Abstract: A content delivery system adapted to provide access to local content is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a stream director server and an encoder. The stream director server is adapted to receive a request for local content from a client, determine an identifier corresponding to the local content, and provide a redirect to the client based on the identifier. The encoder is adapted to receive a redirected request from the client and provide the local content to the client for presentation. A method of providing access to local content is also provided. The method includes receiving a request for local content from a client at a server; parsing client identifying data and content identifying data from the request; authenticating the request based at least in part on the client identifying data; and providing a redirect to the client for the requested content.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system for low latency, real-time streaming by backhauling multimedia content (e.g., MDU content) via the Internet using Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) connection-oriented protocols, to the data center where the multimedia content is segmented, packaged in MPEG DASH format, and encrypted. The system then publishes the multimedia content via HTTPS to the web that is accessible by users, such as MDU residents.