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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Zixi and Uplynk Partner to Accelerate the Transition to IP-Based Video Delivery
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zixi, a global leader in IP video delivery, and Uplynk, the streaming platform trusted by major media brands, have announced a strategic partnership that empowers broadcasters, content owners, and distributors to scale high-quality streaming operations while accelerating the industry's shift from satellite and fiber to IP. 'With Zixi's rock-solid transport and our managed streaming expertise, customers get a complete, scalable solution from signal acquisition to viewer experience.' Eric Black, CEO/CTO at Uplynk. This collaboration merges Zixi's robust IP-based content delivery infrastructure with Uplynk's agile video orchestration and managed services, delivering a comprehensive solution for the next generation of broadcast workflows. Streamlined, End-to-End Streaming Infrastructure Uplynk offers industry-leading streaming orchestration and its hallmark StreamOps service—a fully managed operations team that provides around-the-clock support for everything from niche live events to global marquee broadcasts. This unique combination empowers customers to operate reliably at scale, regardless of internal technical resources. Complementing this, Zixi 's software-defined platform supports 14 industry protocols—including SRT, RIST, and the Zixi Protocol—and is tightly integrated with standards like SCTE-35 to ensure seamless interoperability with traditional and emerging broadcast ecosystems. Its cloud-based control plane, ZEN Master, provides centralized visibility and management of live video transport. Unified Control, Maximum Flexibility As a key part of the integration, Uplynk's platform is now embedded within Zixi ZEN Master, enabling joint customers to manage contribution, transformation, and delivery workflows through a single, unified interface. This alignment reduces operational complexity, boosts confidence in IP migration, and supports reliable execution at every stage of the media supply chain. 'This partnership is about enabling flexibility and confidence in the move to IP,' said Marc Aldrich, CEO at Zixi. 'Whether migrating from satellite or scaling live events, our combined technologies streamline delivery and enhance operational reliability.' 'StreamOps is the game-changer,' added Eric Black, CEO/CTO at Uplynk. 'With Zixi's rock-solid transport and our managed streaming expertise, customers get a complete, scalable solution from signal acquisition to viewer experience.' About Zixi Zixi provides Emmy award-winning software solutions for delivering broadcast-quality live video over any IP network with unmatched reliability and cost efficiency. Trusted by leading broadcasters and sports leagues for over 15 years, Zixi empowers businesses in today's fast-paced media landscape. Its solutions support multiple live IP video workflows, including content contribution, satellite replacement, B2B distribution, and D2C enablement. Zixi's platform offers advanced automation, management, and security features like end-to-end encryption and blackout control. It ensures cost predictability and operational efficiency, providing 99.999% reliability with patented hitless failover technology. This makes Zixi ideal for high-profile sports broadcasts and 24/7 live linear channels. About Uplynk Uplynk is the streaming engine behind some of the world's most watched content. Our cloud-native platform powers 24/7 channels, live events, and VOD libraries for major broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies. With fully managed services and tools like StreamOps, Uplynk simplifies complex workflows and delivers broadcast-grade reliability at scale. Each month, we help partners deliver over 100 million hours of seamless viewing across every screen. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Zixi and Uplynk Partner to Accelerate the Transition to IP-Based Video Delivery
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-- Zixi, a global leader in IP video delivery, and Uplynk, the streaming platform trusted by major media brands, have announced a strategic partnership that empowers broadcasters, content owners, and distributors to scale high-quality streaming operations while accelerating the industry's shift from satellite and fiber to IP. This collaboration merges Zixi's robust IP-based content delivery infrastructure with Uplynk's agile video orchestration and managed services, delivering a comprehensive solution for the next generation of broadcast workflows. Streamlined, End-to-End Streaming Infrastructure Uplynk offers industry-leading streaming orchestration and its hallmark StreamOps service—a fully managed operations team that provides around-the-clock support for everything from niche live events to global marquee broadcasts. This unique combination empowers customers to operate reliably at scale, regardless of internal technical resources. Complementing this, Zixi 's software-defined platform supports 14 industry protocols—including SRT, RIST, and the Zixi Protocol—and is tightly integrated with standards like SCTE-35 to ensure seamless interoperability with traditional and emerging broadcast ecosystems. Its cloud-based control plane, ZEN Master, provides centralized visibility and management of live video transport. Unified Control, Maximum Flexibility As a key part of the integration, Uplynk's platform is now embedded within Zixi ZEN Master, enabling joint customers to manage contribution, transformation, and delivery workflows through a single, unified interface. This alignment reduces operational complexity, boosts confidence in IP migration, and supports reliable execution at every stage of the media supply chain. 'This partnership is about enabling flexibility and confidence in the move to IP,' said Marc Aldrich, CEO at Zixi. 'Whether migrating from satellite or scaling live events, our combined technologies streamline delivery and enhance operational reliability.' 'StreamOps is the game-changer,' added Eric Black, CEO/CTO at Uplynk. 'With Zixi's rock-solid transport and our managed streaming expertise, customers get a complete, scalable solution from signal acquisition to viewer experience.' About Zixi Zixi provides Emmy award-winning software solutions for delivering broadcast-quality live video over any IP network with unmatched reliability and cost efficiency. Trusted by leading broadcasters and sports leagues for over 15 years, Zixi empowers businesses in today's fast-paced media landscape. Its solutions support multiple live IP video workflows, including content contribution, satellite replacement, B2B distribution, and D2C enablement. Zixi's platform offers advanced automation, management, and security features like end-to-end encryption and blackout control. It ensures cost predictability and operational efficiency, providing 99.999% reliability with patented hitless failover technology. This makes Zixi ideal for high-profile sports broadcasts and 24/7 live linear channels. About Uplynk Uplynk is the streaming engine behind some of the world's most watched content. Our cloud-native platform powers 24/7 channels, live events, and VOD libraries for major broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies. With fully managed services and tools like StreamOps, Uplynk simplifies complex workflows and delivers broadcast-grade reliability at scale. Each month, we help partners deliver over 100 million hours of seamless viewing across every screen. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on CONTACT: Uplynk Media Contact: Matthew Kramer [email protected] Zixi Media Contact: Clare Plaisted [email protected] KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS AUDIO/VIDEO MEDIA SOFTWARE NETWORKS INTERNET SOURCE: Uplynk Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/03/2025 08:15 AM/DISC: 06/03/2025 08:13 AM
National Post
3 days ago
- General
- National Post
Roughriders make final roster cuts; finalize active roster for 2025
Article content The Saskatchewan Roughriders have finalized their roster ahead of the 2025 CFL season. Article content Article content Following a three-week training camp, which included two pre-season games against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Roughriders made their final roster cuts on Saturday. Article content Released: Article content American defensive lineman Eric Black American offensive lineman Yoesph Carter American defensive lineman Alex Gubner National linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed National linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed American linebacker Braxton Hill National kicker Dawson Hodge American receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. American defensive back Robert Javier American offensive lineman Nick Jones American offensive lineman Brandon Kemp American defensive back Tyrique McGhee National receiver Brayden Misseri American running back Trent Pennix American offensive lineman Jahmir Ross-Johnson American defensive back Phalen Sanford American offensive lineman Jack Sherwin Article content Among the players who spent time with the team in 2024 that were released include the Herdman-Reed twins along with Black and Jones. Kemp and McGhee are two others with CFL experience who were cut on Saturday. Article content Practice roster: Article content Additionally, five draft selections from this year's CFL draft have been returned to their respective universities. Article content National defensive back Gideon Agyei National offensive lineman Erik Andersen National defensive lineman Liam Hoskins National linebacker Seth Hundeby National receiver Daniel Wiebe Article content Article content Meanwhile, Global punter Bailey Flint has been added to the suspended list. Article content Article content Active roster Article content At running back, A.J. Ouellette returns for a second season as he looks to stay healthy this year after being limited to eight games in 2024. Veteran Canadian Thomas Bertrand-Hudon returns for a third season as well with Anderson waiting on the practice roster. Morgan Runge and Albert Awachie are listed as the two fullbacks.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Roughriders make final roster cuts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have finalized their roster ahead of the 2025 CFL season. Following a three-week training camp, which included two pre-season games against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Roughriders made their final roster cuts on Saturday. American defensive lineman Eric Black American offensive lineman Yoesph Carter American defensive lineman Alex Gubner National linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed National linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed American linebacker Braxton Hill National kicker Dawson Hodge American receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. American defensive back Robert Javier American offensive lineman Nick Jones American offensive lineman Brandon Kemp American defensive back Tyrique McGhee National receiver Brayden Misseri American running back Trent Pennix American offensive lineman Jahmir Ross-Johnson American defensive back Phalen Sanford American offensive lineman Jack Sherwin The Roughriders also added 11 players to the practice roster including: American running back Mario Anderson American defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. American defensive lineman Kendy Charles American offensive lineman Payton Collins Global punter Joe Couch American defensive back Eddie Heckard National defensive lineman Benoit Marion American receiver Drae McCray National receiver D'Sean Mimbs American receiver Joe Robustelli National offensive lineman Noah Zerr Additionally, six draft selections from this year's CFL draft have been returned to their respective universities. National defensive back Gideon Agyei National offensive lineman Erik Andersen National defensive lineman Liam Hoskins National linebacker Seth Hundeby National receiver Daniel Wiebe Meanwhile, Global punter Bailey Flint has been added to the suspended list. tshire@ 10 thoughts: Top takeaways from Roughriders' pre-season finale Roughriders fall 27-20 to Blue Bombers in pre-season finale The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
Associated Press
31-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Uplynk Expands Partnership With Hearst Television to Enhance Digital News Distribution
Uplynk today announced that Hearst Television has expanded its partnership with Uplynk's cloud-based streaming platform – which is designed to accelerate Hearst Television's content distribution and to optimize ad pod conditioning for monetization across Hearst Television's digital syndication partners. By leveraging Uplynk's technology, Hearst Television, which serves 28 markets in the U.S., is augmenting news syndication workflows and ensuring that local news, weather, and information reach more audiences across more content delivery platforms. This collaboration builds on Hearst Television's long-standing investment in digital transformation, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality journalism through scalable, automated media workflows that power content distribution across owned-and-operated apps and third-party platforms. Powering Greater Content Distribution Uplynk's platform enables Hearst Television to create continuous news-loop channels to augment its existing Very Local offering to syndicated distribution points -- providing consumers pure news-focused channels and placing local newscasts front-and-center for audiences on third-party platforms. Uplynk's intuitive workflows support seamless video offerings, ensuring audiences can tune in across mobile, desktop, and connected TV platforms. 'Our mission at Very Local is to bring Hearst Television's award-winning local newscasts to audiences across streaming platforms,' said Andrew Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Streaming Video Services at Hearst Television and General Manager of its Very Local unit. 'Through our collaboration with Uplynk, we can efficiently do that on third-party platforms, helping to meet consumers wherever they're looking for local news and information.' Maximizing Monetization & Audience Engagement With Uplynk's real-time syndication tools, Hearst Television's brands can rapidly condition streams for ad insertion and fully automate channels with the latest time-shifted newscasts directed to multiple distribution points like Tubi and Amazon's Fire News app. It can also publish advertiser-friendly video content across platforms. The platform's dynamic ad conditioning capabilities unlock new revenue opportunities across live and VOD content. 'Hearst Television is setting a new benchmark for how media organizations can scale video distribution while unlocking greater monetization opportunities. They are one of a select number of local broadcasters who've invested in in-house designed and developed apps on every major OTT, CTV and mobile device platform for their direct-to-consumer streaming brand Very Local,' said Eric Black, CEO/CTO of Uplynk. 'We're proud to support their strategy with our Uplynk platform that streamlines operations, increases engagement, and enhances their channel syndication strategy.' Expanding Multi-Platform Distribution As audience behaviors evolve, Hearst Television ensures that its brands remain accessible across multiple channels and platforms, meeting the consumer where they want to watch local content. Uplynk's multi-platform syndication capabilities provide frictionless content distribution to social, OTT/CTV apps, and third-party syndication partners, driving continued growth in streaming viewership. Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 28 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. About Uplynk Uplynk is a premier cloud-based streaming platform that powers seamless high-quality video delivery for broadcasters, media companies, and content owners worldwide. With industry-leading technology and fully managed services, Uplynk simplifies streaming operations, ensures scalability, and enhances viewer experiences—so media brands can focus on content while we handle the complexities of streaming. To learn more, visit LinkedIn. . SOURCE: Uplynk Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/31/2025 09:36 AM/DISC: 03/31/2025 09:35 AM
