The U.S. OTT service's Baptiste Coudurier talks about the hard work—and black magic—behind the smooth migration to MPEG-DASH, which now accounts for 75% of its traffic
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Posted 08 Jul 2015
Facebook and Twitter are making substantial investments to bring more video to their users. Learn how these new video platforms differ from established online video providers.
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Posted 06 Jul 2015
This session from Streaming Media East in New York explores the current status of HEVC, identifying options for encoding live and on-demand video using HEVC and discussing player options in the streaming and OTT markets
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Posted 06 Jul 2015
As part of a strategy to create a comprehensive personalized TV and video platform, Telstra's Ooyala acquires U.K.-based Nativ for an undisclosed amount.
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Posted 29 Jun 2015
OTT and other streaming services are losing the plot in their race towards ever-higher resolutions and ever-lower latency, when viewers actually don't care that much, especially when it comes to advertising.
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Posted 29 Jun 2015
The SVOD leader has global aspirations, but is India next on its list? A rumor has local competitors scrambling to fight off the challenger.
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Posted 26 Jun 2015
Behind the hype about Ultra HD and the connected home were solid discussions about the challenges of audience measurement, branding, and overcoming viewer confusion
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Posted 26 Jun 2015
While the SVOD market generated the most revenue, led by Netflix, the TVOD market also showed impressive growth.
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Posted 16 Jun 2015
With software-defined networking and network function virtualization, the SaaS providers of today may soon find themselves adapting to more robust virtualization solutions. Here's a primer explaining how and why.
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Posted 09 Jun 2015
Telco giant BT will launch BT Sport Ultra HD in August, along with Netflix in 4K, but the bigger picture is the UK's burgeoning ultrafast broadband landscape
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Posted 09 Jun 2015
What will the video encoding landscape look like in 2020? We're conducting a survey to find out, and in exchange for your input, you'll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
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Posted 08 Jun 2015
The three countries will have access to Netflix's library of original and third-party TV shows and movies, with pricing not yet set.
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Posted 08 Jun 2015
It's not just content and infrastructure that determines the success of an OTT service. The user interface—the "wrapping"—is just as important as what's inside the package.
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Posted 02 Jun 2015
The nominations are in, and it's time to cast your vote for the best of 325 products and services in 15 different categories.
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Posted 01 Jun 2015
The outlook is sunny for TiVo, which is gaining customers, expanding with international services, and planning an Aereo-like offering.
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Posted 27 May 2015
Freeview Play will combine catch-up TV from Freeview shareholders—BBC iPlayer, Channel 4's All 4, and ITV Player—with on-demand and live content when it launches later this year
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Posted 20 May 2015
At Arris' Video Leadership Forum in Dublin, the cable operator discussed the challenges facing the multiscreen, nonlinear future—and argued that operators are best-suited to meet them.
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Posted 20 May 2015
The world's most populous country is an attractive target for Netflix, yet the streamer faces unique hurdles before it can begin offering service.
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Posted 18 May 2015
Video views via BBC iPlayer have fallen for the first time. Is this inevitable or does it signify a more profound issue with one of the world's best known online brands?
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Posted 15 May 2015
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