SmartTUBE Technical Datasheet
Complete OTT/IPTV service delivery platform for operators and content providers
Overview
SmartTUBE is a comprehensive middleware solution enabling telecom operators, content owners, and media companies to launch and operate video streaming services. It combines a powerful backend platform (SmartTUBE SDP) with native multi-screen applications, delivering everything needed for end-to-end service delivery.
Key Capabilities
Service Delivery
- Live TV with EPG integration
- Catch-up TV, Time-shift, Restart TV, Pause Live
- Video on Demand (TVoD, SVoD, AVoD, FVoD)
- Network PVR with quota management
- Pay-per-view events
- Radio station streaming
- Ad skip prevention for time-shifted content
- Smart bookmarks (skip intro, skip credits, AI chapters)
Subscriber Management
- Service account and device lifecycle management
- Multi-profile support with parental controls
- Flexible pricing plans and service bundles
- Trial period and promotion management
- OSS/BSS integration via REST API
Content Management
- TV channel organization and numbering
- EPG import (XMLTV, Smartlabs XML)
- VoD catalog with rich metadata
- Multi-language support
- Regional content restrictions
- Content provider integrations
Monetization
- Subscription packages with recurring billing
- Transactional rentals with configurable periods
- Advertising-supported content (VAST integration)
- Discount and promo code management
- Multiple price lists per content type
Marketing Tools
- Configurable home screen and content rails
- Banner carousel with scheduling and targeting
- Content recommendation engine
- Targeted subscriber notifications (push, in-app)
- Dynamic ad insertion
Architecture
SmartTUBE consists of two main components:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| SmartTUBE SDP | Backend platform for service delivery, subscriber management, content management, and business operations. Managed via web-based Admin Console. |
| SmartTUBE Apps | Native client applications providing consistent user experience across all screens. See SmartTUBE Apps Datasheet for platform details. |
Functional Modules
- Subscriber Management — accounts, devices, profiles, pricing, multitenancy
- Content Management — channels, EPG, VoD, regional restrictions
- Marketing — banners, rails, recommendations, notifications
- Reporting & Analytics — consumption stats, subscriber activity, demand insights
- System Management — device provisioning, automation, access control
Performance Specifications
SmartTUBE scales based on Peak Concurrent Devices (PCD) — the number of devices simultaneously logged in and actively streaming or navigating interfaces.
Capacity Tiers
| Tier | PCD Range | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 10,000 | Regional operators, pilots |
| Medium | 10,000–100,000 | National operators |
| Large | 100,000–500,000 | Large-scale deployments |
Small Deployment (Up to 10,000 PCD)
| Component | Servers | CPU | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database | 2 | 8-core | 16 GB | 2×300 GB SSD RAID1 |
| Application/Cache | 2 | 8-core | 32 GB | 2×300 GB SSD RAID1 |
| Management | 1 | 8-core | 32 GB | 2×300 GB SSD RAID1 |
Medium Deployment (10,000–100,000 PCD)
| PCD Range | Database (2 servers) | Application/Cache (3 servers) |
|---|---|---|
| 10K–40K | 8-core, 16 GB | 8-core, 32–64 GB |
| 40K–60K | 8-core, 32 GB | 12-core, 64 GB |
| 60K–80K | 12-core, 32 GB | 16-core, 96 GB |
| 80K–100K | 16-core, 64 GB | 16-core, 128 GB |
Large Deployment (100,000–500,000 PCD)
Add servers incrementally per 100K PCD:
| Component | Per 100K PCD | Spec per Server |
|---|---|---|
| Database | +1 server | 16-core, 64 GB, 10 GbE |
| Application/Cache | +2 servers | 16-core, 128 GB, 10 GbE |
Deployment Models
| Model | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Machine | OpenStack, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM | No vendor lock-in |
| Container | Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE | OCI-compatible images |
| Cloud | AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI | Cloud-native integrations optional |
| Hybrid | On-premise + cloud | Edge CDN, DR site, geo expansion |
Network Requirements
| PCD Range | Connectivity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100K | 1 GbE minimum | Standard interconnect |
| Above 100K | 10 GbE recommended | High-throughput workloads |
Supported Platforms
SmartTUBE Apps deliver native experiences across all major device categories:
- Smart TVs — Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Hisense VIDAA
- Mobile — iOS 12+, Android 7.0+
- Streaming devices — Android TV, Amazon Fire TV
- Set-top boxes — Linux-based (SmartSDK), Android-based (AOSP)
- Web — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
For detailed platform versions and feature matrices, see the SmartTUBE Apps Datasheet.
Customization & Branding
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Operator Branding | Custom logos, color schemes, splash screens, login screens |
| White-Label Apps | Fully branded applications for app store publishing |
| UI Customization | Configurable menus, layouts, content rails, poster sizes |
| Regional Localization | Multi-language UI for multi-market operators |
| Multi-Tenant Branding | Isolated branding per tenant for virtual operators |
Device Management
SmartTUBE Device Manager enables operators to manage firmware, applications, and configurations across all device types.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Grouping | Organize devices into logical groups (production, staging, testing) with group-based policies |
| Feature Flags | Enable/disable features per device group with real-time activation |
| A/B Testing | Split device groups for testing with metrics comparison and gradual rollouts |
| Software Updates | Staged rollouts, scheduled updates, version tracking, and rollback capabilities |
| Remote Control | Remote reboot, health monitoring, session tracking |
Integration
Smartlabs Ecosystem
| Product | Integration |
|---|---|
| SmartMEDIA | Content delivery, transcoding, DVR recording, ad insertion |
| SmartCARE | Quality monitoring, session analytics, user-based recommendations |
| UDRM | Multi-DRM license management |
Third-Party Systems
- OSS/BSS — Subscriber provisioning and billing via REST API
- Payment gateways — Transaction processing integration
- CDN — Multi-CDN support with intelligent routing
- Ad servers — VAST-compliant dynamic ad insertion
- EPG providers — Automated import from multiple sources
- Content providers — Standardized VoD integration schemes
Business Models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| SVOD | Subscription-based access to content libraries |
| TVOD | Transactional rentals with configurable viewing periods |
| AVOD | Ad-supported free content |
| FVOD | Free video on demand |
| PPV | Pay-per-view for live events (flat rate or per-minute) |
| Hybrid | Any combination of models per content or subscriber segment |
Deployment Options
- Single-tenant — Dedicated instance for one operator
- Multi-tenant — Shared platform with tenant isolation for regional operators, MVNOs, or white-label services
Security
| Layer | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Content Protection | Multi-DRM support (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady via UDRM) |
| Stream Authorization | Token-based access with JWT validation |
| Output Protection | HDCP, CGMS-A/WSS on supported STBs |
| Watermarking | Dynamic subscriber identification overlay |
| Access Control | Device activation, session management, geolocation restrictions |
| Parental Controls | PIN-protected age restrictions per user profile |
Why SmartTUBE
| Differentiator | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Complete solution | Backend platform + native apps in one integrated package |
| Multi-screen coverage | Native apps for all major device platforms |
| Flexible monetization | Support for any business model or combination |
| Ecosystem integration | Pre-integrated with SmartMEDIA, SmartCARE, UDRM |
| Multitenancy | Single platform instance serving multiple virtual operators |
Next Steps
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