At StreamShark, we are continually working to improve our platform to meet the demands of professional, high-stakes video streaming. Today, we are pleased to announce a significant update that enhances the core viewing experience for our customers: the launch of our new, upgraded video player.
This powerful new player, powered by Bitmovin, is officially being debuted at IBC2025 in Amsterdam.
A Strategic Partnership for a Superior Experience
The video player is the most critical touchpoint for any audience. Delivering a fast, stable, and high-quality playback experience is essential. To ensure our player meets the highest standards, we made the strategic decision to partner with Bitmovin, a company globally recognised for its best-in-class player technology.
This partnership allows us to combine our expertise in secure, reliable enterprise streaming workflows with Bitmovin’s specialization in player performance. By building on their industry-leading player, we can focus on our core platform while providing our customers with a player that is continuously at the forefront of speed, compatibility, and innovation. It’s a collaboration designed to bring the best of both worlds to the StreamShark platform.
Stefan Lederer, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitmovin, commented on the new partnership:
“Video is increasingly being used by enterprise teams to engage with their audiences. However, the complexity of video streaming means that scaling video with confidence can be challenging,” said Stefan Lederer, Co-Founder & CEO, Bitmovin. “StreamShark is integrating the best-of-breed solutions to ensure its customers get a unified solution that delivers high quality, security, and detailed analytics, while drastically reducing that complexity.”
Key Improvements and Features
This collaboration allows us to deliver several practical enhancements through the new StreamShark player:
Modern and Intuitive Interface: The player’s user interface has been redesigned for a clean, professional look. The updated layout and controls ensure that the player not only looks great but is also easy and intuitive for all viewers to use.
Robust Caption Support: The player now features improved handling for multiple caption formats, including broadcast-standard CEA-608/708 and web-standard WebVTT.
Improved Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: Leveraging Bitmovin’s advanced ABR logic, the player more effectively switches between video quality levels. This helps minimise buffering and maintain a smooth playback experience, even on fluctuating networks.
See it in Action at IBC2025
We will be demonstrating the new player’s capabilities at IBC2025. We invite you to visit our booth 5.H81 for a walkthrough and to discuss how this upgrade can benefit your streaming workflows.
