Telkom’s IndiHome TV taps Ateme to power OTT headend

Video technology outfit and solutions provider, Ateme has been tapped by Telkom’s IndiHome TV to power its OTT headend.

IndiHome TV is part of Telkom Indonesia’s nationwide fixed broadband service, which according to company reaches around one million active monthly subscribers. The outfit has selected Ateme’s OTT solutions to enable them to expand their headend and add extra channels.

The technology provider which has a hub in Indonesia has previously partnered with Telkom with KYRION contribution solutions.

Ateme’s TITAN transcoders and NEA Just-in-Time packagers deliver a superior quality of experience with low latency and vivid images. The high-density transcoders and hyperconverged storage solution aims to make the system more efficient, helping the company reduce its energy consumption.

“With increasing competition in the Indonesian television market, we were looking for ways to maximize viewer satisfaction,” said Gunawan Wasisto, deputy executive general manager, IndiHome TV Infrastructure and Operation at Telkom Indonesia. “We knew we could trust Ateme as we have worked closely together for several years. Besides, Ateme’s advanced solutions not only offer the best choice for pristine-quality video, but also help us reduce our energy consumption, making our streaming greener.”

“Providing the right content is crucial for attracting new viewers, but these viewers will only stay if they have a top-notch quality of experience,” said Ateme’s head of sales, Southeast Asia, Sean Tan. “We are pleased to be accompanying the expansion of IndiHome TV, while ensuring that its viewers get the best-quality images possible.”