April 16, 2026

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Q&A: Paramount Global CTO Phil Wiser Talks AI in Media

After delivering a presentation on "AI's Impact on Media" at HumanX in San Francisco on 7 April, Paramount Global CTO and Head of Multiplatform Innovations Phil Wiser did an open Q & A with attendees expanding on the key themes of his presentations.

New Research from Hub: Roku and Amazon TV Operating Systems Gain Influence as Consumers Explore New AI Integrations Across the Home

AI-powered home devices and smart TVs present new opportunities to improve home security, health, and entertainment experiences

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Streaming’s Next Phase Demands a New Kind of Infrastructure

The economics and the architecture of conventional delivery networks are increasingly misaligned with the realities of modern streaming. Architectures that can dynamically match capacity to demand are far more efficient.

Short Cuts

Overlay Ads and the Streaming Ad Tech State of Play

IAB Tech Lab's Jill Wittkopp reviews the state of streaming ad tech innovation and emerging ad formats and discusses evolving definitions and standards for squeezebacks, side-by-sides, double boxes, and other types of overlay ads in this discussion with Ring Digital, LLC's Brian Ring at Streaming Media Connect 2026.

How to Monitor Live Streams for Optimal Ad Server Performance

From an observability standpoint and eyes on glass, what are the key metrics to watch to determine if ad insertion is going smoothly during a live stream? Altitude TV's Dave Zur, Sargeway LLC's Sarge Sargent, Qualabs' David Hassoun, and FanServ's C.J. Leonard discuss challenges and best practices for monitoring live streaming ad performance in this clip from Streaming Media Connect 2026.

Industry News

Encompass Digital Media Powers Global Cloud Transformation for Its Altitude Flow Platform Using Interra Systems’ BATON File-Based QC Solution

Interra Systems is proud to announce its central role in the digital transformation of Encompass Digital Media’s global operations.

Norsk Announces Norsk Reasoning AI, Norsk Spectrum, and support for TAMS, MQA, and MXL at NAB 2026

Seven new solutions span AI, quality monitoring, standards conversion, and next-generation delivery protocols

Viaccess–Orca Powers MasOrange’s Multi–Brand TV Expansion and Deployment of Targeted Advertising Across IPTV and OTT

VO Integrates Client-Side and Server-Side Ad Technologies with its Secure Video Player and Segmentation Tools, Leveraging Broadpeak’s SSAI and BPK SmartLib® SDK to Drive Monetization Across Live and On-Demand Content

LTN Appoints Mark Romano as Vice President, Multichannel Platforms and Edward Cox as Vice President, Sales & Business Development

Additions strengthen LTN’s leadership as broadcasters scale satellite-to-IP transition

Synamedia disrupts broadcast station distribution with cloud-controlled edge playout, cutting costs and complexity by up to 80%

New version of Quortex PowerVu delivers a standards-based approach to satellite-to-IP transitions, eliminating the need for baseband workflows and complex infrastructure

The OG Network Launches FAST Streaming Platform Celebrating Urban Culture with FAST Channels TV

The OG Network has officially launched a next-generation Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform in partnership with FAST Channels TV, delivering a curated streaming experience dedicated to the legacy and future of urban culture.

TAG Video Systems Joins MXL Interoperability Initiative to Support Customers Through the Next Wave of IP Production

TAG participates in multi-vendor testing as part of its commitment to staying at the forefront of broadcast infrastructure

Wowza to Showcase AI-Powered Video Workflows and Emerging Streaming Architectures at NAB Show 2026

Company to demonstrate how live video infrastructure is evolving for AI, operational readiness, and next-generation delivery

NAB 2026: Vubiquity and Eluvio Showcase Streaming Solution that Significantly Reduces Distribution Costs and Time to Market

New offering combines advanced streaming technology for any business model - B2B or B2C - with studio-approved content services

Addressing the needs of a new generation’s viewing habits, Synamedia launches GO Shorts

AI-powered module turns existing catalogues into TikTok-style mobile feeds to reach mobile-first Gen Z audiences without abandoning existing subscribers

Haivision Launches Falkon X4, Powering a New Era of Ultra-Reliable 5G Video for Live Broadcast and Remote Production

Ultra-low latency and pristine-quality 4K, 10-bit HDR video with four MIMO 5G modems establishes a new benchmark for bonded cellular transmission in live sports and news broadcasting

Mostly Music Selects BuyDRM to Secure Premium Music Experiences

Offering includes MultiKey DRM Service and MultiMark Watermarking Server

Frequency Leads the Industry in Live Local News on FAST

At NAB Show 2026, Frequency will demonstrate how it powers more than 160 local news channels, reaches over 70 million distinct U.S. households, and will deliver more than 100,000 live news events in 2026.

Telestream and Grass Valley Connect Live and File-Based Workflows Across Open, Hybrid Environments

Integration of Vantage, Pulse, and Telestream UP with Grass Valley AMPP Ecosystem enables scalable, interoperable workflows spanning live production and file-based media operations.