Delivering seamless streaming when every second matters

(January 2026) In today’s streaming economy, audiences have little patience for delay. Whether it’s a live sports final or a must-watch movie, viewers expect instant access, zero buffering, and a flawless experience—every time.

In this episode of Transform Talks, Huawei Executive Editor-in-Chief Gavin Allen speaks with Faraz Arshad, Chief Technology Officer of STARZPLAY, about what it takes to meet those expectations in one of the world’s most competitive media markets.

STARZPLAY is a subscription video-on-demand platform serving more than 2.4 million subscribers across 22 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan. For Faraz, the stakes are highest during major live events such as last year’s ICC Champions Trophy, when millions of emotionally invested fans turn to a single platform at the same moment.

To deliver the experience fans expect, at scale, STARZPLAY relies on a sophisticated strategy – one where Huawei Cloud plays a central role.