New personal-electronic-device portal delivers cloud-direct VOD streaming with no onboard server required, plus fleet-wide content, network intelligence and monetization tools — meeting airlines wherever their connectivity strategy stands today.

NEW YORK, JULY 15, 2026 — Siden, a streaming-native technology company for connected cabins, today announced the launch of Siden BeamView, a personal-device entertainment portal designed to work natively with the connectivity infrastructure airlines have already deployed — including Starlink and other networks.

Unlike legacy in-flight entertainment systems built around a single delivery model, Siden BeamView supports cloud streaming with no onboard server required, letting airlines put high-bandwidth connectivity investments to immediate use. For aircraft or routes where onboard caching is available — denser cabins, redundancy needs, variable connectivity — that option is available within the same platform, never a separate product or a forced choice.

“Airlines have made real infrastructure investments in connectivity,” said Jim Nelson, CEO of Siden. “We built Siden BeamView to make the most of that investment — turning better bandwidth into a better passenger experience, new revenue, and real data on what’s actually working. That’s the opportunity in front of every airline right now.”

Key capabilities of Siden BeamView include:

  • Cloud streaming — Full VOD, live TV, and FAST channel delivery with no onboard server required, built natively for high-bandwidth links like Starlink and other networks.
  • Intuitive, airline-branded frontend — A modern, easy-to-navigate interface that airlines fully brand with their own colors, logo, and style, giving passengers a seamless, on-brand experience across any personal device.
  • Monetization and personalization — Dynamic ad insertion during live streams and persona-based content curation, turning the seat into a new revenue channel.
  • Automated, measured fleet operations — A single API-driven platform manages content across the entire fleet, with engagement and audience analytics that show airlines exactly which titles are performing — and which aren’t worth the license fee.
  • Demand-driven live TV delivery — Live channels stream only when a passenger tunes in, preserving bandwidth for everything else passengers want to do onboard.

Siden BeamView is available now for airline partners evaluating new IFE portal deployments or refreshes.

About Siden

Siden is a streaming-native technology company building platforms for high-performance content delivery across access networks, including aviation, maritime, and fixed wireless. Learn more at siden.io.