Managed STB Testing

As the TV and broadcast industry evolves, operators are under increasing pressure to focus on next-generation products and services while managing the ongoing costs of maintaining a legacy set-top box estate. Testing and maintaining these platforms is complex, resource-intensive, and diverts attention from strategic priorities.

Cartesian, a leading consulting firm with deep expertise in media and entertainment, has successfully delivered managed set-top box testing services for multiple Tier 1 operators. Our proven approach has resulted in > 30% OPEX savings, streamlining testing processes while ensuring platform stability and performance.

By partnering with Cartesian, operators can focus on product innovation and enhancing customer experiences, confident that their legacy estate is maintained to the highest standards. With a dedicated test facility and a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we provide a flexible, scalable service tailored to your operational needs—reducing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring seamless service continuity.

Key Features:

Dedicated Facility & Flexible Engagement Model

• Our managed testing service is designed to align seamlessly with your release cycles, ensuring testing efforts are efficient, scalable, and tailored to evolving operational needs.
• With a dedicated testing facility and a team of industry experts, we help operators maintain high-quality services while focusing on innovation and cost reduction.

Comprehensive Coverage

• Interoperability Testing: Ensures seamless integration across devices, networks, and platforms.
• Regression Testing: Guarantees platform stability and reliability with every update.
• Characterisation Testing: Functional and non-functional testing with detailed performance reports.

Flexible, On-demand Service

• Scale up or down to match your release schedule and development needs.
• Address evolving demands, whether for a major release or a critical bug fix.

Efficiency Through Advanced Tooling & Automation

• Supported by cutting-edge tools, automation frameworks, and real-time reporting, driving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Tailored to meet each your exact requirements, ensuring a customized, high-performance testing approach.

Focus on Your Priorities

• Offload legacy platform updates and testing management to our team.
• Concentrate on cost reduction and delivering value to your customers.

Our expertise, dedicated resources, and automation-driven approach ensure you can optimize testing processes while maintaining service excellence.