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Streaming servers and hosting

Audio and video streaming servers.

You create the content. We look after server-side distribution. We provide Icecast and Shoutcast audio streaming servers and Wowza video streaming services: connecting your source, delivering your programme to listeners and viewers, and providing maintenance and technical support.

A server service for your media operation

Your source. Our streaming servers. Your audience.

Audio servers for radio

Icecast and Shoutcast receive the programme from your studio and distribute it to online listeners. We prepare the server setup for your main programme, themed channels or a new online station.

Video servers for your content

Our Wowza streaming service receives your video source and connects it with viewers. Together, we define the server configuration, streaming quality and destinations where your content will be available.

Maintenance as part of the service

You do not have to set up and manage the server infrastructure yourself. We handle the agreed configuration, maintenance, monitoring and technical support, giving your team a contact for any issues.

Icecast and Shoutcast audio streaming servers

Online radio without managing a server yourself

Your studio sends its radio programme to a streaming server. Listeners open it through your website, an app or another agreed destination. The server receives the source and handles distribution to the audience, connecting your studio output with online listening.

We set up and maintain Icecast and Shoutcast around your station's needs. Together, we define the number of channels, audio quality, expected audience and connection setup. Use your existing studio or prepare a dedicated online programme.

You receive a configured server service and help connecting your source. Your team can focus on the programme, while server settings and maintenance are handled through the agreed support service.

What we prepare for your station

  • A streaming server for your main programme and agreed additional channels.
  • The settings needed to connect your audio source.
  • Distribution to your agreed listening destinations.
  • A backup source or response if the main source stops, according to the configuration.
  • Maintenance, monitoring and technical support within the agreed scope.

Wowza video streaming servers

Server-side distribution for your video programme

Connect your own video source to a streaming server and make it available to viewers.

Our Wowza service connects your production output with server-side distribution. You prepare the picture and sound; we configure the server, help connect the source and agree how the video reaches your audience. The service is designed for teams that have their own video content and need the infrastructure to deliver it to viewers.

Before setup, we review your source, available connection, desired quality, expected audience and intended period of use. We then prepare the configuration and service scope. Streaming can connect to your website and apps; specific destinations and presentation are agreed for your project.

How you use a streaming server

From your source to listeners and viewers

01

Your programme

You prepare audio or video on your equipment. Together, we check the content output and the internet connection you use to send it.

02

Server connection

We configure the server to receive your content and help connect your source. We check that audio or video reaches the server correctly.

03

Server distribution

Icecast, Shoutcast or Wowza handles programme distribution to your audience according to the agreed configuration and service capacity.

04

Audience access

Listeners and viewers open the content through a connected website, app or another destination. We check the route from source to end user.

Connect streaming with the rest of your work

A server within your media system

Alongside the server service, we can help plan how you prepare your programme and how your audience accesses it. Connections and individual solutions are agreed around your station and existing equipment.

AURA AI Playout

Music, schedules, advertising and radio presenters brought together in the programme you broadcast on air and online.

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Radio apps

Access to your programme under your station's own name on mobile devices, in cars and on televisions.

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Before choosing a service

Streaming server questions

Do we need to own and maintain a server?

You use our service for the server side. We agree on setup, maintenance and support. You provide the audio or video source and the connection that sends it; we help check the complete connection path.

Can we use our existing equipment?

We first review your source and how it sends content. We then define the configuration and any adjustments needed to connect it to an Icecast, Shoutcast or Wowza server.

Can the stream appear on our website and in our app?

Yes. We agree how to connect the stream to your destinations. Player design, controls and additional features are defined separately for the project and chosen platforms.

What if the programme stops reaching the server?

Monitoring and diagnostics help distinguish between source, connection and server issues. We plan a backup source and a response to interruptions around your needs and agreed configuration.

How do you prepare a server quote?

We consider whether you need audio or video, the number of channels, streaming quality, expected audience and required support. Describe your current system and intended use, and we will suggest the service scope.

Streaming infrastructure for your programme

Need an audio or video streaming server?

Tell us what you send, how many channels you plan and where your audience listens or watches. We will prepare a proposal for the server service and connection setup.