TiVo’s Managed IPTV Service is a cloud‑native platform that lets broadband and cable operators launch branded streaming video apps across smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and browsers without set‑top boxes. It includes cloud DVR, on‑demand libraries, server‑side ad insertion and analytics, enabling rapid rollout of new video bundles and new revenue streams.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Pay TV operators face declining subscriber loyalty and high costs associated with traditional set‑top box deployments, making it difficult to compete with agile streaming services. Additionally, launching new video bundles requires extensive infrastructure and long rollout times.
Solution
TiVo’s Managed IPTV Service provides a cloud‑enabled, fully managed platform that lets operators quickly launch a branded, compliant streaming video offering across a wide range of consumer devices. The solution delivers a complete end‑to‑end stack—including content ingestion, cloud DVR, on‑demand library, and targeted ad insertion—without the need for physical set‑top boxes or in‑home installations. Operators can add premium video bundles to existing broadband or cable plans, reducing churn and expanding revenue opportunities. The service is delivered as an app, enabling subscribers to access live TV, DVR recordings, and on‑demand content on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers. Deployment is streamlined to as little as 90 days, allowing rapid market entry and scaling.
Target Audience
Primary customers are broadband and cable operators seeking to augment their service portfolio with a turnkey streaming video solution for existing and new subscribers.
Features
- Cloud‑native streaming infrastructure with multi‑device app delivery (iOS, Android, smart TV, web)
- Integrated cloud DVR and on‑demand video library for a seamless live‑plus‑time‑shifted experience
- Server‑side ad insertion and analytics platform for data‑rich, monetizable ad campaigns
- Fully managed operations, eliminating set‑top box logistics, truck rolls, and in‑home installations
- Compliance and branding controls to maintain operator identity and meet regulatory requirements
- Scalable architecture supporting rapid rollout to new markets and subscriber bases
- Real‑time usage analytics and reporting dashboards for subscriber behavior insights