Synamedia

http://www.synamedia.com
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Synamedia, also known as NDS and Cisco, is a privately owned UK-headquartered company that functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 2018, the company leverages a 30-year heritage in video processing and security. With approximately 1,660 employees, Synamedia reported $371.3M in revenue as of 2025. Specializing in video experience, content security, and media distribution solutions for the telecommunications and broadcast industries, Synamedia designs and operates cloud-native and hybrid platforms. These platforms facilitate the delivery, protection, and monetization of video content for clients including pay-TV operators, broadcasters, and OTT streaming providers. The firm offers a portfolio of technologies such as advanced compression, low-latency streaming, forensic watermarking, and targeted advertising.

2025 Revenue

Founded

2018

Headcount

1,659

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Content security

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

166

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On May 1, 2026, Telxius enhanced its content delivery network (CDN) by integrating Synamedia's Quortex Switch, enabling content providers to dynamically switch between CDNs in real time. Telxius directly integrated its carrier-grade CDN into its Tier 1 IP high-capacity backbone and submarine cable systems. Also on May 1, Synamedia announced a collaboration with FX Digital, a Connected TV and OTT app specialist, to provide application design expertise for GO Shorts, its recently launched AI-powered Go module. This follows Synamedia's April 30 partnership with FX Digital to support the launch of GO Shorts, an AI-powered module designed to help video service providers deliver short-form content experiences to mobile-first audiences. GO Shorts, part of the Synamedia GO platform, repurposes existing content libraries into personalized short-form feeds. Earlier on April 30, Synamedia and Telxius teamed up to enable content providers to adopt a flexible, scalable multi-CDN strategy, utilizing Quortex Switch to enhance the streaming experience for Telxius customers.

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Synamedia offers 29 products in the media tech and telecoms tech industries. Synamedia's product portfolio comprises of video business systems, video data and analytics, broadcast professional services, set-top boxes, user experience and devices, connectivity infrastructure, connectivity and distribution services, tV and streaming ad tech, content supply chain, content security, video processing and playout and telecoms network infrastructure.

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Synamedia's revenues were less than $500M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Synamedia's revenue into 26 different product categories, the largest of which is conditional access systems (CAS). For full access to Synamedia's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

28th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Video Streaming Software Industry worth $26.13 billion by 2031

The report "Video Streaming Software Market by Solutions (Video Security & DRM, Al Video Workflow Tools, VCM, Others), Streaming Type (Live, Video-On-Demand, Time-shifted), Deployment Mode, Consumption Mode/Device, Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2031" is projected to reach USD 26.13 billion by 2031.

MarketsandMarkets

May

27th

2026

09:35

Events

Stream TV Show- Denver

Powering the Next Generation of Streaming Join Synamedia and the Quortex team at StreamTV Show Denver this June as we showcase innovations in: Streaming monetization Just-in-time streaming Content steering and intelligent delivery Connect with our experts to discover how cloud-native streaming technologies are helping operators and streaming platforms scale efficiently while delivering premium viewer experiences.

Synamedia

May

25th

2026

01:00

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

Telxius selects Synamedia Quortex Switch

The partners added that this enables providers to improve streaming quality, resilience, and cost-efficiency while extending reach to millions of viewers worldwide through a more agile, scalable multi-CDN strategy. Launched in March 2025, Quortex Switch is a SaaS-based tool designed to simplify the design and management of multi-CDN systems.

IBC UK

May

23rd

2026

04:05

B2B Tag

Kaltura merger

Last week at Broadcast Asia "people" were blabbering that Synamedia would merge with Kaltura. Anyone else hearing this? Any Schleppers care to comment. -even though it is Saturday.

TheLayoff

May

22nd

2026

16:19

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Beyond the Cable: How ISPs can simplify operational complexity

Podcasts Consolidations are trending for telecoms in 2026, but one expert says mergers can only increase operational complexity. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Consolidations and network scaling are two key trends among US telecoms in 2026, but both can increase the complexity of operations, as Patricia Kellaghan of Synamedia pointed out during her recent appearance on our Beyond the Cable podcast.

Broadband Communities

May

21st

2026

09:07

Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Ad Decisioning Infrastructure

Executive Summary The broadcast industry doesn’t need to “become digital”; it needs digital-grade tools. By moving from manual monitoring to AI-driven ad decisioning and platformisation, broadcasters can close the performance gap with digital-native players while preserving the unique value of premium inventory.

Synamedia

May

12th

2026

19:24

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

BFBS Selects Synamedia to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces. The strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision.

BFBS

May

11th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, New Offerings

BFBS selects Synamedia for digital content platform

Synamedia’s remit will be to build and evolve the organisation’s new media ecosystem, under the working title of “The Hub”. The programme will: launch in phases, with a modern digital service comparable with leading OTT platforms; consolidate British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) services into a single and secure streamlined experience; introduce new content formats beyond traditional broadcasting; and deliver personalised and secure access across multiple devices.

IBC UK

May

8th

2026

09:06

Events, Emerging Tech

Cannes Lions 2026

For the first time, Synamedia is heading to Cannes during Cannes Lions. You’ll find us at the Café at the Majestic throughout the week, and on Wednesday 23 June, we’ll also be at Marea Restaurant during VideoWeek Day. Cannes Lions is where leading adtech players come together to show how they’re helping publishers, broadcasters, and telcos unlock new value—and we weren’t going to miss it. Come meet the team and discover how we’re shaping the future of video monetization.

Synamedia

May

7th

2026

12:07

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

U.K. Military Broadcaster Taps Synamedia for Digital Platform

Media organization and military charity British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has selected Synamedia to deliver its next-generation global digital platform. Synamedia will build and evolve the organization’s new media ecosystem under the working title of “The Hub.” It will feature Synamedia technologies, including Synamedia Go, Quortex Play and Fluid EdgeCDN.

TVTechnology

May

7th

2026

08:32

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, New Offerings

Synamedia, Telxius Team On Quortex Switch For Multi-CDN Streaming

Synamedia and Telxius are partnering to let content providers adopt flexible, scalable multi-CDN strategies by integrating Telxius’ carrier-grade CDN with Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform. The integration enables content steering that shifts viewers between CDNs based on quality of experience and cost, expanding reach to new audiences.

TVNewsCheck

May

7th

2026

04:16

Events, Emerging Tech

BroadcastAsia 2026

At BroadcastAsia 2026, Synamedia will: Showcase the latest innovations in B2B distribution and video compression. Our demonstrations will highlight hybrid satellite/IP distribution architectures, C-band to Ku-band and IP transition strategies, content and advertising regionalisation, and advanced VMAF-based video quality analysis.

Synamedia

Synamedia's customers primarily consist of telecoms companies. Examples of Synamedia's customers include Airtel India, Comcast Xfinity and Vodafone. Synamedia has commercial and technical partners like Mirada, Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Examples of Synamedia's suppliers include MainConcept and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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