Frequently Asked Questions

HVOD combines traditional linear television broadcasting with on-demand streaming, giving viewers scheduled live programming alongside an extensive on-demand content library.

Scheduled programming, a deep on-demand library, personalized recommendations, multi-device access, and flexible monetization options such as subscriptions, pay-per-view, and advertising.

They can combine subscription-based revenue, transactional pay-per-view purchases, and advertising-supported models, giving content creators and distributors multiple revenue streams.

Viewers get the flexibility to watch on their own schedule, access to diverse content from movies to live events, and a personalized experience across all their devices.

Yes. HVOD platforms offer scheduled live broadcasts of events, shows, and curated playlists, much like traditional TV channels.

As streaming dominates the media landscape, HVOD's blend of scheduled programming and on-demand flexibility is expected to play a significant role in shaping how audiences consume content.

The EPG, or Electronic Program Guide, is the TV-guide-style listing for IPTV. Middleware generates and maintains it with up-to-date program schedules, descriptions, and channel listings.

It manages user accounts, passwords, and access levels so only authorized users can view content, often combined with encryption to protect user data.

Vodlix uses middleware to manage its library of live channels and on-demand content, authenticate users with encryption, process billing, update the EPG in real time, and deliver a branded experience across devices.

MAM refers to the processes, software, and technologies used to manage, store, retrieve, and distribute media assets like video, audio, and images throughout their entire lifecycle, from creation to distribution.

Core features include asset ingestion, organized storage, metadata management, version control, advanced search and retrieval, collaboration workflows, and multi-platform content distribution.

Metadata such as tags, keywords, creation dates, and descriptions acts like a digital filing system, letting users locate any asset quickly instead of wasting time on manual searches.

MAM systems improve efficiency by centralizing assets, enable real-time collaboration across teams and locations, scale with growing libraries, add security and access controls, and cut operational costs.

Version control tracks and manages different versions of the same asset so teams always work with the most up-to-date file, reducing confusion and errors during collaboration.

MAM platforms typically include encryption, user authentication, and granular access controls so only authorized individuals can reach sensitive assets, protecting intellectual property from breaches.

OTT lets viewers stream anytime and anywhere there is an internet signal, watch on their own schedule instead of a broadcast timetable, and enjoy ad-free or lightly targeted content. Consumers get far more control over what they choose to purchase and watch.

No. Customers only need an internet connection and a compatible hardware device such as a phone, computer, smart TV, or streaming stick.

OTT enables ad-free subscription content, really targeted ad campaigns, ad hoc subscription services, and other flexible monetization strategies that were not possible with traditional broadcast models.

Pay-per-view (PPV) is a distribution model where viewers pay a fee to access an individual piece of content, such as a movie, sporting event, concert, or seminar, instead of paying for a whole content library.

With subscriptions, users pay a recurring fee for access to an entire library. With pay-per-view, they pay only for the specific content they want to watch, which makes it more personalized and cost-effective for occasional viewers.