In the fast-paced world of transportation, whether it’s buses, trains, ships, or planes, providing on-the-go access to entertainment and essential content has become a key service differentiator. The Q-Stream™ DVB-NIP technology, along with our legacy broadcast solutions, Q-Live™ and Q-Fast™, offer transportation and maritime operators an innovative solution to connect passengers and crew to live channels or on-demand content, including videos, newspapers, radio channels, and more, all without the need for constant internet connectivity. 

For passengers on long-haul bus journeys, train rides, cruise ship voyages, or airplane flights, our solutions provide seamless access to live entertainment, news, and other content directly from onboard systems. The content is delivered via broadcast networks (such as satellite terrestrial) or 4/5G networks and stored locally on either rugged set-top boxes (STBs) or high-performance terminals, depending on the size of the vessel and the number of users. These devices are connected to Wi-Fi or private 5G networks, enabling passengers to access content on their own devices, including tablets, smartphones, or computers. 

For crew welfare, operators can provide essential information, entertainment, or training materials directly to crew members on board, using a similar infrastructure that ensures reliable, uninterrupted access to critical resources, even in areas where mobile data or broadband is unavailable. 

With easy deployment and scalability, this solution enables operators to offer consistent, high-quality content to passengers and crew across their fleets, while minimizing infrastructure costs and maximizing operational efficiency. Whether enhancing the passenger experience with on-board entertainment or improving crew welfare with essential content, our solutions deliver a cost-effective, reliable, and flexible platform that is ideal for the transportation and maritime sectors. 

For more on this : Joining Forces on Crew Welfare - ST Engineering iDirect 

Video Streaming for Maritime applications
Over 5G Private Networks

Video Streaming for Crew Welfare Applications
Over WLAN Private Networks