Inverto has entered a strategic collaboration with SES to accelerate the development and commercial rollout of Q-stream, Inverto’s end-to-end content delivery solution built on the DVB-NIP (Native IP) standard.
The partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of Q-stream, a platform designed to enable seamless distribution of IP-based video streams directly to devices. By leveraging DVB-NIP technology, the system allows broadcasters and platform operators to deliver more flexible viewing experiences while supporting modern IP-driven media services.
Through the collaboration, Inverto and SES will expand Q-stream’s features to include new capabilities such as delivering video-on-demand content via broadcast networks. This approach allows broadcasters to distribute on-demand libraries using efficient satellite multicast, helping reduce bandwidth costs while maintaining large-scale reach.
The companies are also developing advanced targeted advertising capabilities within the platform. Q-stream’s ad-insertion framework will support personalised advertising across live, time-shifted and video-on-demand environments, enabling operators to introduce new monetisation opportunities while maintaining the wide coverage provided by satellite distribution.
Another focus of the partnership is strengthening hybrid broadcast-broadband functionality. The platform will support content delivery to connected televisions, set-top boxes and mobile devices by combining the reliability of satellite transmission with the flexibility of broadband connectivity.
By combining Inverto’s expertise in hardware and software development with SES’s global satellite infrastructure, the enhanced Q-stream solution is expected to enable secure and scalable IP content distribution to millions of devices. It will also support the efficient delivery of catch-up television services and video-on-demand libraries via satellite, while allowing broadcasters to integrate personalised advertising at large scale.
The companies also noted that the technology could be integrated into emerging environments such as 5G non-terrestrial networks and other IP-native platforms, expanding its potential role in future media distribution ecosystems. The system is designed to maintain reliable service even in areas with limited connectivity or constrained bandwidth.
Christophe Perini, CEO, Inverto, said: “In working with SES, we are accelerating the transformation of satellite broadcasting into a fully IP-enabled ecosystem. Q-stream built on the DVB-NIP standard will empower operators to deliver modern, app-like user experiences with unprecedented efficiency and scale.”
Steve Bisenius, VP, Customer Solutions Engineering at SES, added: “We see DVB-NIP as a pivotal enabler for the next era of media satellite distribution. Together with Inverto, we are excited to bring innovative solutions that blend broadcast reach with in-home IP-driven video streaming, personalisation and interactivity.”
The deal marks a significant milestone in the evolution of satellite-enabled secure media distribution, unlocking new possibilities for scalable, high-quality content delivery across hybrid and IP-native ecosystems.
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