Gcore and Touchstream Partner to Deliver High-Quality Video Experiences Globally
- September 11, 2025
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Amsterdam, September 12, 2025 – IBC Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, and Touchstream, a leader in cloud-based OTT monitoring for video streaming, today announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration is aimed at improving the quality of Live and VOD content delivery through Gcore’s edge global network, which includes 210+ points of presence and 200+ Tbps of total network capacity.
Video quality issues, unexpected outages, and unauthorized streaming remain major concerns for video services. For live broadcasts, where audience engagement is at its highest, such disruptions can severely damage the experience and trust of viewers. Through this collaboration, Gcore and Touchstream will jointly analyze next-gen CDN performance to monitor key video delivery metrics in real-time, detect potential bottlenecks, track quality trends over time and benchmark results.
Based on these insights, Gcore will enhance targeted network optimizations such as edge server reconfiguration, caching policy adjustments, and route improvements. This data-driven approach will enable broadcasters and streaming platforms to provide viewers with stable, high-quality experiences at scale.
Alexey Petrovskikh, Head of Gcore Streaming Platform, said: “At Gcore, we are committed to delivering the most reliable, high-performing user experience worldwide. Our partnership with Touchstream enhances Gcore’s next-gen CDN capabilities to quickly identify and resolve issues at any scale. This enables broadcasters and streaming platforms to provide consistent, high-quality viewing and strengthen customer retention by offering consistent and reliable video delivery across all devices and regions.”
Brenton Ough, CEO & Co-Founder of Touchstream said: “We’re really pleased to be working with the team at Gcore. From day one, it’s been clear that we share a common mission — to help businesses deliver exceptional digital experiences at scale. Gcore’s focus on high-performance, secure, and intelligent edge infrastructure aligns perfectly with our commitment to proactive, end-to-end monitoring for OTT services. Together, we’re making it easier for streaming platforms to operate globally with confidence and deliver flawless viewing experiences.”
Gcore will showcase its latest innovative solutions designed for broadcasters and streaming providers at IBC which takes place in Amsterdam from 12–15 August 2025. Visit us at booth 5.A03, Hall 5 to discover more and connect with the Gcore team.
About Gcore
Gcore is a global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with a staff of 600+ operating from ten offices worldwide, Gcore provides its solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. The company manages its own global IT infrastructure across six continents, with one of the best network performances in Europe, Africa, and LATAM, due to the average response time of 30 ms worldwide. Gcore’s network consists of 210 points of presence around the world in reliable Tier IV and Tier III data centres, with a total capacity exceeding 200 Tbps. Learn more at gcore.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
About Touchstream
Established in 2013, Touchstream is a SaaS company offering a cloud monitoring solution for OTT streaming. The company monitors more than 25,000 live streams at any given time and plays a key role in delivering high-stakes live coverage, including America’s biggest annual sporting event. Trusted by operations teams globally, Touchstream helps them provide the best-in-class streaming service. For more information, please visit touchstream.media.
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