Synamedia introduces its new Quortex Switch, designed to simplify the complexities of multi-CDN systems. The technology dynamically routes end-users to optimal content sources, a key feature unveiled at the NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. This addition to Synamedia's Quortex portfolio addresses a significant challenge: Julien Signes, EVP, Video Network, Synamedia, highlighted that CDN costs represent the largest variable expense in streaming operations.
Quortex Switch leverages standardized HLS and DASH formats for seamless communication between the player and the content steering server. This eliminates the need for proprietary client-side code, resulting in uninterrupted viewing experiences and the ability to switch between multiple CDNs mid-stream. “It’s not based on legacy DNS switching, which was kind of a hack used typically for CDN switching,” explained Signes. “It’s based on the new HLS formats and as well as DASH formats that essentially standardise the communication between the player and the CDN switcher or the other content steering platform.”
Furthermore, Quortex Switch empowers content providers to manage CDN usage effectively and reduce costs. By making informed decisions based on real-time data, providers avoid paying for unused capacity or incurring unnecessary fees. Signes notes, “This is a real-time management platform, so you can adjust it in real time, in the control panel, in the cloud and have an effect. You can add CDNs or remove CDNs that have reached their maximum capacity.” The solution integrates seamlessly with other Quortex SaaS offerings, including Quortex Link and Quortex Play, accessible through the Quortex portal.