In 2020, all industries have undergone a sudden "stress test" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While digital transformation is providing a way out for businesses and organizations, it is bringing the same amount of challenge.
How to transform the business while reducing cost and improving efficiency? How to enhance security measures to protect core data assets? How to protect brands and the customer experience in times of uncertainty? Companies are on the lookout for more comprehensive and efficient digital solutions.
BaishanCloud (Baishan), a global edge cloud service provider specializing in cross-border content delivery and edge security, has upgraded its "Enterprise Secure Acceleration" service to a one-stop solution that will help businesses and organizations to accelerate their digital transformation.
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How to choose a network protocol for live streaming? UDP/RTP, HLS/DASH or SRT - which one is the perfect fit for your live feed? Three typical cases are considered in this video.
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This session will discuss a new, novel use of blockchain technology for streaming and servicing film and TV catalogs direct from their source assets for sales, licensing, and ticketed direct exhibition. It will discuss recent case studies used to stream private global exhibitions of films such as "Bill & Ted Face the Music" and "Wolf of Snow Hollow" in 4K/HD to browser, smartTV and mobile platforms with individualized secure watermarking, DRM and secure individual tickets, direct from source asset with no intermediaries. This is made possible by blockchain ledger technology, rights within the media via smart contracts, and just-in-time streaming of media and metadata from the film asset library. Each ticket provides a secure identity that can enable live fan engagement.
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In the third episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to industry expert Harm Van Houten. Harm is a tried and tested broadcast engineer and IT architect with 20 years of experience providing his expertise to both local and international broadcasters. Neil and Harm discuss the current state of live sports in broadcasting - will virtual sports and live-streamed bingo tournaments begin to play a more prominent part in our lives?
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Why are device identities essential for pay-TV and streaming services? How can media and entertainment devices guarantee that they are secure, trusted, and comply with pay-TV service requirements?
A well-developed, secure device provisioning infrastructure can solve these issues and more. Modern PKI has evolved and expanded beyond simple digital certificates. In this white paper, you’ll learn about:
- Different types of cryptographic keys and certificates used in media players
- Media player device identity components and life cycle
- How the device provisioning supply chain works
- The advantages of a managed PKI service like Intertrust Seacert to create secure device identities
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The next 5-10 years could be a prime time for the global content delivery network (CDN) market, thanks to high-speed network rollout, reduced data cost, rising demand for video/OTT services, and the surging internet consumption in all formats during and post the pandemic.
While North America still dominates with the largest market share, the Asia Pacific region is showing the strongest growth momentum with a CAGR at 33%. The disruptive growth is due to the growing number of internet subscribers, the massive mobile internet consumption, and the thriving of eCommerce, live gaming, and online education in Asia, especially in India, China, Southeast Asia. As such, we see all major global CDN vendors investing in the region to cater to the rising demands. Meanwhile, a wider spectrum of local players is adding content delivery solutions into their service offerings, including local Telcos, hosting service providers, and all kinds of specialty-focused technology platforms.
Yet, not everyone can truly capitalize on this opportunity. Global providers need to understand what’s unique in the region and develop their service roadmap accordingly to compete in the Asia market. Now let’s take a close look at the uniqueness of the Asia market and how it’s driving the evolution of CDN services.
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Live streaming of linear content and sporting events has gone mainstream, and consumers expect low latency and a consistent viewer experience. Watch this video to learn about new content protection challenges and solutions for the live streaming era.
Discover more about cloud-based multi-DRM support for ultra-low latency streaming, effective ways of flagging stolen content, and live optimized anti-piracy and forensic watermarking services. The ultimate goal is to maximize the viewer experience while battling live streaming piracy.
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'Find out how to get online and start livestreaming with real-time video using Roland streaming solutions'
If you need to communicate online with real-time video, whether it's a presentation to a private group or a broadcast to the entire world, Roland provide a range of streaming products to help you connect. If you are creating content you want to make it engaging, if you are a performer you now have a virtual audience to impress - but how do you choose the right products to achieve professional results? This webinar will cover the VR range of plug-and-play livestreaming solutions available now from Roland, explain the choice of products depending on application and budget - and demonstrate just how easy it is to produce high quality online content regardless of your technical ability.
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With 20 years’ experience in interactive TV, Never.no has developed its cloud-based content management platform, Bee-On, to support broadcast and digital content providers, and advertisers, with the tools to deliver rich and captivating content - boosting views and increasing ad revenue. Bee-On’s robust Social Moderation Engine has full social media api access and Chrome browser integration, to find, filter and moderate audience-generated content - such as images, comments, and videos – and manages polls and competitions to create conversation and influence narrative for multi-platform content. The innovative feature-set also includes Real-Time cloud graphics rendering, with off-the-shelf and bespoke templates to publish broadcast-standard visuals, and features tools to create personalised dynamic advertising. In an era of cloud-based distributed production workflows, technology such as Bee-On has powered captivating content for TV Shows, Live events, Sports clubs and global brands, including SKY, ITV, Playstation, Wickes and many more.
Live streaming is facing new challenges and opportunities due to the pandemic. Delivering flawless live events to viewers across the world is a new reality, bringing people together in the safety of their homes. Watch this video to learn about the audience and revenue of live streaming, the top concerns of viewers and streaming providers, and the new content protection challenges for live events.
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