Cloudworks Player Plus

More than a player.
Everything you need to stream.

Deliver seamless live, catch up and on demand streaming with a premium viewing experience built for broadcasters, content owners and media platforms. No separate player licence. Included as standard.

Dynamic Channels navigation Catch-up TV replay 4K HDR Playback VAST advertising SCTE-35 ad insertion
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Integrate with a single embed code. No heavyweight SDK required.
4K HDR
Adaptive, multi-bitrate, broadcast-grade quality
7-day
Up to 7 days of automatic rolling catch up across every live channel.
Responsive playback across every screen and device.
Capabilities

Everything a broadcast player needs.

Cloudworks Player Plus combines the features broadcasters, content owners and media platforms need to launch, manage and grow professional streaming services.

Dynamic Channel Listing

Display only the channels available to each viewer through an intelligent, context-aware navigation menu.

Catch-up TV

Extend viewing beyond live broadcasts with integrated catch up functionality.

Electronic Programme Guide

Dynamic programme schedules with rich metadata and programme information.

Video on Demand

Deliver on demand libraries alongside live television in a single player.

Monetisation

Maximise revenue with VAST, SCTE-35 and flexible advertising support.

Viewer Analytics

Measure engagement and understand viewer behaviour in real time.

Playback Controls

Intuitive controls with quality selection, subtitles and fullscreen viewing.

White Label Solution

Built to fit your brand, workflows and business requirements.

Instant Playback

Fast loading, smooth navigation and responsive controls for an exceptional viewing experience.

Monetisation

Turn every stream into a revenue opportunity.

Generate revenue through industry standard advertising, built directly into Cloudworks Player Plus. From VAST integration to advanced ad formats and performance analytics, everything you need to monetise live and on demand content is included.

VAST Advertising Integration

Supports industry standard advertising through the Google IMA SDK.

Pre-roll Advertising

Monetise content before playback begins.

Mid-roll Advertising

Insert adverts seamlessly during content playback.

Flexible Ad Formats

Support for both skippable and non-skippable advertisements.

Ad Performance Analytics

Track advertising events and measure playback performance.

Viewer experience

Built to keep people watching.

Smart navigation

Channel Listing

Browse and access available channels and live streams with a dedicated channel listing, designed to keep your viewing experience organized and easy to navigate.

  • Dedicated channel browsing
  • Easy access to available channels
  • Organized channel navigation
  • Clean, intuitive interface
Channels
Content navigation

Browse Without Leaving Playback

Navigate forwards and backwards through available programmes while continuing to watch, with programme information always close at hand.

  • Timeline navigation
  • Live & catch up aware
  • Programme information
  • Scrolling synopsis
LIVE
09:30 Britain’s Newsroom 12:00
Smart seeking

Preview Before You Play

Find the exact moment you’re looking for with instant visual previews, making seeking fast, accurate and effortless.

  • Hover thumbnail previews
  • Frame accurate seeking
  • Fluid timeline navigation
  • Instant visual feedback
LIVE
10:42
06:00 Sunrise 09:30
2GB NewsHD
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1080p HD
Playback controls

Everything Within Reach

Essential controls appear instantly when needed, giving viewers complete control without distracting from the content.

  • Volume control
  • Playback quality
  • Subtitle selection
  • Fullscreen viewing
Flexible VOD experiences

VOD, Your Way

Deliver video on demand in the format that best suits your content, audience and platform.

  • Single Asset PlaybackOpen and play an individual VOD title with a single click.
  • Thematic VOD ChannelsGroup multiple VOD assets into curated channels that deliver a live TV style viewing experience.
  • Embedded VOD LinksLaunch VOD instantly from links, banners or pages anywhere within your website or application.
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The Perception ecosystem

AI-powered subtitling for every stream.

Player Plus delivers the viewing experience. PAI Subtitles ensures every viewer can understand it. Automatically generate multilingual subtitles for your live channels and video on demand, with seamless integration across the Perception ecosystem.

  • Grow Your AudienceBreak language barriers with AI-powered multilingual subtitles, helping you reach viewers in new markets.
  • Increase AccessibilityMake every live stream and VOD asset easier to enjoy for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences while supporting accessibility requirements.
  • Automate LocalisationEliminate manual transcription and translation workflows with fast, accurate AI-generated subtitles.
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Why Player Plus

Built to stand apart.

While many players focus on basic playback, Cloudworks Player Plus delivers the advanced capabilities broadcasters need, included as part of Cloudworks CDN.

Capability Other platforms Cloudworks Player Plus
Market approach Basic navigation Dynamic channel listing
Playback architecture Single video playback Live, catch up & VOD
Interface & navigation Limited playback controls Advanced viewer controls
Monetisation Separate monetisation Built in VAST & SCTE-35
Delivery Third party CDN Included with Cloudworks CDN
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is CloudWorks Player Plus sold separately?
CloudWorks Player Plus is designed to work as part of the CloudWorks CDN platform. There is no separate player licence when your content is delivered through CloudWorks CDN.
What is included with CloudWorks Player Plus?
Player Plus includes live streaming, catch up TV, video on demand, EPG support, dynamic channel listing, playback controls, monetisation and viewer analytics.
How quickly can we launch?
CloudWorks Player Plus is built for fast deployment using an embeddable player approach. Exact launch timelines depend on your content, channels, EPG data and integration requirements.
Does Player Plus support live TV and video on demand?
Yes. Player Plus is designed to support live channels, catch up TV and video on demand through a single viewing experience.
How does the dynamic channel listing work?
The channel list appears when needed and only shows the channels available to each viewer, helping people move between live streams without cluttering the player interface.
Does Player Plus support advertising?
Yes. Player Plus supports monetisation through advertising workflows including VAST and SCTE-35 triggered ad insertion, subject to customer configuration.
What analytics are available?
Player Plus provides viewer and playback analytics to help monitor engagement, stream performance and overall service usage.
Can the player be customised?
Player Plus is designed to support branded streaming experiences. Customisation options can be tailored to individual customer requirements.
Why is Player Plus included with CloudWorks CDN?
Because the best streaming experience comes from combining content delivery, playback, monetisation and analytics into a single platform. Including Player Plus with CloudWorks CDN removes the need for a separate player licence and simplifies deployment.
Player Plus has transformed how we deliver live news to our audience. The flexibility to manage multiple streams, integrate our advertising seamlessly, and reach viewers across different platforms, all from one player, has been game-changing for our newsroom workflow. It’s exactly what we needed.
GB News News broadcaster
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