The new experience runs on Synamedia’s Infinite cloud TV and it is protected by Synamedia’s security solutions and services.
BeIN Media Group has extended its collaboration with Synamedia, a video software provider, to enhance the viewing experience for subscribers across 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This partnership aims to introduce immersive features that foster deeper engagement among viewers. Notably, this initiative enables sports enthusiasts to watch two live matches simultaneously on a single screen, reportedly a pioneering move in the world of broadcast TV.
BeIN chose Synamedia to redesign the user interface (UI) and enrich the user experience (UX) on its various platforms – beIN TV and beIN TV VIP hybrid DTH and IP 4K Kaon set-top boxes – in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The revamped experience operates on Synamedia’s Infinite cloud TV platform, fortified by its security solutions and services. This comprehensive project also encompasses the deployment of a new headend.
The array of novel features includes the ability to watch live matches concurrently, utilise restart-TV to pause and resume live content, record up to four programmes while watching a fifth, and directly access YouTube, with plans to integrate other third-party streaming apps. The user experience accommodates Arabic, English, French, and Spanish languages.
Through BeIN TV services, subscribers can relish exclusive sports events such as the UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, and La Liga, alongside an extensive library of movies, TV series, and exclusive premium channels.
Commenting on the deal, Saleem Shah, STB Technology Manager MENA at beIN said: “With all eyes on beIN as the official broadcaster of the World Cup in Qatar, we needed a technology partner who could deliver a future-proofed platform with stand-out features to captivate viewers during the tournament and then evolve with more innovation over the long term. Our long-standing partner Synamedia proved to be head and shoulders above the competition, delivering the wow factor we wanted within a tight time-frame and on budget. Importantly, we now have the platform to launch several other unique breakthrough features in the coming months.”
Lucy Norris, EVP of Broadcast Technology and Chief Customer Success Officer at Synamedia, added: “BeIN continues to anticipate market needs and transform its services to cement its position as a leading global sports and entertainment provider in the region. We have been technology partners for nearly a decade and look forward to innovating together with beIN to deliver the best viewing experiences, protect revenues, and open up additional revenue streams.”
