Qwilt and Altiostar unite to build next generation mobile network infrastructure for network operators

Integration of solutions tackles booming demand for mobile video streaming created by live and on-demand OTT services

By 2019, 4.6 billion smartphones users will drive 97 percent of all mobile data and 72 percent of this mobile traffic will be streamed video*. Driven predominantly by the mainstream adoption of over-the-top (OTT) services from popular video-on-demand services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and from live-streaming sources like ESPN, NBC and Twitch, this exponential growth in demand for content will push existing mobile networks to their limits. Todays mobile network operators face two unique challenges: first, they must optimise streaming video traffic so as to make efficient use of expensive RAN resources and, secondly, they must ensure Quality of Experience (QoE) for viewers who expect a high-quality, mobile viewing experience that rivals that of broadcast TV. Now, through this pioneering partnership, Qwilt and Altiostar simultaneously resolve these two critical challenges traditionally at odds with each other.

Were excited to bring together the mobile infrastructure expertise of Altiostar and the Open Caching leadership of Qwilt in this technology partnership said Ash Dahod, President and CEO of Altiostar. We found Qwilt during our extensive search for the right partner to meet the requirements for an Open Caching Solution inside our C-RAN architecture, and we were impressed with Qwilts innovative approach, product performance and software-based solution. Qwilts early commitment to NFV product architecture meant we could realise a technology integration quickly without the need to spend time on hardware development.

From our conversations with network operators we understand that they are looking for a solution capable of optimising network traffic and improving QoE to a growing ecosystem of IP-enabled, mobile devices, said Alon Maor, CEO and co-founder of Qwilt. By uniting with leaders like Altiostar, we are offering mobile network providers a competitive solution that buoys the streaming video business case. Furthermore, by delivering an Open Caching solution deep in the mobile network, tightly integrated with the RAN, operator can rest assured that the consumer focused services they deliver stay at the forefront of an increasingly competitive market. Ultimately, with Altiostar, were able to get a solution to market quickly with an agile, innovative and like-minded technology partner with extraordinary mobile infrastructure experience.

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