InPlayer, founded in 2010 and headquartered in the UK, is a publicly owned company with approximately 100 employees. It operates as an all-in-one fan engagement and monetization platform, providing OVP business backend services. In 2022, InPlayer was acquired by JW Player, a leading video software company.
InPlayer reported on several topics. On 29 April 2023, they announced that the 29 Boy/Girl 1 quarter-finals were decided in the National Stadium and that all applicable bouts in all four competitions being boxed at the National Stadium Dublin were being live-streamed by StreamSport.ie and JWP. On an unspecified date, they discussed the decline of linear TV due to rising subscription rates and streaming fatigue, making it financially unwise for users to pay for cable bills for mostly unwanted content. In another article, they compared the .mkv and .mp4 video formats, highlighting their different features and benefits. They also addressed the issue of video buffering and how streaming technology has evolved to minimize or eliminate it. Lastly, they provided guidance on selecting the best pay-per-view platform, emphasizing factors such as ease of use, customization, and audience engagement.
InPlayer's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of InPlayer's customers include Hearst Networks EMEA (A+E Networks EMEA), My Sport Live and Panopto. InPlayer has commercial and technical partners like Videobolt and Kaltura.