Company Research Report: NetroMedia
Company Overview
- Name: NetroMedia
- Mission: To provide comprehensive, scalable streaming solutions that enable content owners to effectively monetize and distribute their media globally.
- Founded: Established in 1999
- Founder: No information is available
- Key People: No information is specifically listed about key personnel. However, Che Pinkerton is mentioned as CEO.
- Headquarters: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: NetroMedia is recognized as a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) and streaming service provider known for delivering live and on-demand streaming solutions encompassing mobile, video, radio, live events, and pay-per-view streaming services.
Products
Streaming Solutions
NetroMedia offers a range of streaming solutions, catering to both enterprise and individual broadcasters. These solutions optimize key elements of the online streaming process: acquisition, distribution, and analysis.
1. Video Streaming:
- Allows broadcasters to deliver real-time streaming media 24/7 over the Internet.
- Common applications include Internet TV.
2. Mobile Streaming:
- Designed to reach devices such as iPhones, Blackberry, and Android.
3. Live Event Streaming:
- Provides setup for webcasting live concerts, speeches, ceremonies, and sporting events.
4. Radio Streaming:
- Suitable for both terrestrial and online radio broadcasters, supporting multiple channels under a single account.
5. Pay-Per-View Streaming:
- Enables monetization of media content by charging viewers via a pay-per-view model.
Key Features:
- Self-Management Portal (NetroPortal™): Simplifies the process of media uploading for broadcasters.
- Global CDN: Ensures high-quality, stable delivery to any online-capable device worldwide.
- Instant Online Reporting Tools: Integrated throughout the self-management portal to facilitate real-time streaming reports.
Recent Developments
- New Products & Features:
- StreamTest Monitoring Service: Launched to provide monitoring of live or on-demand streaming services, capable of sending alerts the moment there’s an issue.
- StreamTest Load Testing Service: Offers resources to check load handling of streams.
- Partnerships:
- Collaborations with organizations like Wowza for media server solutions.
- Strategic agreements with entities like DMCA for content protection.
- Innovations:
- Continuous investment and significant resource allocation to R&D have driven technological advancements within the streaming industry.
- New Offices:
- Announced new office locations, such as London to cater to the UK market and Riyadh to enhance service in the Middle East.
Additional Information
Technology and Innovation
NetroMedia has pioneered a range of streaming technologies and continues to invest in R&D to maintain leadership in the streaming industry. It focuses on enhancing the acquisition, distribution, and analysis aspects to improve performance and user experience.
Clients and Global Reach
NetroMedia serves a diverse client base comprising internet broadcasters, traditional radio and TV broadcasters, enterprises, and governmental agencies across North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Strategic Positioning
NetroMedia positions itself as a transparent enabler of streaming services, offering white-label solutions to partners and supporting a multilingual service suite to cater to a global audience.
Note: The information is based on the data provided, and where data was not provided, the field is listed as “No information is available.”
