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NOS Deploys Concurrent Aquari Storage for Cloud DVR

Software-defined storage solution personalized TV on Internet connected devices.

Concurrent Computer Corp., a provider of Linux and storage solutions, announced that NOS, Portugal’s communications and entertainment company, has deployed Aquari software-defined storage solution to enable cloud-based digital video recording (CDVR) services related to their UMA personalized TV service.

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UMA is the latest multi-screen video service offering from NOS, which features intelligent voice controls, personalized recommendations, consumer-driven video recording of broadcast programs, and cross-device video streaming to televisions and Internet connected devices. The service pairs Aquari’s scale-out storage capabilities with Concurrent’s Upshift content delivery solution to support high-capacity video recording and streaming. Concurrent’s solution is integrated with software developed by NOS to support business management, content management, and visually-rich consumer-facing user interfaces.

We needed a better, more cost-effective storage platform to support multi-screen video content and the advanced scaling capabilities of the Aquari platform were ideally suited to our application,” said Pedro Bandeira, product development director NOS. “We have developed a best-in-class business intelligence layer on top of Aquari’s storage in order to deliver the most advanced entertainment experience to our customers.

We are thrilled to work with a thought leader like NOS that recognizes the benefits of our open, software-defined storage solution for scaling-out next generation video services,” said Scott Ryan, SVP and GM, Concurrent’s Aquari storage business. “Aquari’s unique capabilities are perfect for applications like cloud DVR, where both high-performance and high-capacity are required to support the explosive demand for time-shifted video content.

Aquari storage is based on open-source Ceph, which features exabyte scaling and simultaneous support for multiple workloads. Unlike traditional storage alternatives, Aquari can scale performance and capacity independently, which translates to improved flexibility and a reduced TCO.

Six of the top 25 multiple system operators in North America and several operators in Europe use the Aquari platform to support multi-screen streaming and video recording services.

The Aquari solution at NOS was sold through Satcab – Satélite e Cabo TV, SA, Concurrent’s partner and a system integrator of professional broadcast solutions and services for the Iberian Peninsula and Africa.

Concurrent will be showcasing the Aquari storage solution at the IBC show in Amsterdam on September 9-13 at the RAI Convention Centre.

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