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Rilla acts as a proxy layer in front of traditional CDN. This proxy layer enables Rilla to intelligently manage traffic distribution between P2P connections and traditional CDN delivery. By acting as an intermediary, Rilla can optimise content delivery based on real-time network conditions, user device capabilities, and overall system load. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also provides a seamless fallback mechanism to ensure consistent quality of experience for all users.
Factors such as device capabilities, local network conditions, and geographic location can influence how each user interacts with the P2P network. Rilla's adaptive algorithms work to minimise these differences, ensuring that the majority of users benefit from optimal streaming quality and reduced latency.
Rilla’s performance monitoring system provides comprehensive insights into network dynamics. Each node maintains a real-time connection with the network orchestrator, enabling continuous monitoring of upstream and downstream connections. This includes tracking QoE metrics and connectivity status. The collected data is logged into a real-time monitoring system for immediate analysis and aggregated into traditional metrics systems for historical trend evaluation.
Rilla's volume pricing model is designed to align with the value added to its partners' streaming services. Rather than adhering to a traditional per-GB pricing structure, Rilla’s pricing approach reflects the efficiency gains and network contributions enabled by its P2P technology. This may involve pricing based on factors such as session starts, successful peer pairings, or overall network optimisation achieved. Through collaborative proof-of-concept projects, Rilla aims to demonstrate significant cost savings for clients while establishing a transparent, fair and mutually beneficial pricing framework.
By utilising ML-driven optimisation algorithms, Rilla continuously refines network topology, effectively balancing load and minimising latency across peers. This dynamic adjustment process ensures optimal performance even as network conditions scale or fluctuate, addressing common peering issues that plague traditional CDN solutions.
Rilla's system is designed with robust fallback mechanisms to ensure continuous service delivery. When network conditions or device compatibility issues arise, the system seamlessly transitions to traditional CDN delivery, maintaining optimal QoE. This resilience is a key feature, allowing Rilla to adapt to various scenarios while minimising disruptions to the end-user experience.
Rilla enhances security on multiple fronts. It preserves existing DRM and authentication-based content protection while adding an extra layer of security. The P2P network acts as a buffer against potential DDoS attacks on CDNs, absorbing the majority of traffic. Additionally, Rilla's UDP-based delivery, and proprietary transport encoding make data interception more challenging compared to conventional network requests.
Rilla stands out from other services through its advanced ML-driven topology optimisation, which continuously refines network efficiency. This approach allows for superior scalability and performance.
Our Team
Rilla
Our founders bring over six decades of combined expertise in crafting world-class digital products for streaming, peer-to-peer networks, and web companies globally, reimagining what’s possible at scale.

Hal Smith Stevens
CEO | Co-Founder
A visionary engineer and entrepreneur with a history of pioneering next-gen technology solutions.

Pul Bandara
CTO | Co-Founder
With a deep background in AI, Pul specialises in building high-performing teams and designing innovative solutions to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Justin Tomlinson
CCO | Co-Founder
A media veteran with 20+ years of C-level experience delivering world-class digital products for renowned household brands.
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Our high-performing team has deep, global expertise in delivering engineering and business solutions for complex challenges.

Dr. Buddhika Laknath
Founding ML Engineer

Greg Shaw
Founding Engineer

Utku Demir
Founding Engineer

Don Lokuge
Founding Engineer

Daniel Gilchrist
General Counsel

Tish Laubscher
Head of Marketing