Wyplay

Founded in 2006, Wyplay is a French technology company that provides software and professional services to major Pay-TV operators, broadcasters, and streaming companies. The firm was established by Jacques Bourgninaud, Dominique Feral, Arnaud Chataignier, and Sebastien Brule. Jacques Bourgninaud, the CEO, previously served as VP of Finance and Operations at Neotion, bringing extensive experience in financial management and international business development.

Wyplay operates in the B2B market, offering solutions that help television operators adapt to the evolving media landscape characterized by the growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) content and a multiplication of viewing devices. The company's business model is centered on providing video platform solutions and professional services that enable clients to reduce costs, generate new revenue streams, and improve user engagement. Their client roster includes prominent Tier 1 operators such as Canal+, Sky Italia, SFR, and Telefonica, with Wyplay's technology powering more than 18 million households.

A significant milestone for the company was the launch of "Frog by Wyplay" in 2013, an open-source middleware platform for set-top boxes. This initiative provided operators with the full source code of Wyplay's middleware, allowing for greater control and customization. The Frog platform offers a modular suite of features, including an electronic program guide, video recording, multiscreen connectivity, and an application store. While initially focused on its own middleware, the company is now platform-agnostic, providing system integration services for Android TV, RDK, and Linux systems. In 2023, Wyplay acquired iFeelSmart, a provider of user experience (UX) software, to complement its offerings with a cloud-controlled, cross-device user interface and an OTT content super-aggregation solution.

Wyplay's service portfolio is extensive, covering client-side system integration, quality assurance, and backend solutions. A key product is WyCDN, a distributed Content Delivery Network solution designed to help operators manage audience peaks and reduce CDN costs by a proven 75%. The company also provides a range of professional services to create user experiences that align with an operator's specific market strategy. Keywords: middleware, pay-TV, set-top box, video solutions, OTT, IPTV, broadcast technology, content delivery network, system integration, user experience