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With countless platforms and alternatives available, why does Reference Design Kit (RDK) deserve your attention?
Glad you asked, because RDK comes with answers you won’t find elsewhere. It offers a unique balance between industry standardization and the freedom to innovate at the application level.
RDK provides a standardized software framework for devices such as set-top boxes and gateways, allowing operators to accelerate the launch of new video services and features.
RDK gives full operator control and open governance vs Android TV’s Google-centric ecosystem, letting operators retain ownership of their user experience, data, and roadmap decisions.
A standardized RDK software framework across devices helps operators avoid maintaining multiple proprietary software stacks and simplifies integration and device management.
This flexibility has made RDK a trusted foundation for leading operators and next-generation TV products worldwide:
Reference Design Kit standardizes the core system layer of connected devices, but adopting it doesn’t automatically solve platform complexity. It simply gives you the right foundation. What happens next and how you get a high-performance UI depends on smart engineering.
We carry out end-to-end RDK STB development, as well as design and develop applications and UI layers for Smart TVs running RDK. The right platform foundation needs a powerful user experience layer. We leverage LightningJS to build smooth, responsive TV applications that help operators deliver differentiated OTT experiences across RDK-powered devices.
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Many deployments start with a single device and later expand across operators, countries, or OEMs. We structure the platform so it scales without multiplying codebases.
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We integrate content ecosystems, backend platforms, and security layers that power your business logic and protect your content.
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RDK systems often run across thousands of devices. Testing has to reflect that scale.
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We implement build pipelines and deployment workflows that support continuous development and large-scale OTA rollouts.
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RDK deployments continue evolving after release. We help teams operate and improve the platform without increasing operational costs.
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Selecting compatible and high-performing devices is critical for smooth integration and long-term success. We guide operators in evaluating OEM platforms to reduce risks and avoid costly rework.
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Together, Velope and Oxagile cover the full OTT product: RDK and CTV development, apps for mobile, tablet, and web, plus backend engineering, including media asset management (MAM) and workflow orchestration (WFO).
RDK set-top box development is not without its challenges. After years of building video software platforms, we know exactly where they are and handle them early to turn RDK into a dependable product foundation.
Oxagile’s approach
We optimize the rendering pipeline and memory management within the application, utilizing frameworks like Lightning to ensure 60fps performance even on mid-range SoCs.
Our solution
We focus on the application layer by implementing secure token management, encrypted credential storage, and robust API protection. DRM is tightly integrated with player logic to achieve certified, tamper-proof playback.
How we do it
We deploy privacy-first telemetry systems that anonymize user data at the source. Our approach includes configurable consent controls and automated compliance checks within the release pipeline, allowing analytics to drive product growth without the legal overhead.
How we do it
We productize the platform around a configurable single codebase, mapping operator differences to configuration profiles and feature flags so fixes are written once and propagated predictably across all customers.
We push the boundaries of the RDK-V framework to give your service a competitive edge. By bridging the gap between standard platform features and your unique business goals, we deliver a product that is both compliant and market-leading.
A standard RDK-V setup includes basic DRM like Widevine or PlayReady, but premium content often requires more. Our RDK-V development services also include handling the integration of additional CAS and DRM systems, tailoring the security layer to meet your specific requirements.
Our RDK-V consulting services provide the blueprint for complex architecture planning and rollouts across diverse devices and hardware tiers. We advise on structuring a scalable application layer, guiding you through the integration of high-demand features and sophisticated navigation logic.
Our experience spans the full online video ecosystem, ranging from operator platforms and set-top boxes to connected TV and mobile apps. This breadth helps us deliver consistent, high-quality viewing experiences across every screen.
Velope and Oxagile bring complementary engineering expertise to RDK and OTT projects. Velope focuses on RDK and CTV development, including Lightning, while Oxagile handles apps for mobile, tablet, and web, as well as backend engineering. The backend scope can include custom development, integrations with established OTT backends, media asset management (MAM), and workflow orchestration (WFO).
RDK, or Reference Design Kit, is an open-source software platform that standardizes the core functions of connected-home devices. Originally created by US cable operators, it now supports multiple profiles, including RDK-V for video, RDK-B for broadband, and RDK-C for IP cameras. This lets operators and manufacturers accelerate development and maintain flexibility and control.
RDK development services help TV operators build and deploy video and connected-device platforms using the open-source Reference Design Kit. Services include set-top box and smart TV development, application and UI design, video playback and DRM integration, and operator application deployment on OEM devices. Teams also provide consulting on device selection, multi-market scalability, and feature rollout planning. By relying on RDK’s standardized and modular framework, operators can accelerate deployment while reducing engineering effort.
RDK-V development services include building and customizing video platforms on top of the RDK-V stack. This covers operator UIs, applications, video pipelines, and integration with OTT services and DRM systems, helping operators deliver consistent, scalable, and feature-rich video experiences across multiple devices and markets.
RDK-V consulting services help operators and manufacturers plan architecture, structure multi-device deployments, and solve integration challenges. By leveraging our experience with RDK-V, we guide teams on best practices for modular development, upstream/downstream workflows, and long-term platform maintainability.
