Automated playout of linear content has advanced tremendously since the turn of the century. Cart machines, various flavors of VTRs and master control switchers are gradually finding their way into museums and no longer does a project engineer need to spend a day conjuring up an RS422 cable that coerces a reluctant piece of equipment into obedience under a device control automation system.
VisualOn – Harnessing the power of content-adaptive encoding: a revolution in video streaming
As digital content consumption reaches unprecedented levels, the demand for efficient video streaming and storage solutions is more critical than ever. Content-Adaptive Encoding (CAE) emerges as a game-changer, revolutionizing video delivery by dynamically adjusting encoding parameters based on the unique characteristics of each video. This innovative approach leads to significant improvements in video quality, bandwidth efficiency, and storage optimization, all without disrupting existing workflows.
ST Engineering iDirect – Revolutionizing connectivity: bridging The Digital Divide WITH SKYflow
In an increasingly digital world, the disparity in access to remote learning resources has become a pressing issue. Remote learning, particularly in developing countries, remains inaccessible to many families, and children, due to a lack of essential resources or supportive government policies.
Levira – Leading the way: Levira’s blueprint for broadcast management excellence
The managed services market has undergone significant transformations in recent years. The advent of transformative technologies such as Cloud computing and AI has revolutionized business models, pushing service providers to continuously invest in innovation while optimizing their resources. Concurrently, the rising importance of security and sustainability has added layers of complexity, making these factors essential components of the managed services equation. Additionally, cost reduction initiatives across the industry have led media companies to increasingly outsource technology provision, creating new growth opportunities for managed service providers.
More Screens – What really matters when choosing your OTT technology partner?
As the CEO and co-founder of More Screens, I’m deeply honored to celebrate 25 years in the streaming industry. Over the past quarter-century, I’ve had the unique privilege of witnessing the rise and fall of countless groundbreaking technologies, each arriving with the promise of transforming the way we consume content. For those who have been in the industry as long as I have, you’ll recall the early days of RealNetworks, Flash Media, Windows Media, and 3GPP formats, along with the countless mobile and Smart TV operating systems like Symbian and Netcast. Back then, we at More Screens invested significant resources and capital to integrate these technologies into our offerings, all with the goal of delivering a seamless and reliable experience to our customers.
MediaKind – Ensuring optimal content delivery: key approaches and strategies
In today’s digital landscape, the demand for high-quality video content is ever-growing, driving the need for robust platforms that can support the development of modern video applications and streaming media services. One of the key challenges for enterprises, broadcasters, and content creators lies in effectively managing and delivering video content across various channels and devices. The first hurdle consumers encounter when wanting to view content is being able to access it. We’ve all heard or seen about big events where people haven’t been able to sign in at the time the event begins or where the video streaming quality has suffered.
Net Insight – Maximizing efficiency and monetization in live sports
Live sports provide huge business growth opportunities that linear TV providers cannot ignore. This is reflected by the numbers, with the Premier League being the most-watched league globally, NFL games accounting for 96% of the most-watched 2023 US TV broadcasts and Super Bowl LVIII bringing in a record 123.7 million average viewers. The growth has extended to streaming as well, with the NFL’s first streaming-exclusive playoff breaking records with 23 million viewers.
Magine Pro – How end-to-end solutions drive operational efficiency and growth in the OTT industry
In today’s fast-paced market, efficiency and agility are crucial for OTT operators and vendors striving to keep pace with rapid innovation. To remain competitive, these companies must maintain seamless operations and stay strategically focused, ensuring they can adapt quickly to changing market dynamics. At Magine Pro, we champion an all-encompassing approach that not only simplifies the OTT ecosystem but also drives significant business value. As the CEO of Magine Pro, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-integrated, end-to-end platform can transform operations, streamline processes, and create new opportunities for growth.
Witbe – Greening the streaming: how real device testing can drive sustainability in the media industry
As millions of users consume streaming video content across various platforms daily, video app providers and mobile network operators face immense pressure to manage data usage and bandwidth efficiently. This challenge presents an opportunity to make the industry more sustainable. Leveraging data analytics captured through real device testing, streaming video service providers can not only optimize data transmission but also reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable user behavior. Vodafone, Telefonica, and Meta have already communicated interesting results in this field.
QD Broadcast Technology – Cloud and AI’s impact on Sports Broadcast
In recent years, with the rapid development of AI and cloud technology, my company and I have faced the impact of new technologies on the sports broadcasting industry, tried to apply cloud and AI to our business, and achieved good results. I will now share our practical experience in utilizing AI and cloud tech to enhance production efficiency and operational capabilities.