The administration and management of the DES is accessed by authorised users via a Web interface anywhere Internet is available.
The administration interface facilitates quick and easy uploading of information content, updates, schedules, menu's, etc in all open system formats. Network alerts can be initiated from virtually any location or device.
The interface allows for:
Robust reporting and transparency is critical in ensuring the satisfaction of Service Level Agreements and usage patterns. Unlike “hotel” systems that are configured to meet broader usage requirements, Swift Networks' solution is built to withstand the heavy usage in peak demand periods.
In Full IP configuration, Swift Networks DES assigns a unique profile to every user that is fully mobile and can be used throughout the customer network. A Swift Networks Smart Card feature can be integrated using either Smart Card technology or simple account setup. Swift Networks' digital solution can also integrate with a prevailing card system, access control system, or cashless transaction card.
The solution allows users to have access to all entitled DES services and for specific users (e.g. security personnel) to have additional network access requiring higher permissions. The Swift Networks Smart Card also supports user profiling for purposes such as age authentication and Internet tracking.
Alternatively, a cardless option is available for tracking and managing end users on the DES, in an RF Overlay or Full IP environment.
Swift Networks DES is profile based enabling a variety of flexible and personalised benefits:
Swift Networks DES includes an account management and billing system, with flexibility in charging models for users. Each of the services can be configured to either user-pay or free-to-use, or any combination between. The variable access levels allow billing models to be applied to each user profile.
Reporting systems enable customers to track and monitor their account via the system in their room.
Flexible billing options can eliminate cash transactions and accommodate payment by:
The Entertainment, Movie and Television industry has strict guidelines and requirements protecting Digital Rights Management and Encryption.
Swift Networks maintains strong relationships and transparency to provide protection for itself, and supported clients, to any rights management or encryption issues and undergoes regular stringent testing ensuring it is compliant with appropriate regulations.
Movie production and distribution companies agressively protect all copyrighted material requiring every company that redistributes content, or engages another party redistributing content on their behalf, to be certified and ensure that they meet all government and commercial requirements.
Swift Networks' ability to offer near new release titles is achieved through its compliance with all redistribution requirements.
Swift Networks undertakes stringent encryption protocols to satisfy the requirements of the Australian Pay TV Broadcasting groups for the redistribution of content. Importantly, the rigour and vigilance of Swift Networks was recognised by being the first company to be certified and licensed by Foxtel to redistribute its content over IP Media. Swift Networks is also authorised to distribute Austar over IP.
Swift Networks complies with the requirements governing Free-To-Air (FTA) transmission throughout Australia.
Transparency and accountability is assured with Swift Networks DES through managed administration, tracking and recording of transactional history.
The IP based system provides unique user profiles containing personalised settings and centralising billing at any location on the network.
Swift Networks is the first company to be certified and licensed by Foxtel to redistribute its content over IP, and is also licensed by Austar.
