Infrastructure Backbone
Behind every digital experience is infrastructure that has to work. Our platform ensures uptime, observability, and support — from broadcast to backend.
We deliver SRE practices, GitOps, and OpenTelemetry pipelines across IPTV/OTT, subscriber systems, and IT.
“Carrier‑grade reliability meets digital‑grade agility.”
What the platform covers
Ridsys Platform spans the full video and access stack — from RF headend and IPTV/OTT to subscriber systems, ISP/IT, and digital signage.
- • Broadcast, IPTV, and OTT delivery
- • Subscriber, billing, and CRM systems
- • ISP/broadband and managed IT services
Who it is designed for
Built for MSOs, ISPs, and operators who need one integrated backbone instead of fragmented point solutions.
- • Cable and hybrid operators modernising RF headends
- • ISPs adding IPTV/OTT and converged services
- • Enterprises and campuses running private TV/signage
How it is delivered
We scope the minimal set of modules for your rollout, then operate them with shared observability, SLAs, and runbooks.
- • On‑prem, cloud, or hybrid deployments
- • Managed operations with NOC and field teams
- • OpenTelemetry, SRE practices, and GitOps pipelines
Platform modules & products
Choose the modules you need today — RF & digital headend, IPTV/OTT, subscriber systems, ISP, signage, DRM, access control, playout, encoding, and channel monitoring — and grow into the rest over time.
Traditional RF & Digital Headend
End-to-end headend platform for traditional RF networks – from content ingest and scheduling to multiplexing, PSI/EPG generation and conditional access.
- • R‑PSI / EPG Server – Generate PSI/SI tables and EPG data for your channel lineup.
- • R‑CAS – Card‑less conditional access system with encrypted delivery and real‑time authorization.
Broadcast, IPTV & OTT Platform
Unified platform for Live TV, IPTV and OTT — ingest once and deliver to STB, mobile, web and Smart TV with a standards‑based streaming pipeline.
- • Live channels, catch‑up and VOD in one workflow.
- • R‑DRM + TMS for secure, managed devices.
Subscriber & Customer Systems
Subscriber management, packaging, billing and customer lifecycle in a single view — built for cable, IPTV and hybrid operators.
- • R‑SMS for billing, plans, and collections.
- • R‑CRM for tickets, field ops, and SLAs.
ISP & Broadband Platform
Operate broadband like a product, not a patchwork of tools — CRM, RADIUS/AAA, billing, and network visibility in one place.
- • Integrated ISP CRM for leads, tickets, and field teams.
- • Provisioning & AAA tied to plans and FUP.
Digital Signage & Content Management
Software and managed services for digital signage networks — scheduling, playlists, and monitoring built on broadcast/IPTV experience.
- • Centrally manage screens across locations and venues.
- • Template‑based campaigns with live data widgets.
Content Protection & DRM (R‑CAS & R‑DRM)
Unified content protection framework engineered for both broadcast STBs and IPTV/OTT platforms. R‑CAS secures RF delivery, while R‑DRM protects IPTV, mobile, web and Smart TV apps.
- • R‑CAS for STB – Card‑less conditional access system for broadcast RF streams.
- • R‑DRM for IPTV/OTT – Lightweight DRM engine for mobile, web, and Smart TV apps.
Security & Conditional Access
Card-based / card-less conditional access system for secure content delivery and flexible entitlement management.
- • Card‑less conditional access
- • Flexible entitlement and tiering models
- • Blackout / parental control support
- • Integration with Ridsys SMS and IPTV middleware
R‑Playout
Broadcast playout system for single or multi‑channel TV with smart playlisting, graphics, and 24×7 automation.
- • Smart playlist management – Drag‑and‑drop assets with automated control.
- • 24×7 automated playout – Spring‑based engine with redundancy and auto‑recovery.
R‑Encoder
Real‑time video encoder for broadcast, IPTV, and OTT workflows with multi‑protocol output.
- • High‑quality encoding – H.264/H.265 with HLS and DASH support.
- • Multi‑protocol streaming – RTMP, UDP/RTP, HLS, and SRT outputs.
Ridsys Channel Monitoring System
Monitor how your channels are actually delivered across different MSOs — with secure capture, reports, and region-wise insight.
- • Complete SI analysis – Deep Service Information analysis across operators.
- • Automated reporting – Scheduled capture and logs for compliance.
Ridsys Platform Layers
Four-layer platform architecture: Connect → Scale → Grow
How the platform keeps you reliable
Closed‑loop reliability: instrument, observe, act, and improve
Products that complement your rollout
R-CAS
Conditional Access System with multi-operator entitlements and audit logging.
Explore →R-SMS
Subscriber Management System for billing, collections, dunning, and reconciliation.
Explore →R-CRM
Field operations and customer service workflows with SLA-driven tracking.
Explore →R-NET
Broadband ISP management for billing, complaints, analytics and inventory.
Explore →Standards and integrations (project‑dependent)
We scope and implement only what your use‑case requires. Below are common building blocks we support and integrate when needed.
Streaming & packaging
- • LL‑HLS / LL‑DASH
- • CMAF ladders and DVR windowsCMAFCommon Media Application Format.Why it matters: Low‑latency streaming compatibility.
- • SSAI cue pointsServer‑Side Ad Insertion (SSAI)Stitching ads into streams server‑side.Why it matters: Better QoE and ad blocking resistance.
Transport & delivery
- • SRT / RIST
- • CDN orchestration and edge caches Edge CacheDistributed caching layer close to viewers.Why it matters: Cuts latency and stream rebuffering by serving assets near the edge.
- • Global routing and failover
Formats & network
- • AV1 / HEVC codecs
- • IPv6 dual‑stack readiness
- • HDR/SDR pipelines
Security & access
- • DRM and CASDigital Rights Management (DRM)Content protection for video.Why it matters: Protects OTT monetization.Conditional Access System (CAS)Controls subscriber access to encrypted TV content.Why it matters: Protects premium content and monetization.
- • Zero‑trust access controls
- • Audit logs and policy‑as‑code
Plan the right stack for your rollout
We'll review your goals and map a minimal, standards‑based design — no extra bloat.
For TV services refund and cancellation terms, see our Refund Policy.
Key Terms ▾
- TMS
- Terminal Management System Terminal Management System (TMS)Device management layer for STBs and smart devices covering remote monitoring, firmware/APK updates, configuration, and diagnostics.Why it matters: Keeps fleets updated with zero-touch maintenance and lifecycle tracking.
- CDN
- Content Delivery Network Content Delivery Network (CDN)Distributed network of cache servers that deliver video and assets close to viewers.Why it matters: Improves streaming performance, reduces latency, and absorbs peak load.
- OSS/BSS
- OSS/BSS OSS/BSSOperational and business support systems that manage provisioning, inventory, billing, and customer care.Why it matters: Critical for ISP workflows that span network and commercial operations.
- AAA
- AAA / RADIUS AAA / RADIUSAuthentication, Authorization, and Accounting services (commonly via RADIUS) for broadband subscribers.Why it matters: Controls network access policies and enforces provisioning rules automatically.
- FUP
- Fair Usage Policy Fair Usage Policy (FUP)Policy that throttles or caps usage once subscribers hit defined thresholds.Why it matters: Prevents abuse and keeps network performance predictable.
- ABR
- Adaptive Bitrate Adaptive Bitrate (ABR)Streaming technique that switches between quality levels dynamically based on network conditions.Why it matters: Maintains playback quality without buffering when bandwidth fluctuates.
- AV1
- AV1 AV1Next-generation video codec with high compression efficiency.Why it matters: Delivers high-quality streams at lower bitrates, reducing bandwidth costs.
- HEVC
- HEVC/H.265 HEVC / H.265High Efficiency Video Coding standard for HD/4K video.Why it matters: Sustains quality at lower bitrates for broadcast and OTT streams.
- RTMP/UDP
- RTMP / UDP/RTPRTMP / RTMPSReal-Time Messaging Protocol used for contribution and live streaming ingest.Why it matters: Common legacy contribution format still used for many live workflows.UDP / RTPPacket-based transport protocols for low-latency video contribution and multicast delivery.Why it matters: Enable real-time streams in broadcast and ISP networks.