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For [[Future Internet]] network operation through traffic monitoring in [[Network management|multi-___domain scenarios]], using mediator tools (middleware) is a powerful help since they allow [[Telecommunications service provider|operators]], searchers and [[service providers]] to supervise [[Quality of service]] and analyse eventual failures in [[telecommunication service]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Kai Oswald Seidler |url=http://www.fp7-moment.eu/ |title=MOMENT |publisher=Fp7-moment.eu |access-date=2010-08-19}}</ref> The Middleware stack is devised of several components (CSMS, TV Statistics & Client applications). It is known as the software brains of OTT platforms as it controls and interconnects all the components of the solution. The Content and Subscriber Management System (CSMS) is the central part of the solution commonly referred to as an administration portal. Apart from being the main interface for operator personnel to administer the TV service (Subscribers, Content, Packages, etc.) it also controls the majority of TV services and interacts with streaming & CDN and DRM serves to deliver Live, VOD and recorded content to the end users. It also integrates with external systems for billing, provisioning and with EPG and VOD content providers. Client applications authorize the CSMS and communicate with it, to provide required TV services to the end users on different devices. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pirtovsek |first=Nino |date=September 16, 2021 |title=Guide to OTT Technology For Network Operators |url=https://www.uniqcast.com/blog/ott-technology-guide-network-operators |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208133529/https://www.uniqcast.com/blog/ott-technology-guide-network-operators |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=Uniqcast}}</ref>

Finally, e-commerce uses middleware to assist in handling rapid and secure transactions over many different types of computer environments.<ref>Charles, J. (1999). [httphttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/ielx5Xplore/2/16523/00762786login.jsp?url=%2Fielx5%2F2%2F16523%2F00762786.pdf&authDecision=-203 Middleware moves to the forefront] {{subscription required}}. Technology News. Retrieved March 2, 2009.</ref> In short, middleware has become a critical element across a broad range of industries, thanks to its ability to bring together resources across dissimilar networks or computing platforms.

In 2004 members of the [[European Broadcasting Union]] (EBU) carried out a study of Middleware with respect to system integration in broadcast environments. This involved system design engineering experts from 10 major European broadcasters working over a 12-month period to understand the effect of predominantly software-based products to media production and broadcasting system design techniques. The resulting reports Tech 3300 and Tech 3300s were published and are freely available from the EBU web site.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tech.ebu.ch/docs/tech/tech3300.pdf |title=EBU middleware report Tech 3300 |access-date=2010-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tech.ebu.ch/docs/tech/tech3300s.pdf |title=EBU middleware reports Tech 3300s |access-date=2010-08-19}}</ref>