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.
Vubiquity – Cracking the code: navigating the challenges of monetizing FAST channels
Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels have emerged as an attractive option for content monetization. FAST offers a unique opportunity to monetize content that might not perform well in Video-on-Demand (VOD). Think of the back catalog of classic game shows. Driven by nostalgia, people will often watch, but will they search for them? And will major streaming services promote them?
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.
Telestream – Cloud-based workflow systems revolutionizing the broadcasting industry
The importance placed on innovation in cloud technologies and their implementation continues to gather pace, yet real-world deployments still need to be improved. The demand for high-quality content to be delivered across multiple platforms in real-time has meant that the stakes have never been higher.
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.
Cerberus Tech’s Livelink: driving efficiency and agility in live video delivery
The media industry has been focused on cloud and IP adoption in recent years. With that shift, more and more vendors have been offering virtualized services in the cloud, enabling broadcasters to reduce their reliance on hardware-based on-prem infrastructure. For many operations, however, always-on hardware maintains its appeal, despite being overprovisioned or underutilized. And even in the cloud, broadcasters have continued to build siloed workflows dedicated to specific projects, then start all over again each time they launch another project. Using a series of disconnected services, they’ve had no incentive to consider creating comprehensive, repeatable workflows
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.
LTN – Looking beyond satellite and fiber: why it’s time to transition to IP
In the pre-streaming age, video delivery and consumption were simpler. Feeds consisted of fixed content transmitted from a single source to a broad audience via cable or broadcast networks, and there was little room for targeted segmentation. Fast forward to today, and audiences are scattered across multiple streaming platforms, channels, and devices. This has meant that media companies face the challenge of creating diverse experiences that capture their attention while also tailoring content to deepen engagement — all while maximizing profitability.