by CEF 
The Challenge
Sources arrive over SRT and HLS. Your network runs on multicast UDP for IPTV or unicast (HLS, DASH) for OTT.
Contribution and acquisition increasingly come in over SRT and HLS, but an IPTV distribution network runs on UDP multicast, and an OTT origin wants clean HLS or DASH. You need a dependable way to convert sources into both, at scale, without a rack of expensive hardware.
Stream Gateway by CEF receives the SRT or HLS source and outputs exactly what your network needs, UDP multicast/unicast and HLS or DASH per program, with failover, live monitoring and a cloud fleet panel so channels stay up around the clock.
Architecture
From acquisition to distribution
Why IPTV / OTT teams choose it
Distribution-ready output, without the hardware bill
Clean, ready-to-distribute output
Standards-friendly UDP multicast and unicast, plus HLS or DASH per program, drop straight into your distribution network or CDN origin.
Uptime you can promise
Automatic failover, auto-reconnect and email alerts on signal loss, black screen or pixelation keep every channel healthy.
Scale and manage centrally
Up to 4 streams on a Prime Box, 20 on a Raspberry Pi and 250 on Linux, with every device managed from one cloud fleet panel.
FAQ
IPTV / OTT questions
Can it turn SRT into UDP multicast for distribution?
Yes. It receives SRT in caller mode (a full multiplex or a single program) and outputs UDP multicast and unicast, the transport your IPTV distribution network and set-top boxes expect.
Can it re-publish HLS or DASH for an OTT origin?
Yes. Alongside UDP, it produces an HLS output and a DASH output per program, which you can point a player, packager or CDN origin at.
How far does it scale?
Up to 4 streams per Prime Box, 20 per Raspberry Pi and 250 per Linux server, depending on hardware. Mix devices freely and run them all from one cloud panel, each licensed individually.