The video streaming industry thrives on collaboration, where sharing expertise and joining efforts lead to meaningful advancements. At Bitmovin, partnerships are not just part of our approach – they are central to how we create solutions that address the challenges faced by the Media & Entertainment industry. As NAB Show 2025 approaches, we are excited to showcase how our collaborations with partners are delivering practical solutions to our customers. From exclusive networking events to “better together” success stories on display, here is what you can expect from Bitmovin Innovators Network at NAB 2025.
An Exclusive Networking Experience with Industry Leaders
On Saturday, April 5, we will host our much-anticipated Innovators Network Executive Networking Event, sponsored by Evergent, EZDRM, and Hydrolix. This sold-out gathering will bring together industry leaders to exchange ideas and celebrate success stories that demonstrate the value of collaboration.
This year’s event will feature an engaging lineup of customer success presentations, including Accedo presenting a “better together” customer success story regarding one of the largest telecommunications and media companies in North America, ViewLift highlighting their “better together” success with DIRTVision, and Oracle describing their customer story with Plex. Additionally, Mark Nakano, Vice President of Content Security at Warner Bros. Discovery, will lead a “Voice of the Customer” session, offering a direct perspective on addressing challenges in content security.
The event will conclude with the second annual Bitmovin Innovators Network Partner of the Year Awards, followed by an executive happy hour and an exclusive marketing executive networking reception.
Innovation in Action at the Bitmovin Booth
Throughout NAB, visitors to Bitmovin Stand (W3221) will have the chance to explore how Bitmovin’s partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is revolutionizing streaming operations. By leveraging OCI’s capabilities, Bitmovin’s solutions help reduce costs, generate new revenue streams, and enhance subscriber retention – all while delivering exceptional viewing experiences.
For those seeking a hands-on experience, the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 simulator at our booth offers a fun way to test your driving skills while competing for exclusive prizes. It’s not just about technology – it’s also about creating memorable moments.
Partner Solutions Shaping the Future of Streaming
The NAB floor will host a variety of demonstrations from the members of Bitmovin Innovators Network that address some of the most pressing challenges in video streaming today.
Accedo [W3273] will demonstrate Accedo One Sustainable Marketplace – a SaaS OTT solution featuring Bitmovin Player as a part of Accedo’s commitment to a climate-friendly ecosystem.
Learn about Akamai Connected Cloud [W234LMR], a massively distributed edge computing cloud platform and how Bitmovin Live and VOD Encoding SaaS on Akamai Connected Cloud helps Media & Entertainment customers reduce streaming expense by up to 90% by reducing compute and data transfer costs.
Alpha Networks [W4109] will showcase a joint solution for live streaming that optimizes costs without compromising video quality, featuring Alpha Networks’ PaaS and SaaS products, Gecko and Bee, and modular video software Tucano, integrated with Bitmovin Live Encoding on Akamai Connected Cloud.
At Broadpeak’s stand [W3331], learn how to sharpen your monetization strategy with a new type of inventory. With broadpeak.io SSAI and Bitmovin VOD Encoding managing AI scene analysis with scene-level contextual information, both linear ad units (e.g. mid-rolls ad breaks) and non-linear ad units (e.g. L-banner ads) can now be combined to maximize ad revenue while preserving UX.
Learn how DoveRunner’s [W3551] DRM License Cipher and Concurrent Stream Limiting resolve key pain points for the media industry, such as DRM key extraction and credential sharing. Seamlessly integrated with the Bitmovin Player, it ensures robust content protection and secure streaming experiences for global audiences
EZDRM [W2466] is showcasing its DRMaaS ecosystem collaboration with both hardware and software vendors, including cost effective leverage of Akamai Connected Cloud resources with Bitmovin Live Encoding and novel use of C2PA provenance tracking to address CDN leeching for live events.
Irdeto [Encore Salon 2BDR] will demonstrate how Irdeto and Bitmovin seamlessly integrate to deliver industry-leading streaming solutions – combining robust content aggregation, monetization, and protection with adaptive, cross-platform playback for unmatched performance and security.
MediaKind [W1731] is showing how to stream flawless video and build iconic sports apps with Bitmovin Player and Bitmovin Analytics as part of an end-to-end solution for D2C streaming and monetization.
NAGRAVISION [W2678MR] will showcase its streaming security and consumer engagement solutions including OpenTV ENTera, integrated with Bitmovin Player for secure, high-quality streaming across multiple devices, ensuring seamless delivery and protection of premium content.
Nomad Media [W3409] demonstrates Nomad CMS with Bitmovin Player and Bitmovin Analytics as part of an end-to-end solution for customers to stream live events to web browsers and iOS and Android mobile devices.
Osprey Video [W1625] is showcasing its quad channel desktop and openGear form factor encoders ideal for high density contribution workflows to the Bitmovin Live Encoder via RTMP, SRT or Zixi.
Simplestream will showcase Media Manager and App Platform at NAB Show this year. Leveraging Bitmovin Player, this integrated solution offers broadcasters and content owners an intuitive, user-friendly OTT platform combining live TV, on-demand content and catch-up services, enabling SSAI and DRM cross platform.
Hosted at the Zixi stand [W1929], Videon is demonstrating a live end-to-end secured stream, encrypted from the video source with a Docker container running on the Videon LiveEdge® platform, sent to the Bitmovin Live Encoder running on Akamai Connected Cloud, and distributed over the Akamai Content Delivery Network (CDN), then played back on Bitmovin Player in a cost-effective and scalable fashion.
Zype, a Backlight company, [SL5006] will be showcasing their new real-time content and audience analytics solution, Zype Analytics 3, powered by Bitmovin Analytics. Zype’s API-first, full-stack video platform allows content publishers to manage, distribute, and monetize their live, VOD, and linear video across digital platforms.
Other Events with Partners at NAB
Beyond the show floor, Bitmovin is participating in several events designed to encourage meaningful connections among industry professionals. On Sunday, April 6th, Igor Oreper and Reinhard Grandl will present “The Right Ad at the Right Time” at the AWS Theatre from 2:45 to 3:15 PM. This session will focus on how the AI Content Analyzer, a cutting-edge feature integrated into Bitmovin’s Encoder, enhances ad personalization using Amazon Bedrock technology, offering a practical approach to creating more relevant advertising experiences for viewers.
Later that evening, Bitmovin is excited to collaborate with Oracle for our NAB executive reception. This exclusive gathering provides an excellent opportunity to engage with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and unwind in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. If you would like to attend, please reach out to your Bitmovin representative for an invitation.
For those interested in exploring data-driven approaches further, Brian Harvey from Oracle and Stefan Lederer from Bitmovin will co-present a session on Monday, April 7th, at the Streaming Summit from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, titled “Unlocking the Power of Data: How Analytics and AI are Revolutionizing Streaming”. Their discussion promises valuable insights into data-driven decision-making in the rapidly evolving world of streaming.
We look forward to connecting with you at NAB 2025 – whether it is at our booth or during one of our events – and exploring how we can collaborate to shape the future of streaming technology together.
