IBC 2017: Alpha Networks to debut tucanoRED DetailsMichelle Clancy | 27 August 2017 Alpha Networks will introduce at IBC 2017 its next-generation platform tucanoRED, featuring an open CMS/CRM architecture as a service business model.tucanoRED is designed to simplify subscriber management as well as the delivery of different service offerings for live and on-demand content delivered over various networks."The pay-TV market is changing rapidly. Content is being delivered in a wide range of formats, and new consumption models continue to emerge. To be successful, service providers need a back-end platform that allows them to personalise the user experience through recommendations, monetise content through targeted advertising and increase the quality of content delivered using player and subscriber analytics," said Kris Warreyn, CEO of Alpha Networks. "Our new tucanoRED back-end system simplifies these processes, eases integration with legacy systems and devices through an open API interface, and provides the scalability that is essential in today's fast-moving media environment."tucanoRED is targeted at broadcasters, network and mobile operators, as well as content owners. When tucanoRED is used as a fully managed service solution, Alpha Networks professional services and support teams take care of maintaining, monitoring and realising necessary platform intervention.