Turkey’s national broadcaster TRT has adopted a solution developed by Insys Video Technologies for its streaming service tabii, securing and encrypting eight 24/7 live sports channels.
Additionally, Insys VT is to migrate and encrypt TRT’s VOD library to the AWS Cloud using the Cloud Video Kit and Cloud DRM, relying on AWS Media Services, and providing technical support throughout the process.
With live and VOD content, tabii offers its services in multiple languages, including Turkish, English, Arabic, Azeri, and Kurdish, and is accessible on devices such as web browsers, mobile devices and smart TV. Since its launch in May 2023, tabii has attracted over 4 million subscribers in Turkey and globally.
As part of their global expansion and to better manage subscriber growth, TRT aimed to migrate to a scalable cloud infrastructure with advanced video protection and encryption capabilities. However, with the upcoming UEFA Champions League, TRT also required dependable DRM software to meet the licensing requirements to live stream the matches. Just a week before the first game, Insys VT implemented Cloud Video Kit to stream and secure eight of TRT’s 24/7 live sports channels, with plans to extend protection to more live channels in the future.
“tabii is experiencing unprecedented growth rates, prompting us to ensure our subscribers remain satisfied and continue enjoying the best viewing experience possible. We needed to shift from our existing DRM solution to a more scalable and flexible cloud-based approach, including migrating our VOD library. Since timing was crucial, we were relieved that Insys VT could quickly provide us with an easy to integrate, reliable solution that handles peak viewership without hiccups,” said Ahmet Ra?it Ta?çi, Digital Solution Lead at TRT.
“I’m pleased to say this project wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for our strong partnership with Amazon Web Services and a long-term investment in cloud-native products,” added Krzysztof Bartkowski, Co-founder and CEO of Insys Video Technologies. “Having all our products available on AWS and the adaptability of our Cloud Video Kit and Cloud DRM were crucial for a quick time-to-market in this case. This proven cooperation with AWS facilitated a smooth deployment and ensured our solutions meet the high demands of live broadcasting, especially when gearing up for big events like the Champions League or the Olympics where the stakes and viewer numbers are high.”
