Synamedia, a provider of video software solutions, has announced the launch of Quortex Switch, a next-generation SaaS-based multi-CDN management tool designed to optimise streaming costs, quality and reliability.

Quortex Switch aims to simplify the design of multi-CDN systems to dynamically route end-users to the best available content sources. It eliminates the need for proprietary client-side code and enables seamless standards-based communication between the player and the content steering server, allowing for benefits such as mid-stream switching across multiple CDNs for uninterrupted viewing experiences. A standalone solution, Quortex Switch supports any CDN from any provider —including Synamedia’s Fluid Edge private CDN.

Quortex Switch empowers content providers to manage complex video streaming topology.  The tool enables configurable balancing rules for each audience segment, improving efficient traffic management and service reliability.  With it, content providers can streamline their delivery based on QoE metrics and by segmenting viewers based on factors such as geographic location and assigning dedicated CDNs to certain audiences. This data-driven approach allows for informed balancing decisions, enabling uninterrupted streaming and rapid disaster recovery when needed. 

Quortex Switch also helps content providers reduce costs by using balancing decisions to manage CDN usage commitments and pricing differences. It can also allow customers to prioritize decisions based on energy usage, making streaming more sustainable and cost-effective. 

“Content providers tell us that scaling video delivery is the single biggest challenge they face, yet they still rely on inefficient proprietary software and complex custom integrations, as well as the use of inadequate protocols such as DNS redirection,” said Julien Signes, EVP, Video Network, Synamedia. “By combining intelligent traffic management, real-time QoE insights provided by Mux, and sustainability-focused cost control, Quortex Switch delivers a more resilient, scalable streaming experience.  

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