Zest Technologies
Zest Technologies is a UK-based value-added distributor of professional video contribution hardware (encoders, decoders, gateways) for broadcasters, sports rights holders, and media production companies, offering sales, rentals, and technical services from tier-1 manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersAlton, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zest Technologies does
Zest Technologies Limited is a UK-based value-added distributor and solution provider specialising in professional video contribution technology for the broadcast, sports, event, and media sectors. The company sells, rents, and supports hardware encoders, decoders, IP gateways, and routing equipment from a curated portfolio of tier-1 manufacturers including NTT Electronics, Haivision, VITEC, Intinor, WISI, Media Excel, Artel, and BBright. Its core technical focus is on enabling high-quality, low-latency video transport over managed or unmanaged IP and satellite networks, leveraging codecs such as HEVC/H.265 4:2:2 10-bit and protocols including SRT, Zixi, RIST, and Pro-MPEG. Notable technical offerings include VITEC MGW Ace solutions achieving glass-to-glass latency down to 16ms, NTT HC32000 multi-channel 4K/60p HEVC encoders/decoders, and Haivision Makito X4 4K UHD encoders/decoders with SRT and AES-256 encryption.
The business operates on three revenue streams: hardware product sales (one-time capital purchases by broadcasters and sports organisations), equipment rentals (short-term encoder/decoder hire for special events with optional broadcast engineer staffing), and professional services (pre-sales technical consultation, solution architecture, installation, and ongoing support). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and no published tiers, consistent with project-driven B2B sales. The company sells primarily via direct enterprise field sales to broadcasters, sports rights holders, and outside broadcast providers in the UK and selected international markets, supplemented by partner referral arrangements and industry event engagement.
Zest Technologies was formed in March 2021 by Lorna Garrett following LiveU's acquisition of her predecessor company, Garland Partners Limited, in February 2021. The company inherits 16+ years of broadcast video market relationships from Garland Partners (founded 2004) and operates as a private limited company registered in England and Wales with a headquarters in Alton, Hampshire. Strategic direction is anchored by founder-led ownership, SRT Alliance membership, and a focus on the UK sports and broadcast contribution vertical.
Zest Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zest Technologies
- Legal name
- Zest Technologies Limited
- Website
- https://zest-technologies.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Zest Technologies is a UK-based value-added distributor of professional video contribution hardware (encoders, decoders, gateways) for broadcasters, sports rights holders, and media production companies, offering sales, rentals, and technical services from tier-1 manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zest Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast Video Contribution Equipment
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG)
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Where Zest Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Zest Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of professional video encoding and decoding equipment including HEVC/H.264 encoders, decoders, IP gateways, and related broadcast technology. Products are sourced from partner manufacturers including NTT Electronics, Haivision, VITEC, Intinor, and others.
- Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental of broadcast video equipment for special events, one-off productions, and temporary capacity expansion. Rental inventory includes encoders, decoders, and related broadcast kit.
- Technical Support Services: Pre-sales technical consultation, solution architecture, and post-sales support including installation, configuration, and ongoing technical assistance for video contribution systems.
- Short-Notice Engineer Hire: Arrangement of temporary broadcast engineers for special events and productions, connecting customers with skilled technical personnel.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on specific solution requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Zest Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zest Technologies is a value-added distributor that sells, rents, and supports professional broadcast video contribution hardware — including HEVC/H.264 encoders, decoders, IP gateways, routers, video wall solutions, and stream monitoring tools — sourced from manufacturers such as NTT Electronics, Haivision, VITEC, Intinor, WISI, Media Excel, Teracue, and Artel. The company serves enterprise customers in broadcast, sports, event, and media sectors with bundled technical consultation, solution architecture, installation support, and short-term equipment rental.
Product overview
Zest Technologies is a value-added distributor specializing in professional video contribution solutions for the broadcast, sports, event, and media sectors. Their portfolio comprises a comprehensive range of hardware encoders and decoders from partner manufacturers (NTT Electronics, Haivision, VITEC, Intinor, Teracue, WISI) designed for delivering high-quality, low-latency video over managed or unmanaged IP networks and satellite links. The core product families include: NTT HC11000/HC32000 series of 4K UHD HEVC broadcast-grade encoders/decoders; VITEC MGW Ace and MGW Diamond HEVC encoding/decoding solutions; Haivision Makito X4 and Makito X series encoders/decoders with SRT protocol support; and Intinor Direkt Router for video routing and ISS for stream monitoring. Supporting infrastructure includes Haivision SRT Gateway for protocol conversion and routing, VITEC ChannelLink for IP video channel routing, Teracue iCue Grid video wall solution, Teracue Application Cloud transcoder, and WISI Tangram modulation equipment. Zest Technologies also offers short-term equipment rentals for special broadcast events.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- HC11000E 19-inch 1RU 4K UHD HEVC broadcast-grade encoder with 4:2:2 10-bit support, dual power supplies, and low latency down to 3 frames when paired with the HC11000D decoder. Distributed for broadcasters and sports media companies needing UHD contribution feeds.
- HC11000DS 19-inch 1RU 4K UHD HEVC broadcast-grade decoder with 4:2:2 10-bit support, dual power supplies, super-low latency, and support for H.265/HEVC, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, and MPEG-2 video formats. Distributed for broadcast contribution applications.
- HC32000E Multi-channel 4K/60p HEVC 4:2:2 10-bit encoder supporting up to 2x 4K channels or 8x HD channels in 1RU, with ultra-low latency encoding licence, BISS-2/CA encryption, and up to 64-channel audio support. Used by BT Media & Broadcast for UHD sports delivery.
- HC32000D Multi-channel 4K/60p HEVC 4:2:2 10-bit decoder supporting up to 2x 4K channels or 8x HD channels, with seamless protection licence, BISS-2/CA encryption, and up to 32-channel audio with dual redundant power supplies.
- MGW Ace Encoder Single-channel HEVC/H.264 4:2:2 10-bit hardware encoder with ultra-low latency down to 16ms glass-to-glass, 16-channel audio encoding, HDR support, and built-in Zixi, SRT, RIST, and Pro-MPEG stream protection. Distributed for live sports and event broadcasting.
- MGW Ace Decoder Professional-grade HEVC/H.264 4:2:2 10-bit IP decoder with ultra-low latency, supporting 4K with 12G-SDI and HDMI outputs, built-in Zixi, SRT, and ProMPEG stream protection, available as a portable appliance or openGear card.
- MGW Diamond Encoder Quad or dual channel HD or single channel 4K HEVC video encoder with compact, low-power design optimized for field use, supporting HDR, 4K60p HDR10 or HLG, up to 8 simultaneous output streams, and Zixi, SRT, RIST, and Pro-MPEG stream protection. Used by Vinco Sport and Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
- ChannelLink Scalable IP gateway for live video channel routing across any IP network, supporting SRT, Zixi, RTSP, RTMP, and UDP/RTP TS, with stream management, routing, rebroadcasting, and IPTV stream reflection at 500Mbps in/out capacity.
- Makito X4 Encoder 4K UHD and quad or single-channel HD HEVC/AVC live video encoder with ultra-low latency, SRT streaming, AES-128/256 bit encryption, 10-bit 4:2:2 quality, and hitless failover for uninterrupted live video streaming. Deployed at Gravity Media.
- Makito X4 Decoder Real-time HEVC/H.264 video decoder supporting 4K UHD or 4xHD SDI outputs with ultra-low latency glass-to-glass, SRT protocol with AES-128/256 bit encryption, and synchronized live streams over IP for REMI workflows.
- Haivision SRT Gateway Flexible broadcast solution for secure routing of live video streams across different IP networks with protocol conversion between SRT, MPEG TS over UDP, RTP, RTMP, RTSP, and HLS, including Path Redundancy feature for uninterrupted streaming.
- Direkt Router / Direct Router Lite IP video router that buffers and redistributes compressed video over IP networks, supporting unicast/multicast conversion, error correction (BIFROST, FEC, TCP), adaptive bitrate, and network de-bonding, configurable with transcoding, multi-view, and SDI/NDI outputs.
- Intinor Stream Statistics (ISS) Remote control, statistics collection, and troubleshooting system for video links, providing alarm notifications via email or SMS, remote unit control, and detailed graphs for measuring points connected to video links.
- iCue Grid Decentralized IP-based video wall solution for variable display of video streams, supporting unlimited monitors, resolution, and video windows with drag-and-drop layout control, supporting H.264, MPEG-2, and NDI protocols.
- Teracue Application Cloud (TAC) Combines digital matrix router and transcoder functions, processing video/audio codecs and transport protocols including H.265, H.264, MPEG-2 in resolutions up to 4K/HD/SD, supporting UDP, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, TCP, HLS, HTTP, FEC, and SRT protocols.
- Tangram GT21W High-density IP to analogue modulation module supporting up to 6 PAL/SECAM/NTSC channels per module, with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 decoding, HD to SD downscaling, and RTP/IP input streaming with FEC error correction.
- Makito X HEVC Encoder Single or dual channel HD HEVC encoder with RTMP protocol support, streaming up to 25Mbps with low latency glass-to-glass, combining existing H.264 architecture with a dedicated HEVC encoding engine.
- Makito X H264 Encoder Award-winning H.264/AVC encoder for transporting secure, low latency HD video at low bitrates, supporting multi-bitrate encoding to unicast, multicast, and RTMP with network adaptive encoding and SRT protocol support.
- Makito X H264 Decoder H.264/AVC decoder delivering dual channel HD digital video to 3G-SDI and HDMI interfaces supporting all HD standards up to 1080p60, with AES encryption, FEC for packet loss recovery, and SRT protocol support.
- VITEC C1 openGear Chassis Compact openGear chassis from VITEC added to the Zest Technologies rental and purchase lineup, designed for integration within production studios and broadcast facilities.
- Broadcast Equipment Rental Program Short-term rental service offering broadcast-grade encoders, decoders, and related equipment for special events and one-off productions, including broadcast engineer hire services. Available for UK-based event producers and broadcasters.
- Pre-Sales Technical Consultation and Solution Architecture Pre-sales technical consultation, solution architecture design, and post-sales support including installation, configuration, and ongoing technical assistance for video contribution systems, delivered alongside hardware sales.
- Short-Notice Broadcast Engineer Hire Arrangement of temporary broadcast engineers for special events and productions, connecting customers with skilled technical personnel for short-notice engagements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Glass-to-glass latency as low as 16ms with VITEC HEVC solutions
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Companies that use Zest Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Zest Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Zest Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- SRT AlliancecoreZest Technologies is a dedicated member of the SRT Alliance, the open-source initiative overcoming challenges of low-latency video streaming. Founded by Haivision in April 2017, the Alliance has over 500 members. Zest's membership reflects commitment to ensuring customers maintain competitive edge through use of latest solutions and industry standards including SRT protocol implementation.
- VITECcoreStrategic partnership announced May 2021 between Zest Technologies and VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions. The partnership offers complete end-to-end workflow solutions for the broadcast market. Zest Technologies provides value-added services and distribution reach, while VITEC contributes its growing product portfolio. The collaboration allows joint tailoring of solutions and workflows, not just product sales.
- HaivisioncoreDistribution and integration partnership with Haivision, an enterprise video market leader and pioneer of SRT low-latency video transport protocol. Zest offers Haivision's SRT encoders and decoders, SRT Gateways, and Haivision Media Platform for management of media assets. Haivision is the original inventor of SRT protocol and has been awarded an Emmy for Technology and Engineering.
- NTT Electronics (NTT Innovative Devices)coreDistribution partnership for NTT Electronics products including HC11000 and HC32000 series HEVC encoders and decoders. NTT Electronics is established in Japan since 1982 with over 500 employees and offices globally. Their NARA LSI chipset provides world-class 4K UHD encoding with 4:2:2 10-bit support.
- IntinorcorePartnership with Intinor, developer of market-leading comprehensive products and solutions for point-to-point video and audio broadcast over the Internet. Products include the Direkt Router series and Intinor Stream Statistics (ISS) monitoring system.
- WISIsecondaryPartnership with WISI, a company founded nearly 100 years ago that develops and manufactures carrier-grade video delivery solutions including high-density digital satellite and terrestrial TV Headends. Products include the Tangram modular system.
- Media ExcelsecondaryPartnership with Media Excel, the worldwide leader in multi-screen encoding and transcoding whose product line powers over 400-million multi-screen subscribers.
- ArtelsecondaryPartnership with Artel, a leading global provider of broadcast-quality media transport solutions for direct fibre, IP, and managed optical networks.
- BBrightsecondaryPartnership with BBright, provider of advanced media processing and monitoring solutions for the professional media industry.
- GSS / TeracuesecondaryPartnership with GSS/Teracue, providing reception and transmission technology made in Germany. Products include the iCue Grid video wall solution and Teracue Application Cloud (TAC).
- Six Floor SolutionssecondaryPartnership with Six Floor Solutions, a video contribution technology provider.
- Domo Broadcast SystemssecondaryPartnership with Domo Broadcast Systems, provider of Onyx quad-synch encoder/decoder for single frame delay delivery. Featured at Media Production & Technology Show 2022.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zest Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Cinegy: Software-based broadcast workflow provider covering ingest, playout, and contribution; partial overlap with Zest's broadcast customer base and an alternative approach to IP contribution.
- TAG Video Systems: Provider of IP-based monitoring, probing, and multiviewer solutions for broadcast contribution and distribution workflows; partial overlap with Zest's broadcast customer base and IP contribution stack.
Broad incumbents
- Net Insight: Swedish provider of video networking equipment and contribution solutions for broadcasters and live event producers; comparable in product category (IP contribution, transport) and target customers.
- Haivision: OEM partner and inventor of SRT protocol; a larger established player in broadcast contribution that overlaps with Zest's offerings and could choose to disintermediate distributors like Zest by selling direct.
- Matrox Video: Established provider of broadcast hardware including IP contribution encoders/decoders and I/O cards; comparable product category and broadcast customer base to Zest.
- Imagine Communications: End-to-end broadcast infrastructure provider spanning contribution, playout, and advertising; broader portfolio but overlaps with Zest's broadcast customer base and IP contribution workflows.
- Appear TV: Provider of headend, contribution, and distribution platforms for broadcast and streaming operators; comparable in customer segment (broadcasters, operators) and product category (contribution encoders/gateways).
- VITEC (a Milestone company): OEM partner offering HEVC/H.264 hardware encoders/decoders and IPTV solutions; larger established player with direct global sales force that competes with the channel Zest operates in.
Direct peers
- LiveU: Direct competitor in UK contribution following its February 2021 acquisition of Garland Partners; cellular-bonded video contribution specialist with broader capital base and product development capabilities.
- VidOvation Corporation: US-based value-added distributor and integrator of broadcast-quality video-over-IP and wireless video contribution solutions, with the same best-of-breed multi-OEM distribution and integration model that Zest Technologies operates in the UK.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Zest Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Zest Technologies funding detail
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Investors
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Zest Technologies M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Zest Technologies
What does Zest Technologies do?
Zest Technologies is a value-added distributor that sells, rents, and supports professional broadcast video contribution hardware — including HEVC/H.264 encoders, decoders, IP gateways, routers, video wall solutions, and stream monitoring tools — sourced from manufacturers such as NTT Electronics, Haivision, VITEC, Intinor, WISI, Media Excel, Teracue, and Artel. The company serves enterprise customers in broadcast, sports, event, and media sectors with bundled technical consultation, solution architecture, installation support, and short-term equipment rental.
Is Zest Technologies a public or private company?
Zest Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Zest Technologies founded?
Zest Technologies was founded in 2021. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Zest Technologies based?
Zest Technologies is headquartered in Alton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Zest Technologies make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, technical Support Services and short-Notice Engineer Hire.
Who are Zest Technologies's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Cinegy and TAG Video Systems. Broad incumbents are Net Insight, Haivision, Matrox Video, Imagine Communications, Appear TV and VITEC (a Milestone company). Direct peers are LiveU and VidOvation Corporation.
Does Zest Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zest Technologies.
What industry is Zest Technologies in?
Zest Technologies's product category is Broadcast Video Contribution Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAJAK, Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAG, Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use). Its NAICS code is 517410 and its SIC code is 3663.