1001 Chooses Bitmovin Player for Enhanced Video Streaming

1001, an Iraq-based OTT service, has recently taken a big step to enhance its video streaming capabilities by partnering with Bitmovin. They’ve chosen the Bitmovin Player to boost their video streaming performance, increase reliability, and maintain consistency across a variety of devices. By integrating the Bitmovin Player into their system, 1001 aims to provide a smoother and more enjoyable user experience for its audience.

In addition to incorporating the Bitmovin Player, 1001 will be utilizing Bitmovin’s Observability tool to gain deeper insights and exercise greater control over playback quality. This strategic move is part of 1001’s broader initiative to overhaul its OTT service and achieve a more sophisticated technological infrastructure.

As a popular OTT service in Iraq, 1001 specializes in delivering hyper-localized and international content curated for diverse audiences. They offer an extensive collection of exclusive movies, TV series, live sports, and international programming to cater to a wide spectrum of viewer preferences. This positions 1001 as a prominent destination for quality and localized video content in Iraq.

Bilal Alghazi, VP Engineering at 1001, emphasizes the positive impact of implementing the Bitmovin Player. Since integrating the player, 1001 has witnessed noticeable enhancements in playback reliability, startup performance, and overall application stability. Alghazi praises Bitmovin for simplifying development, reducing platform-specific complexities, and enabling faster releases, resulting in more predictable user experiences. The configurability and analytics provided by Bitmovin have empowered 1001 to gain better control over playback quality, enhancing the viewing experience for its users.

Stefan Lederer, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitmovin, expresses Bitmovin’s delight in partnering with 1001 to bolster their video streaming capabilities. The Bitmovin Player is designed to offer superior video streaming features, seamless playback, and advanced observability, ensuring that 1001 can provide a premium viewing experience to its audience both in Iraq and beyond as the platform continues to grow and evolve.