CMSD for VQA: The Latest Power Tool in the Video Engineer’s Toolbelt
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eVQA: Encoder-based Video Quality Analysis
At Touchstream, we’ve redefined Video Quality Analysis (VQA) with eVQA—an innovative, encoder-based solution powered by Common Media Server Data (CMSD). Say goodbye to hardware-heavy monitoring and hello to real-time, data-driven optimisation.
Why Choose eVQA?
Superior QoS with CMSD Headers
eVQA leverages CMSD headers to transmit critical performance data from encoders through the entire delivery chain, which creates an unbroken thread of quality metrics that enables pinpoint optimisation at every stage of delivery.
No Hardware, No Hassle
Traditional VQA methods rely on expensive hardware probes scattered across your infrastructure. eVQA eliminates this need, reducing capital expenditures and operational complexity while increasing monitoring coverage across all your streams.
Faster & Smarter Issue Detection
With eVQA, Media Quality Assessment (MQA) data is transmitted via CMSD headers downstream, enabling rapid issue detection. Automatic redundant pipeline switching ensures seamless content delivery—often fixing problems before they impact viewers.
No Video Decoding
Because eVQA is fundamentally data-driven rather than hardware-dependent, it scales effortlessly with your streaming operations. Monitor all your channels cost-effectively, without the complexity of video decoding.
Optimised ABR Streaming
eVQA empowers adaptive bitrate streaming with real-time KPIs that inform bandwidth allocation decisions. The result? A consistently high-quality viewing experience—even on fluctuating networks—without unnecessary bandwidth consumption.
No Need for DRM Keys
Unlike traditional VQA solutions that require complex Digital Rights Management (DRM) keys, eVQA operates seamlessly without the need for these keys, reducing operational friction and making your setup even simpler and much more secure.
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CMSD is Revolutionising Video Engineering
Common Media Server Data (CMSD) is setting a new industry standard by providing real-time, standardised performance metrics that travel through the entire content delivery pipeline. This unprecedented visibility allows video engineers to optimise streaming quality like never before.
Gain a Competitive Edge with eVQA
With industry-wide adoption of CMSD through initiatives like SVTA’s CMSD Initiative and the CTA WAVE Project, CMSD is rapidly advancing—now is the time to embrace next-generation VQA solutions.
Touchstream’s eVQA is your gateway to a more scalable, cost-effective, and intelligent approach to video quality monitoring.
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Contact our team today for a demo of Touchstream’s eVQA and see how we can help you optimise your video quality delivery in real time.