German video technology solutions provider nanocosmos has unveiled a next-generation video platform powered by Media over QUIC (MoQ) and WebTransport, marking a significant leap forward in ultra-low latency broadcast-grade streaming.
The Berlin-based company will present the new technology at the upcoming Fraunhofer FOKUS Media Web Symposium, taking place in Berlin on 24-25 June 2025.
The new platform is capable of delivering broadcast-quality experiences with sub-second latency, according to nanocosmos. Designed specifically for interactive and mission-critical use cases such as iGaming, live auctions, corporate town halls, and online events, the solution aims to bring emerging standards like MoQ out of the lab and into real-world commercial applications.
At its core, the platform uses the QUIC transport protocol to stream audio and video data with ultra-low delay. While the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is still finalising the official Media over QUIC Transport (MOQT) standard, nanocosmos has taken a proactive approach. The company has implemented its own version of media-over-QUIC – referred to as MoQ – to address current needs and enable customers to benefit from the technology today.
“There’s been a lot of excitement around MoQ, and rightly so,” said Oliver Lietz, CEO and Founder of nanocosmos. “But this isn’t just theoretical or experimental. We’ve taken a pragmatic, customer-focused approach to solve real problems. Our new platform is production-ready, fully integrated into existing workflows, and requires no complex setup. For many customers, a simple player update is all that’s needed.”
This browser-native compatibility is one of the platform’s standout features. With the updated nanoStream Player, organisations can begin delivering MoQ-based streams to viewers without installing any software or plugins. The system automatically detects whether MoQ is supported and, if not, falls back to alternative transport methods like ULL-HLS (Ultra Low Latency HTTP Live Streaming) or WebSocket, ensuring consistent performance regardless of device, browser, or network conditions.
The platform’s architecture spans a global network of over 1,000 nodes, capable of handling several petabytes of throughput. It supports adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming and maintains sub-500 millisecond end-to-end latency, even under congested network conditions. This makes it well-suited to applications where timing and responsiveness are critical, such as placing bids in a live auction or interacting with a presenter during a virtual event, underlines nanocosmos.
In addition to its core transport capabilities, the platform includes a suite of advanced features tailored to professional streaming environments. These include real-time stream analytics and uptime monitoring, built-in failover mechanisms for 24/7 reliability, and live transcoding for multi-quality delivery. AI-powered transcription and multilingual captions help make streams accessible to wider audiences, while a live replay studio allows for instant clipping and sharing of video highlights on social media.
All these elements are designed to be easily accessible through API-based integration, allowing businesses to deploy customised, white-label streaming solutions under their own brand on a flexible and scalable platform. As demand grows for richer, more interactive video experiences, technologies like MoQ are expected to play a key role in transforming how media is delivered and consumed.
nanocosmos will showcase the new platform in action at the Fraunhofer FOKUS Media Web Symposium, where Lietz will give a presentation titled “How to integrate MoQ into a comprehensive real-time video platform”. The company will also host a booth at the event, offering attendees a hands-on demonstration of the technology.
