Simplestream is an award-winning and best-in-class provider of next-generation TV solutions to some of the biggest players in the broadcast, publishing, sports, and media industries.
Founded in 2010 with headquarters in London, Simplestream supports over 30 customers worldwide in designing, developing, and delivering innovative and design-led solutions that simplify complexity.
Simplestream’s suite of products includes Media Manager, the powerful video service platform to manage content for distribution; App Platform, the out-of-the-box product to launch premium video services with flexible monetisation models; Channel Studio, to create linear live streams from a combination of VOD assets and live events, via an easy-to-use scheduler.
Simplestream also provides a range of services and products covering insights and analytics, self-service live events, authentication, and much more. Simplestream provides simplified workflows and cloud-based solutions to industry leaders, including Channel 4, UKTV, A+E Networks, TN Marketing, AMC Networks International, CBS, GB News, News UK, Sony, SIS, GAAGO, URC, TELUS, and QVC.
In this Bigger Picture Partner Profile, Simplestream explores how the shift to IP is entering a more complex phase, shaped by fragmentation, monetisation pressure and changing audience behaviour. With a focus on distribution, playback and ad-supported models, it highlights what’s needed to build sustainable streaming at scale.