In the world of video streaming, the choice between native app development and using a coding framework is a common question providers face. This decision impacts performance, cost, flexibility, and time to market. For companies like DOTSCREEN, which leverages native app development to provide modern video streaming applications across all connected devices, the stakes are particularly high. This article explores the benefits of native app development over coding frameworks, emphasizing why native development is often the preferred choice for high-performance video streaming applications.
Appear – How to be an immersive and green broadcaster
Delivering immersive live events, whether it’s the thrill of the Olympics’ 100-meter sprint or the suspense of an awards ceremony, while simultaneously meeting sustainability goals, is no easy feat. Broadcasters are rising to this challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative production methods. Today’s audiences expect nothing less than best-in-class coverage, and the recent summer of sports presented broadcasters with the dual challenge of delivering high-quality live content, while adhering to stringent sustainability standards.
Agile Content – How TVaaS empowers telcos and ISPs to seamlessly enter the TV market
In the ever-evolving and highly competitive telecommunications landscape, delivering high-quality TV services has become a critical factor for success. However, for Tier 2 and Tier 3 telcos and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), entering the TV service market presents a daunting challenge. The obstacles are numerous, ranging from limited infrastructure and technical expertise to significant capital investment requirements. Building and maintaining a robust TV platform demands not only substantial financial resources but also continuous content management and the agility to respond to rapidly changing consumer preferences. For many smaller telcos and ISPs, these challenges result in either subpar TV services or an inability to offer these services at all. Studies have consistently shown that households with bundled TV and internet services exhibit significantly higher retention rates compared to those with standalone services. For instance, a recent report by Deloitte revealed that 40% of consumers are more likely to stay with their current provider if they are satisfied with their TV service. This customer retention is crucial for smaller telcos and ISPs operating in a saturated market, where competition is fierce and customer loyalty can be hard to secure. Offering a compelling service can act as a significant differentiator, helping these companies retain customers who might otherwise switch to competitors offering more comprehensive service packages.
Unveiling the future: dive deep into AI at IBC2024
The media and entertainment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping every aspect of content creation, production, and delivery, streamlining workflows, adding efficiencies and delivering better experiences for viewers. At IBC2024, the all-new AI Tech Zone in Hall 14, powered by the EBU, promises to be the place to cut through the hype and discover the impact AI can have now and in the future.
UpStream Dubai
AVIXA® and IABM successfully hosted the UpStream Dubai event on 21 May 2024 at the Novotel DWTC. This event which is already popular in the UK was held for the first time in the Middle Eastern region and is dedicated to the Pro AV industry, focusing on the latest advancements in capturing, storing, streaming, and distributing broadcast-quality content.
Net Insight – Putting media network security at the top of the IP agenda
IP is driving a new era of innovation and efficiency within the media industry, opening up more opportunities for growth and transformation. However, despite the potential of IP’s flexibility to adapt to configuration changes and scalability, there are also inherent challenges that media companies must navigate. As the industry transitions from traditional co-axial video interfaces to open IP-based workflows, network control and network robustness are critical priorities. Media companies need to ensure that their networks and high-value content are protected against both external and internal misconfiguration and stream routing issues.
Blue Lucy – It’s time to hit refresh on the product roadmap
We’re always being asked about our roadmap for BLAM, when really what most people want to know is what features or integrations we’ve got planned. And if you think that’s the same thing, think again.
Accedo – Is AVOD really all the rage?
AVOD has garnered a lot of attention over the past few years, with some sources forecasting that its global market will reach over 71 billion USD by 2030; a significant increase compared to the 28 billion USD reported in 2023. Changes in user spending habits and a challenged microeconomic climate have certainly played a role in accelerating adoption but do ad-funded business models really deserve all the hype? Keen to understand the latest consumer trends and preferences, Accedo recently carried out a survey of 2,000 global consumers to assess the appetite for ad-funded versus subscription-based video streaming services, also examining what constitutes a good ad experience. The findings were somewhat surprising.
Agama Technologies – Unify, simplify, and understand your data: how consolidation can streamline and empower your video services
In today’s dynamic video market, service providers have adapted and evolved their services in sync with the technology evolution in customer devices, mobility, and preferred ways to interact with entertainment content.
As a result of innovation and growth, some complexity and fragmentation have unavoidably occurred. For instance, IPTV over ABR services is run together with companion services on user-owned devices like connected TVs, phones and laptops – alongside value-added services, such as catch-up and start-over, live together with PVR, third-party AVOD, as well as targeted advertising.
Veset – Why cloud playout is fast becoming critical for live broadcasting
Cloud playout is nothing new – many broadcasters and service providers have already switched to the cloud for playout of content. A few media organizations were ahead of the game and switched playout to the cloud as long ago as 2016 (Discovery for one), and many others have since followed in their footsteps. Having said that, there’s still plenty of media companies and broadcasters who still operate playout from on-premises infrastructure. And there are also those that have chosen to go with a hybrid approach using cloud playout for some content delivery such as FAST while retaining traditional playout for content such as live news and sports broadcasting.