Bianor, the Sofia-based developer of Over-the-top (OTT) video streaming solutions, is working on an extensive video streaming project for one of the largest multi-platform media and technology companies in Bulgaria – Nova Broadcasting Group (NBG).

The video streaming solution developed by Bianor for Nova Broadcasting Group accommodates a complete OTT platform, including the administrative back-end and the user’s interface. The new platform serves both portals Nova Play and Play Diema Xtra. It provides a 24/7 live stream of the linear programs and an on-demand watching of content from NOVA, Diema Sport HD, Diema Sport 2 HD, and Diema Sport 3 HD. The streaming platform runs smoothly on any modern web browser or native Apple iOS and Android applications and ensures excellent usability and ease of access.

The end-users can already enjoy the latest features such as user profiles with push notifications and watch later options. Continuous play across multiple devices is a very convenient feature that allows the users to continue a previously initiated stream on the same or different device when logged in with the same profile.

While delivering a flawless user experience on the front end, the new streaming platform allows effortless administration of the back end. The OTT platform provides sophisticated content management with smooth media ingestion and adaptive bitrate encoding for optimal delivery. The system offers easy ad management and secure monetization. It includes Digital Rights Management (DRM) functionalities to protect the content owners and Multilayer Analytics and integrated marketing tools delivering a better user experience.

“Bianor’s overall background and particular know-how in building OTT platforms and video streaming solutions made them the excellent partner for this compelling project,” said Dirk Gerkens, Nova Broadcasting Group CEO and United Media Director of Programming, Production and Advertising Sales. “We are truly delighted by the high level of competence and responsiveness of Bianor’s team,” added Gerkens.

“We would like to thank Nova Broadcasting Group for trusting us for this important project,” said Ivan Dimitrov, CEO at Bianor. “We are pleased with the high proficiency of NBG’s technical unit, which hugely supported us in delivering this OTT streaming platform. We sincerely believe in the future progress of our partnership with Nova Broadcasting Group,” added Dimitrov.