost streaming quality and reduce network congestion. Imagine live sports from a local cache in rural Nebraska instead of miles away. Game changer!

It's not just for big cities or big names like Verizon; it's for all. Hear from Jonathan Candee, CCO at Qwilt, how Open Caching changes content delivery for the NCTC. With 700+ ISPs, they serve 30+ million US households, who can now enjoy high-quality streaming delivered from their doorstep.

Watch the full panel to get more insights into Open Caching and its benefits for major events: https://hubs.li/Q02C1N440

06/15/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Qwilt has been selected in Streaming Media's Trendsetting Products and Services of 2024 🏆

This recognition highlights our innovative Open Edge Cloud solution, which is transforming content delivery by leveraging cache nodes placed at the edge of service providers' networks for superior scalability and quality.

As continues to grow into a $544 billion industry, our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient streaming experiences remains stronger than ever. We're proud to be at the forefront, enabling new business models and revenue streams through our cutting-edge technology.

Thank you to all our partners and clients for your support! Let's continue to push the boundaries and drive the future of together.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02BS0j50

A detailed guide to Streaming Media's Trendsetting Products and Services of 2024.