Arqiva Media Services

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Combining a century of expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver outstanding video experiences—anytime, anywhere, on any screen.

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Maximise the value of your content with simpler media processing and distribution operations

Unlock cost-effective ways to reach new audiences

Boost returns from existing channels by distributing content to new platform operators and affiliates without adding big costs and complexity.

Simplify operations to deliver more efficiently

Streamline content processing workflows and technologies in your broadcast and streaming operations.

Elevate streaming quality and reliability

Process high content volumes more efficiently to overcome network capacity constraints and stream impeccable video with fewer fluctuations.

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Arqiva Media Services

Exceptional viewing experiences—anytime, anywhere

We put the power of cutting-edge technology, extensive broadcast infrastructure, and decades of expertise to work for you, simplifying operations, streamlining workflows, and opening up new revenue opportunities. By optimising your content processing and distribution, we help you deliver better viewing experiences for your viewers—wherever they watch—and stronger results for your bottom line.

Re-writing the script on media supply chains

Our content interchange makes accessing and distributing media simpler than ever. Whether you need a cost-effective way to reach new affiliates or access to new content to attract and retain viewers, our cloud-based platform unlocks a world of opportunities.

Our service simplifies and accelerates content processing to reduce operating costs, resource demands and human error. Take advantage of next-generation technologies that provide more efficient ways to aggregate, encode, multiplex and package your content for distribution across broadcast and OTT platforms.

Our Video CDN Services provide the security and quality of a private CDN with the capacity and flexibility of a public one. Deliver exceptional video quality and low latency unconstrained by the bandwidth and power limitations of traditional CDNs.

Our Streaming Optimisation services use a state-of-the-art logistics platform, advanced P2P network, and intelligent video CDN switching to bypass network congestion, ensuring a sustainable and superior viewing experience. Reduce your dependence on traditional CDNs by up to 80%.

Our dynamic ad insertion technology transforms traditional linear TV channels into targeted advertising powerhouses, delivering ads tailored to specific audiences. By tapping into smaller audience niches, our solution makes TV advertising accessible and affordable for smaller brands. Compete head-to-head with digital-first platforms for hard-won advertisers’ budgets.

As the number one choice for launching new channels on all major UK TV platforms, we deliver content to over 275 channels nationwide, reaching 98.5% of UK households. Simply pick where you want to broadcast your channel and we’ll handle the rest.

Seamlessly integrated with over 40 major OTT VOD platforms and established operators, our VOD (video-on-demand) technology supports multiple video formats, wrappers, and metadata. With automated workflows and bulk processing, expand your content library or reversion existing assets with ease.

Delivering for the world’s leading media and entertainment groups

We ensure your content reaches viewers exactly as intended, on any platform. With cutting-edge solutions, we adapt, transport, control, and distribute your content seamlessly worldwide.

1bn+ television viewing hours per week
1.1k+ television channels delivered internationally
600+ companies serviced worldwide
280+ points of presence around the globe

Building the future of media on a unique foundation

Arqiva is the only provider that unites 100 years of broadcast excellence with next-generation content processing and distribution technologies.

Trust a proven content leader

We have more leased lines to BT Tower than any other provider and we access over 40 satellites from 80+ earth stations.

Count on connectivity guarantees

We can design and build secure, cost-effective solutions to meet your needs, with 99.999% service availability.

Maintain visibility 24/7

Take advantage of our comprehensive managed service offering for content monitoring and management around the clock, seven days a week.

Raise cybersecurity standards

As an ISO 27001-certified Critical National Infrastructure provider, we safeguard your content and data to the highest standards.

Discover the true value of your content

Speak with an Arqiva Media Services expert to discuss how our comprehensive solutions can simplify your operation and help monetise your content.

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