Broadcast & IP Infrastructure for Regional Media

We design, deploy and operate broadcast and digital platforms that allow African broadcasters and institutions to run reliable media services under real operational constraints.

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Our role

We absorb the complexity of fast-evolving broadcast and digital technologies so our partners can focus on content, audience and growth.

Our systems are built to be reliable, cost-controlled and adapted to African operational realities.

Infrastructure

Broadcast Infrastructure & Operations (aCANTS)

Operating broadcast infrastructure at national and regional scale

  • Encoding, contribution, multiplexing and IPTV multicasting
  • Satellite, DTT and IPTV deployments
  • Distributed field devices operated from a single control point
  • Fully operated by aCAN, or co-operated with customer teams
aCANTS Dashboard
Single control and monitoring dashboard
Platform as a Service

Media Platforms as a Service

Production-ready platforms that turn complex media workflows into simple, web-based operations.

Live Ingest (Ground)Cloud Playout (aCAS)OTT · Satellite · DTT · Apps

aCAS — Cloud Playout for TV Channels

Create and operate a TV channel without ground-heavy infrastructure.

  • 24/7 cloud-based playout
  • Ground playout limited to live ingest only
  • Designed to work even with unstable power or connectivity
View cloud playout workflow

TVe — Digital broadcasting control center

Go live and manage digital distribution in a few clicks.

  • Live to Facebook, YouTube and RTMP without extra encoders
  • Recording, scheduling, clipping and social publishing
  • TV and Radio supported
  • Public API powering Web, Mobile and TV apps
Discover TVe platform
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aCAN OTT — OTT Platform as a Service

Single or multi-bouquet OTT platforms.

  • Content providers manage their own channels and catalogs
  • Cloud multi-tenant or on-premise deployment
  • Fully branded applications and websites
View OTT platform model

aCAN FM — Digital tools for radio stations

Mobile apps and cloud automation enabling radios to extend their reach beyond terrestrial FM.

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Custom Engineering

Custom digital platforms & high-availability systems

We design and operate digital platforms for institutions and enterprises requiring availability, scalability and long-term control.

Engagement models:

End-to-end platform delivery
UI/UX and product design only
Mobile application development only
Infrastructure and deployment only
Custom platform architecture

Platforms operating at national scale

Millions

of viewers

National

broadcasters and operators

Continuous

24/7 service

Years

of live operations

Trusted by broadcasters and operators

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Preparing the transition from DTT to IP broadcasting

Read our strategic perspective on the future of broadcast infrastructure in Africa.

Read the position paper

Let's discuss your needs

Whether you operate a broadcaster, a telecom network or a media platform, aCAN helps you build systems that work, scale and last.