Video Quality and Service Assurance

Video Network Quality Monitoring for Video Service Providers

Tektronix Sentry is a market leading Multi-stream Video over IP QoE Monitoring system. It has an unrivalled ability to analyze deep into the program level across hundreds of SD/HD streams. Sophisticated alerts and reporting identify problem streams that help to reduce operating expenses and subscriber churn. Tektronix RF Video Network Monitors are used in Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable TV networks to insure superior QoS and predict and identify problems before your viewers. Tektronix Cerify is quality control software for broadcasters, content providers and video service providers needing to test file-based video. Cerify provides exception-based technical compliance to enable the QC teams to focus only on the problem content and the subjective requirements.

Ensure the quality of the viewing experience for your subscribers, increase uptime and reduce operational expenditures.

Tektronix next generation monitoring solutions are more intelligent, robust and comprehensive than traditional monitoring solutions. An industry-best number of critical issues are detected (most often before subscribers experience them), detailed reports are generated for historical/trending analysis and our products offer scalability and an easy-to-use web interface.

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RF & MPEG Monitoring of Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable TV networks

The RF & MPEG Series of products provide in-depth RF & Transport Stream monitoring and diagnostics with a range of RF network interfaces including ISDB-Tb, DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, ATSC 8-VSB and QAM A, B & C. Software additions allow Network Management System integration (VQNet) and Video and Audio Quality Analysis (VQS1000).

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Automated quality control for file-based content

Quality Control (QC) of file-based video ingested from different sources, encoded at different bit rates / formats and utilizing different compression standards for SD/HD, VOD or IPTV delivery presents considerable challenges to QC teams.

Cerify is a fully automated system for verifying/checking file-based content prior to transmission, use or archiving. Solutions range from windows-based PC standalone workstations to enterprise-wide solutions that interface to 3rd party automation or asset management systems.

Cerify provides exception-based technical compliance to enable the QC teams to focus only on the problem content and the subjective requirements.

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Cerify® and Dolby® DP600 The need for reliable, consistent quality control of audio and video streams is constant. By integrating Cerify and Dolby's DP600 Program Optimizer into your workflow, the entire quality control process is automated. Learn more by reading the technical brief integrating Cerify and Dolby for a winning quality duo.
Integrating Cerify® and Digital Rapids Transcode Manager Read the technical brief on how the integration between Cerify and Digital Rapids Transcode Manager is accomplished leveraging Tektronix' CeriTalk API.
How to Correctly Detect Aspect Ratio Accurately detecting the aspect ratio of the non-black areas of a picture is essentials for correct playout. Learn more on how Cerify® detects aspect ratios on both SD and HD formats.
Sentry Family Software Update version 5.0 Information on the release of software version 5.0 for the Sentry family of products.
Measuring Video and Audio Quality of Experience (QoE) This application note shows you how to objectively rate a program at different points in the network to understand and pinpoint when and where degradation has occurred.
Challenges of Quality Control for File-Based Video This Cerify application note discusses 5 critical issues content delivery services are facing to ensure correctly repurposed files are reaching broadcast and content-on-demand audiences.
Essential Guide to Automating Quality Control in File-based Workflows This guide provides an overview of file based workflows and the challenges related to quality control of file based content.
10 Key Factors to Consider in Developing a Post-QAM Modulator RF Monitoring Strategy Are you considering deploying a QoE monitoring system, but not sure about the key factors to consider in choosing a vendor? Download this short, one page overview to learn about the 10 things you need to know about monitoring Video & Audio Quality of Experience.
The Storm Before the CALM: Quieting Loud Commercials in the Cable Environment The burden of complying with the CALM Act will fall most heavily on the shoulders of cable operators and is a daunting task. Download this application note to find out how Sentry Video Content Monitors can help ease this task.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />
10 things you need to know about monitoring Video & Audio Quality of Experience

Sentry Edge II: Product Demo

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Duration: 15:31
Monitoring in an OTT World

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Duration: 1:15
Focus Monitoring in the Headend

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Duration: 3:09
CALM Act Compliance with Sentry Assure

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Duration: 1:05
Advanced QoE Monitoring with Sentry

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Duration: 2:49
Sentry Edge for Broadcasters: Monitoring Regulatory Compliance

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Duration: 6:06
Automating Quality Control for File-Based Content

Watch this short video to see a brief introduction of how to set up and run...

Duration: 7:53
Advanced QoE Monitoring

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Duration: 2:51
Adopting Adaptive Streaming

Learn about the exciting new technology that is enabling OTT based video streaming...

Duration: 3:17
Sentry Product Demo

Sentry identifies anomalies in the network at the IP, MPEG and content layers, and...

Duration: 1:30

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QoE: What it Means to Subscribers and Service Providers Webinar Quality of Experience has emerged as the key focal point for cable operators. This webinar explores the results of a recent video network monitoring market study that points to the growing need for network monitoring. Learn about Recommended Best Practices for QoE monitoring, as well as strategic decisions related to Video Monitoring Deployments from Time Warner Cable.

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QoE: What it Means to Subscribers and Service Providers Webinar

Quality of Experience has emerged as the key focal point for cable operators. This webinar explores the results of a recent video network monitoring market study that points to the growing need for network monitoring. Learn about Recommended Best Practices for QoE monitoring, as well as strategic decisions related to Video Monitoring Deployments from Time Warner Cable.