IPTV Solutions

Niagara Video is a provider of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) systems that can be used locally or across the Internet. With more than two decades of industry experience and a trusted network of suppliers around the world, Niagara Video is pleased to provide superior quality IPTV systems and components at competitive prices. Customers include schools, companies, hotels, hospitals and government agencies.

 

 

IPTV Systems, Types, and Components

IPTV systems provide digital television service by using Internet Protocol (IP) technology via an internet connection or from your own network. Local content typically is Over-the-Air, Cable or Satellite content or content that is produced by the company/school itself.  Solutions exist for a wide variety of devices ranging from PCs to Set Top Boxes to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).

 

Range of Solutions

Basic Enterprise IPTV – This solution is typically for Live TV services only. The TV programs can come from an Antenna for local TV channels and could also be Cable or Satellite. In some cases the content comes entirely from the customer. Lastly there are also hybrid solutions combining TV programs with customer content.

Enhanced IPTV – This solution offers features such as an EPG, DVR and content encryption.

Content

Content is typically managed by the customer and involves implementing an antenna for OTA local channels and Cable or Satellite for premium and/or basic cable channels.

Over-The-Air Channels

OTA channels in most countries are unencrypted and available without a subscription, including content such as PBS and local TV channels. The bandwidth of your network and Internet access ultimately determines the number of channels that can be viewed.

 

 

Cable Channels

Most Cable channels are encrypted and usually require a subscription to decrypt the channels and make them accessible. This can be done in an economical fashion with products from Niagara. Pay TV channels originating from cable tv sources. These can be legally decrypted using a special process from Cable Labs which we have the authority to do.

Satellite Channels

Satellite content comes from a provider like DISH or DirecTV in the US. This content is decoded by a Set Top Box typically and then re-encoded with a multi-channel encoder.

 

IPTV advanced Options

  • Series on Demand: Selected TV series are automatically recorded. This is like DVR except that the user does not need to take any action.
  • Network DVR: Programs are recorded on network storage instead of local storage.
  • Consumer STB: A consumer STB can be provided if the customer wishes to have apps like NetFlix and Amazon Prime in addition to the Niagara IPTV app.

Benefits of IPTV

IPTV offers a number of benefits over existing television and internet services.

  • Reduced costs. Niagara has various hardware and software products that are cost-competitive in the industry. Solutions are available that scale from small to large. 
  • Easy to extend. IPTV access can be extended to users wherever there is a network connection, so extending the IPTV system throughout an organization is easier and more cost-effective. What’s more, recent developments allow it to extend over the Internet to keep everyone connected no matter where they are.
  • Lower bandwidth usage. Multicast IPTV significantly reduces bandwidth usage by streaming each channel one time, instead of using multiple data streams for each end-user. 
  • Heightened security and access control. Allow for control of content by the user and secondary encryption can also be added.
  • Reduced maintenance and oversight. More efficient organization and planning. Without the need for large-scale network maintenance and oversight, your IT and management resources can be put to better use.

IPTV Services from Niagara Video

At Niagara Video, we have a global network of integrators and resellers who have been selling and supporting our products for over 10 years. Our experienced and knowledgeable specialists have extensive product knowledge and can help each customer select a system that is ideal for their needs.

For more information on our IPTV products and services contact us today!