The pilot begins next month, and its success could lead to longer-term explorations of ultra-local peer-to-peer video distribution.
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Posted 13 Sep 2018
As companies launch small-form-factor encoders (SFFEs) for live streaming and (sometimes) recording, one of the biggest questions potential users ask is whether these devices offer the same encoding functionality as larger units.
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Posted 07 Sep 2018
There's a cost to being cutting-edge, and for low-latency live video streaming that involves learning WebRTC and accepting limited browser support.
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Posted 07 Sep 2018
Can you believe it's been a quarter of a century since the first internet radio broadcast? In this first installment of a two-part series, we talk to some of the trailblazers who started a revolution.
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Posted 06 Sep 2018
Early testing of HEVC playback in HLS showed positive but inconsistent results. We need StreamingMedia.com readers to step up and help provide more data.
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Posted 05 Sep 2018
VR faces huge production and consumer challenges and is still evolving at a rapid rate. So why is the industry already talking about standardization?
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Posted 05 Sep 2018
Microservices architectures are central to the growth of OTT services, but they're widely misunderstood. Here's an intro to the major players.
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Posted 31 Aug 2018
While most people cheered when some browsers deactivated autoplay on videos, our columnist lamented. Here's why this is actually a step backward for the web.
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Posted 30 Aug 2018
Both armchair explorers and scientists are making use of new video technologies that are able to see more deeply than human vision can.
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Posted 30 Aug 2018
When only the best will do, this is the guide to use. The readers have spoken and now we're ready to announce the top streaming media players in our 17 categories.
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Posted 29 Aug 2018
In a marked shift from almost a decade ago, a consolidated UK broadcaster VOD service is on the cards after the UK media regulator appeared to greenlight such a development.
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Posted 20 Jul 2018
It's time for you to cast your vote in one or all of our 17 categories in the only industry awards program in which the winners are decided by the people who use their products and services.
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Posted 11 Jul 2018
The UK's position as the leading international hub for global media groups is under threat as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit grows
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Posted 29 Jun 2018
Barcelona's Mobile World Congress is full of hype about 5G and VR, but doesn't care about video. Why the blind spot over small-screen viewing?
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Posted 22 Jun 2018
Accidentally deleted a crucial video file? The good news is it might still be recoverable. Here are steps to take for recovery and to prevent loss from happening in the future.
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Posted 22 Jun 2018
Now widely available, per-title encoding makes whatever codec publishers are already using more efficient by creating a custom optimized encoding ladder.
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Posted 21 Jun 2018
This is the birth of a non-profit that could make a difference in the lives of many. If you have streaming skills and you'd like to help NGOs working in economically distressed areas, read on.
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Posted 21 Jun 2018
The video ecosystem is getting more complex, so managing licenses manually is becoming impractical. Learn how publishers and broadcasters are turning to automation to solve the problem.
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Posted 20 Jun 2018
In chores such as cattle wrangling and crop rotation, streaming video is surprisingly important to those working in agribusiness
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