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Struggling With Capacity and Congestion in the Digital Video Age

Can the internet keep up with the ballooning demands video is placing on it? And how can planners manage growth while keeping costs down? The correct answers are not always the obvious ones in this hall of mirrors.

Vote Now in the 2018 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards

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.

New Video Meetup Features Streaming Media Editors

The SMAdvancedForum video meetup looks to resurrect the spirit and substance of the Streaming Media Advanced Forum email list of yore, and launches this Thursday.

The 2017 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

The votes are in and counted, and here are the finalists—the top three vote-getters in each category. Check back for the winners in the AUTUMN EU magazine - published 23rd August!

Voting Open in the 2017 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards

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.

2017 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards: Now Accepting Nominations

We'll be accepting nominations until 1 July for the only awards program in the industry where end users get to pick the winners in 17 categories from analytics to webcast platform.

Enterprise Video from the Other Side of the Firewall

Enterprise video vendors are touting a slew of new features, from enterprise YouTube to HTML5 support, but enterprises themselves—particularly in the financial sector—move slowly and face hurdles to adopting the latest technologies

Voting Now Open in the 2016 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards

The nominations are in, and it's time to cast your vote for the best of 375 products and services in 18 different categories.

Build or Buy? When Choosing an OVP, Ask Lots of Questions

Should your company go with an online video platform or create a custom solution? OVPs make upload and distribution easy, but aren't right for all use cases.

2016 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards: Now Accepting Nominations

We'll be accepting nominations until 29 August for the only awards program in the industry where end users get to pick the winners. This year, we've added new categories, including VR/360° video and enterprise.

Buyer's Guide to Enterprise YouTube Platforms 2016

An enterprise YouTube system lets businesses organize and share videos with employees and partners. Read this to learn the features that separate the best from the rest.

Review: Libcast, an OVP for Small Business and Higher Education

This French online video platform offers strong customization and is priced right for budget-minded companies. Read on to learn what essential features it lacks.

2015 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Winners

The votes are in, and here are the winners. Read on to find out who our readers voted the best products and services in the world of online video.

Streaming Forum 2016: Call For Speakers Now Open

The Streaming Forum is back in 2016, with a new location and a new focus on live streaming. It will be part of BVE's London Entertainment Week in February.

The 2015 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

The votes are in and counted. Here are the top three vote-getters in each category. Check back for the winners at the end of August.

Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat: On-Demand Social Video and the Real-Time Feed

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.

Review: Nideo Professional Video Hosting

Smaller companies that need an online video platform for hosting should consider Nideo, which stands apart thanks to its compact, attractive player and comprehensive analytics.

Voting Now Open in 2015 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards

The nominations are in, and it's time to cast your vote for the best of 325 products and services in 15 different categories.

Pros and Cons of Running a Live Video Workflow in the Enterprise

Sure, there's a fully staffed IT department ready to assist within an enterprise, but getting on their schedule isn't always easy.

2015 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards: Now Accepting Nominations

We'll be accepting nominations until 13 May for the only awards program in the industry where end users get to pick the winners.