GRID-TV – the platform for worldwide Internet TV

TV-Serve operates the final distribution. Multiple bandwidths can be pre-configured to deliver content according available bandwidth at the end users access point, e.g. four different bandwidths in an open Internet environment for ISDN (128 kbps), ADSL (e.g. 1.5 Mbps), TV DSL (e.g. 4 Mbps) and HDTV (8 Mbps). Standard streaming format for PC TV is Microsoft .wmv format, MPEG2 can also be supported. Other formats are subject to request.

TV-Serve is operated on clusters of 3 small server spread over the Internet, e.g. at least one cluster per carrier . These are closely connected through FLBnn to achieve optimal content allocation.
TV-Serve modules include gateways for mobile networks and DVB broadcast (IP over DVB), corporate network system and POS standalone systems. Content is distributed according schedules and rules received from TV-Edit such enabling different schedules and rights observation for different network types; an interface to a clearing institution ensures content providers’ interests. The operator controls the service from the POC through several tools including traffic monitoring and quality of service monitoring.