Planetcast, a provider of broadcast tech and media services, has been chosen by beIN Asia Pacific as its strategic technology partner to enhance the management and delivery of programming for 14 HD sports channels serving Southeast Asia and Australia. Leveraging Planetcast’s advanced NexC suite of cloud-first products and services, the collaboration will enable beIN to achieve seamless content preparation, processing, distribution, and monetisation to support business growth across Asia Pacific (APAC).

Planetcast Media Services’ support for the management and delivery of beIN’s live sports content is built around two key NexC modules: Cloud.X Turbo, the sports playout solution optimised for multiplatform distribution at ultra-low latency; and Recaster, the managed IP delivery solution that uses public internet to deliver broadcast quality video streams globally.

In addition to playout and IP-based content delivery, Planetcast will provide a range of other services tailored to beIN’s dynamic needs across the media company’s broadcast, OTT and FAST services – including media management, onboarding and disaster recovery. The partnership will enable beIN to continue delivering  sports programming to millions of fans while optimising efficiencies and ensuring scalability.

Headquartered in Singapore and part of beIN Media Group, beIN Asia Pacific is a multi-platform media company delivering sports content under the beIN Sports brand, including its beIN Sports Connect streaming platform. Operating in 12 countries across APAC – including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines – beIN Asia Pacific combines live event coverage with in-depth analysis, exclusive programming, and digital experiences. The company’s portfolio includes broadcast rights to major sports events such as Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League, Spain’s LaLiga, Bundesliga, EFL, Roland-Garros (home of the French Open), and the Australian Open.

“beIN Sports is a leader in live sports media innovation, and this partnership with Planetcast reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional viewing experiences,” said Sabil Salim, Vice President, Media Technology & Operations, beIN Asia Pacific. “Planetcast’s proven expertise in managing major sports like the Indian Premier League (IPL), its leading-edge Cloud.X Turbo solution, and its robust NexC cloud platform provide the scalability, reliability, and seamless integration we need to elevate sports broadcasting across the region.”

“Our partnership with beIN Asia Pacific represents a strategic step forward in Planetcast’s mission to enable global media brands to grow and innovate,” added Sanjay Duda, CEO of Planetcast. “By leveraging Cloud.X Turbo, Recaster and other services and solutions available through our NexC platform, beIN will gain a competitive edge, delivering exceptional content experiences while navigating the challenges of an ever-evolving broadcast landscape.”

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