Content

This section focuses on Content Services, which encompasses a wide range of content management, delivery, and monetization functionalities. Content Services are designed to enhance the customer experience by providing access to various types of Content, including premium Content. Let’s explore the key aspects of Content Services:

  • Content Catalogue: The Content Catalogue is an essential component of the Product Catalogue configuration. It serves as a repository of available Content, including premium Content, that can be offered to customers. The Content Catalogue allows businesses to define and organize Content based on criteria such as genre, category, language, and pricing.

  • Charging Methods: Content Services support different charging methods, such as IEC (Immediate Event Charging) or ECUR (Event Charging Using Rating). These methods determine how the usage of Content is measured and billed. IEC involves charging customers for each event or interaction with the Content, while ECUR applies rating algorithms to determine the appropriate charges based on usage patterns.

  • Billing Keys and Regular Expressions: Content Services provide advanced charging capabilities using billing keys and regular expressions. These mechanisms enable businesses to define specific charging rules and criteria for different types of Content. Billing keys help associate Content with specific charges or discounts, while regular expressions offer flexibility in determining complex charging patterns based on content attributes or usage characteristics.

  • Monetization and Revenue Generation: Content Services play a crucial role in revenue generation by enabling businesses to monetize their content offerings. Whether through subscription models, pay-per-view, in-app purchases, or other monetization strategies, Content Services provide the necessary infrastructure to track usage, apply charges, and generate revenue from the Content accessed by customers.