As we approach the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2026 in Amsterdam this September, we want to share a preview of the architectural frameworks and business strategies Minerva Networks will be presenting to the industry. Our focus remains on helping operators navigate the transition from legacy infrastructure to intelligent, cloud-based video ecosystems while optimizing their financial models.

Strategic Market Expansion

Before detailing our technical showcase, we are pleased to announce our recent strategic partnership with NCTC, the National Content & Technology Cooperative, to serve the US market. Furthermore, as we continue to scale our solutions globally alongside our business partners, we are excited to share that Minerva is collaborating with CVE Communication Video Engineering for our expansion on the Italian market. These collaborations validate our unified platform approach and serve as foundational blueprints for our ongoing growth.

AI as an Operational Engine for Sports ROI

With the escalating costs of live sports broadcasting rights, operators need data-driven tools to maximize content ROI and protect subscriber retention. Rather than relying on viewers to manually scrub through hours of recorded DVR footage, Minerva utilizes specialized AI engines to analyze real-time game metadata. At IBC, we will demonstrate how these tools dynamically repackage broadcasts to increase Daily Active Users (DAU) and extend platform dwell time:

• Smart Highlights: An automated engine that generates short, customized video clips based on specific play types and the viewer’s exact available time window.
• Instant Catch-Up: A dynamic feature allowing viewers who tune in late to a live match to instantly review significant past plays before seamlessly transitioning to the real-time broadcast.
• Minnie Companion: A conversational GenAI assistant enabling viewers to discover and interact with sports content via natural language.

The Practical Path to Cloud-Based IPTV

We will outline our migration methodology for transitioning from closed, legacy IPTV infrastructure toward flexible Broadband TV architectures. The objective is to phase out legacy systems incrementally, thereby maintaining service continuity and minimizing operational disruption.

• Cross-Platform Architecture: Our solution supports multi-device deployment across mobile devices, retail streaming sticks, and Android or Linux set-top boxes, offering a consistent interface linked to a single account.
• System Specifications: The platform utilizes the Android TV Client 3.5 architecture, featuring advanced application launch capabilities and QR-code authentication. This ensures full compliance with hardware standards through 2026.

Financial Alignment and the Pay-As-You-Grow Model

Our cloud solutions are designed to eliminate heavy upfront capital expenditures (CapEx). By shifting expenses to a predictable operational expenditure (OpEx) pay-as-you-go model that matches actual subscriber growth, we allow operators to modernize their legacy video services with significantly reduced financial risk.

Monetization Without Friction

A core topic of our IBC presentation will be how keeping users within the operator’s unified ecosystem unlocks higher-margin revenue streams. Our architecture allows operators to monetize the discovery journey seamlessly via FAST channels and TVOD rentals. Furthermore, our AI-powered Ad Manager analyzes viewer engagement to optimize the frequency, number, and duration of pre-roll or interstitial ad insertions, ensuring maximum revenue capture without causing viewer fatigue.

We are excited to share that our Director of Sales Engineering, Gerry Ornito (gornito@minervanetworks.com), will be attending the IBC 2026 event. We invite you to contact Gerry directly to discuss the Minerva platform and our latest technologies. Please reply to this email to connect with Gerry and schedule a technical architecture review or a comprehensive platform demonstration in Amsterdam.

To get in touch with CVE Communication Video Engineering, please contact Mauro Contursi (Mauro.Contursi@cve-italy.com).