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Progress Towards Giving the Gift of Streaming: Help Me Stream’s 2023 Research Highlights

Year full of research preps significant 2024 acceleration to give "the gift of streaming" globally

Live-Streaming Technology Trends 2023 Survey Brief Launches

New survey results show shift in codec, latency, and bandwidth trends

State of Streaming Autumn 2023 Survey Report Launches

Newest version of twice-annual report expands on "pain points" and growth patterns, available for download now.

State of Streaming Snapshot: Pinpointing Streaming’s Pricing Pain Points

Rising fundamental costs morph into rising platform costs for content owners and consumers

Everything in Streaming Has Its Price

This column isn't meant to be a downer, especially because the overall economy seems to be plugging along. But it is meant to ask those of you in the industry to share anecdotes and stories about the pain points you're facing. We know that everything in streaming has its price, but you are in a better position to help us fully understand what that price entails.

Take Streaming Media's Autumn 2023 State of Streaming Survey

The teams at StreamingMedia.com和帮助我流媒体研究基金会在秋季发布了2023年秋季版的流媒体现状调查. This survey is our twice-annual look at the overall streaming industry. Take the survey today and help us understand just how the streaming landscape has shifted in the past six months.

Evidence That Survives Time

From war crimes to war crime tribunals and war commemorations, how do we guarantee that content is available to play?

Key Considerations for Live Encoding

随着越来越多的直播内容在各种不同的设备上被消费，包括低端和高端手机和平板电脑, 以及智能电视和支持4k的机顶盒(stb)——围绕选择直播编码器的决定变得越来越复杂.

Take Streaming Media's Live Streaming Technology Trends Survey

New survey launches today covering live event market

System 73's Daniel Perea Strom Talks Improving Content Delivery

流媒体的Tim Siglin与System 73的Daniel Perea Strom坐在一起，在流媒体东2023的独家采访中讨论改进内容交付.

Rob Collins of Starz Talks D2C Streaming App Development & Delivery

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin sits down with Rob Collins, Director of Software Development at Starz, to discuss streaming app development and delivery in this exclusive interview from Streaming Media East 2023.

Scripps' Yazmin Wickham Talks OTT App Development & Content Strategy

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林与斯克里普斯网络的亚兹明·维克汉姆坐在一起，在流媒体东2023的独家采访中讨论OTT应用程序开发和内容策略.

Dom Robinson Talks Streaming Sustainability and the LESS Accord

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林与流媒体创始人多姆·罗宾逊坐在一起，在流媒体东2023的独家采访中讨论流媒体的可持续性和LESS协议.

Fuse Media's Patrick Courtney Talks FAST Brand Verticalization and UX

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林与Fuse的帕特里克·考特尼在流媒体东2023的独家采访中讨论了FAST品牌垂直化和用户体验.

Hub Entertainment's Jon Giegengack Talks Shifting SVOD Strategies

Hub Entertainment Research的Jon Giegengack在流媒体East 2023的独家采访中与Tim Siglin谈论了SVOD战略的转变.

Ai-Media's Matthew Mello Talks the Evolution of AI Captioning

AI -Media的马修·梅洛(Matthew Mello)在流媒体东2023的独家采访中与蒂姆·西格林(Tim Siglin)讨论了人工智能字幕的演变.

Philo TV's Reed Barker Talks Economics of Live Linear Streaming

Philo TV的里德·巴克与蒂姆·西格林坐在一起，在流媒体东2023的采访中讨论实时线性流媒体的经济学.

CDN77's Juraj Kacaba Talks Low-Latency Streaming and the Edge

CDN77的Juraj Kacaba坐下来与Tim Siglin讨论低延迟流媒体和在流媒体东2023采访的优势.

id3as CEO Adrian Roe Intros Norsk Low Code Live Video SDK

id3as的Adrian Roe与Tim Siglin坐在一起，在stream Media East 2023的采访中介绍了Norsk低代码实时视频SDK.

AiBUY's Randy Bapst Talks AI-Based OTT Overlay Transactions

AiBUY的兰迪·巴普斯特与蒂姆·西格林在流媒体东2023的采访中讨论了基于ai的OTT覆盖过渡.

Practical Approaches to Sustainable Streaming

In this article I'll expand on prior sustainability approaches, detail reasons to consider additional areas of power-consumption optimization, and invite diverse stakeholders across streaming workflows to engage with Streaming Media magazine, GoS, and like-minded stakeholders in a mid- to late-2023 initiative around the LESS Accord, with an overall goal of readers recommending measurable best practices for consideration by September 2023.

Jackie Donaldson Talks the Challenges of Consulting with Major Content Companies

在本次流媒体东2023的采访中，天鹅绒之锤咨询公司的杰基·唐纳森与蒂姆·西格林聊了聊与主要内容公司进行咨询的挑战.

Vindral CEO Daniel Alinder Talks Latency, Sync, 8K, and Vindral

Tim Siglin of Help Me Stream Research Foundation sits down with Daniel Alinder of Vindral to discuss latency, sync, 8K, and Vindral in this Streaming Media East 2023 interview.

Estrella Media's Christina Chung Talks Expanding AVOD Channels' Targeted Reach Via Media Partners

Estrella Media的Christina Chung与Help Me流媒体研究基金会的Tim Siglin讨论了通过媒体合作伙伴扩大AVOD频道的目标覆盖范围.

Boston 25 News' Ben Ratner Talks AI, Social, and the Future of Broadcast News

Tim Siglin of Help Me Stream Research Foundation sits down with Ben Ratner, the Director of News Technology at Boston 25 News, for a chat about AI, social media, and the future of broadcast news.

Dropp's Sushil Prabhu Talks Streaming Micropayment Tech and Strategy

What are micropayments, and why are they attracting recent industry attention? 蒂姆•西格林(Tim Siglin)与Dropp的苏希尔•普拉布(Sushil Prabhu)讨论了为什么由于订阅疲劳，现在比以往任何时候都更需要有效的小额支付技术，以及Dropp如何创建了一个将银行技术与分布式账本技术相结合的混合系统，为用户为单个内容付费创造了一种无缝方式.

TeleUP's Gustavo de Medeiros Talks Digital Rights and Rural Streaming Delivery

帮助我流媒体研究基金会的蒂姆·西格林和流媒体杂志的特约编辑坐下来与Gustavo Neiva de Medeiros谈话, the President of TeleUP, to discuss digital rights and rural streaming delivery in this interview from Streaming Media East 2023.

MagellanTV's James Lauzun Talks Licensing, Marketing, and Distributing Documentary Content

蒂姆·西格林与麦哲伦电视的詹姆斯·洛赞从SVOD和FAST内容和货币化战略的角度讨论了运营一个利基流媒体OTT服务的来龙去龙去, including subscription rates, content rights, and distribution, in this interview from Streaming Media East 2023.

Not So FAST? Spring 2023 State of Streaming Survey Says...

New 2023 Spring edition of State of Streaming survey launches, shows shifting focus

The State of Real-Time Streaming 2023

In this article, we'll look at the state of real-time streaming a few months into 2023, including several use cases that hold longer-term promises. But before we do so, here's a baseline definition of real-time streaming, 正如调查中使用的:实时流媒体是“以每个用户不到500毫秒的速度向数十万观众同步传输设备”."

The State of Enterprise Video 2023

From road warriors to remote-only companies, enterprise video is shifting. It is, to put it mildly, in a state of flux. At the same time, though, so is the state of business. Given those two facts, 在今年的企业现状视频中，我试图回答的问题是，这些共存的运动是步调一致还是截然相反.

Take Streaming Media's Spring 2023 State of Streaming Survey

The teams at StreamingMedia.com和Help Me流媒体研究基金会在春季发布了2023年春季版的流媒体现状调查. This survey is our twice-annual look at the overall streaming industry. Take the survey today and help us understand just how the streaming landscape has shifted in the past six months.

Video Trends in Higher Education Brief Launches

Download a copy of the Panopto-sponsored survey brief today!

Enterprise Video Usage Report Launches

Second annual survey highlights trends in hybrid work environments

Do Our Technology Advances Slow Down Justice?

Far from content being scarce, 将流媒体整合到以专业和公民为基础的新闻采集中，产生了如此巨大的潜在战争罪行镜头，以至于每天都有10-100起反人类罪的记录案件. 这一增加的录像带来了更大的问责制和更多需要审判的积压案件.

State of Streaming Autumn 2022 Report Launched

New report expands on details provided during recent Streaming Media West keynote

Why Edge Computing Matters in Streaming

如今，如此多的互联网流量流经大型数据中心——有人估计，全球20%的数据流量集中在弗吉尼亚州北部的几个县, 其中80%是IP视频流量——我们如何将数据中心的集中式交付模式从一百万或更多平方英尺的单层洞穴式设施转移到边缘, where pro­ces­sing can occur closer to the homes of even the remotest rural areas of the U.S.?

Take Streaming Media's Autumn 2022 State of Streaming Survey

Every 6 months, we gauge the state of the streaming industry with a survey looking at monetization, audience sizes, video quality choices, and more. Take the survey and be entered into a drawing for 1 of 2 $175 Amazon gift cards. Survey closes Sarturday, November 5!

RealSprint's Daniel Alinder Talks Sub-Second Latency and AV1 Encoding

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews RealSprint AB CEO Daniel Alinder in the NETINT booth at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam.

AV1 Hardware Solutions at IBC

Aims to lower overhead, raise performance, diminish power for open-source codec

Real-Time Streaming Business Value Report Launched

Report delves into ways to deliver, monetize real-time streaming

Video Trends in Higher Education Survey Launch

New survey explores the use cases for video in higher education

It's Not Easy Streaming Green

Innovation challenges meet power-consumption realities, with a need to address the balance of both as well as the reuse of old technologies that still have usable life.

Transitions

Tim Siglin reflects on his 25-year-long career as a writer, instructor, and consultant in the streaming industry along with his professional partnership with Eric Schu­macher-Rasmussen.

Survey: Enterprise Video

Annual survey of enterprise video asks readers to update us on use of video in the workplace

Lightcast's Andreas Kisslinger Talks Innovative OTT Monetization Strategies

Lightcast首席执行官安德烈亚斯·基斯林格在流媒体东2022年流媒体大会上接受了流媒体的蒂姆·西格林的采访，他解释了OTT出版商如何追求“超越常规”的战略来提高投资回报率，以及Lightcast如何提供帮助.

Interpret's Brett Sappington Talks Media and Entertainment Fragmentation

While the pandemic era has brought a substantial uptick in media consumption, and tremendous growth in streaming, the overall mix has shifted, according to Interpret's Brett Sappington, whose survey findings show fragmentation both in streaming service options and the types of entertainment--gaming, short-form content--coming to the fore, in this interview with Tim Siglin at Streaming Media East 2022.

Roku's Jessica Masters Talks Cord-Cutters and OTT Monetization Trends

Are cord-cutting and FAST driving OTT growth in 2022? Roku美国垂直市场主管Jessica Masters在流媒体East 2022上接受了流媒体的Tim Siglin的采访，讨论了OTT货币化、新兴的收视率和采用趋势.

Brightcove's Yuriy Reznik Talks 2022 Emmys and Context-Aware Recording

在本次流媒体东2022流媒体大会上，Brightcove研究副总裁与流媒体的Tim Siglin进行了访谈，讨论了Brightcove上下文感知编码的好处，以及它提供的编码与其他供应商提供的内容感知编码的不同之处.

id3as' Dom Robinson and Help Me Stream's Tim Siglin Talk Greening of Streaming

id3as的Dom Robinson和Help Me Stream的Tim Siglin在流媒体东2022的采访中讨论了最新的流媒体绿化发展——包括将保护案例提交议会.

Of Subscriptions and Submarines

What do Lewis Carroll, OTT subscriptions, and submarine power cables have in common? Read on!

Location, Location, Location: Cloud vs. On-Prem vs. Hybrid Streaming Workflows

Everything streaming is moving to the cloud, right? Not so fast. Where you keep your content and do your work depends on your own particular circumstances. And on-prem is by no means dead.

Streaming Video Alliance's Jason Thibeault Talks State of the SVA

Streaming Video Alliance's Jason Thibeault and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss the maturation of the streaming industry, the Greening of Streaming, Women in Streaming Media, and the growth of the SVA over the last 2 years in this interview from Streaming Media East 2022.

Red5 Pro's Chris Allen Talks Real-Time Streaming

Red5 Pro CEO Chris Allen discusses the growing market for ultra-low latency, interactive streaming in applications like auctions, betting, 流媒体公司的蒂姆·西格林在流媒体东部2022年对视频会议和多云方法进行了采访.

kweliTV's DeShuna Spencer Talks Celebrating Global Black Stories

在流媒体东2022流媒体采访中，kweliTV创始人DeShuna Spencer讨论了OTT频道如何为全球非洲侨民策划肯定故事，而不是像主流服务那样专注于黑人创伤.

Research Brief Exposes File-Transfer Challenges and Opportunities

Legacy solutions don't address overall workflow complexities, especially in the face of partner growth, increased production scale, and disparate storage and workforce locations. This new survey-based research brief highlights the complexity of delivering and tracking file transfers, and provides insights into current industry trends.

LiveU's Mike Savello Talks Going Mobile with Hybrid, REMI, and Cloud Workflows

LiveU VP of Sales discusses how LiveU is enabling the evolving trend toward multicam mobile, REMI, 流媒体公司的蒂姆·西格林在流媒体东部2022年的采访中谈到了使用基于绑定的工作流的云生产.

EZDRM's Olga Kornienko Talks Benefits of Multi-Cloud DRM

EZDRM首席运营官兼联合创始人Olga Kornienko在stream Media East 2022上接受了流媒体的Tim Siglin的采访，讨论了DRM在大型现场活动中的价值，以及多云DRM即服务方法的故障安全优势.

Panopto's Chris Knowlton Talks the Value of VOD Content Searchability

Panopto首席传道者Chris Knowlton在流媒体East 2022对流媒体的Tim Siglin的采访中讨论了使可搜索的培训内容按需提供的优势，以加强学生在现场演示中学习的内容.

Vimond's Megan Wagoner Talks Acceleration of Cloud Broadcasting

挪威OTT视频CMS提供商Vimond的梅根·瓦格纳(Megan Wagoner)在stream Media East 2022上接受了流媒体的蒂姆·西格林(Tim Siglin)的采访，讨论了云广播的现状，以及疫情如何加速了向云的迁移.

Bulldog DM's John Petrocelli Talks Post-Pandemic Streaming at Scale

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和Bulldog DM的约翰·彼得罗切利讨论了在过去的三年里，流媒体专业人士提供的直播活动发生了怎样的变化, the audiences that engage with them, and the brands that invest in them in this interview from Streaming Media East 2022.

CNN's Ben Ratner Talks Cloud and REMI Production at Streaming Media East 2022

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林和CNN运营经理在流媒体东2022的采访中讨论了CNN实践的云和混合生产的持续优势.

Survey: The Business Value of Real-Time Streaming

Real-time streaming at global scale has long been the holy grail for live delivery, 一项新的流媒体调查旨在深入了解实时流媒体的现状以及它在不久的将来的发展方向, particularly for sports and betting.

Take the Spring 2022 State of Streaming Survey

Every 6 months, we gauge the state of the streaming industry with a survey looking at monetization, audience sizes, video quality choices, and more. Take the survey and be entered into a drawing for an Oculus Quest 2. Survey closes Friday, May 12!

The State of Real-Time Streaming 2022

The pandemic highlighted the need for ultra-low-latency video. Here's a look at how the industry has responded, from LL-HLS and DASH to WebRTC

The State of Enterprise Video 2022

Moving from virtual meetings to hybrid and back again has us tired all of the time, but it's not going away anytime soon. Welcome to the golden age of enterprise video.

Streamticker 2022: The Biggest Streaming Mergers and Acquisitions from Last Year

2021 was a heck of a year for streaming industry mergers and acquisitions, and there's no sign of them slowing down. Here are the deals that set the stage for 2022.

We're All Video Distributors Now

COVID大流行引发的一个意想不到的变化是，正在创建和分发自己的视频内容的组织的数量和类型有所增加.

Will OTT Consolidation Hamper Innovation?

The past 18 months have seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions, and it has me wondering if all this consolidation will lead toward innovation. My gut says no, and plenty of industry pundits agree, but it could bring improvements to the customer experience.

Take the Secure Streaming and Broadcast Workflows Survey

最新的流媒体调查涵盖了流媒体和广播工作流程如何实施技术和策略来保护内容的每一步. Take the survey and be entered to win either an Oculus Quest 2 or a $250 Amazon gift card!

Religious Organizations Take Streaming to the Next Level

Streaming video is helping houses of worship maintain and grow communities of believers in uncertain times. Here's how Jewish Broadcasting Service, Southeast Christian Church in Kentucky, St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City, and Preaching Christ Church in Tennessee are doing it.

Beyond Software: Hardware Processing for Streaming at Scale

Whether you use the cloud or a hybrid solution to encode your live or on-demand streaming content, high-efficiency hardware-based encoding has come of age. This article explores the math and science behind these at-scale solutions that are not only good for business, but also good for the environment.

Take the Autumn 2021 State of Streaming Survey

Share your professional and personal insights and enter to win an iPad or Osprey Talon 4K-SC hardware encoder

Collecting 'Junk' for Better Streaming

Got junk? The Help Me Stream Research Foundation can take your tech castoffs and use them to research better streaming practices, 将其重新定位为高效且廉价的解决方案，可以在间歇性电力上运行，这与另一个新组织的努力相吻合, Greening of Streaming.

The Algorithm Series: QUIC Ways to Stream

Will 2022 be the year UDP finally shows its streaming mettle? The Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC) protocol might make the difference. First, though, OTT platforms need to make technical decisions about HTTP/3 that could further fragment the market.

Why Is Watching Sports on OTT Harder Than Watching on TV?

Streaming is supposed to provide a better experience than television. So why is watching the Euro 2020 on the ESPN app such a poor experience?

The State of Enterprise Video 2021

Enterprise video is suddenly more important than entertainment video, and companies that want to stay ahead of the game would do well to seize the opportunity

Take the Content Delivery and Edge Compute Trends Survey

New survey explores the current content delivery landscape, with a focus on security and edge compute

Take the State of Enterprise Video Survey

New survey offers you a chance to tell us how your use of video for work has changed, and what you think the next few months will bring

Key Challenges of Video Service Delivery in 2021

Harmonic's Rob Gambino and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss major, minor, and emerging concerns with video service delivery alongside survey results in this clip from Streaming Media Connect 2021.

How Fast is Addressable TV Advertising Growing?

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和Harmonic的罗布·甘比诺讨论了最近一项流媒体行业调查的结果，该调查涉及可寻地址广告的新投资和扩大投资的时间表，以及为什么它没有在流媒体连接2021年的这段视频中席卷整个行业.

Why Streaming and VOD Providers are Moving to the Cloud

Help Me Stream的蒂姆·西格林(Tim Siglin)和Harmonic的罗布·甘比诺(Rob Gambino)在流媒体连接2021年的这段视频中讨论了最近收集的有关流媒体行业向云基础设施迁移的数据.

From Zoom Fatigue to Serendipity

It's March. Again. And we're still all on Zoom. It's been a lifeline, but it'll never replace in-person meetings and conferences.

Take the "OTT Trends 2021" Survey

Our latest Streaming Media survey looks specifically at the opportunities and challenges in the OTT space. Take it and register to win a live streaming bundle worth $300!

The Greening Of Streaming: Akamai Achieves Renewable Energy Goals Despite Pandemic Surge

The content delivery network used only renewable energy for its east coast U.S. data center in 2020, a year marked by notable traffic spikes for video, online gaming, and software downloads

Take the State of Streaming Spring 2021 Survey

We're sizing up the size and health of the streaming industry in early 2021, and we need your help. In return, you'll be among the first to get a copy of the report and be entered into a drawing for an Oculus Quest 2

The Algorithm Series: Digital Rights Management (DRM)

The math behind the magic of protecting live and on-demand streaming video content

A Look Back at Streaming Video's 2020

From the rise of Zoom to the fall of MPEG, 2020 has been a year of surprises.

The State of Streaming Autumn 2020

The latest State of Streaming report shows that in addition to increased viewing, the pandemic has hastened streaming publishers' moves to the cloud and software-defined infrastructures.

The Algorithm Series: Live Event Scaling

There are four key delivery methods for live content, and understanding the math behind them can help decision makers determine which is the best for their applications.

5G Use Cases for Video Streaming

Zixi的戈登·布鲁克斯和流媒体的蒂姆·西格林对最近的“流媒体行业现状”调查结果进行了分析，分析了流媒体行业是如何使用5G的.

Benefits of Moving to a Cloud Streaming Architecture

Zixi的Gordon Brooks和流媒体的Tim Siglin和Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen在流媒体西部连接2020的这个剪辑中讨论了最近关于流媒体架构虚拟化好处的调查结果.

Nearly Half of Global Viewers Added a Streaming Service Since March, Limelight Says

A new report by Limelight Networks tracks significant shifts in consumer streaming, including a marked increase among younger viewers

Is the Pandemic the Death Knell for the Multiplex?

In a world dominated by streaming, cinemas still offer the optimal viewing experience for movies. OTT will never replace that.

Low Latency HLS Spec Nears Finalization

Beyond the Pantos spec and into DASH, LL-HLS finds traction and a potential tie-in with CMAF

Launching Rockets

Live streaming brought the launch of Endeavour into our living rooms, and inspired our imaginations to quest for what lies beyond

The Algorithm Series: Video Player Performance

Multiple algorithms for encoding, transfer, and playback intersect in the end user's player. So how can you make the numbers work in your favor?

Take the State of the Streaming Fall 2020 Survey

How has the streaming industry changed in the last 6 months, and what's in store for the future? Take our Fall 2020 State of the Streaming Industry survey and get a copy of the exclusive report before anyone else.

Content Delivery at the Edge in 2020

Akamai的Peter Chave和流媒体的Tim Siglin在2020年的内容交付峰会上讨论了边缘计算的现状，以及cdn如何适应2020年前所未有的激增.

How AV1 Improves 8K Delivery

Bitmovin的Paul MacDougall和Streaming Media的Tim Siglin讨论了AV1编解码器增强8K传输效率的好处, 以及这对编解码器的采用、对cdn和消费者的意义，在2020年流媒体东部连接的这段视频中.

Defining and Assessing Quality for Emerging Codecs

Vimeo's Vittorio Giovara, Mozilla's Nathan Egge, and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss how AV1 leverages bit depth to improve video quality.

Shouldering Our Responsibility to Educate the Streaming Market

As companies and individuals pivot online in the "new normal," it's up to us in the streaming industry to put education ahead of profit

The Greening of Streaming

The time has long since passed to turn our attention to making the streaming delivery ecosystem more environmentally friendly. Here are some of the key challenges, as well as some suggested first steps towards solutions.

Report: Streaming Monetization in 2020

How exactly do organizations generate video-based revenues? A new report from Streaming Media, Unisphere Research, and Amazon Web Services sheds light on subscription vs. advertising vs. transactional, SSAI, and more.

Buyer's Guide to Live Webcasting Hardware

Software-based webcasting tools are ubiquitous, but there are times when only hardware will do. Here's a look from single-button hardware all the way up to portable vision mixers.

The State of Enterprise Video 2020

Even before the COVID-19 crisis hit, enterprise video was moving into a new phase, and organizations face more options than ever to address security and pricing concerns and solve the age-old CapEx vs. OpEx challenge

The State of Streaming 2020 Research Report

Live or VOD? Cloud or on-prem? The 2020 State of Streaming report reveals exclusive insights into the workflows behind the screens—download your copy now.

Back to the Future

A look at streaming media's past can give us guidance on our journey toward where we're heading next

The Algorithm Series: The Math Behind the CDN

Delivering content at scale requires a number of precise, discrete, yet interconnected steps, starting with an acute awareness of server loads.

The Math Behind the Magic

Whether we're talking about content delivery, player performance, live events, or even DRM, it's important to understand the algorithms that make streaming video tick.

CES 2020: ATSC 3.0 Ready to Roll Out

NAB and others have been working on the ATSC 3.0 spec for a decade, and in 2020 we'll finally see it in action across the United States

CES 2020: Delta Brings Streaming to the Ground, Expands it in the Air

Delta's CEO announced that the airline would let travelers stream content on Delta Studio as soon as they check in to their flight, and may introduce a "binge button"

Take Our Streaming Monetization Survey

This time of year, 你的心思可能都在钱上，所以为什么不花几分钟来回答我们的调查，看看你是如何(或没有)将你的流媒体内容货币化的呢?

SMW '19: Tim Siglin and Friends Wrap Up Streaming Media West

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林与特约编辑罗伯特·莱因哈特以及总编辑兼副总裁埃里克·舒马赫-拉斯穆森一起结束了为期两天的流媒体西部2019采访.

SMW '19: Flavor Inc.'s Jose Castillo Talks Streaming Media Past and Future

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Flavor Inc. President Jose Castillo at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Comcast's Matt Smith Talks and B2B and D2C OTT

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林在2019年流媒体西部会议上采访了康卡斯特技术解决方案执行董事马特·史密斯.

SMW '19: Peyote Perryman Talks Bonded Streaming and Bass Fishing

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Digital P Media's Peyote Perryman at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: EZDRM Founder Olga Kornienko Talks Global DRM

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews EZDRM Co-Founder & CEO Olga Kornienko at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: RealEyes Talks Cross-Platform Streaming Challenges

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews RealEyes Media CTO Jun Heider at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Mux Talks Measuring Player Performance

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Mux Founder & Head of Product Steve Heffernan at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Brightcove Talks Context-Aware Encoding, 4K, and HEVC

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Brightcove Technology Fellow Yuriy Reznik at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: id3as' Dom Robinson Talks SMAF and IP Multicast

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林在2019年流媒体西部采访了id3as创始人和流媒体高级论坛的共同主持人Dom Robinson.

SMW '19: DVEO Talks Cloud Encoding on the Rise

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews DVEO founder Laszlo Zoltan at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: IBM's Scott Grizzle Talks AI and What's New with Watson

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Scott Grizzle, WW Channels & Alliances, Watson Media & Weather, IBM at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Awesomeness Talks Reaching Gen Z Across Streaming Platforms

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Awesomeness Co-Heads Rebecca Glashow & Shelley Zimmerman at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Teradek Talks End-to-End Encryption and 4K HEVC

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Teradek VP of Sales Jon Landman at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Kaltura Talks Award-Winning Video Platforms and Extended Reality

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林在2019年流媒体西部采访了4次2019年读者选择奖得主Liad Eshkar和Kaltura的Gil Shefler.

Streaming to Protect and Serve: Video in Law Enforcement

A dramatic uptick in the use of live streaming by law enforcement agencies has brought both opportunities and challenges

SMW '19: BuyDRM CEO Christopher Levy Talks Lifecycle DRM

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews BuyDRM CEO & Founder Christopher Levy at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Torque's Darcy Lorincz Talks Motor Esports

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Torque Esports' Darcy Lorincz at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Tulix Talks Low-Latency Streaming

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Tulix CEO George Bokuchava at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: FandangoNOW Talks Mentoring and TVOD

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews FandangoNOW Director, Software Engineering Rema Morgan-Aluko at Streaming Media West 2019.

SMW '19: Wowza Talks ClearCaster Expansion

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林在2019年流媒体西部大会上采访了Wowza媒体系统销售工程总监蒂姆·多尔蒂.

SMW '19: Telestream Talks Wirecast Now and Future

在2019年流媒体西部的采访中，Telestream高级产品经理Lynn Elliott和流媒体特约编辑Tim Siglin讨论了Telestream的Wirecast直播制作解决方案当前和未来的发展.

Streaming Live From the Battlefield: Military Video in 2019

Metadata and low-latency video create a tactical advantage in intelligence-gathering and decision making. Discover why HEVC is gaining momentum in the armed forces, and Android is preferred over iOS.

Netflix's Stock Price Tumbles as Higher Prices Lead to Churn

Why did Netflix's stock fall in Q2? Because the OTT leader's price increase lead to service cancellations. That's a warning to all SVODs: If it can happen to Netflix, it can happen to any service.

Take Two Streams: Streaming Video on the Rise in Modern Medicine

From training to remote observations, the use of streaming video in the medical and pharmaceutical markets is growing.

Engineering Women: IBC Plays Host to a Powerful Force for Change

Women in Streaming Media has announced a mentoring program to encourage and empower talented women in the industry.

Achieving Zero Latency for Video and Audio Is a Zero-Sum Game

In the AV world, zero-frame latency isn't just a pipe dream—it's a requirement. Here's why the streaming industry would do well to pay attention.

Two Quick-Fix Solutions That Became Long-Term Problems

When will the industry jettison HTTP-segment-based streaming and buffer-based playback, both of which hold us back? How about right now, our columnist proposes.

Announcing the State of Streaming 2019 Survey: We Need Your Help

StreamingMedia.com is undertaking the first-ever survey calculating the size and health of the entire streaming industry. Take a few minutes to answer our questions and you just might win a prize!

For Thought-Provoking Video, Forget About Slick Production Values

In a previous age, videoconferencing was bright, sterile, and unpleasant. It lacked the multi-sensory input that makes face-to-face meetings valuable.

Streaming Innovation in Manufacturing: Building the Future

The assembly line has changed. Streaming video and audio, as well as machine learning and computer vision, are helping manufacturing become smarter and leaner.

SME '19: Tim Siglin Recaps Highlights of Streaming Media East

Tim Siglin of Streaming Media and Help Me! Stream hits the high points of two days of interviews and industry trends from Streaming Media East 2019.

SME '19: Twitch's Tarek Amara Talks Multi-Codec Streaming

流媒体的Tim Siglin和Twitch的Tarek Amara在2019年流媒体东展上讨论了Twitch正在发展的新兴编解码器领域和Twitch的多编解码器内容交付策略.

SME '19: fuboTV's Geir Magnusson Talks Server-Side Ad Insertion

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和fuboTV的首席技术官Geir Magnusson在2019年流媒体东展会上讨论了SSAI和广告个性化.

SME '19: Notre Dame's Eric Nisly Talks University Social Streaming

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和圣母工作室首席流媒体工程师埃里克·尼斯利讨论流媒体业务在圣母大学流媒体东部.

SME '19: Colin Sandy Says Streaming and AV Are Converging and Clashing

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Colin Sandy of Sandy Audio-Visual discuss the convergence of Streaming and AV.

SME '19: RealEyes' David Hassoun Talks Troubleshooting Large-Scale Live Streams

流媒体公司的蒂姆·西格林和RealEyes首席执行官大卫·哈桑在2019年流媒体东部展会上讨论了大规模的流媒体监控和分析.

The State of Enterprise Video 2019

Analytics, scale, quality, and artificial intelligence are top trends in enterprise video. And live streaming is catching on in a variety of new areas.

SME '19: Datazoom’s Diane Strutner Talks Real-Time Data and Women in Streaming Media

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和Datazoom的黛安·斯特特纳在流媒体东2019的展会上接受了采访，讨论了Datazoom的实时视频数据基础设施平台以及流媒体女性的最新发展.

SME '19: IBM Watson's Scott Grizzle Talks Live Captioning and the Rise of IP Video

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews IBM Watson Media & Weather Senior Solutions Manager Scott Grizzle at Streaming Media East 2019.

SME '19: Stratigro's Denise Alison Talks Social Media Marketing

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和Stratigro创始人丹尼斯·艾莉森在流媒体东2019的采访中讨论了Stratigro如何与服务型企业家合作，以改善他们的B2B社交媒体营销策略.

SME '19: BritBox' Soumya Sriraman Talks OTT Targeting and Engagement

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Soumya Sriraman and Efe Akbulut of BritBox at Streaming Media East 2019.

SME '19: Red5 Pro’s Chris Allen Talks WebRTC and Ultra-Low- Latency Streaming at Scale

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Red5 Pro CEO Chris Allen discuss peer-to-peer, WebRTC, and sub-500ms latency at million-streams scale on the show floor at Streaming Media East 2019.

SME '19: Liz Hart Talks Large-Scale Live Streaming

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林和利兹·哈特活动的利兹·哈特在2019年流媒体东展的展会现场接受了采访，讨论了在高调活动中广播卡车内的生活.

The State of WebRTC and Low-Latency Streaming 2019

It's not a standard yet, but that will likely change. Here's a detailed look at the state of WebRTC, the project that could finally deliver instantaneous video streaming at scale.

Buyers' Guide to Context-Aware Encoding 2019

2018 was the year that context-aware encoding (CAE) went mainstream, but 2019 will be the year that context-aware encoding reaches critical mass.

The State of the OTT Market 2019

Where do the video-on-demand, live linear, and live event markets stand now? And what's coming next, as streaming media delivery enters its third decade?

Buyers' Guide to Encoding Appliances 2019

Software encoding, especially in the cloud, is all the rage these days. So why stick with on-premises hardware? There are good reasons for keeping operations in-house.

3 Things the Streaming Industry Must Do to Prepare for ATSC 3.0

This is "The Year Before the Year of ATSC 3.0," and that means preparation—not just for broadcasters, but for the streaming industry, as well.

ATSC 3.0 and the Future of Broadcast Television: OTA Meets OTT

A new television standard, expected to debut in live broadcasts by 2020, brings the best of streaming—such as 4K video—to over-the-air delivery.

SMW '18: Tim Siglin Recaps Highlights of Streaming Media West

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discusses key topics of Streaming Media West 2018, including microservices, interactive streaming, eSports, MR/AR (but not VR), low latency, and Women in Streaming Media.

SMW '18: nanocosmos' Oliver Lietz Talks Interactive Streaming and H5Live

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews nanocosmos CEO Oliver Lietz at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Brightcove's Lexie Pike Talks SSAI and Standardization

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Brightcove's Lexie Pike at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Meet Group's Lauren Hallanan Talks Solo Streaming and Dating Apps

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Meet Group VP of Livestreaming Lauren Hallanan at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMP '18: Ellation's Michael Dale Talks Multichannel OTT

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Ellation VP Engineering Michael Dale at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: VideoLink's Kevin McCarthy Talks ReadyCam Studios

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews VideoLink Director of Production Kevin McCarthy at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Twitch's Tarek Amara Talks Multi-Codec Streaming

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Twitch's Tarek Amara at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: THEO Technologies' Pieter-Jan Speelmans Talks Modular Player APIs

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews THEO Technologies CTO Pieter-Jan Speelmans at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Mobeon's Mark Alamares Talks Mixed Reality Storytelling

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Mobeon CEO Mark Alamares at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Chris Knowlton Talks Microsoft Stream

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Microsoft Principal Lead Program Manager Chris Knowlton at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: JD Fox Talks Making Small-Market Sports Streaming Look Big League

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews JD Fox, Director of Partnerships and Product Management at PrestoSports, at Sports Streaming Summit and Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: IBM Watson Media and Weather's Scott Grizzle Talks Finding Solutions

流媒体的蒂姆·西格林在流媒体西部2018采访了IBM沃森媒体和天气高级解决方案工程师斯科特·格里泽.

SMW '18: Cisco's Sangeeta Ramakrishnan Talks Machine Learning and eSports

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Cisco Distinguished Engineer Sangeeta Ramakrishnan at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Beamr's Mark Donnigan Talks All-In HEVC

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Beamr VP Marketing Mark Donnigan at Streaming Media West.

SMW '18: First Tube Media's Andrew Beranbom Talks Bands, Brands, and Platforms

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews First Tube Media CEO Andrew Beranbom at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Mainstreaming's Mike Smith Talks Hypernode Technology

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Mainstreaming Global VP, Solutions Engineering Mike Smith at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: MediaKind's Mark Russell Talks Microservices

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews MediaKind CTO & Head of Strategy Mark Russell at Streaming Media West 2018.

SMW '18: Teradek's Jon Landman Introduces the HEVC-Ready VidiU GO

Tim Siglin interviews Teradek VP Marketing Jon Landman at Streaming Media West 2018.

Portable Streaming Encoders Shrink and Grow

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.

How Australia's Optus Missed the Goal at the World Cup

Optus claimed it experienced "unprecedented demand" for live video streaming during the 2018 World Cup, but what else would it expect?

Charting Where Enterprise Video Will Go in the Years Ahead

What's new and next for corporate video? Improved search and discovery, an eye toward monetization, and a resurgence of on-prem or hybrid solutions.

Digging It! Streaming Video in Mining and Offshore Exploration

The streaming world is bigger than Netflix and UGC. Learn how exploration and engineering companies use rugged systems to stream video from the harshest conditions on the globe.

Streaming Video Exploration Makes the World a Little Smaller

无论是坐在椅子上的探险家还是科学家，都在利用新的视频技术，这些技术能够比人类的视觉看得更深入.

Come Together: Streaming in Professional Music Production

Services like Spotify get all the headlines, but there's a not-so-quiet revolution in music production, and low-latency streaming is driving it.

Help Us Help Others Stream: The Online Video Industry Gives Back

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.

Next-Generation Content Delivery: The Shift Is Underway

What will it take for live streaming to finally match the global scale of traditional TV? A look at the next 18 months of next-gen video delivery.

SME 2018: ABC's Raj Moorjani Talks Immersive Storytelling

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews ABC News Product Manager Raj Moorjani at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: Vimeo's Harris Beber Talks Monetization on Ad-Free Video Platforms

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Vimeo CMO Harris Beber at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: SeaChange's Kurt Michel Talks Content Management and Metadata Enrichment

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews SeaChange's Kurt Michel at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: TIME's Mia Tramz Talks Brand Impact and Immersive Media

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews TIME's Mia Tramz at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: RYOT Studio's Kathryn Friedrich Talks Storytelling and Brand Engagement

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews RYOT Studio's Kathryn Friedrich at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: GigCasters' Casey Charvet Talks Large-Scale Live Event Streaming

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interview GigCasters' Casey Charvet at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: RealEyes' Jun Heider Talks AI, MAM, and Advanced Video App Development

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews RealEyes Media Chief of Technology Jun Heider at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: Red5 Pro's Chris Allen Talks Ultra-Low Latency Large-Scale Streaming

Streaming Media contributing editor Tim Siglin interviews Red5 Pro CEO & Co-Founder Chris Allen at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: Mobeon's Mark Alamares Talks Challenges of Making Immersive Video Mainstream

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews Mobeon CEO Mark Alamares at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: Roku's Bernarda Duarte Talks Channel Acquisition and OTT Direct Publishing

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Roku's Bernarda Duarte at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: IBM Cloud Video's Scott Grizzle Talks Protocols, Codecs, and Latency

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews IBM Cloud Video's Scott Grizzle at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: Kelley Green Consulting's Lisa Larson-Kelley Talks App Development and Facebook Live

流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林在流媒体东2018采访了凯利格林咨询公司的丽莎·拉尔森-凯利.

SME 2018: Streaming Video Alliance's Jason Thibeault Talks Machine Learning and Content Delivery

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews Streaming Video Alliance's Jason Thibeault at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: Knowledge Vision's Michael Kolowich Talks Knovio Live and Multimedia Webcasting

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews Knowledge Vision's Michael Kolowich at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: RealNetworks Founder Rob Glaser Talks RMHD and Real's Longterm Strategy

Streaming Media's Jan Ozer interviews RealNetworks Founder Rob Glaser at Streaming Media East 2018.

SME 2018: Brightcove's Matt Smith Talks Machine Learning and Context-Aware Encoding

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews Brightcove's Matt Smith at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: IAB's Eric John Talks Brand Safety, Blockchain

Streaming Media Contributing Editor Tim Siglin interviews IAB's Eric John at Streaming Media East 2018

SME 2018: Technicolor-Postworks Colorist Anthony Raffaele Talks 4K and HDR

流媒体特约编辑Tim Siglin采访了Technicolor-Postworks的Anthony Raffaele，他在流媒体东2018上发表了主题演讲

SME 2018: Teradek Talks New Contribution and Distribution Solutions

Teradek VP Sales Jon Landman discusses live streaming problem-solving and new announcements at Streaming Media East 2018.

Streaming Options for Foreign Travelers Are Improving—Slowly

When it comes to subscription video on-demand, increasingly you can take it with you. Some services now let subscribers stream while abroad.

Buyers' Guide to Encoder Appliances

Sometimes software-only solutions just don't cut it. Here's how to understand the tradeoff between hardware and software encoding, and how to select the best appliance when low-latency and delivery matter.

20 for 20: The Top Mergers and Acquisitions of the Past 20 Years

Streaming Media has been around for 20 years, and has seen a lot of interesting technologies, opportunities, and business acumen come together.

20 for 20: The Most Important Standards of the Last 20 Years

To celebrate Streaming Media's 20th year, here's an overview of 20 major patents and standards that have impacted the growth of the streaming media industry.

The State of Enterprise Video 2018

Enterprise video platforms set themselves apart from their media and entertainment counterparts, and vendors learn it takes significant reengineering to serve the business market.

Top 20 Streaming Technologies of the Last 20 Years

It's our 20th anniversary, 因此，我们来回顾一下在过去20年里主导——有时也让人沮丧——流媒体行业的20种技术.

Streaming Forum Keynote: Sky Spins Up New Channels in Minutes

Sky首席流媒体架构师Jeff Webb分享了从基于设备的工作流到基于容器的工作流的转变，这意味着广播公司可以在几分钟内启动新的频道, a process that used to take up to 4 weeks

Buyers' Guide to Content- and Context-Aware Encoding 2018

A new generation of encoders looks at the context of content to deliver better video playback and higher efficiency. Here's what publishers need to know about CAE.

Analysis: Is Ooyala Worthless?

Telstra writes down final investment in Ooyala, will exit ad tech acquired from Videoplaza. What went wrong?

Seed Money: 6 Ways Streaming Video Plays a Role in Farming

In chores such as cattle wrangling and crop rotation, streaming video is surprisingly important to those working in agribusiness.

The Streaming Video Revolution Is About More Than Entertainment

Industries such as agriculture, mining, music, and manufacturing have all been transformed by audio and video streaming. In 2018, we'll take a deeper look.

The Streaming Industry Is Dead, and It's Never Been Hotter

Over the decades the streaming video industry has migrated into hundreds of other industries, and what was fringe is now mainstream.

SMW 17: Brightcove's Anil Jain Talks Securing Live-Streamed Content

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Brightcove EVP & GM, Media Anil Jain at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: Bulldog's John Petrocelli Talks Branded User Experiences

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Bulldog Digital Media CEO John Petrocelli at Live Streaming Summit 2017.

SMW 17: Gabriella Mirabelli Talks Leveraging Data Science in Online Video

解剖学媒体的Gabriella Mirabelli解释了内容所有者如何在不成为数据科学家的情况下利用在线视频中的数据科学.

SMW 17: Mobeon's Mark Alamares Talks 360/VR Immersive Storytelling

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Mobeon CEO Mark Alamares at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: VideoRx's Robert Reinhardt Talks SRT and the Future of Codecs

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews VideoRx's Robert Reinhardt at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: Microsoft's Andy Beach Talks Machine Learning and Media

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Microsoft Principal SDE, Communications & Media Andy Beach at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: IBM's Scott Grizzle Talks Watson and Video Enrichment

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews IBM Cloud Video Senior Solutions Engineer Scott Grizzle at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: Brightcove's David Sayed Talks Context-Aware Encoding

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Brightcove VP of Product Marketing at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: AWS Elemental's Keith Wymbs Talks Live 4K in the Cloud

在Wymbs在2017年西部流媒体大会上发表开幕主题演讲后，流媒体的Tim Siglin采访了AWS Elemental的首席营销官Keith Wymbs.

SMW 17: Teradek's Jon Landman Talks Mobile Switching, VR Stitching, and HEVC Encoding

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Teradek's Jon Landman discuss the latest from Teradek, including HEVC cloud transcoding, wireless transmission, and VR/360 capture, stitching, and streaming.

SMW 17: Magewell's Darry Spangler Talks 4K Live Capture

Magewell的Darryl Spangler和流媒体的Tim Siglin在2017年流媒体西部的采访中讨论了4K实时捕获和Magewell的流媒体阅读器的选择获胜解决方案.

SMW 17: id3as's Dom Robinson Talks Muxing, Multicasting, and Architecting CDNs

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Dom Robinson, id3as founder and author, Content Delivery Networks: Fundamentals, Design, and Evolution at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: Deluxe's Rick Phelps Talks Full-Service Broadcast Content Delivery

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Deluxe Entertainment SVP, Broadcast Sales Rick Phelps at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: DVEO's Nick Joseph Talks DOZER, Lower-Latency HLS

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews DVEO Sales Engineer Nick Joseph at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: BlueFrame's Chris Knowlton Talks Cost-Effective End-to-End Streaming for DII College Sports

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews BlueFrame Technology Partner & Chief Strategy Officer Chris Knowlton at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: StreamOne's Ruud van der Linden Talks OVP Pre-Integration

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Ruud van der Linden, Founder and CEO of Netherlands-based online video platform StreamOne, at Streaming Media West 2017.

SMW 17: Beamr's Dror Gill Talks Integrated Video Encoding and Optimization

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin interviews Beamr CTO Dror Gill at Streaming Media West 2017.

The Chinese Streaming Market Rife With Possibilities and Pitfalls

想要向中国观众提供流媒体视频的西方出版商需要克服独特的政治障碍，而不是技术障碍.

IMF: One Format to Rule Them All or Just One More Format?

The Interoperable Master Format (IMF) offers the appeal of a universal distribution format for all video, but it's not quite there yet. Here's where development stands today.

Is Apple's Move to HEVC About Effectiveness or Efficiency?

The latest macOS includes support for HEVC, but not for older Macs. In the rush to support higher resolutions and lower files sizes, are too many people being left out?

MAM and DAM Evolve Into the Cloud, Going Beyond the Basics

Managing media assets is about far more than storing and finding clips, and cutting-edge MAM and DAM systems are moving to the cloud and taking on VR and 4K.

Apple TV Goes 4K

Company finally catches up with Roku, hints that the new video encoder for iPhone 8 and iPhone X is HEVC

Lock it Down: How to Keep Enterprise Video Safe and Secure

From pipes to pixels, enterprise video security is becoming big business. This article puts a spotlight on three types of content security solutions: encryption, rights management, and content management.

Beyond TCP: Meet the Next Generation of Transport Protocols

在提高可靠性的同时降低延迟:这是在TCP基础上扩展或简单地取代它成为流传输冠军的替代传输协议的承诺.

A King’s Ransom: Why Do OTT Subscription Costs Keep Rising?

The subscription video market is getting crowded, so why aren't prices declining? To understand that, first understand which actors are driving the market.

HDR: The More Bits, the Better

Apple's new Macs feature 10-bit HEVC decoding for HDR video viewing. To understand why that's important, it's worth a look at an old technology—film cameras

Dying to Stream: The Rise in Violent Acts Streamed Live Online

Another week, another story of a horrific act live streamed across the internet. Live video makes this possible. Now, how does the industry stop it?

Is Premium OTT Content Worth the Price?

By focusing on premium content—with hefty licensing and production costs—OTT services are hurting themselves and their subscribers

How to Design an Automated Workflow

Create automated systems and save your employees' work hours for other jobs. Here's how to create a video workflow that improves both productivity and quality.

How to: Video Quality Optimization

From spatial to temporal to perceptual, optimizing video depends on how it's measured. This how-to guide explores recent advances taking place in video quality.

Buyers' Guide to Unified Communications 2017

Simply being able to connect enterprise devices isn't the real goal. In the march to HEVC, could UCC interoperability issues become a thing of the past?

Buyers' Guide to Enterprise Video Platforms 2017

The questions companies need to answer: Build vs. buy? Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid? Here's what to decide before staring a search.

Buyers' Guide to Media Servers 2017

From 4K to MP4, media server software keeps innovating our industry toward its OTT future. Best of all, there are options right for every budget.

NewTek Goes Full 4K with the IP-Based TriCaster TC1 Live Production System

The TC1 supports acquisition resolutions up to 4Kp60 and can stream directly to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Microsoft Azure, Periscope, Twitch, and other streaming sites

Buyers' Guide to Media and Entertainment Video Platforms 2017

From 4K to PPV, media and entertainment platforms can help publishers realize and monetize their OTT visions. Here are the extras that set the best apart.

Buyers' Guide to Transcoders 2017

Cloud transcoding is growing in popularity, but sometimes only a dedicated appliance will do. For automated video workflows at scale, here's what businesses need to know.

Buyers' Guide to Encoding 2017

From pico to infinite, encoders come in all shapes and sizes. Here's all the information businesses need to choose the best encoder for their situation.

The Biggest Streaming Media Mergers and Acquisitions of 2016

Niagara, IBM, ComScore, and More: 2016 yielded lower innovation, greater consolidation, and a whole lot of big-ticket M&A activity.

The State of Enterprise Video 2017

In an exciting period of revival, new features and new formats stemming from last year's entertainment solutions bring significant changes to the enterprise. Here are seven areas to watch.

The State of QoS 2017

Despite some much-hyped problems, 2016 was a watershed year for online video quality of service (QoS), and 2017 promises further advances.

Buyers' Guide to Content Delivery Networks 2017

Contrary to popular belief, CDNs aren't going away—for good reason—but their pricing models are changing. Here are the costs companies need to consider.

Streaming Meets Unified Communications: Convergence Is on the Way

Social media, online video platforms, and knowledge management systems are coming together to create the future of enterprise communications.

Latency Sucks! So Which Companies Are Creating a Solution?

It's one of the biggest challenges facing live video streaming today, and it's remained frustratingly stubborn. Explore the technical solutions that could finally bring latency down to the 1-second mark.

Cut the Cord, Plug In an Antenna: It's Prime Time for Subchannels

TV Everywhere is plagued by connection difficulties, while quality is improving on over-the-air digital subchannels. The home antenna is making a comeback.

NewTek and Wowza Release MediaDS

Encoder offers NewTek proprietary IP inputs, world-class color correction, and an integrated Wowza Streaming Engine for live delivery

The China Problem: Government-Sponsored Formats Are Incompatible

Ever heard of the Audio Video Standard (AVS)? What about China Blue High-Definition (CBHD)? China's homegrown standards keep Western companies at bay.

How to Monetize: AVOD, TVOD, or SVOD?

In quotes from a Streaming Media/Unisphere survey, our readers talk about the biggest monetization opportunities and challenges facing them today and tomorrow

Video: Microsoft Seeks Elegant Ways to Match Esports Broadcasters to Their Audience

微软的安迪·比奇和流媒体的蒂姆·西格林在2016年流媒体西部的采访中讨论了围绕直播和VOD电子竞技的最新战略发展.

Video: DVEO Takes Aim at Server Market

DVEO CEO Laszlo Zoltan explains to Streaming Media's Tim Siglin how DVEO, with products in multiple categories, works to establish a beachhead in the server market, in this interview from Streaming Media West 2016.

Video: Facebook Live and the State of Live UGC Video

Yahoo's Omer Luzatti and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss the rise of Facebook Live, who else has a shot at live UGC market share, and the challenges of scaling in this interview from Streaming Media West 2016.

Video: EuclidIQ Partners to Provide End-to-End OTT Encoding Solution

EuclidIQ's Frank Capria and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss Euclid's new OptiiQ.在流媒体西部2016年的这次采访中，他谈到了ly和UptiiQ解决方案以及改善在线和OTT视频的观众体验.

Video: New Brightcove Platform Embraces Post-Flash World

Brightcove's Matt Smith and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss the death of Flash, the dawn of DASH, the impact of VPAID, and monetization in this interview from Streaming Media West 2016.

Video: Bitmovin Provides Adaptive Streaming Infrastructure, HTML5 Cloud Encoding for Enterprise and Integrators

Bitmovin CEO Stefan Lederer describes Bitmovin's enterprise focus, cloud encoding and player infrastructure, DRM, 24/7 worldwide support, and increasing attention to VR 360 in this wide-ranging interview with Tim Siglin at Streaming Media West 2016.

Video: Mirror Image Develops Cloud Application Logic, Adopts Dynamic Delivery Network Model

In this interview at Streaming Media West 2016, Mirror-Image CEO Gustav Vik and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin discuss Mirror Image's innovative edge-caching model, and new Ad Block Override solution.

Video: Best Practices for Live Captioning

领英的希瑟·赫福德和流媒体的蒂姆·西格林在2016年流媒体西部的采访中深入探讨了目前封闭字幕直播视频面临的挑战.

Video: First Look--Epiphan Pearl-2

Epiphan's David Kirk gives Streaming Media Producer's Tim Siglin the skinny on Epiphan's new 4K-capable streaming appliance, the Pearl 2, at Streaming Media West 2016.

Video: Ustream Offers Full VOD Capabilities as Part of IBM Cloud Video

Ustream的Alden Fertig和流媒体的Tim Siglin在2016年流媒体西部的采访中讨论了Ustream被IBM云视频收购后向VOD和企业的扩张.

Video: Flash is Dead; What Encoding and Engineering Challenges Await?

维亚康姆工程副总裁杰夫·塔珀和流媒体的蒂姆·西格林调查了Flash之后的在线和移动视频编码和工程领域.

Video: Wowza Announces GoCoder SDK App Challenge Winner

In early 2016, Wowza unveiled the GoCoder SDK, which accelerates live streaming mobile app development, and challenged users to create the best GoCoder app. The winners were revealed in this interview at Streaming Media West.

Measuring Success: The Multiplatform Analytics Challenge

Counting viewers has always been a difficulty for streaming publishers, and today's multiplatform world makes the issue more demanding than ever. The answer is to radically rethink video analytics.

Alibaba Group Dominated Partner Announcements at this Year's IBC

Eastern powerhouse Alibaba has reached America's shores. Here's what the industry needs to know about Amazon's fiercest competitor.

Less Hype, More Market Research

A look back at the history of our industry reveals that critical decisions have been made on nothing but gut feelings. It's time for a more research-based approach to move streaming media forward.

Survey: Do You AVOD, SVOD, or TVOD?

Fill out the Streaming Media/Unisphere survey on VOD monetization and have a chance to win an iPad Pro.

Infographic: Next-Gen Video Formats

OTT decision-makers are bullish on HDR, HFR, VR, and 4K, according to results of a survey by Streaming Media and Unisphere Research

Beyond Standards: Moving Past MPEG to Create a Video-Friendly Web

随着顶级视频的持续流行——称之为网络的“netflix化”——这个行业所依赖的流媒体标准开始感到压力.

The Summer of Streaming Love: Will Netflix Take Over the World?

The origins of the internet date back to hippie-era San Francisco, where the building blocks were created. This summer, online video is set for a similar revolution.

Live-Switching and Streaming From Mobile Devices

The pocket-size production studio known as a smartphone has a camera, cellular data or Wi-Fi connectivity, and an external microphone input. Here are two different ways to live stream video from mobile devices.

HLS Now Supports Fragmented MP4, Making it Compatible With DASH

iOS and macOS announcements aren't the only things coming out of WWDC 2016: Apple announced that HLS will support fragmented MP4. Here's why that means huge cost savings for video providers.

The Worldwide Video Revolution Is Happening on Small Screens

Inexpensive access to smartphones is letting people around the world add their voices to the chorus, creating a new wave of user-generated content.

CDNs Need to Meet Demand of 38.5B Connected Devices by 2020

In a Content Delivery Summit 2016 opening keynote, Level 3's CTO said that 90 percent of all IP traffic will be video in only a few years.

Open Caching and the Future of Streaming

At the Content Delivery Summit today, Qwilt's Mark Fisher discussed how open caching can increase capacity at reduced cost

30 Days to a Better (Streaming) You: Conferences Lead the Way

Spring is the time to sharpen your streaming skills. If you started with NAB last week, be sure to continue your journey with Streaming Media East in May.

The State of Mobile Video 2016

Like it or not, that phone in your pocket isn't going to get any smaller. Streaming video is driving the trend for bigger screens and better connection speeds in the coming year.

Buyer's Guide to Media and Entertainment Video Platforms 2016

下面是如何选择一个协作系统来创建媒体内容，然后管理和安全地分发这些内容.

The Biggest Streaming Media Mergers and Acquisitions of 2015

From A(OL) to V(erizon) we look at the mergers and acquisitions that mattered in the last year. Here's a look back, with an eye toward what they portend for the future.

Buyer's Guide to Enterprise Video Platforms 2016

Security, mobility, formats, and location lead the list of considerations when choosing an EVP. Here's how to shop for and test a solution.

Buyer's Guide to CDN Services 2016

From pure-play to piecemeal, CDN services offer significant benefits. Here are the major features to look for at a time when the lines around CDN services are getting blurred.

The State of Enterprise Video 2016

Balancing the need for security with employees' desire to use their own devices at work, enterprise video delivery platforms are more than just a pale imitation of consumer platforms.

A Stitch in Time: How Stream Stitching Beats the Ad Blockers

Ad blockers are the bane of online video publishers everywhere. Can stream stitching, also known as server-side ad insertion, save the day?

Leaping Into 2016: What Still Needs to Be Solved in Streaming

Three items for the online video industry's to-do list: Challenges for optimization, latency, and encoding that can be fixed in the short term.

Testing the Vitec MGW Ace and MGW D265 for HEVC Encode/Decode

While Vitec's latest encoder and decoder are strong products by themselves, they're even more impressive when used together in a complete end-to-end solution.

The Forecast for 2016 Is Mostly Cloudy With a Chance of Streaming

Presenting a weather report on the industry's accelerated move toward cloud-based video acquisition and delivery.

Streaming Thankfulness

Many streams make light work as our Streams of Thought columnist shares his gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Streaming Media West '15: A Closer Look at the Epiphan Pearl and SDI2USB

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Epiphan's Dave Kirk discuss Epiphan's capture, encoding, and live streaming workflow solutions at Streaming Media West 2015.

Streaming Media West '15: How PAC-12 Networks Keeps Viewers Watching and Measures Engagement

流媒体的Tim Siglin和PAC-12 Networks的Ryan Currier在2015年流媒体西部大会上讨论了维持和衡量观众参与度的策略.

Streaming Media West '15: Stop Equating Video Quality with Bit Rate

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and SSIMWave chairman and chief scientist Dr. Zhou Wang discuss encoding optimization and quality-of-experience assessments for online video at Streaming Media West 2015.

Streaming Media West '15: Unifying the Playback Experience Across Multiple Platforms

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Microsoft's Andy Beach discuss Azure cloud management and automation, UHD vs. HDR, delivering playback experience across multiple platforms, and more

Streaming Media West '15: Stream-Stitching: Replacing Content and Replacing Ads

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Anvato's Matt Smith discuss stream-stitching, ad insertion, HDR, and more at Streaming Media West 2015

Streaming Media West '15: Lockheed Martin and On-Prem vs. Cloud

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Lockheed Martin's Eric Hards discuss on-premise vs. cloud and the RFP process.

Streaming Media West '15: What Enterprise Customers Want from Online Video Providers

Streaming Media的Tim Siglin和Oracle的David Boyll在2015年的Streaming Media West会议上讨论了面向企业客户的ovp的主要特性

Streaming Media West '15: Elemental, AWS, and the State of Cloud Transcoding

Streaming Media的Tim Siglin和Elemental Technologies的Aslam Khader讨论了自Amazon Web Services收购Elemental和软件驱动的云交付以来的发展, HEVC, HDR, and UHD.

Streaming Media West '15: Yahoo Takes the NFL Global

Yahoo says it delivered 33 million steams to 15 million unique viewers of the October 25 Jacksonville-Buffalo NFL game

Streaming Media West '15: Why Put All Your Bits into More Pixels When You Can Put Better Pixels Up?

Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Akamai's Will Law discuss new technologies affecting OTT and the streaming industry

Streaming Media West '15: Xbox Live Behind the Scenes

Xbox Live的Corey Smith分享了关于Xbox Live Events互动平台和最近Xbox One活动的幕后细节

Streaming Media West '15: Talking Xbox Live with Microsoft's Corey Smith

At Streaming Media West 2015, 流媒体特约编辑蒂姆·西格林和微软Xbox Live开幕式主题演讲主持人科里·史密斯讨论了Xbox Live的下一步, HDR, and the live linear platform Microsoft used to deliver Smith's keynote worldwide via Xbox.

Streaming Media West '15: Introducing the Roland V-1HD

Tim Siglin and Rob Read discuss the V-1HD, Roland's just-announced portable 4 x HDMI input switcher

Heads Roll in a Time of Transition for the Online Video Industry

The future is up for grabs as viewers move from broadcast and cable to online, but will greedy royalty fees slow growth at a critical moment?

Implementing Real-Time Video Collaboration in the Enterprise

For many companies, the path is clear: understanding, championing, and leveraging video collaboration for more efficient business models.

When Travelers Go Abroad, Online Video Services Don't Follow

Add streaming video to the list of travelers' woes, right behind jetlag and missed connections. The solution is simple, but completely ignored.

Commentary: Apple Has Lost Its Way with New Apple TV

The new device, announced at this week's Apple keynote, has a number of ill-conceived design limitations, a few outright flaws, and a gaping privacy issue.

Haivision Launches the Calypso Enterprise Video Platform

This enterprise-ready video hub includes simulated multicast delivery and strong multi-location support. Native apps will follow in six weeks.

Authentication Remains a Challenge, and Not Just for Streaming

Broadcast snafus for pay-per-view events show ongoing authentication flaws, but seamless authentication via intelligent request routing might save the day for both broadcast and streaming

Time Flies: The Art and Technology Behind Great Timelapse Videos

Creating jaw-dropping slow-motion and timelapse effects is now easier and more affordable than ever. Here's how to speed up or slow down time like a pro.

Esports: Is This the Next Big Thing in Streaming Video?

Esports are the streaming industry's best-kept secret, but recent developments suggest they're quickly taking center stage.

Skype TX: Could Skype's New Offering Create a News Revolution?

The NewTek TalkShow VS-100 is based on Skype TX, which brings simple videoconferencing to the broadcast video workflow.

Cedexis: Pros and Cons of Cloud and Hybrid CDN Delivery

Are cloud data centers growing at the expense of content delivery networks (CDNs)? Are there limits to a cloud-only approach? Cedexis' Pete Mastin examined these questions at the Content Delivery Summit.

Streaming Media East '15: Benchmarking Your Video Workflow

Streaming Media East panel highlights results of a survey covering all aspects of the video workflow, from acquisition to propagation

Valve: Delivering Content to More Than 125 Million Users

At the Content Delivery Summit, attendees learned how Valve's Steam platform keeps up with demand from 9.5 million concurrent players who play 2 billion minutes per day

Pandora: Capacity Has Grown 50x in Eight Years

Pandora CIO Steve Ginsberg shared some of Pandora's network and delivery secrets at the Content Delivery Summit in New York

VITEC Aces HEVC

Company serves today's market by focusing on 1080p with its MGW ACE, builds for tomorrow with an eye towards 4K

Wowza Streaming Cloud Eases Live Event Setup

Company offers simplified pay-as-you-stream version complete with playout, which can be configured in advance or soon before a live event

The Fate of Broadcast TV in 2015: Last Gasp or Second Wind?

While video streaming has increased, so has the number of over-the-air broadcast channels. Can broadcasters stop the planned broadcast spectrum auction?

Presenting Streaming Media's Gear of the Year, 2014-15

Some of our top writers studied the gear releases from the past 12 months to honor the most interesting, innovative, and altogether breakthrough video products and technologies.

The Biggest Streaming Media Mergers and Acquisitions of 2014

A look back on the past year's mergers and acquisitions, with an eye toward what they portend for the future.

Buyer's Guide to Media and Entertainment Video Platforms 2015

Filming in remote locations becomes much easier with the right MEVP as a partner. Here are five questions to ask before making a purchase.

The State of Content Delivery 2015

Mobile device adoption, security requirements, and the rapid growth of premium OTT video will all challenge CDNs in the coming year.

Pumping AIR into the Flash Debate

Even on mobile devices, Flash isn't really gone. We talked to Adobe to clarify how Flash Player and Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) continue to grow together.

The State of Mobile Video 2015

Sharper screens, multicast, and phablets set the stage for the year ahead. As consumers watch more on mobile devices, how many subscriptions will they pay for?

Buyer's Guide to Enterprise Video Platforms 2015

You need to look at six key areas when choosing a platform to manage your enterprise video, including the platform's strategy for mobile, security, SharePoint, and adaptive bitrate.

The State of Media Servers 2015

Do we even need media servers in 2015? You bet we do; HTTP servers simply aren't up to live streaming and adapting to new technologies. Here's a survey of the media server market as it stands today.

The State of Enterprise Video 2015

2014's planning has turned into 2015's execution, but corporate video is still evolving slowly as enterprises figure out how to deal with moving away from overlay, whether or not to embrace the clooud, and what role (if any) integration with SharePoint and Skype for Business will play.

Aframe, massAV, and the Game of “Musical Chairs”

Aframe offers a cloud-based, SaaS approach to video management and storage, charging by the seat. Here's a look at how one company, massAV, works with Aframe to collaborate on video projects while keeping seat rental costs down.

First Look: NewTek TalkShow VS-100

NewTek jumps into remote news gathering with the TalkShow VS-100, a Skype TX-based product that dramatically improves the Skype video experience.

RGB Networks Sold to Imagine Communications for Undisclosed Sum

The move—the fourth recent acquisition by Imagine—further consolidates the TV Everywhere landscape, and is focused on ad-insertion technology.

The Challenge for Next-Generation Enterprise Video Platforms

Are video platforms geared toward the enterprise more than just repackaged entertainment platforms? Here's how to make a choice.

Thoma Bravo Sells Telestream to Allow Exit, Growth Acceleration

Genstar Capital purchases Telestream for an undisclosed sum, with an eye on increasing revenue for the already-profitable company

The Challenge of Mobile Video: Big Returns for Small Screens

The technology barriers are almost gone, and mobile video is growing faster than desktop. So when will mobile video delivery finally be profitable?

HDMI Fails at 4K; Will CES Show a Faster Wireless Connector?

Streaming 4K video will be a major theme at next week's CES, but manufacturers need to ditch the outdated HDMI connector for TV viewing.

Video in the War Zone: The Current State of Military Streaming

For the armed forces, streaming is a matter of national security. Here's an exclusive look at how the military, from analysts to ground troops, is using streaming video.

State of CDN Services Survey: A Supply and Demand Mismatch?

Social media video only accounts for 8% of content from a delivery perspective, but 23% from a consumption standpoint, according to a recent study by Streaming Media and Akamai. Why the disconnect?

Four More Ways Streaming Quality Must Improve to Compete With TV

Viewers aren't seeing 50 shades of gray because streaming video color calibration is outdated. Here's what else needs to impove.

Elemental Pushes Concept of Software-Defined Video

Elemental的联合创始人萨姆·布莱克曼(Sam Blackman)谈到了使用现成硬件而不是专门处理器的网络和视频工作流

Online Video Must Improve Streaming Quality to Compete With TV

There are seven glaring quality issues that still plague online video. The industry needs to get serious if it hopes to rival television in popularity.

The Google Video Quality Report: What it Means for Video

Some connections are too slow for HD YouTube streaming. A helpful metric from Google explains why some viewers see a less-than-pristine picture.

Bit by Bit, Europe Leads the Way in Data Roaming Charges

欧盟控制数据漫游费率的举措可能会导致流媒体吞吐量的提高，从而有利于移动视频.

VITEC and the Art of Low Latency

As IBC approaches, VITEC doubles down on lower latency products such as its Media Gateway Pico, which features no moving parts in form factor the size of a cigarette pack

Online Video Insiders Aren't Using Second-Screen Apps: Study

While there's a lot of hype around second-screen apps and personalized recommendations, video pros aren't fans. So who's the audience?

The Many Meanings of E-CDN: Viewing the Options

When it comes to using enterprise content delivery networks to stream video, companies face the choice of cloud, in-house CDN, or hybrid.

Don't Just Compress the Video, Compress the Content

Researchers are creating algorithms that remove non-essential information from a video, allowing viewers to watch it faster than in real-time.

VBrick Revs Up Video Webcasting Platform at Streaming Media East

Responding to the need for large-scale enterprise video solutions, VBrick debuts VBrick Rev, a portal for live and on-demand video.

Streaming Media East: Netflix Making the Move to HEVC, but Efficiency Gains Lag

Netflix discusses embracying HEVC (slowly), pushing 4K, and embracing IMF/MXF as a high-quality input format

Verizon Content Delivery Summit Keynote: Removing Complexity

During his keynote address, Chris Carey showed how the VDMS acquisitions would simplify digital content delivery for its customers.

Comcast Content Delivery Summit Keynote: Live Linear Explained

Using its IP video development platform VIPER, Xfinity TV Go offers next-generation products and services for on-demand and live linear content.

Content Delivery Summit: Google Talks YouTube Views, Caching

谷歌继续在全球范围内建立pop，以覆盖超过10亿的观众，并处理每分钟超过100小时的内容上传

Forget 4K, Think 4D: Time Could Be a New Wrinkle in Online Video

Science fiction or science fact? 3D video was a bust with consumers, but 4D could add an exciting new dimension to streaming video.

How to Build a Multiscreen Online Video Workflow

It's important to think ahead when preparing content for different screens in different environments. Read on for best practices from experts.

Industry Experts Discuss the Future of MPEG-DASH at NAB

The DASH Talks, a gathering of DASH supporters, compared notes on the standard's advancement, and highlighted the work being done.

Video Gear Gets Smaller, But One Hurdle Remains

The gear needed to shoot video on-the-go has gotten smaller and more convenient, but one obstacle is holding back even greater advances.

The Biggest Streaming Media Mergers and Acquisitions of 2013

From Samsung buying up Boxee to multiple acquisitions by Verizon and Yahoo, the past year was loaded with M&A activity that reflected streaming's ever-shifting landscape.

Cedexis’ Openmix and Radar Measure the Cloud, Using the Cloud

Partners include Juniper, Rackspace, Amazon, Limelight, Tata, and more as services now measure more than 100 cloud and CDN platforms

Take Our Second-Screen Application Trends Survey and Win an iPad

StreamingMedia.com and Unisphere Research want to know what streaming insiders think of companion viewing apps. Let us know and you could win an iPad Mini.

The State of Enterprise Video 2014

Streaming video is changing the way that business gets done. This year, making enterprise content accessible to mobile devices is a key challenge.

The State of Protocols and Formats 2014

From AVC to WebM, here's a look at the status of the acronyms that define the streaming media world.

A Buyer’s Guide to Multiformat Media Servers

4K and DASH muddy the waters, but the need for servers that can deliver multiple formats and handle closed captioning and ad insertion has never been clearer.

A Buyer’s Guide to Enterprise Video Platforms

The BYOD trend, closed captioning, and cloud services present three key areas that enterprises should address when purchasing an enterprise video platform.

The State of OTT 2014

Are we closer—or further away—from one-size-fits-all media consumption? In this article from the 2014 Streaming Media Industry Sourcebook, we take a look at the OTT landscape from a technology, carrier, and multi-channel video programming distributor standpoint.

First Look: Wowza Streaming Engine 4

Expect big changes from the renamed Wowza Media Server, which now offers a GUI. Both first-timers and power users will be happy about it.

Goodbye Wowza Media Server, Hello Wowza Streaming Engine

The latest version of Wowza Media Server includes a name change and a graphical user interface to make the product easier.

Brightcove Acquires Unicorn Media

Unicorn's Once technology gives Brightcove an end-to-end solution for mobile and ad insertion, with an eye towards getting around the increasingly prevalent use of ad blockers

Enterprise Rushes to the Cloud, Yet Significant Hurdles Remain

A move to the cloud makes sense for most business video initiatives, but pay special attention to issues such as security and bandwidth optimization.

Streaming New Year’s Resolutions for 2014

Now that the new year is here, it's time to make plans for the twelve months ahead. Here are six goals for the betterment of the streaming media industry.

Optimizing Supply Chains for Online Video

To understand data networks, think of the online video industry less as broadcasting and more as the transportation of goods.

Live Streaming With Mobile Devices: The BYOD Challenge

Mobile video in the enterprise is taking off, bringing with it increased security risks and unforeseen content management problems.

Don't Bury Television Yet, Says CNN's Caleb Silver at Streaming Media West

The online video audience continues to grow exponentially, but live events and appointment viewing habits mean traditional TV remains strong, and will continue to be for a long time

BBC Talks Resilient Cloud-Based Broadcast System

At Streaming Media West, BBC senior technical architect Stephen Godwin gave an in-depth look at the broadcaster's new Video Factory workflow

Online Video Captioning Is Critical, Offers Multiple Benefits

接触听障人士只是一个开始:一个流媒体西部小组显示，在线视频字幕带来了各种切实的好处. Captions cost, but they also pay.

Streaming Media West Panel Offers Live Streaming Tips and Tricks

A panel of online video veterans presented their best live streaming advice. The difference between a free and a $40,000 encoder isn't just the cost.

Videoconferencing Grows With Rich Media Preservation

Educational institutions and businesses are creating innovative solutions that combine online video instruction and interactivity.

Videoconferencing Meets Streaming -- Finally

It's taken almost 20 years, but enterprise video solutions are finally integrating with videoconferencing tools, and everybody wins.

Wowza Acquires Camfoo

Acquisition complements Wowza's commitment to cloud-based services, which was amplified at IBC by a tighter integration between Wowza Media Server and Amazon CloudFront.

NewTek Intros TriCaster 410 for "Entry-Level Professionals"

Company seizes opportunity to bring HD-SDI to sub-$10k market, along with virtual set enhancements and other features previously available only in higher-priced models

New DASH-AVC/264 Guidelines Include Support for 1080p Video

Ahead of IBC, the DASH Industry Forum has released version 2 of the DASH-AVC/264 guidelines, moving MPEG-DASH to full HD and multichannel audio, among other improvements

Online Video Jumps on the Big Data Bandwagon

It's the era of big data, and online video publishers are embracing this trend in a big way. Learn what deep analytics have to offer the streaming video industry.

For UltraHD Streaming, Studios Need to Forge a Desperate Alliance

Consumers will never go for 4K video that stumbles on the last mile. Here's what the major studios can do about it.

MPEG-DASH Industry Forum Releases Implementation Guidelines

The DASH-IF continues move toward interoperability points and even H.265 integration. Publication will follow in mid-July.

Sonic Foundry Launches Mediasite 7

Companies flagship Mediasite ML HD gets hardware boost, software update featuring multiple video feed synchronization

Wowza Enters Mobile Encoding Space with GoCoder

Company's GoCoder app integrates with flagship media server for live streaming from iPhones over Wi-Fi and cellular

Will HEVC/H.265 Kill the Data Center?

QuickFire thinks so, which is why it's introducing the T-Video Transcoding Platform V1100, a single-RU box with multiple Ethernet connectors and 11 quad-core Core i7 mobile CPUs

Rovi Introduces MainConcept HEVC SDK

声称通过使用单个解码流的软件实现转码转换时间节省，并为任何给定流提供多达10个同时重新编码

Streaming Media East: Large Events Drive TV Everywhere

A&E, Epix, Ooyala see TV Everywhere turning mainstream, moving towards "individualized channels" in the not-too-distant future

PeerApp Announces New Revenue-Sharing Model

Offers framework in which pure-play CDNs and service providers can collaborate and generate shared revenue

DASH-AVC/264: Paring Down MPEG-DASH

DASH-IF introduces a leaner, meaner H.264/fMP4 approach, officially called DASH-AVC/264

Content Delivery Summit 2013: New Challenges and Opportunities

Transparent caching, federation, and the never-ending growth of video traffic

Commentary: Adobe Goes All In on the Cloud

Adobe officially changes all the Creative Suite products to Creative Cloud. While that might make logical sense, the shift could create problems for end users and, ultimately, for Adobe, too.

DB Plugins Launches dbObscura To Protect Media Files

Linux-based solution is intended to secure media files in Oracle databases throughout workflow cycle

Commentary: HLS's Ubiquity May Be DASH's Gain

Now that virtually all major players support Apple's HLS, the shortcomings of that de facto standard may lead to more widespread implementation of MPEG-DASH

Commentary: Will Flash Player Survive?

最近关于Adobe的黄金时段计划(包括HLS和DASH支持)的公告引出了一个问题:为什么古老的Flash Player没有得到关键的升级?

Commentary: H.265 and 4K Ultra HD—History Repeats Itself?

Technology alone may not be enough to drive consumer and broadcast adoption

2K and 4K Televisions: Will Consumers Show an Interest?

Can 2K and 4K TVs generate the excitement that 3DTVs lacked? Manufacturers hope so. Here's what it will take.

RealNetworks Helix Broadcaster Brings Encoding and Server Together

Helix Broadcaster offers H.264 encoding and Helix server software on new proprietary hardware, including 1RU, 3RU, and blade configurations

Qualcomm, LG Show Off 4K Content at Mobile World Congress

The Consumer Electronics Show teased 4K recording and content, but Mobile World Congress delivered. Is 4K streaming next?

What Is 2K and 4K Video?

As we move beyond 1080p, consumers and the online video world are being enticed by 2K, 4K, and 4K Ultra HD (UHD). Here's a look at what those all mean, as well as what the future might hold.

The State of OTT Content Delivery 2013

Over-the-top delivery is shifting to more than just in-home content. Learn how the cloud, network DVRs, DASH, and DRM are combining to make TV Everywhere truly everywhere.

Streaming to the Converted: How One Church Serves Two Locations

A unique online video solution with nDVR helps Tennessee's Indian Springs Baptist Church preach to more than just the choir.

A Buyer's Guide to Format Conversion Tools

Do you need to transrate, transcode, transmux…or all three? Here are four essential questions to ask before making a purchase.

The State of Streaming Media Protocols 2013

It's all about DASH: Adoption is moving at a rapid pace, as industry insiders see a strong need to get DASH implemented in the field in the coming year.

Preparing for IPv6, a New System for Internet Addressing

The move to IPv6 is certain to be painful. Here's what the streaming industry needs to know about device-level addressability in an everything-connected world.

A Buyer's Guide to Nonlinear Editors

It's not a question of which editing program is best, but which is best for a certain user undertaking a certain project. Here are the points to consider when selecting an editor.

The State of Mobile Video 2013

Tablets and phones now account for most video consumption, with implications for both carriers and advertisers.

A Buyer's Guide to Streaming Appliances

When is a streaming appliance a good addition to an online video workflow? Read on for the answers, as well as the different types of streaming appliances.

A Buyer's Guide to Non-Real-Time Hardware Transcoders

File-based hardware solutions present a unique set of decision points. Some offer faster-than-real-time encoding, even with ad insertion.

A Buyer's Guide to Workflow Systems

Online video workflows are complex and tricky to pin down, but focusing on a few key areas can make the entire system much more manageable.

Intel Media Finds that Hardware Is the Easy Part: Commentary

The real challenge in creating a breakthrough set-top box is providing access to unbundled premium channels.

A Buyer's Guide to Live Software Encoders

Assessing your workflow is the most crucial step in making a live software encoder purchasing decision.

A Buyer's Guide to Multiformat Streaming Media Servers

MPEG DASH is the biggest factor to consider -- or is it? Here are the key features to know about before making a decision.

Cedexis Saves Load Times with Billions of Tests per Day

Learn how one company's automated CDN and ISP testing enhances traffic delivery for streaming video and more.

What Is Google TV?

Is Google TV the smart TV platform of the future,or still just "beta" software?

What Is Transparent Caching?

Transparent caching benefits both the end user, who gets the content they want more quickly, and the CDNs and ISPs delivering the content.

Two Worlds Collide: Smooth Streaming Meets Flash Player

Microsoft launches a preview Smooth Streaming plug-in for Adobe's Strobe player; shared use of H.264, AAC, and fragmented MP4 makes it possible.

Vbrick Goes 2.0 for 9000 Series, Moves to Ultra-High Densities

Government Video Expo attendees will get a first look at the 9000 series' mix-and-match encoding and decoding.

Boxee and Walmart Put Disappointment Under the Tree

Walmart sees high returns for the Boxee TV. We test one and find out why: its cloud DVR feature only works in eight markets.

KIT Digital Will Restate All Earnings for the Past 14 Quarters

KIT's stock tumbles as the company loses two-thirds of its market value and considers selling off assets.

Kaltura Raises $25 Million

Company eyes Asia and plans to expand its presence in the educational technology sector

Haivision Launches Makito X2 Line, Gets 'Seriously Stupid' About Encoder Densities

Visitors to the Content and Communication World expo in New York City can get a first look at Haivision's high-density lineup.

Wowza Media Server 3.5 Includes Support for Closed Captioning, Transcoder Overlays, and More

Modifications to the server also include HTTP origin delivery of ABR content into caching networks

Lockheed Martin Makes the Case for Video In the Enterprise

The aerospace giant joins Cisco in a panel discussion on how best to get executive buy-in for an enterprise video solution.

TV Guide Seeks to Simplify Video Discovery

At Streaming Media West, TV Guide discusses the company's strategy for helping viewers find what to watch in an increasingly fragmented video world

RealNetworks Launches DASH-Compatible Helix Server

Helix Universal Server version 15 offers support for MPEG DASH, as well as for fragmented MP4 and MPEG-2 Transport Streams

Streaming Servers 2012: New Features, New Opportunities

Adobe, Anevia, CodeShop, Microsoft, 和RealNetworks在上周的视频基础设施峰会上谈到了他们的服务器的最新功能，以及我们接下来可以期待什么

Apple Bets on Books, not Video, to Sell New iPad mini

With today's introduction of the iPad mini, Apple attempts to fit a glorified e-reader between iPod touch and full-size iPad

Olympics, Red Button, and Tablets: BBC Future Media at Streaming Media Europe

With more than 111 million total video requests, the London 2012 games reached over 65 percent of the adult UK population

SyncTV, TVinci Talk OTT at TVNext

How can OTT co-exist with traditional cable offerings? Two sessions at this week's TVNext conference explored the possibilities

Vote for President by Streaming Video: Could this Be the Future?

Imagine a future where Americans elect presidents by video, having their votes and faces recorded in a national database.

MPEG DASH and HEVC Dominated the Discussions at IBC

Even in a down economy, Amsterdam's IBC conference was able to grow total attendance -- something it's done for the past decade.

Adobe Pass Graduates to 2.0

Company says Pass successfully served millions of authenticated streams during the London Olympic Games

Google TV Devices Race to the Bottom

New units hit the market offering lower prices, but pared-down features. Will we see a Google TV price war for the holidays?

Studios Push Blu-Ray for the Holidays, but Disc's Time Is Ending

The major studios are making a concerted effort to sell classic movies on Blu-ray, but streaming is rapidly taking over from optical discs.

When Will H.265 HEVC Arrive and What Will it Mean for MPEG DASH?

The latest draft of the high-efficiency video coding codec appears to point to early 2013 for the final specification.

Adobe and Wowza Partner on Olympic DASH

The two server competitors provide interoperable delivery of adaptive streams during the 2012 London Olympics.

Widespread Metadata Use Is Almost Here, but How Far Is 'Almost'?

The online video industry is on the verge of offering useful new features powered by metadata. But when will the promise become a reality?

The 2012 Streaming Media Game Changers

We take a mid-year look at the mergers and acquisitions, fragmentation, and game-changing trends that will disrupt the entire streaming media industry.

Brightcove Acquires Zencoder

Brightcove buys the Bay Area cloud computing company for $30 million; will allow it to remain independent and even power competing services.

VBrick's Integration Strategy

As asset management becomes more important than ever, streaming veteran VBrick continues to expand it's end-to-end offerings

MPEG LA Requests Patents for High Efficiency Video Coding

Also, the MPEG Industry Forum closes up, its mission to promote a standards-based solution a success.

Vimeo Members Hit by Phishing Email Scam

A high-level phishing attack targeted members of the video sharing site Vimeo, and purported to come from Washington Post reporters.

Apple iOS 6 Gains True Music Streaming

Music playback in iTunes Match no longer requires downloading, but will work a little more like Pandora, Rhapsody, and Spotify.

The Changing Face of InfoComm

Several streaming companies are exhibiting and speaking at the AV show, and one major player has dropped out.

Apple WWDC: A MacBook with 5.1 Million Pixels

Apple pushes the Retina Display to center stage, offers laptops capable of viewing 2K video content

Transparent Caching Meets CDNs at Content Delivery Summit

Partnership announcements and a session at the recent Content Delivery Summit highlight a major convergence trend.

TalkPoint Conveys Self-Service Webcasting

TalkPoint's new Convey service lets users control the webcasting process from end to end with customizable features.

Adobe Media Server: What's Behind the Name Change?

Adobe's updated media server takes the focus off Flash and offers enhanced HLS support. But what about DASH?

Diving in Deep with Digital Rapids Kayak and Azure Media Services

Digital Rapids transcoding and workflow platform complements Windows Azure Media Services.

KIT Digital Earnings Down for Q1

KIT's earnings report shows a non-GAAP operating loss of $8 million for the first quarter, down $24.5 million from income of $16.5 million the previous quarter

Revision3's Louderback Talks Technology, Traffic, and Takeovers

Ever-increasing bandwidth, processor speed, and storage capabilities will revolutionize video in the next few years, Louderback says at Streaming Media East

Adobe Creative Cloud: Is this Ship on the Rocks Already?

By offering subscription pricing Adobe has found a path to higher revenue, but Creative Cloud is in dramatic need of a course correction.

Adobe's Mid-Sea Change of Course

Adobe的Creative Suite产品从永久许可到每月订阅的转变带来了交付和定价方面的挑战. Will it be smooth sailing or rough seas ahead?

Elemental Raises Another Round, Gains $13M in Series C Funding

While it still has Series B funding in the bank, Elemental takes on Series C. CEO plans to add personnel in Europe and Asia.

Will You Rent Your Next Live Encoder?

Cloud streaming delivery models such as Microsoft's Windows Media Azure could change the landscape for dedicated encoders

Epix's Premium Movies Become a Hot Property for Netflix and Apple

Netflix has exclusive streaming rights to Epix's library, and wants to renew before Apple can jump in.

Adobe Creative Cloud: This Ain't Dropbox

Adobe is offering automated actions on files stored in its Creative Cloud, including preview rendering, layer manipulation, and metadata generation

NAB Report: DASH Picks up Steam with Additional Support

Microsoft and Wowza voice their support for MPEG DASH, which is gaining ground faster than many would have predicted.

Wowza Brings Network DVR Functionality out of Beta

nDVR integrates well with live streaming, can be used as an asset management system

NAB Report: Microsoft Offers a Window into Azure Media Services

London Olympic Games will be an early showcase for the services, which offers custom media solutions for companies with widespread delivery needs.

Buyer's Guide: Live Encoders

When it's got to be streamed live, you can't cut corners. Here's a list of questions to ask when selecting a live encoding solution.

Buyer's Guide: Live Transcoders

What to look for when you need to transcode and transrate more than just one format

Buyer's Guide: Hardware and Cloud Transcoding

Sometimes a software-only solution won't do the trick. Here's what to look for when you need to do your transcoding via hardware or in the cloud.

Adobe Edge Preview 5: A First Look

Adobe Edge allows the creation of custom JavaScript-based players and surrounding elements, providing a boon to web developers and online video publishers alike

2011's Online Video Acquisitions Set the Stage for an Interesting 2012

Acquisitions and mergers in 2011—including Cisco-Inlet, Polycom-Accordent, Akamai-Cotendo, and Thoma Bravo-Telestream—will have a significant impact on the online video landscape in 2012 and beyond.

HP Z820 Packs Streaming and Transcoding Power

With double the memory of the HP Z800, the HP Z820 should find a home in many online video workflows

The State of Enterprise Video 2012

Corporate IT managers grapple with the new bring-your-own-device culture, a new take on unified communications, and the rise of ECDN solutions.

How to Maximize Your Metadata

Tips and tricks to make metadata work for you. For generating interest in online video content, metadata is one of the most powerful tools available.

Mobile World Congress Puts an Emphasis on Video Streaming

The Samsung-Apple rivalry continued, even though Apple wasn't in attendance. Google put the fun of Ice Cream Sandwich on display with a carnival-like booth.

The Battle for Tiny Bits

Whether it's video file fragments, pieces of the wireless spectrum or dollars and cents, tiny bits are having a mighty big impact on the direction of online video

Buyer's Guide: Player Technology

Since there's no single player that works on all devices, you've got questions to answer before you settle on one for your content.

Buyer's Guide: Metadata

Video indexing and metadata extraction services help viewers find the clips they want to see. Here are key questions to ask before making a purchase.

'HP Has Our Swagger Back,' Declares Whitman at Partner Conference

Whitman, HP's new CEO, addresses the Palm WebOS, innovation, Autonomy, and software/hardware integration.

HP Z1 Workstation: A Collapsible Powerhouse for Field Encoding

At the Vegas launch, HP bets that corporate, video, and media production firms will crave the all-in-one workstation.

Apple and Microsoft to Google: Don't Be Evil about Patents

Google's position on essential patents seems to vary depending on its own best interests.

Super Bowl Streaming: 2.1 Million Served

NBC's Super Bowl streaming numbers don't tell the whole story, and once you break them down, they don't look quite so rosy.

Redbox Partners with Verizon to Offer Streaming Movie Service

By working with a partner, Redbox is putting its reputation in another company's hands. But will the new service dilute the brand?

Super Bowl Streaming Fail

The NFL's rookie Super Bowl streaming effort was marred by illegible graphics, widely varying image quality, and up to a minute time lag behind the broadcast

Livestream Announces NewTek TriCaster Plugin

The first plugin to use the TriCaster SDK, Livestream offers one-click high-def encoding.

The Changing Mobile Landscape: RIM Struggles, Apple Surges

In the topsy-turvy mobile world, AT&T gives away spectrum after arguing about a spectrum shortage, and RIM makes a drastic change but doesn't see the need for drastic changes.

Are MSNBC's Online Videos Getting a Once over?

Research reveals that Unicorn Media Once is serving MSNBC videos to the iPhone.

ViewCast Announces High-Density Niagara 9100 Series

当需要密集的编码器集群时，ViewCast的Niagara线的最新添加允许多个模拟或数字输入

Will UltraViolet's Weak Takeoff Hurt DASH's Chances?

Slow uptake, technical problems, and poor user reviews bring UltraViolet's future into question

NFL High-Quality Highlights Hardly Worth the Effort

It takes a bit of computer savvy to view high-quality video on NFL.com; might be worth it for the Super Bowl but not if you just want to see the last play of the Broncos-Steelers game

Google TV Rebounds with New Chipset Partners and Devices

On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, Google makes a splash with key partnerships that promise a strong year for the battered connected TV platform.

Logitech Updates the Revue (Sort Of)

The long-awaited firmware update eliminates basic features from the Google TV 2.0 feature set. Why is Logitech hamstringing its own device?

A Tale of Two Tablets: Kindle and Nook Battle for Christmas Sales

Amazon favors a locked-in approach for media consumption, while Barnes & Noble offers an open experience. Apple's iPad, however, remains the tablet to beat.

MPEG DASH Specification is Ratified and Streamlined

An MPEG meeting in February will further shape the spec as it moves to general adoption.

Microsoft Silverlight Turns 5 (But Will there Be a 6?)

Microsoft launches Silverlight 5, keeping a promise for GPU decoding and equality for browser-based applications

Review: NewTek TriCaster TCXD850 Extreme

Does this all-in-one video mixer have what it takes to stream your next event? We put the robust TriCaster TCXD850 Extreme to the test in this exhaustive review.

AT&T and T-Mobile Withdraw Merger Request; Spectrum Is Key Issue

While AT&T needs spectrum, the DoJ's antitrust concerns could scuttle its plans.

Can You Stream It? This Site Answers the Question

A new site searches Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and others to answer the question vexing many an online video fan

CFF: One Format to Rule Them All?

向MPEG DASH和碎片化MP4 (fMP4)通用文件格式的转变可能最终为网络视频提供类似dvd的互操作性

Google TV May Not Miss Flash ... Eventually

罗技(Logitech)数百万美元的收入“错误”和奥多比(Adobe)为数字家庭(Digital Home)推出的Flash大转变会阻碍谷歌电视的网页浏览吗?

Flash Into (Not so) Thin AIR

Adobe Flash Player for Mobile's demise doesn't mean Flash on mobile is dead, but the transition to AIR brings its own challenges

MPEG DASH: The File Format of the Future?

A common file format for HTTP video delivery might be just around the corner, according to panelists at Streaming Media West

Internet Raises Alarm over HR 3261, Allows Sites to Be Shut Down

Free speech advocates decry SOPA bill, which gives broad powers to stop copyright infringement.

Will Streaming Kill Netflix? 800,000 Members Flee this Quarter

Earnings report offers cautionary tale on streaming-only services as company sheds subscribers.

What CDNs Are Missing

Application Trends panel at Content Delivery Summit 2011 Europe explores enhanced CDN delivery.

Compact Upload Solutions Create a Live Video Revolution

How fast will technology replace the camera truck or the news crew? A Streaming Media Europe panel looks ahead.

New Protocol HLS Carries Plenty of Old Baggage

A 15-year-old packet delivery system is buried within HTTP Live Streaming. It's time to rebuild it from the ground up.

Adobe MAX Conference Dazzles Audience with Video Innovations

Applications on display showcase real-time collaborative viewing and synchronized crowd-sourced video.

Adobe's Mobile Strategy: Not Dead Yet

The company affirms support for Apple iOS, Google Android, and RIM QNX mobile devices during conference keynote.

Dish Launches Blockbuster Movie Pass, but Faces Serious Hurdles

Anyone who thought Netflix got negative publicity, wait and see what happens to Blockbuster.

Adobe AIR 3 to Accelerate Performance on iOS Devices

New version of desktop Flash Player to add baked-in rental and content protection.

Flash Media Server 4.5 Delivers to iPad & iPhone

New version of Flash Media Server offers expanded, dynamic protocol support, including HTTP Live Streaming to iDevices, as well as DRM enhancements

Apple TV Show Rentals: Was 99 Cents Too Expensive?

As Apple abandons TV show rentals on Apple TV, questions remain about the technical limitations of iTunes in the Cloud.

BlackBerry and Android: Together at Last?

With WebOS now history, BlackBerry adds a novel feature to its QNX OS: the ability to run Android apps on the PlayBook.

Walmart Shutters its Music Store—Again!—but Video Survives

Retailer shuts off MP3 store purchases this Friday, plus nixes WMA DRM servers.

The TouchPad Is Dead; Is Adobe's Mobile Strategy Next?

HP deep-sixed the tablet that "works like nothing else," and possibly the WebOS along with it.

Free Online Video Can Change Lives, Even a World Away

While technology has brought changes across the United States, its power to connect is touching even those in less-developed nations.

Google's Motorola Conundrum: Dominance, Innovation, or Protectionism?

Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility brings the company's Android strategy into question

DEG Report Shows Discs Still Tower Above Online Sales, Rentals

While online movie sales and rentals are up, Blu-ray players and Redbox rentals still pose a huge challenge to online.

Adobe's Edge is HTML5 at the Core

Public preview of new HTML-only tool brings familiar Flash interface to HTML5 development.

One Operating System, Two Platforms? Apple iOS 5 & Mac OS X Lion

Catching up with Android is a key goal for iOS 5, while Mac OS X Lion shows off media creation and consumption chops borrowed from iOS.

HBO Go iPad App Gets 1 Million Downloads in First Week

HBO Go represents the premium TV service's launch into the realm of TV Everywhere, and subscribers are flocking to get access on the iPad, iPhone, and other devices.

Demo: Transparent Caching Platforms

While service providers are rolling out their own CDNs, that solution takes 12 to 18 months. What to do in the meantime? One speaker at the Content Delivery Summit suggests putting transparent caching out at the edge.

Microsoft Launches Transform Manager

Tie-in to Expression Encoder 4 Pro allows conversion of existing libraries to IIS Smooth Streaming

Royal Wedding Stream Viewership Bodes Well for Flash Mobile, RTMP

Streaming of the Royal Wedding revealed a resurgence in RTMP traffic, which may be tied to the growth in Flash Mobile on Android devices

HBO, AOL Keynotes to be Webcast Live from Streaming Media East

We'll also be posting videos from sessions and interviews during the show. Here's a preview of what else to look for at Streaming Media East next week.

Amazon EC2 and Sony PSN Failures Highlight Need for Education

The recent Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud outage and the breach of Sony's PlayStation Network revealed the weaknesses of the cloud

Cisco, Technicolor Invest in Metadata with Digitalsmiths

Digitalsmiths closes funding round with participation from ongoing local investors and big names like Cisco and Technicolor

UltraViolet: Does the DECE Finally Get DRM Right?

数字娱乐内容生态系统(Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem, DECE)正试图整合多种数字版权管理(DRM)方案，让消费者实现“一次性购买”这一长期追求的目标, play everywhere."

Online Video Collaboration Tools: A Buyer's Guide

Tools from Accordent, Adobe, Brainshark, HP, Market7, Mixmoov, VUELIVE, and Watchitoo each offer a different take on online video collaboration

Mobile Devices in the Enterprise: This Changes Everything—Streams of Thought

企业将不得不适应移动设备的使用，就像十年前适应员工对个人电脑的期望一样

Wowza Media Server 3: Any-Screen Delivery Done Right

Wowza revamps architecture and adds transcoding and DVR modules, offers free upgrade to Wowza Media Server 2 licensees

Is Google the New Acacia?

Google says that its acquisition of Nortel's patents is a defensive move, but if it uses the patents to stifle innovation, then Google risks becoming what it claims to abhor

Adobe to Bring Flash Access to Mobile Devices

Adobe's Flash Access DRM solution is coming to Android tablets and other mobile platforms later this year

Amazon's Cloud Player Beats Apple to the Streaming Punch

While Apple's MobileMe languishes and iTunes music streaming remains but a music-lover's wish, Amazon's new cloud-based music and storage service offers an iTunes alternative for the web and Android devices

Adobe Pass Speeds TV Everywhere with Single Sign-On System

New hosted service acts as a virtual service provider for content owners and cable MSOs.

Jim Cramer Talks Mobile Video with AT&T, Sprint, Verizon at CTIA

The Mad Money host peppers the wireless companies' CEOs with questions about video quality and the next big thing.

AT&T and T-Mobile: What's Behind the Deal?

The proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger is more than just a quick way to leverage new technologies and grow AT&T's subscriber base: It could have a serious impact on HD video streaming growth.

CTIA, NAB, and the FCC Battle Over Wireless Spectrum Reallocation

Freeing up spectrum is needed to allow the economy to recover, claims FCC Chairman.

What Is a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?

A definition and history of the content delivery network, as well as a look at the current CDN market landscape

Adobe Wallaby is No Magic Bullet for Flash-to-HTML5 Conversion

As much a vision statement as a technology preview, Adobe的Wallaby Flash-to- html5转换器并没有消除让Flash内容在非Flash兼容设备上播放所需的所有繁重工作

The State of Metadata in 2011

2010 saw consolidation, and 2011 promises to be a watershed year for video metadata and search.

Consolidation in the Streaming Media Sectors

Consolidation continues across all sectors of the streaming industry, and a major IPO is scuttled.

Assuring Video Quality

When we're at the point where all encoders work just as well, how do we measure quality? From PSNR to SSIM to ‘golden eyes,' here's a look at how video quality can be assessed.

How to Set Up a Streaming Server, from A to Z

From ABR to Zeri, here's what you need to know to get started with your streaming server.

Technicolor Sells Off Thomson Video Networks

Following the sale of the Grass Valley Group, Technicolor is now selling the Thomson Video Networks assets to a strategic investment fund backed by the French government

Adobe Releases Flash Player 10.3 Beta

The latest Flash Player beta, released only a month after the full version of Flash Player 10.2, offers media measurement, local storage/privacy integration, and acoustic echo cancellation for video chat applications

Irdeto Introduces ActiveCloak: DRM May Be Only Half The Battle

Irdeto turns obfuscation into a dynamic solution via its new ActiveCloak platform

Apple and Intel’s Thunderbolt Could Revolutionize Portable Live Streaming Production

Apple announced today that it's the first to implement Intel's 10Gbps connector in its new MacBook Pro machines, allowing multiple uncompressed HD video streams to flow in and out of the laptops

Amazon Challenges Netflix and Hulu With Free Streaming for Prime Members

Amazon offers free streaming of 5,000 movies and TV shows to Prime members, but is it enough to make Netflix and Hulu notice?

Securing the Enterprise Against Smartphones

As more and more employees use their smartphones on enterprise networks, security firms are taking a cue from content protection and controlled-access media technologies

Mobile World Congress Highlights LTE Advances

Whether you call it 3.5G, 4G, or just LTE, the Long Term Evolution standard is reshaping data delivery to mobile devices.

Google's WebM to Face Patent Challenge?

Last week, MPEG LA issued a patent pool request, which Google brushed off as "old news"

Nokia Abandons Symbian, Focuses on Windows Phone 7

Nokia's platform shift also drops Linux-based MeeGo in favor of Microsoft's mobile OS

Android On the Rise, Apple iOS Steady; Whither Symbian?

In the latest market studies, Android ascends and Apple's iOS remains solid, while Nokia's Symbian Drops

Elemental, Media Excel Plot 2011 Strategies

Elemental宣布了新的投资，它和Media Excel都推进了硬件和软件转码产品的扩展计划

Google's Rejection of H.264 in Chrome Means a Unified HTML5 Video Tag is Now a Pipe Dream

Google's attempt to clarify its decision to drop H.264 from Chrome in favor of WebM creates even more questions than it answers

Verizon iPhone vs. AT&T iPhone: What We Know So Far

Verizon's iPhone will offer Wi-Fi hotspot functionality and possibly an improved antenna, but comes up short against some features already on the AT&T version, such as the ability to use data and voice at the same time.

Italy's AGCOM Moves to Regulate YouTube, Other Video Sites

"YouTube is like a TV" statement may bode ill for user-generated content sites that operate in Italy

iGugu: What Happens When Internet TV Technology Isn’t Ready for Prime Time

Igugu's approach to getting the web onto television may have some merit, but the current implementation leaves much to be desired

The Carrot or The Stick: Wresting Control of the Broadcast Airwaves

The battle between broadcasters and wireless providers heats up with remarks made by FCC Chair Julius Genachowski at CES last week

Verizon, Apple, and AT&T: A Battle of Incremental Proportions

Verizon gains the iPhone 4 and Apple puts incompatibility before sanity with a version that's a step backward from what AT&T users can do today

Mac App Store Launches Thursday

Say goodbye to demos, trials and maybe even bundles as Apple's Macintosh a App Store platform launches

CES Warm-Up: Whither Google TV?

In advance of this week's Consumer Electronics Show, expectations and rumors about about Google's nascent set-top box platform

Streams of Thought: Learning to Love Another

In which an unabashed Apple lover finds a newfound admiration for Microsoft

Set-Top Boxes Go on Holiday (Sale)

Apple TV's re-emergence educates consumers to streaming's promise and pitfalls, benefits entire set-top box market

A Nation of Have Nots

An FCC study reveals that a majority of Americans are unable to stream HD content.

Cisco TelePresence: Radical Collaboration

At Net:Work 2010, Cisco execs VP talk about fiscal benefits of internal enterprise video collaboration

Commentary: Apps, Plug-Ins, and Old-School Players

Sure, there's an app for that, but is that a good thing? When it comes to online video, the author finds that apps often bring more hassles, not fewer.

Making Sense of the Google/Widevine Deal

长期的DRM和视频优化公司为Google TV和Android生态系统提供可靠的控制访问技术

Digitalsmiths Acquisition Fills Out Metadata Portfolio

The combined company's offerings will service film, news, sports, and television.

Apple Releases iOS 4.2

The new OS for iDevices brings long-awaited features and functionality, including TV episode rentals, to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch

Hulu and the Future of TV

Hulu CEO Jason Kilar talks about his team, his strategy, and the company's pursuit of better advertising

Irdeto Provides Content Protection on Logitech's Google TV Device

Irdeto is working with Netflix and other content providers to enable access to premium content on the Revue device for Google TV

Streaming Media West Keynote: Adobe Advances Consistency Across Devices with Flash 10.1

Consistency, quality, ubiquity are keys to the multi-screen revolution, said Adobe's Jennifer Taylor during her Streaming Media West keynote

If You Publish It, Will They Come?

Online Video Platform Summit explores the importance of both video SEO and social media recommendation

First Look: Microsoft IIS Media Services 4

Moving beyond Windows Media—and Silverlight—to bring multi-platform, multi-device, multi-protocol goodness, the new IIS Media Services 4 is part of a suite of offerings set to vault Microsoft's media delivery offerings into the future

The RIM PlayBook is Riding on AIR

At the Adobe MAX conference, RIM's president spoke about the importance of Adobe AIR to the hot new tablet.

3Crowd Attempts to Aggregate Aggregators

By aggregating CDN delivery, the company hopes to offer more flexible service at a lower price.

Adobe MAX 2010: Kick-off Keynote

Kevin Lynch shows off Flash—and HTML5 with CSS3—fueling Adobe's changing landscape.

The Search vs. Recommendation Conundrum

Online Video Strategies and Streaming Media Europe panels offer content owners deeper insight into this growing dilemma

Review: Wowza Media Server 2

Anthony Rose Talks YouView in London

Address predicts a convergence of viewing models, with more people turning to the Internet to view shows and events.

Streams of Thought: All Eyes Toward Europe

Google TV, Apple TV, and TiVo: More Than Just Pretty Faces

Behind the screens, set-top boxes powered by Apple, Google, and TiVo have their own approaches to online video for the living room

Online Video Through Broadcasting Eyes

A three-hour discussion at IBC reveals how traditional broadcasters see the online video industry.

IBC 2010: A Look Back

A wrap-up of this year's happenings in IBC, from two distinct perspectives. Plus, a rogues' gallery of photos of familiar faces in Amsterdam

Front Porch Digital Moves Online with DigitalSmiths

By building on DigitalSmiths' VideoSense, Front Porch Digital is pushing its "three M"—migrate, manage, market—strategy into the realm of online video

First Look: Flash Media Server 4

Anystream: What Will Telestream Do With It?

At IBC, Telestream outlined the role Anystream's Agility would play in its Vantage transcoding workflow solution

First Look: Flash Media Server 4

Today Adobe announced the immediate availability of Flash Media Server 4, including Flash Media Enterprise Server, which includes "Fusion," an approach to multicasting that combines IP multicasting with what the company calls "application multicasting." Here's a detailed look at what's available in each of the three new FMS products, including a look at a test implementation by MediaPlatform.

IBC 2010: Here Comes 3DTV

If there's any buzz word for IBC 2010, it's 3D. But will it make it beyond the television set?

Apple's HD Streaming Gamble

Whether Apple delivers from in-house or via CDN, Apple's new approach sets streaming bar high. But yesterday's Apple TV announcement suggested they might not always be able to reach it.

Analysis: Would Skype Vault Cisco into Streaming?

Rumors are flying that Skype's IPO might be pre-empted by an offer from Cisco. What would such an acquisition mean for the ever-growing "human network"?

Streams of Thought: WebM Strategies for the Hacking Crowd

To Infinity and Beyond: MPEG LA Extends H.264 Internet Video Moratorium Indefinitely

The standards body extended in perpetuity the royalty-free license on internet video that's free to users from 2015

The Transformation of Transcoding

What was once an easily defined process has become much more complex, as have the solutions that perform it

Will Terrestrial Radio Save Its Streaming Counterpart?

Mandatory inclusion of FM chip in CE devices may win lower streaming radio royalties

Consumers Not Getting Broadband Speeds Advertised, says FCC Study

Study also notes that video is the main driver behind bandwidth usage, and that most mobile data is consumed via wireless cards, not mobile devices

Post-PC Era? Maybe Not

Mobile data usage for devices—including laptops—continues to surge. But that doesn't necessarily mean the average user isn't using their PC to watch content.

Case Study: A Streaming Merit Badge?

With the help of AT&T and Ustream, the Boy Scouts of America delivered its 100th anniversary celebration to Scout troops across the U.S.

Elemental Technologies Closes Series B Funding Round

Existing investors joined by Steamboat Ventures, which is affiliated with new Elemental client ABC News

Back to Basics: What Is Open Source Software?

Now that Google has open-sourced VP8 as part of its WebM initiative, the once-esoteric question "What is open source anyway?" takes a highly tactical turn

DRM: The Big Two

When it comes to digital rights management and content protection, Microsoft PlayReady and Adobe Flash Access aren't the only names in town, but they're the biggest. Here's a look at the latest features in each.

RGB Networks Acquires RipCode

Private deal consolidates three-screen solution on to carrier-grade chassis

DigitalSmiths Releases VideoSense 3.0; Metadata Geeks Rejoice

User interface optimized to let users drill down through customized time slices

Octasic Announces New 1080p-Capable DSP Transcoding Series

New OCT2200 series capable of two 1080p HD transcodes without additional hardware assistance

A Look Inside Flash Player 10.1

Adobe promises more stability and better performance for Flash on the Mac, but for now, only Windows gets hardware acceleration

Infocomm 2010: Streaming Video Key to Telepresence, Rich Media Capture Announcements

Announcements from Accordent, Sonic Foundry, Cisco, Ncast, Wowza, and LifeSize highlight telepresence and rich media capture news at the Las Vegas event

Google's WebM Strategy: Open-Source Approved or Patent Exposure Minefield?

谷歌似乎更关心的是修改它的WebM常见问题解答，而不是帮助在线视频世界了解开源软件H的实际和经济利益.264.

InfoComm 2010: The Accidental Streaming Show

The InfoComm show's influence on streaming continues to expand in areas of audio distribution, digital signage, rich lecture/media capture, and telepresence.

Apple Announces iPhone 4 with Front-Facing Camera, Video Calling

At Apple's WWDC, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 4, which has an improved display and a front-facing camera that allows for video calls

Apple's iPhone 4: A Tale of Two Platforms—HTML5 and The Other One

Steve Jobs prefaced his Apple WWDC announcements with HTML love, but...

WebM: Not Ready for Prime Time?

A few weeks into Google's "open sourcing" of VP8, the move has generated more questions than answers

An ISP's Edge in the CDN Game?

Edgeware and MediaMelon Attempt to define next-generation CDN with a "federated" approach to content delivery

Does Interphone Report Spell Trouble for Mobile Streaming?

GSMA welcomes report saying link between mobile phones and brain cancer is "inconclusive," yet researcher admits potential flaws and calls for further study

Streams of Thought: The Benefits of Going Virtual for Trade Shows

Streaming Media East 2010 Keynote 2: Yahoo's Rebecca Paoletti

Freaks and Geeks: Yahoo's head of video strategy looks at the importance of collaboration between creatives and tecnologists, as well as ways to make advertising work

A Look at Adobe's Flash Access and Player Roadmap

Flash Access is another step in the path leading to HTTP Streaming and Flash Player 10.1

Streaming Media East Keynote: Kodak's Jeffrey Hayzlett

Eastman Kodak's chief marketing officer talks about the company's embrace of digital video

SeaWell Launches Lumen1000 Appliance

Scalable video coding company sheds light on its hardware-software combination

The Economics of Live Events

21世纪第二个十年的到来，让我们有机会回顾一下2000-2009年的新闻人物和重大新闻事件. In the streaming world, where we're now into the 14th year, the pace of innovation means that new technologies are being tried, and old technologies are being retested-some for the third or fourth time, depending on the corporate and individual memories of these technologies and on previous business execution attempts.

Octasic Moves Transcoding to the Core

Low-power, clockless DSP at heart of system claiming to be twice as inexpensive as x86 transcoding solutions.

Back to Basics: Hardware Acceleration

As more and more high-definition (HD) content is acquired, edited, and pushed out to the web, mobile, devices and set-top boxes, the demand for a higher-quality user experience is rapidly followed by a need for hardware acceleration. But what exactly is hardware acceleration?

Streams of Thought: What We Can Learn From Broadcasting

While the streaming industry likes to think of itself as the answer for over-the-air (OTA) broadcasters' legacy solutions, the fact is that we can gain a significant amount of insight from the tried-and-true methods of OTA broadcasters. I'll touch on just a few of them here.

Widevine Expands Its DRM, Video Optimization Offerings

Once a pure-play DRM solution provider, Widevine's video optimization may be its strongest competitive advantage

Adobe to Launch Flash Access 2.0 Next Month; Irdeto Announces Hosted Flash Access Service

Even before launch, Flash Access 2.0 ecosystem enhancements by Irdeto are intended to speed adoption

Level 3 Talks Vyvx, Expansion

Expanded capabilities of the Vyvx VenueNet live broadcasting standard go hand in hand with Level 3's growing global reach

NAB 2010: It's All About the Workflow

Despite the buzz about 3D TV, the true star of the show was workflow automation, as exemplified in new releases from ViewCast, Telestream, and Microsoft

Stream or Die: NAB Showcases Portable Streaming Production

Newtek的TriCaster和VBrick的移动广播系统只是本周NAB展会上展示的几个增强解决方案, and live streaming is the topic of a special "Stream or Die" panel discussion Tuesday evening.

iPad - Dead End for Flash?

On the eve of Adobe's official unveiling of CS5 at NAB, the announcement of the Apple iPhone 4.0 SDK might spoil the party

Elemental Reveals Live Encoding Solution

Elemental Technologies is leveraging its massively parallel GPU solution for live encoding with Elemental Live

Commentary: Working Around the Web

本周iPad的发布带来了新的解决方案和开发者的挑战，同时也对Adobe的Flash网络视频霸主地位构成了威胁.

Commentary: Mamas, Don't Let Your OVPs Grow Up to be CDNs

Some analysts posit that the next logical step for online video platforms is to become CDNs, but it's more likely that CDNs will push into the OVP market.

Commentary: HTML5 Video—Must It Be Free?

Now that Microsoft has announced HTML5 support, the question remains: Will HTML5 video end up being open source or standards-based?

HTML5's Open Source Solution?

Kaltura provides a toolkit for HTML5 embedded video, with a fallback to Flash or Ogg Theora when H.264 isn't available in a user's browser

HTML 5 and Internet Explorer 9: What We Know, What We Don't

Yesterday's announcement that Internet Explorer 9 supports HTML 5 set off a tech media frenzy. So which video codec will Microsoft choose?

RSA Conference 2010: Is Security Relevant to Streaming?

RSA大会的主题演讲和会议提倡一种积极主动的加密和用户识别方法，这值得流媒体行业的密切关注.

Blackwave's New Chorus Harmonizes High-Output Delivery

Blackwave's R7 release adds redundancy and Flash Media Server 3.5 to its high-performance streaming software.

HIMSS 2010: The Doctor (of Technology) Is In The House

New telepresence upgrades from Polycom and Cisco aid healthcare streaming solutions

On2 Shareholders Approve Google Acquisition

On2 announced today, after suspending two previous special meetings, that it has enough shareholder votes to complete a merger with Google.
Wed., Feb. 17, by Tim Siglin

Mobile World Congress 2010: New Mobile Operating Systems From Microsoft, Samsung, Symbian, and Nokia/Intel

Fragmentation in the mobile OS category may be a play to gain additional application revenues, with improved and open source operating systems potentially acting as loss leaders.
Tues., Feb. 16, by Tim Siglin

Mobile World Congress 2010: GSMA Attempts To Counter Apple With Device And App Initiatives

The GSMA's embedded device, API, and app store consolidation push raises ongoing innovation questions, especially with lack of Apple presence at the Mobile World Congress.
Tues., Feb. 16, by Tim Siglin

Mobile World Congress 2010: The Move To LTE For 4G

Will your next phone—or pacemaker—work on any one of the world's mobile networks? As more carriers move towards the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard for 4G, the answer may be "yes."
Mon., Feb. 15, by Tim Siglin

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 3G Finally Approved

Long-awaited mobile streaming option makes waves in U.S. while Mobile World Congress gets underway in Barcelona
Mon., Feb. 15, by Tim Siglin

The Great Land Grab: A Look Back at the Last Year in Media & Entertainment

A year of growth for the media and entertainment industries, 2009 was characterized by those industries solidifying the previous year's gains in viewership, testing new models, and announcing, toward year's end, new versions of old business models, such as subscriptions for previously free content.

Blackwave Takes On Asian CDN Market, Asian Style

A different market approach allows U.S. company Blackwave to prosper in Asia, where it's recently opened headquarters in Tokyo and Seoul.
Wed., Feb. 10, by Tim Siglin

IVT Closes $5.5 Million Funding Round

California-based IVT plans to use the $5.5 million in Series B funding for expanding its go-to-market efforts for its webcasting and online meetings platform.
Tues., Feb. 9, by Tim Siglin

Free Enterprise

Corporate video solutions are moving away from centralized, rigid structures to give users more freedom and flexibility

HTTP Streaming: What You Need to Know

Understanding this hybrid delivery approach is key to advancing robust streaming solutions.

YouTube: The Place for Politics?

From President Obama to the Tea Party to a "re-enactment" of the Proposition 8 trial, politicians and activists of all persuasions are turning to streaming video to make their point.
Tues., Feb. 2, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: An iPad By Any Other Name

从名字到缺乏视频功能(包括摄像头和Flash支持)，苹果的新iPad值得赞扬和批评.

The Devil's in the Details

When it comes to reporting and analytics, make sure you’re getting all the information you need.

Live Streaming of Large Events: Is it Worth It?

Last week's "Hope for Haiti" telethon was streamed to PCs and mobiles, as well as broadcast on dozens of TV channels. But a close look at the numbers reveals both the promise and the potential pitfalls of webcasting large events.

Time to Show YouTube (and Hulu?) the Money

YouTube announced that it will offer a select number of Sundance Film Festival entries for rental, while Hulu appears poised to start charging for some content.
Fri., Jan. 22, by Tim Siglin

News Video Sites Consider Charging for Content

Current events such as the earthquake in Haiti are driving traffic to news sites in unprecedented numbers, leading to renewed interest in charging for news video online.
Tues., Jan. 19, by Tim Siglin

Review: video.Market7.com

The annotated player Market7 provides sets it apart from other collaboration tools, even if those other tools might do a better job with collaborative scripting and resource allocation.

Courtroom Streaming Attracts Supreme Attention

Supreme Court argument leads to ban on streaming in a case challenging California's gay marriage ban, but for how long?
Tues., Jan. 12, by Tim Siglin

CES 2010: Streaming Leads Consumer Electronics Growth

At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, integration and service are the name of the game, with increased emphasis on mobile video and the digital living room.
Thurs., Jan. 7, by Tim Siglin

2009: The Year in Review

A look back at the most significant developments of the last year, from large-scale webcasts to adaptive bitrate streaming to new developments in the set-top box category.
Mon., Jan. 4, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: When HD Isn’t HD

Review: Digital Rapids TouchStream

Digital Rapids' TouchStream works equally well in an integrated environment as in its intended field use, 它对现场生产的触动显示了公司对生产工作流程的了解程度.
by Tim Siglin

On2 Acquisition Vote Meeting Adjourned

Halted special meeting to vote on Google's acquisition of On2 delayed until December 23
Tues., Dec. 22

Broadcasters And FCC Debate Extra Spectrum

Broadcasters, MSOs, telcos, 无线运营商们都在试图抢占今年向数字电视转换后释放出来的无线频谱.
Tues., Dec. 15, by Tim Siglin

Apple Buys Lala, Vevo Launches

Apple's purchase of Lala suggests that iTunes might begin to offer a streaming listening service, while Vevo hopes to become a Hulu for music videos.
Mon., Dec. 7, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media West 2009 Keynote 3: Emil Rensing, CDO, EPIX

On Thursday, the final day of Streaming Media West 2009, EPIX chief digital officer Emil Rensing showed off his company's solutions to three-screen TV Everywhere.
Fri., Nov. 20, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media West 2009 Keynote 2: Mark Whitten, Xbox LIVE

Wednesday's keynote was a nod to the past and a view of the future, Xbox style.
Wed., Nov. 18, by Tim Siglin

Metadata: What You Need to Know (And Why You Need to Know It)

Want people to be able to find your video online? Then you need to pay attention to your metadata.
Thurs., Nov. 18, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media West 2009 Keynote 1: Bill Stone, President, FLO TV

Kicking off Streaming Media West, FLO TV总裁Bill Stone谈到了移动电视如何在手机上发展，同时也扩展到其他消费设备上.
Tues., Nov. 17, by Tim Siglin

Elemental Server Provides Enterprise-Class GPU Transcoding Acceleration

The GPU versus CPU debate begins in earnest with the shipping version of Elemental Server, which the company is making available today.
Thurs., Nov. 12, by Tim Siglin

NewTeeVee Live 2009: Looking Back, Looking Forward

TV Everywhere, Internet Everywhere, Content Everywhere? Predictions for the future of video help set the stage for next week's Streaming Media West
Thurs., Nov. 12, by Tim Siglin

An Olympic Feat

Technology vendors—Microsoft, Akamai, iStream Planet, Vertigo, and Inlet—line up to create HD Olympic moments
Tues., Nov. 10, by Tim Siglin

Not So Fast, EchoStar: Cable MSOs Look For Other "Sling" Options

Rather than embrace a place-shifting set-top box from EchoStar's Sling Media, cable MSOs may wait for a CableLabs' approved alternative.
Fri., Nov. 6, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Invades The Living Room (Again)

New initiatives from Sling, Sonic Solutions, Roku, and ioko herald a third wave of home entertainment streaming devices.
Tues., Nov. 3, by Tim Siglin

Ankeena And Juniper Networks Announce Partnership

Ankeena, formerly Nokeena, announces partnership with Juniper Networks to prioritize video through "big iron"
Wed., Oct. 28, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Streaming Media's Fall Events: Great Expectations

Will Wireless Spectrum Expansion be a Byproduct of the Net Neutrality Debate?

Last week's Net Neutrality war of words may provide the FCC a bit of bargaining power as carriers like AT&T and Verizon Wireless look to increase mobile reach into rural areas.
Tues., Oct. 27, by Tim Siglin

SUPERCOMM 2009: Broadband Life and Net Neutrality

Show once again gives carriers a major platform to discuss key issues, and net neutrality's risen to the top
Thurs., Oct. 22, by Tim Siglin

ATSC Adopts Mobile DTV Standard

The ATSC's Mobile DTV has the potential to seriously impact and disrupt both traditional broadcasting and online video, even beyond mobile devices.
Mon., Oct. 19, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Europe Keynote #4: Creating Original Online Video Content—Where is the Funding?

ITN On managing director Nicholas Wheeler talked about a newer, more speculative modelof content creation.
Fri., Oct. 16, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Europe Keynote #3: Disney's Anytime, Anywhere Strategy

Myles MacBean of Disney Online EMEA explained the studio's integrated, converged approach to delivering content to multiple devices in multiple iterations.
Fri., Oct. 16, by Tim Siglin

Live Events Online: Getting Used to Mediocrity?

The England vs Ukraine football match provides fodder for Streaming Media Europe discussion on live events streamed online, as reaction from the general public is lukewarm at best.
Thurs., Oct. 15, by Tim Siglin

Navigating the Enterprise Video Workflow

Four multinational corporations—CA, Lockheed Martin, Merck, and QAD—are taking enterprise video beyond the basics.

Adobe MAX: Flash for the iPhone? Not Quite

While not the full Flash solution everyone's been hoping for, several developers have created applications for the iPhone that are pushing the potential boundaries of the mobile device.
Mon, Oct. 5, by Tim Siglin

Adobe MAX Day 1: HTTP Delivery, Flash Player 10.1, Bit Encryption, and More

Adobe announces bit encryption DRM, HTTP delivery, Flash Player 10.1 and RTMFP at its annual MAX user conference, which kicks off today in Los Angeles.
Mon., Oct. 5, by Tim Siglin

Cisco, IBM, and Tandberg: Telepresence's Shrinking Presence

IBM adds Cisco Telepresence to its offering, while Cisco gobbles up Tandberg.
Mon., Oct. 5, by Tim Siglin

Akamai Announces HD Network

Delivering on CEO Paul Sagan's vision from Streaming Media East, Akamai delivers HD for Flash, Silverlight, and iPhone via HTTP.
Wed., Sept. 30, by Tim Siglin

Turner Sports and NBA Digital: Streaming A Different Kind of Training

NBA.com is streaming live video of training camps from the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards.
Wed., Sept. 30, by Tim Siglin

Intel's Moblin 2.1 Linux Operating System to Support AIR, Silverlight

Moblin 2.1 can run on anything from mobile phones to full PCs, and its Silverlight and AIR support offers a compelling alternative to the iPhone OS. Also announced were a new GPU and chip enhancements.
Wed., Sept. 23, by Tim Siglin

HP SkyRoom Offers High-End Streaming, Collaboration

New SkyRoom offering from HP combines high-quality videoconferencing with full-motion and multiple display collaboration, including both 2D and 3D graphics.
Tues., Sept. 22, by Tim Siglin

Aprico, Elemental, and ViewCast Highlight New Offerings at IBC

Aprico showed off its recommendation and and targeting technology, Elemental demonstrated its Adobe CS4 plug-in, and ViewCast highlighted its all-in-one H.264 encoding solution, the Niagara 2120.
Tues., Sept. 15, by Tim Siglin

IBC 2009 Starts with a Bang

Adobe announces bit-level encryption, Envivio provides live iPhone encoding tools, and much more
Thurs., Sept. 10, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Announces Story Scriptwriting Collaboration Tool

Adobe Story, which runs on the web or via a synchronized AIR application, allows multiple users to collaborate on script creation, making Creative Suite a full-fledged production software package.
Thurs., Sept. 10, by Paul Schmutzler and Tim Siglin

The FCC Offers You Its (Wireless Broadband) Protection

A newly issued FCC Notice of Inquiry is intended to protect consumers while fostering innovation, and could have significant impact on mobile video adoption as well as next-generation networks.
Mon., Aug. 31, by Tim Siglin

Yahoo's Launchcast Wins Royalty Case Against Sony

一家上诉法院裁定，Launchcast的交互性不够强，不足以要求该服务支付所谓的“增强性能费”."
Mon., Aug. 24, by Tim Siglin

HSN Brings Video Shopping to iPhone

On-demand and live streams are the highlight of the former Home Shopping Network's iPhone app.
Tues., Aug. 18, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign

Digital signage is an industry that has evolved in parallel to streaming, with a variety of technical offerings that offer clues about how streaming might address its next challenge.

Livestream Launches APIs and Player Plug-In For Brightcove Platform

Company expands ability for its own and Brightcove's customers to access underlying live publishing; other APIs include chat and program guide.
Mon., Aug. 10, by Tim Siglin

Extreme Media Player Makeover: OS Update Edition

With Apple and Microsoft launching new operating systems soon, media players will get long-awaited updates.
Fri., Aug. 7, by Tim Siglin

Google To Acquire On2

Innovation mentioned as key reason for acquisition
Wed., Aug. 5, by Tim Siglin

Can Streaming Offset Losses In Traditional Revenue?

For those of us in the industry, the answer to that question is "Yes, and then some.但最近的一系列收益报告和研究论文表明，问题和答案都要复杂得多.
Tues., July 28, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #32: Mirror Image and Wowza Media Systems

In this episode, Tim Siglin explores the benefits of a single codec, H.264, for mobile delivery from two perspectives: a single media server (Wowza, represented by Dave Stubenvoll) and a content delivery network (Mirror Image Internet, represented by Martin Hayward).
Fri., July 24, by Tim Siglin

Starbak HDDE: High-Definition Digital Signage Converges With Streaming

随着Starbak从企业内容交付网络的角度进入数字标牌市场，新的机顶盒提供了额外的质量和功能.
Tues., July 21, by Tim Siglin

iVMS Mobile: Mobile Monitoring of Video Quality

Ineoquest offers up Apple iPhone app for service provider personnel to monitor video quality of service from the field.
Tues, July 21, by Tim Siglin

Royalties Set for Internet Radio

Licensing terms for "pure play" webcasters are in effect until 2015, leaving terrestrial radio as the only outlet that doesn't pay some sort of royalty for playing music.
Tues., July 14, by Tim Siglin

Remembering Neal Page, Industry Pioneer

Inlet CEO Neal Page passed away last night after a long battle with cancer.
Tues., July 7, by Tim Siglin

HTML5 Video Tags: Inevitable or Pipe Dream?

Activism, Working Groups and the dream of a single online video codec
Tues., July 7, by Tim Siglin

The Past, Present, and Future of Metadata

Metadata might be really boring, but the things that can be done with metadata are very cool and absolutely crucial to the future of online video. A recent panel discussion at the Open Video Conference exposed the challenges and opportunities metadata poses.
Wed., July 1, by Tim Siglin

Nokeena Raises $6.5 Million In New VC Funding

Nokeena Networks says it will use the new funding, led by Mayfield Fund, to step up its sales and marketing efforts as well as expand infrastructure to appeal to CDN partners.
Thurs., June 25, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #31: Adobe, Akamai, and Level 3 on Open Source Video

What exactly are content creation and content delivery network representatives doing at an open source "open video" conference, and is it relevant to the streaming media business? Tim Siglin sits down with representatives from Adobe, Akamai, and Level 3 to find out.
Tues., June 23, by Tim Siglin

Video Culture: The Potential Reshaping Of The Online Video Landscape

Content owners, content distribution networks, and real business opportunities are all part of the discussion at the Open Video Conference in New York
Fri., June 19, by Tim Siglin

Adder and Avocent Branch From KVM Solutions To Streaming Delivery

At this year's InfoComm, the AV and streaming industries are finding ways to talk to each other, as new products from Adder and Avocent demonstrate.
Thurs., June 18, by Tim Siglin

CQ And SVSi Showcase Streaming Digital Signage Solutions at InfoComm

CQ is massively scaling delivery across traditional Gigabit managed switches, while SVSi is using H.264 to deliver content to digital signage in a variety of key verticals
Thurs., June 18, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Too Much of a Good Thing?

A supply-demand imbalance between advertisers and content distributors has inundated the web with ads. So what does this mean for the future?

Streaming Media Podcast Episode #30: Nokeena Co-Founder Prabakar Sundarrajan

Tim Siglin sits down with Prabakar Sundarrajan, Co-Founder and CTO of Nokeena Networks, for a wide-ranging interview on the topics of defining "television quality" on the web, adaptive streaming and the difference between quality of service and quality of experience.
Mon., June 15, by Tim Siglin

iPhone Envy Brings Out Innovation

Prior to Apple's WWDC event that kicks off today, the Palm Pre and a doubleTwist are making waves.
Mon., June 8, by Tim Siglin

QuickTime X: Rebuilding the Player and the Backend

Apple announced today that the next version of QuickTime will include HTTP streaming and hardware acceleration, as well as editing tools in the new player interface.
Mon., June 8, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #29: Datmedia's New Enhanced Podcasting Tool

An interview with Jay Pritchard, CTO of Datmedia Ltd., about a new enhanced podcasting service and Datmedia's take on the U.S. market. Recorded during the recent Streaming Media East show.
Wed., May 27, by Tim Siglin

HD Online at the Tipping Point

In a Streaming Media East keynote that deserves a more detailed look, Akamai的Paul Sagan追溯了互联网视频的历史，并提出它终于到了与电视真正竞争的地步.
Fri., May 22, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #28: Ooyala Updates Its Platform

Ooyala CTO Sean Knapp talks about the company's respect for other platforms, metrics, and a new player for Ooyala's online video platform.
Thurs., May 21, by Tim Siglin and Jose Castillo

Streaming Media East: Verizon and boxee Want In To Your Living Room

Keynotes from Verizon and boxee pushed forward the concept of getting online video into the living room, though each company takes a radically different approach.
Wed., May 13, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East: Pre-Conference Workshops Provide Practical Solutions

Workshops focusing on Silverlight, H.264, Flash, and video blogs provided attendees with detailed insights and hands-on experience.
Tues., May 12, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East: Day 1 Keynotes Highlight Entertainment and Enterprise Challenges

Akamai首席执行官Paul Sagan谈到了高清的“引爆点”，而美国银行的Gregg Moss则谈到了企业环境中流媒体面临的问题.
Tues., May 12, by Tim Siglin

Back to Basics: Making Flash Play

Flash files are everywhere, and most consumers play them back without giving them a second thought. If you're a content creator, though, making sure they play back correctly can be a tricky proposition. Here's a look at the different Flash file formats and how to use them.
Mon., May 11, by Tim Siglin

NAB 2009 Highlights

Attendance was down, but that was good news for people who made the trip to NAB this year. Easy access to vendors provided plenty of "eureka" moments, particularly in the areas of mobile video and automated transcoding.
Tues., April 28, by Tim Siglin and Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen

Streaming Media Podcast #27: Wowza Media at NAB

Wowza在NAB展会上对即将推出的Pro Advanced服务器的预览提出了几个关于Flash和Silverlight结合的问题, so Tim Siglin sits down with Wowza CEO Dave Stubenvoll to address those questions.
Mon., April 27, by Tim Siglin

Flash and Silverlight, Together at Last

Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced will allow H.264 encodes to be played back in Flash, Silverlight and other players.
Mon., April 20, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #26: Inlet's Armada Version 3.0

Tim Siglin talks to Andy Beach and John Bishop of Inlet Technologies, about the version 3 release of Armada, Inlet's automated transcoding and quality control system, which will be demonstrated at NAB starting this weekend.
Tues., April 14, by Tim Siglin

What to Look for at NAB

This year's National Association of Broadcasters show should be an especially important one for streaming. Here's what to look for, particularly in the categories of transcoding, HD, metadata, and mobile video.

Streams of Thought: Back to Basics

So far in 2009, competitive strategies are shifting, innovation is continuing, and a tipping point of new users appears to have been reached. All three trends mean good things for the streaming media industry.

Review: Adobe CS4 Production Premium

Although the release of CS4 pushes Adobe’s video software further into the spotlight, it doesn’t make as large a first impression as its predecessor did.

Intel's Nehalem Provides Boost for Single and Multi-Core Transcoding Tools

Released today, Intel's new Nehalem chip should benefits workstation users of every type of transcoding tool and video editing platform, and is already in use at DreamWorks Animation.
Mon., Mar. 30, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #25: Intel's New Nehalem Processor

A discussion with Intel's Kirk Skaugen about the company's new Xeon 5550 Nehalem processor, and its implications for transcoding and video editing.
Mon. Mar. 30, by Tim Siglin

Microsoft MIX 09: Live Smooth Streaming, Silverlight 3 and Internet Explorer 8

Microsoft held its annual developer confab in Las Vegas last week, rolling out new opportunities in streaming, most notably live Smooth Streaming and Silverlight 3.
Tues., Mar. 24, by Tim Siglin

iPhone 3.0 Software To Feature Streaming And HD Video For iPod touch and iPhone

Apple finally plans to expand video capabilities of both the iPhone and iPod touch, though exactly what form that will take isn't entirely clear.
Wed., Mar. 18, by Tim Siglin

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Downscaling in Tough Times

The acquisition of Ancept Media Server attempts to leverage complementary technologies to strengthen ViewCast's market position, 而赫斯特聘请乔治·克利夫科夫(George Kliavkoff)接手一家大型在线报纸的举动，则暗示了为了生存，旧媒体需要拥抱新媒体.
Tues., Mar. 17, by Tim Siglin

How to Choose an Encoding Solution

Increases in CPU power and the advent of portable appliances mean there are more encoding options than ever before.
Fri., Mar. 6, by Tim Siglin

HaiVision/Video Furnace Merger Brings Live HD Streaming to the Forefront

The combination of HaiVision and Video Furnace shows the potential synergies between hardware and software in the H.264 streaming realm.
Fri., Feb. 27, by Tim Siglin

Going Mobile in Barcelona

Despite a slightly smaller show floor than in the past, this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona offered up plenty of mobile streaming news, including new solutions from On2, Media Excel, Mirial, and MobiTV, as well as the Adobe-backed Open Screen Project.
Mon., Feb. 23, by Tim Siglin

The H.264 Licensing Labyrinth

Confusion and consternation abound over H.264 licensing terms. Here's a brief overview.

Cue the Strangelove Moment: Media & Entertainment Year in Review

2008 was the year that big media learned to stop worrying and love—or at least accept—online video.

Surveying the Mobile Video Landscape

While monetization remains elusive, technology advances in 2008 and on tap for 2009 set the stage for increased delivery and consumption of video on mobile devices.
Thurs., Feb. 5, by Tim Siglin

Distributed Social Networks: Promises and Pitfalls

As users attempt to maintain identities and assets, including video, across multiple sites, the W3C held a workshop to address opportunities and challenges offered by distributed social networks.
Fri., Jan. 30, by Tim Siglin and Christine Perey

Back to Basics: Of Players and Plug-Ins

The move to browser plug-ins for watching online video, added on top of the earlier availability of multiple standalone players is, at the very least, confusing to those who seldom think about the technology that we use every day, except when they really want to watch a key event.
Tues., Jan. 27, by Tim Siglin

Inauguration Offered the Online Video Industry a Chance to Shine, Reassess

From the official stream from the Presidential Inauguration Committee to virtually every major news outlet, online video was on center stage for the inauguration of President Obama.
Wed., Jan. 21, by Tim Siglin

Online Video Funding Should Continue In 2009

Despite the downturn, and the increasing cost of capital, online video funding appears to be moving forward, even if the days of experimental capital are over.
Thurs., Jan. 15, by Tim Siglin

Reviewed: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium

Each and every one of the suite’s features and technologies has been improved in CS4, some significantly. With an eye toward accelerating encoding workflows and an initial foray into mission-critical metadata entry and retrieval, the product offers noteworthy improvements that merit attention.
Thurs., Jan. 8, by Paul Schmutzler and Tim Siglin

iTunes Music Store Goes DRM-Free

At its final Macworld keynote, Apple announced that it's getting rid of DRM for iTunes Music and introducing a new tiered pricing plan.
Tues., Jan. 6, by Tim Siglin

YouTube Saga Mirrors iTunes Negotiations

Recent events, including Warner Music’s removal of its videos, appear to prove YouTube's value to music labels and recall similar issues that arose between the labels and Apple.
Mon., Jan. 5, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Give!

With the holiday season upon us, streaming professionals should consider giving their time to a good cause.
Tues., Dec. 30, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Continues to Grow, But Physical Media Still Wins Out

New studies from Deloitte and Ipsos show impressive growth in online video usage, especially among women, but when it comes time to pay for content, viewers are still more likely to purchase on DVD.
Fri., Dec. 19, by Tim Siglin

Back to Basics: H.264 Licensing Terms

Confusion and consternation abound. Here's a brief overview and analysis of H.264 licensing terms.
Fri., Dec. 12, by Tim Siglin

Review: Datmedia Datpresenter

While imperfect, Datpresenter is a good choice for those looking to create and deliver internet TV channels.

Review: Gomez Active Streaming XF

Gomez's first foray into large-object and streaming-delivery testing for CDNs seems to be a good initial launch.

Sun's JavaFX Sets Out to Challenge Flash and Silverlight

The JavaFX Production Suite, targeted at web developers and designers, offers integration with Adobe tools while potentially offering competition to Adobe's AIR efforts. Meanwhile, On2 plays both sides of the fence.
Mon., Dec. 8, by Tim Siglin

Back to Basics: H.264 Transcoding for Flash

At Adobe MAX in Milan earlier this week, Flash developer Fabio Sonnati presented a session packed with suggestions for transcoding H.264 video for Flash delivery.
Fri., Dec. 5, by Tim Siglin

A Closer Look at Adobe Flash Media Server 3.5

两项新功能——动态流媒体和数字视频录制功能——是Adobe在网络不可靠的情况下保持视频质量的最新尝试的成果.
Wed., Nov. 19, by Tim Siglin

Everything Changes In (A) Flash

Adobe's Flash Media Server 3.5, used in beta by CDNs like CDNetworks, competes with Wowza's newly announced pay-as-you-go streaming server subscription service.
Mon., Nov. 17 by Tim Siglin

Mrs. P: Learning From TV to Teach Online

When content is king, knowing the proper medium and placement are key. New forays into online-only content like Mrs. P are demonstrating innovative approaches that don’t disregard the lessons of television.
Fri., Nov. 14, by Tim Siglin

GOTV: Get Out the Video

From live streaming of breaking news to user-generated content to video-promoted giveaways, online video did more than just provide election coverage to people away from their televisions.
Wed., Nov. 5, by Tim Siglin

Back to Basics: Advertising Rates and Metrics

This installment of our Back to Basics series looks at some common terms used when discussing advertising rates and metrics, as well as why they matter.
Fri., Oct. 31, by Tim Siglin

Back to Basics: HTTP Streaming

在上周的欧洲流媒体大会上，“HTTP流媒体”这个术语作为一种通过企业防火墙的方式被抛出了很多次. But not all "HTTP streaming" is created equal, nor is it always actually streaming.
Fri., Oct. 24, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Europe Day 1

从移动视频到内容交付，再到观众习惯，各种主题的会议展示了为什么欧洲是流媒体增长的领导者
Thurs., Oct. 16, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Creative Suite Turns 4

Adobe's Creative Suite 4 features improvements in the areas of native tapeless workflows, encoding, metadata, and Flash/After Effects integration and finally land just in front of Final Cut Studio.

October Surprises: Wal-Mart Turns off DRM, iTunes Threatens to Shut Down

Wal-Mart adds fuel to the DRM-free MP3 fire by shutting down its DRM servers, while Apple threatens to shut down iTunes if the Copyright Review Board hikes mechanical reproduction royalties. Meanwhile, streaming radio might get a break.
Fri., Oct. 10, by Tim Siglin

Review: The Video-Enabled Adobe Acrobat 9

With deep Flash integration, including the ability to convert multiple video formats for Flash Video playback, the new version of Acrobat 9 isn't your grandma's e-paper.
Fri., Oct. 3, by Tim Siglin

From C-SPAN to Drudge, Pelosi Speech Video Makes Waves

One thing that every politician agrees on: Political web video is a blessing and a curse. Just ask Nancy Pelosi, 他昨天发表的广受关注的演讲，给共和党人提供了充足的弹药，为他们反对救市计划的投票辩护.
Tues., Sept. 30., by Tim Siglin

Disney-ABC, Roku Keynote Streaming Media West, Day 2

Disney-ABC is focusing on syndicating its online video player, and not just its content, while Roku looks to the future of set-top boxes.
Wed., Sept. 24, by Tim Siglin

Flash Video Compression Choices

Should you use Flash Media Encoding Server or the new CS4 Adobe Media Encoder? We break down the differences, from grid and batch encoding to VP6 and H.264.
Tues., Sept. 23, by Tim Siglin

Online Video vs. ISPs: How Much is too Much?

As online video pushes the limits on bandwidth, ISPs struggle to balance fairness with cost. Today's session at Streaming Media West highlighted some of the challenges.
Tues., Sept. 23, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: Pieces of (VP)8

On2 supporters cry foul, both before and after the company announces VP8. But On2’s announcement actually raises more questions than it answers, and it’s too soon to tell what impact it will have on the online video world.
Fri., Sept. 19, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #23: Making Video Simple

Tim Siglin talks with Robert Manoff, CEO of Jambo Media, LLC, 关于Jambo视频网络为中等规模的网络出版商提供简单视频服务的方式——Jambo称之为“中上阶层”的视频出版商，他们的规模相对较小, but very loyal, audiences.
Thurs., Sept. 18, by Tim Siglin

Is Napster Best Buy's Alternate Apple Strategy?

The announcement that the electronics big-box store will buy Napster puts Circuit City, others in tenuous situation.
Tues., Sept. 16, by Tim Siglin

IBC 2008 Kicks Off

Highlights in the early announcements from Amsterdam—from companies like Microsoft, Digital Rapids, HaiVision, and Motorola—emphasize the growth in H.264 and set-top box penetration.
Fri., Sept. 12, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: H.264 Wins—Now What?

WIth Microsoft's announcement that it's adding H.264 playback to Silverlight, some would argue that H.264 has emerged triumphant in the codec wars. So what does that mean for the future of online video?
Tues., Sept. 9, by Tim Siglin

Sports Flash

Adobe claims the gold in the Olympics and introduces live NFL football delivered in Flash, which debuted Thursday night.
Fri., Sept. 5, by Tim Siglin

Streaming the Conventions

Nominees and political parties firmly embrace an alternate media distribution lifestyle. And while platform limitations were politics as usual for video from the two major parties, independent candidate Ron Paul's video was viewable on all three major operating systems.
Fri., Sept. 5, by Tim Siglin

NBC Has a VHS Olympic Moment

Just as VHS didn't kill the multiplex, record-setting streaming audiences during the Beiijing Games appear to have actually translated into a boost to TV viewership.
Fri., Aug. 22, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #22: The Olympics

蒂姆的女儿谈到了熬夜看奥运会，而何塞则分享了她如何随时随地非法观看奥运会的秘诀. Tim kicks Jose under the table. We all decide that Microsoft Silverlight looks great and was easy to install. Tim promises to watch the opening ceremonies before the games end on NBCOlympics.com
Wed., Aug. 20, by Tim Siglin and Jose Castillo

Is the RIAA’s “Making Available” Argument Still Valid?

A recent case brought aby a Recording Industry Association of America music label against a file sharer has been settled, but at significantly less per song than a similar case.
Tues., Aug. 19, by Tim Siglin

BitGravity’s Philosophy: Take It Easy

在CDN销售方面，BitGravity看似缓慢的做法可能会有所改变，这要归功于一些新客户的赢得和最近宣布的2美元.5 million in funding.

Streams of Thought: The Patent Wars

As CDNs commoditize and streaming grows up, companies are gobbling up patents in an attempt to stay competitive. Who will come out on top?

Technicolor Dreams

Through acquisitions and partnerships, Thomson’s Technicolor is growing its business smartly in the United States and Europe, with an eye on Latin America and Asia for 2009.

Yahoo! Music Unlimited Turns Out To Be Limited

Another music service pulls the DRM plug, although unlike MSN Music, Yahoo! Music won't exit the music biz entirely, and will partner with Rhapsody. But some observers wonder how long even Apple can stay in the online music biz.
Thurs., July 31, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #21: Benjamin Wayne, Fliqz

In this week's podcast, Tim Siglin talks to Benjamin Wayne, CEO and Founder of Fliqz, who shares his opinions about what's wrong with video advertising CPM rates, agencies and the cost of content production.
Thurs., July 31, by Tim Siglin

Highwinds Lands Commitment from Technicolor

Highwinds RollingThunder CDN has chops, but also doesn't compete with its customers, as proven by recent deals with Castfire and Technicolor.
Tues., July 22, by Tim Siglin

Apple iPhone 3G Launch Marred by Activation Problems

Activation issues plague early adopters, 但那些能够启动并运行新iphone的人看到了这款设备作为第三个计算平台的潜力.
Fri., July 11, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #20: All-Stars and Format Wars

The first in a series of podcasts with Streaming Media All Stars, this spirited discussion with Nico McLane includes Jan Ozer and several opinions on Windows Media, Flash, H.264 and the needs of enterprise user.
Fri., July 11, by Tim Siglin

Interoperability and Simplicity the Key Trends at Connections 2008

This year's Connections conference highlighted the paths and pitfalls to streaming in the home, with competing approaches offering simplified user experiences. And while there's a push towards a unified standard, its realizations seems a long ways off.
Tues., July 8, by IdaRose Sylvester and Tim Siglin

Google and Yahoo Roll out Flash Search

Adobe has released code to search engine giants Google and Yahoo! that allow them to index content ins SWF files, including metadata about Flash Video embedded in the SWF file.
Tues., July 1, by Tim Siglin

Rhapsody's New DRM-Free Tracks are Music to iPod Users' Ears

Real's Rhapsody music subscription service is now selling downloadable content that will play on any device, including the iPod.
Tues., July 1, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Radio Royalties Set To Affect Terrestrial Radio

SoundExchange using last year's Copyright Board decision as leverage against traditional radio, claiming that AM and FM stations should start paying performance fees. In the meantime, negotiations to cap internet radio royalty rates have stalled.
Tues., June 24, by Tim Siglin

Microsoft Lets the Music Play

Reversing a decision it made in April, Microsoft has decided to allow music purchased from its now-defunct MSN Music service to play on new or updated devices.
Friday, June 20, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: Everything Old Is New Again

A "where are they now?" look at some of the names associated with the early days of the Streaming Media shows.

Apple's 3G iPhone Adds Increased Speed and Video Capabilities

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2008, Steve Jobs promised the new iPhone is twice as fast at about half the price. Other announcements included a revamp of QuickTime, while Sling showed off its new SlingMobile across the street.
Tues., June 10, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #18: Microsoft's New Video Tools

Tim interviews Chris Knowlton and Charles Finkelstein, both with Microsoft, regarding the new Expression Encoder 2, Silverlight 2 and IIS 7's ability to handle multiple video formats.
Mon., June 2, by Tim Siglin

Entertainment Device Deals Reshape the Streaming Industry Yet Again

A spate of announcements from TiVo, Amazon, 和Netflix在过去两周的表现表明，消费者娱乐已经加入到企业的行列，成为流媒体行业的推动力.
Fri., May 30, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #17: Streaming Media East Wrap-Up

Tim Siglin wraps up Streaming Media East 2008 coverage with a series of interviews: Angelina Ward with Focal Press, Gerard Virga, COO at CDN Powerstream and Dr. Harsh Verma from R Systems.
Tues., May 27, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East 2008 Day 2: How CNNmoney Does It

In a freewheeling presentation and a spirited question and answer session, CNNMoney's Caleb Silver touched on the technology, the people and the raison d'être for CNNmoney.com using video.
Wed., May 21, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #16: Streaming Media East 2008

Jose Castillo and Tim Siglin talk about highlights from Streaming Media East in New York, including AT&T's re-emergence as a CDN, a jaw-dropping mobile video webcasting demo by Steve Garfield, and interviews with show attendees.

Streaming Media East 2008: Day 1: AT&T is Back in the Video Streaming and CDN Game

AT&T courts customers big and small as the telco returns to the video and content delivery space in a big way at Streaming Media East
Tues., May 20, by Tim Siglin

Online News: A Decade of Change or Stasis?

Assessments of online news from today sound similar to those from a decade ago. What's changed is that, whether old-school print journalists like it or not, video is absolutely central to a successful newspaper business.
Tues., May 13, by Tim Siglin

A Decade of StreamingMedia.com

With the 2008 Streaming Media East show next week in New York, the Streaming Media brand celebrates its tenth year. What a long, strange trip it's been—here's a guided tour of the ups and downs of our first decade.
Tues, May 13, by Tim Siglin

H.264 Adoption Creating an International Broadcast Muddle

With more and more broadcasters simulcasting content online in H.264, issues of licensing and piracy are once again coming to the fore.
Fri., May 9, by Tim Siglin

Telepresence: Are Rising Oil Prices Videoconferencing's Best Hope?

Today’s confluence of environmental, financial, and political issues—along with new solutions from Polycom, Tandberg, and LifeSize—have breathed new life into the world of videoconferencing. That’s good news: Ultimately, more videoconferencing leads to more webcasting.
Mon., May 5, by Tim Siglin

When DRM Key Servers Vanish, Where Do Users Turn?

Piracy and "borrowed" content is often in the news, but even legitimate purchasers sometimes face a conundrum, 比如MSN宣布从今年晚些时候开始将不再支持2006年之前购买的音乐文件.

Streams of Thought: Where Are They Now?

A few years ago, VH1 ran a program called Where Are They Now that tracked down artists that had faded from wider public view. So I thought it only fitting that, as part of this “Decade of Streaming Media.com” issue, I track down a few people who had played varying roles in the advent of streaming media.

Review: Inlet Technologies Spinnaker S3000

Another winning real-time encoder from Inlet

Streaming Media Podcast #15: NAB Day Two

蒂姆·西格林在拉斯维加斯举行的全美广播协会(NAB)上又采访了两家公司:Akamai谈到了它与转码公司的合作关系, while Wowza talks about competing with Adobe on a whole new price-point playing field.
Fri., April 18, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #14: NAB Day One

Tim and Jose explore topics of interest at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, talking with companies about piracy, high-definition streaming and the disappearance of two major companies—Apple and Avid—from the show floor.

NAB 2008: Andy Beach Writes a Book . . . And Other Amazing Tales

Inlet's Andy Beach published a book on practical encoding, while his company and Adobe are showing off metadata and automated encoding solutions at the NAB show in Las Vegas.
Wed., April 16, by Tim Siglin

NAB 2008: Broadcasting by Any Other Name . . . Is Broadcasting

Not surprisingly, the takeaway from the president's keynote kicking off NAB 2008 is that broadcasting—whether it's online, offline or a combination of both—is alive and well. But clearly traditional broadcasters have much to learn from their web counterparts, and some key announcements indicate how the two worlds are merging.

Streaming Media Podcast #13: Broadcasting from 3G Mobile Devices

In this interview from the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Cristoforo Mione of the Milan-based Mirial discusses the PSE Broadcast Genie, which takes video sent from a 3G mobile phone and converts it for television broadcast and web streaming.
Thurs., April 10, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Media Player Now Available

这款新播放器简称为AMP，大约在一年前首次发布，它将允许观众在线或离线观看Flash视频内容, and lets content owners apply Flash Media Server Rights Management rules to their video.
Wed., April 9, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #12: Snacking on Mobile Content

An interview with representatives from mobile TV solutions provider NuNet on the implications of video "snacking" for consumers, content creators, and carriers alike.
Thurs., April 10, by Tim Siglin

Mobile Video: It's Not About the Phone

When it comes to getting the music and video you want on the go, forget the services, or even the phones, for that matter. What matters most is carrier lockdowns, as iPhone-related news this week suggests.
Fri., April 4, by Tim Siglin

CTIA Brings U.S. Mobile Video Into Focus

CTIA, the U.S. equivalent of the Mobile World Congress, is creating additional interest in streaming content to the mobile device by emphasizing new approaches. RealNetworks' Rob Glaser used his keynote to discuss "entertainment as a service."
Tues., April 1, by Tim Siglin

Alternative Flash Servers Follow H.264 Path

Last week Wowza introduced live H.264 capability in a preview version of Wowza Media Server Pro; Red5 promises live H.264 to come in an upcoming release of Red5 Server.
Tues, March 25, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Offers DRM with Flash Media Rights Management Server

New product offers protection and controls for FLV, F4V, and H.264, as well as attendant graphics and advertising, both online and offline.
Wed., March 19, by Tim Siglin

Operation MySpace and Kulabyte Bring Live HD Flash to the Web

The MySpace webcast of a concert for U.S. troops in Kuwait marked the debut of live HD Flash streaming. It wasn't perfect, but as a first test of Kulabyte's live encoding, it was an almost unequivocal success.
Tues., Mar. 11, by Tim Siglin

Apple’s iPhone Courts Enterprise, Disses Flash

The good news this week is that the APIs in the iPhone SDK boost audio and video options. The bad news is that it still won't support Flash.
Fri., March 7, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Ships Flex 3; Microsoft Shines Light on Silverlight 2

Things are heating up in the run-up to NAB, as Adobe completes the trilogy of Flash, Flex 3, and AIR , while Microsoft talks about what’s in Silverlight 2.
Tues., Feb. 26, by Tim Siglin

And Then There Were Three: RIP HD DVD

东芝终止HD- dvd生产的决定——使蓝光成为明确的领导者，只有很少使用的EVD和VMD作为其他HD替代品——扩大了流媒体娱乐传输的机会之窗, if only just a bit.
Mon., Feb. 18, by Tim Siglin

More Flash Brings More Light

Undoubtedly the biggest news in online video for 2007, the Silverlight/Flash battle is one that finds both Microsoft and Adobe significantly shifting their fundamental approaches, although in both cases, there’s historical precedent.

The Big Bang: Media & Entertainment Year in Review

Despite deterioration in the broader economic indicators, 非广告驱动的娱乐模式依然强劲，而广告支持的媒体正感受到网络广告的压力.

Almost Grown: Advertising Year in Review

Rich media advertising continued to thrive in 2007, taking on its more established counterparts and holding its own.

Streamticker 2007: The Year in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Fundings

2007 proved to be the year of legitimate peer-to-peer networking and high-definition streaming, 但更大的新闻是，这些“大孩子”涉足流媒体领域的方式，让一些规模较小的公司对它们的大兄弟姐妹产生了敬畏.

Streaming From the Mobile to the Newsroom and Game Show

At this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, several companies are showcasing mobile products that fit into standard broadcasting workflow.
Wed., Feb. 13, by Tim Siglin

The Battle for Your Address Book May Involve Streaming for Social Networks

Social networking reworks the mobile address book into a rich media aggregation tool, with new offerings from Zyb, Yahoo, and others highlighted at this week's Mobile World Congress.
Wed., Feb. 14, by Tim Siglin

The Mobile Broadband Battlefield

随着宽带无线网络和富媒体在本周巴塞罗那举行的全球移动电话会议上主导增长讨论，雅虎和谷歌进入移动领域.
Mon., Feb. 11, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #10: Super Sports and Politics Edition

Jose and Tim discuss the Super Bowl, Super Tuesday, and the implications of streaming media on sports advertising and the political process. No, it's really not THAT boring!
Fri., Feb. 8, by Jose Castillo and Tim Siglin

Miss the Big Game? Stream the Ads

The year's most anticipated ads are still available online long after the Super Bowl, as well as highlights from the game itself.
Mon., Feb. 4, by Tim Siglin

Microsoft's Yahoo Offer Part of A Major Online Play

The tech giant likely sees Yahoo's effective rich and streaming media advertising success as a weapon against Google's text ads, which are proving less effective on social networking sites.
Fri., Feb. 1, by Tim Siglin

The Qtrax Announcement: Here We Go Again

If the news isn’t filled with politics, Super Bowl and economic stimulus stories, it’s filled with streaming media business models. And recent announcements from Qtrax, Last.fm, and Amazon indicate that there’s life yet in all three basic approaches to monetizing content.
Tues., Jan. 29, by Tim Siglin

Video Drives Apple's Innovation

Steve Jobs' yearly dog & pony show demonstrates just how important streaming and progressive downloading are to Apple’s strategy, from the new Macbook Air to the updated Apple TV.
Wed., Jan. 16, by Tim Siglin

Commentary—Macworld 2008: The Week That Copy-Protection DRM Dies?

Despite marked incredulity, the signs of the demise of copy-protection DRM in audio content seem to be everywhere.
Tues., Jan. 15, by Tim Siglin

CES 2008, Day 3: Podcasting

Products to capture and deliver podcasts abound at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Wed., Jan. 9, by Tim Siglin

CES 2008, Day 2: Home and Business Surveillance

Video camera systems, from the simple to complex, stream video content to home and business owners.
Tues., Jan. 8, by Tim Siglin

CES 2008, Day 1: HD Streaming

High-definition video streaming, both inside and outside the home, is all the rage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Mon., Jan. 7, by Tim Siglin

CES 2008 Keynote: Bill Gates' Last Hurrah

Microsoft’s chairman reminisces on the past, pokes fun at the present, 并推动流媒体成为公司未来的一部分——包括与NBC合作，用Silverlight提供2008年夏季奥运会的视频.
Mon., Jan. 6, by Tim Siglin

CES 2008 Preview: Streaming the Show

With almost 150,000 attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center and associated hotels, it might be better to stay home and watch the highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show.
Sun., Jan. 6, by Tim Siglin

So You Got a New Computer for Christmas. Now What?

Here’s a brief overview of the basic tools everyone needs to stream content from Flash, Windows Media, QuickTime, and Real sources.
Fri., Jan. 4, by Tim Siglin

Brighter Days Ahead for Internap’s CDN Service?

The company has set in motion a series of events that provide a compelling case—if the customers buy in.
Fri., Dec. 21, by Tim Siglin

HD For The Holidays: Formats, Formats Everywhere!

Now that HD streaming is upon us, what cameras and editing software should you buy—and what format should you invest in—to keep up with the Joneses?
Tues., Dec. 18, by Tim Siglin

Let's Work Together

Combining streaming, videoconferencing, instant messaging, and desktop or application sharing, collaborative computing has come of age.

Streams of Thought: Altering Course—The Adobe Warship Begins to Turn

Everywhere you look, Adobe shows signs of turning into a relatively successful hybrid company that uses the web and the desktop as equal platforms.

CDNs Rush to Add High-Definition Flash Streaming

With Adobe's announcement of Flash Media Server 3 last week, content delivery networks including Level 3, Limelight, and Swarmcast are announcing formal support for HD Flash.
Tues., Dec. 11, by Tim Siglin

Flash Media Server Spawns a Family

Released today, the new Flash Media Server 3 contains not just one but three server options. Also released today was Flash Player 9, which supports H.264 and On2's VP6-s. Read the story and listen to the accompanying podcast.
Tues., Dec. 4, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #9: Flash Media Server 3

Tim Siglin and Sam Mays of Fresh Punch, who is standing in for Jose this week, talk about Flash, 包括在Adobe的MAX 2007会议上展示的几个工具，这些工具已经在新发布的Flash Media Server 3中找到了自己的方式.
Tues., Dec. 4

Apple Settles Burst Lawsuit

$10 million settlement gives Burst second major out-of-court patent defense win in as many years.
Tues., Nov. 27, by Tim Siglin

Changes At The Helm At Adobe and Avid Reveal Changes In Strategy

With both of their CEOs leaving, Adobe and Avid are resetting high-level management for the next phase of growth and, perhaps, significant changes in corporate direction.
Tues., Nov. 20, by Tim Siglin

Collaborating With Streaming

Accordent’s partnership with Tandberg is just one of many initiatives to bring the worlds of videoconference, telephony, and streaming video closer together.
Thurs., Nov. 15, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #8: Speaking Encode

A look back on the highlights of the Streaming Media West show, and a talk with encoding specialist Jan Ozer about the latest video encoding tools.
Thurs., Nov. 15

Streaming Media Podcast #7: Bebo Partners With Video Content Providers

Jose Castillo talks to Bebo's Jose Hernandez about the company's new partnerships.
Tues., Nov. 13

Streaming Media West: The 50,000 Foot View From 6 Feet

This year's Streaming Media West exhibited a diversity of both attendees—from the C suite to the creative class—and exhibitors, many of whom were there for the first time.
Fri., Nov. 9, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media West: Keepin' It Real

周三上午的流媒体西部主题演讲解释了用户生成内容和专业制作节目背后的一些谜团. For both Metacafe and National Geographic, a degree of authenticity has been key to success.
Wed., Nov. 7, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #6: A Sit-Down With "The Vlogfather"

Jose Castillo chats with vlogging pioneer Steve Garfield.
Mon., Nov. 5

Streaming Media Podcast #5: Misadventures in Video Conferencing

Jose and Tim reflect on videoconferencing's past and ponder its future with LifeSize Communications' Craig Malloy.
Mon., Nov. 5

BitTorrent's Gone Legit, But Still Faces Obstacles

当我们进入流媒体西部2007年最令人期待的主题演讲之一时——BitTorrent总裁Ashwin navin——我们来看看这家既是创新者又是争议焦点的公司.
Fri., Nov. 2, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Podcast #4: Finding The Needle in the Digital Haystack

In Episode 4, Tim Siglin and Jose Castillo discuss video search with Everyzing's Thomas Wilde.
Fri., Nov. 2

Streaming Media Podcast #3: Home-Brewed Media Transmissions

In Episode 3, Tim Siglin and Jose Castillo talk with Sling Media's Brian Jaquet.
Fri., Nov. 2

The New Streaming Media Podcasts

Tim Siglin and Jose Castillo have taken over the podcasting helm, and bring you insightful and lively interviews with some of the biggest names in online media. In the first two episodes, they talk with IdaRose Sylvester of IDC and Ripcode's Brendon Mills.
Tues., Oct. 30

Leopard Release Takes Cues From Online Video

Besides all the bells and whistles that you’ll read about (and use, if you upgrade to Leopard or make the move to a Mac) one thing struck me: the way Leopard handles media now—including images, audio and video—is mimicking the online world in a way that is a first for a desktop operating system.
Fri., Oct. 26, by Tim Siglin

Mobile Device Control, Streaming On Display At CTIA

Announcements from Microsoft, Vantrix, and Symbian highlight a show that's putting increasingly more emphasis on video.
Tues., Oct. 23, by Tim Siglin

EchoStar Plugs Into IPTV Via HomePlug Connections

The satellite company’s strategy came into clearer focus at the HomePlug Powerline Technology Alliance, where an EchoStar spokesperson outlined how set-top boxes from recently acquired Sling Media might move content around the home.
Thurs., Oct. 11, by Tim Siglin

Flash: Here, There, and Everywhere

The Moviestar engine will power more than Flash playback on the web—much more. At Adobe MAX 2007, the company offered some sneak previews of just how much.
Fri., Oct. 5, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media Europe: It's About Quality, Not Quantity

London—on its best weather behavior—was the setting for this week’s European event. Though the show is considerably smaller than its U.S. counterparts, the quality of the conference sessions themselves often surpassed what we get stateside.

Streams of Thought: Gettin' High (Def) in Amsterdam

IBC 2006 was heavy on high-definition hype.

Adobe Media Player Beta Now Available

It's not the full-blown version--it doesn't support H.264, for instance--but Adobe announced the availability of its long-awaited media player at Adobe MAX 2007 in Chicago.
Mon., Oct. 1, by Tim Siglin

Sling Slides Into Echostar, Set-Top Box Field Narrows

Dish卫星所有者收购位置移动设备制造商可能会关闭一扇门，同时打开另一扇门.
Fri., Sept. 28, by Tim Siglin

Does Media Need to Be Free?

最近从iTunes等按次下载付费网站“免费”三巨头内容的举措提出了一个有趣的问题:消费者是否愿意付费并拥有这些内容, or watch it for free but be limited to streaming-only access?
Tues., Sept. 25, by Tim Siglin

Second Life Gets . . . A Second Life

Origin Digital’s Odaptor platform serves as underlying technology for Second Life's new, improved video capabilities.
Tues., Sept. 18, by Tim Siglin

More Details on Microsoft's VC-1 Ecosystem Emerge at IBC

In addition the introduction of Microsoft's VC-1 SDK, IBC brought big news from the likes of Tarari, Dayport, Thomson,and SyncCast.
Thurs., Sept. 13, by Tim Siglin

IBC Offerings Expand Digital and Streaming Infrastructure for Broadcasters

Whether you’re a traditional broadcaster, a cable giant, or just a video podcaster, something new is waiting for you at this year’s IBC in Amsterdam.
Mon., Sept. 10, by Tim Siglin

IBC Demos Reveal Advances Across IPTV Ecosystem

Whether it’s acquisition on solid-state media, encoding, or delivery, streaming in the IPTV space continues to move steadily forward, as proven by announcements from the likes of Digital Rapids, ViewCast, and Akamai.
Mon., Sept. 10, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Demonstrates Flash Media Server 3, Adobe Media Player, and Cisco Integration at IBC

Ability to stream H.264 and AAC Plus, along with a tie-in to Cisco’s Content Delivery System, reveal more of Adobe’s larger plan to get video to three screens, even if it’s not FLV.
Thurs., Sept. 6, by Tim Siglin

Apple Delights, Infuriates With New iPods And iPhone Price Mods

The new WiFi-enabled iPod Touch looks tasty, but changes in the rest of the iPod line, a drop in the price of the 8GB iPhone, and discontinuation of the 4GB iPhone are leaving a sour taste in early adopters’ mouths.
Thurs., Sept. 6, by Tim Siglin

Nokia Breaks Ranks With Network Operators, Targets iPhone/iTunes

这家手机制造商的Ovi音乐门户网站利用去年收购Loudeye的机会，在欧洲和亚洲推出音乐和娱乐生态系统.
Thurs., Aug. 30, by Tim Siglin

Vista Network Degradation Bug Linked to Streaming

Notice that your network transfer rate goes down when listening to audio or watching video in Vista? The bad news is you're not alone; the good news is that Microsoft says it's working on a fix.
Wed., Aug. 29, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: MTV Loses Its Urge, and So Do I

As MTV ends its partnership with Microsoft and starts one with Real, only one thing is clear: The online music world may be growing, but it’s still frustrating.
Fri., Aug. 24, by Tim Siglin

Streams of Thought: MLB's Foul Bawl

MLB Advanced Media's anger against the placeshifting technology of the SlingBox seems a bit arcane.

Review: Adobe Production Premium CS3

Integration among all products in the CS3 suite is exceptionally strong, Adobe Media encoder——一个跨越几个CS3应用程序的例子——是一个可靠的产品，使Adobe在与其他更成熟的视频软件套件的竞争中站稳了脚跟.
Thurs., Aug. 16, by Tim Siglin

Players and Codecs Come Under Hacker Scrutiny

2007年黑帽大会的几个会议表明，需要继续开发精简代码，并关闭媒体播放器中可能被黑客利用的潜在漏洞.
Friday, Aug. 10, by Tim Siglin

Akamai’s Troubles: Much Ado About Nothing

Akamai continues to lose valuation—and Internap just reported a 2Q 2007 net loss of $1.7 million—but that doesn’t mean the entire CDN market is in trouble. In fact, if you’re really paying attention, you'll see that the space is stronger than ever.
Tues., July 30, by Tim Siglin

Latency: The Next Frontier

Now that the major codecs can deliver quality that is acceptable—or better—for most video, the next challenge to be overcome for streaming is latency. New products from HaiVision and W&W Communications aim to bring latency down to the point where streaming becomes tenable for high-speed surveillance apps

How To Convert Videos To Play On The iPhone

Whether you're one of the masses who bought one, or just need to deliver content to people who have, getting video on the iPhone isn't quite as simple as it looks. Here’s are some tips on how to create videos that can play on the new device.
Wed., July 18, by Tim Siglin

Net Radio Deadline Looms (Again)

Retroactive royalties kick in on July 15 timetable will trigger retroactive royalties, and recent hearings indicate Congress won’t intervene. But all hope is not lost, as royalty rate could still be overturned.
Tues., July 3, by Tim Siglin

Adobe’s Visual Communicator 3 Integrates with Flash Media Server

New version of Serious Magic’s flagship product adds multicamera preview and seamless Flash Video output at a reduced price.
Mon., June 25, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: Apple iPhone—A Browser’s Best Friend or Streaming Engine?

Apple realized they needed to allow third-party apps on the iPhone, and they finally heeded the call for a software development kit. And—surprise, surprise—it’s called Safari.
Tues., June 19, by Tim Siglin

Akamai Monitoring Tool Becomes Marketing Magnet

Akamai的互联网监控工具既显示了总体的网络流量的涨落，也显示了媒体内容使用的特写.
Tues., June 12, by Tim Siglin

Immersive Media Maps Streaming's Future

Technology players like Immersive Media are integrating streaming content into practical, everyday-use online products such as Google Maps’ new street-level views.
Friday, June 1, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Gives Tennis and More A Sporting Chance to Generate More Revenue

The business of streaming sports is alive, well, and pushing the technology and business envelope, as MLB Advanced Media partners with The Tennis Channel and upstart Marshall Media pushes the video quality envelope.
Fri., May 25, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: SM East 2007—More Substance, Less Hype

在纽约希尔顿酒店(New York hilton)的展场上，参展商和参展者挤得水泄不穷，围绕Flash展开了热烈的讨论, Silverlight, citizen journalism, user-generated content, and the state of the industry.
Sun., May 20, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East 2007: What’s Next for Online Video Advertising?

The final panel of the show—which topped 3,400 registered attendees, 比2006年增加了25%，重点关注媒体和娱乐行业面临的最具争议的问题之一:哪种广告效果最好?
Thurs., May 17, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East 2007: For The New York Times, Video Now Just as Important as Print

Keynote by The Grey Lady’s Martin Nisenholtz reiterates Times is in the journalism business, and video is now part of that business, even for publications with roots in print.
Wed., May 16, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Media East 2007 News Briefs: Microsoft Sees the Light, Sprint Learns its ABCs, and TiVo Finds itself

While Microsoft showed off Silverlight at the show, Sprint started delivering ABC content for free and TiVo introduced new search capability.
Tues., May 15, by Tim Siglin

CBS Syndication Deals Reveal Seismic Strategy Change

By pushing content to other sites while gathering content to show through its own distribution channels, CBS is hoping to offer advertisers more bang for the buck as we enter the high-stakes advertising season.
Mon., May 14, by Tim Siglin

Burst Gains Ground for its Patent Validity in Court Battle with Apple

With the lawsuits filed against Burst.com now through the Markman phase, it appears likely that Apple's best bet will be to settle with the smaller company.
Mon., May 14, by Tim Siglin

Connecting Streaming to the Living Room

Last week’s Connections 2007 conference in Santa Clara explored “Future Opportunities: The Next Big Thing” for streaming, with a focus on simplifying consumer choices and DRM.
Tues., May 8, by Tim Siglin

Bill Offers Possible Reprieve for Indie Internet Radio

From Capitol Hill to the hip-hop blogosphere, unlikely allies are coming together to push back against Copyright Royalty Board's modified royalty rate.
Mon., May 7, by Tim Siglin

Head of MPAA Calls for DRM That Allows for "Managed Copying"

MPAA Chairman and CEO Dan Glickman told an industry gathering that the industry "wholeheartedly" supports legitimate copying. Meanwhile, On2 adds DRM to its Flash codec while Amazon plans to offer DRM-free downloads.
Wed., April 25, by Tim Siglin

NAB 2007: Real-Time H.264 Compression Options Abound at NAB

Announcements from Digital Rapids, Envivio, and others continue to push forward the state-of-the-art for traditional, mobile, and net broadcasting.
Sun., April 15, by Tim Siglin

NAB 2007: Apple Expands Production Tools, Now Offers VC-1, Windows Media Video, and Flash Encoding

Even though they weren’t the focus of Apple’s NAB press conference, there are a few key benefits for content streamers in the company’s new Final Cut Studio 2.
Sun., April 15, by Tim Siglin

How to Choose the Best Settings for Delivering Video in Adobe Flash

Flash offers a variety of ways to display video content, each with its own particular benefits and drawbacks. Here are five questions you should ask before you begin encoding.
Wed., April 11, by Tim Siglin

EMI's Rejection of DRM May Help Apple Overcome Its European Woes

EMI deserves a hand for pioneering a return to consumer choice when it comes to the music they download. At the same time, the move may ease some of the pressure Apple is facing in the EU.
Tues., April 3, by Tim Siglin

How to Choose a Video Capture Card

For both live and on-demand content, proper capture is key to successful delivery. Here are the questions you need to ask in order to select the right one for your needs.Mon., April 2, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Creative Suite 3: New Launch Throws in the Kitchen Sink, Too

With implications for digital video professionals and web developers alike, CS3 offers major updates to just about every Adobe product, including Mac compatibility on almost all of them. Here’s a high-level look at the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
Tues., Mar. 27, by Tim Siglin

NSCA: Sounds Like Streaming

Systems contractor show once again proves that streaming is penetrating traditional analog audio strongholds, with implications that may benefit the entire streaming industry.

New Royalty Schedule May Scuttle Independent Internet Radio

对互联网广播电台征收昂贵且具有追溯效力的版税的提议——为soundexchange带来了数百万美元的收入——引发了强烈反对.
Tues., Mar. 13, by Tim Siglin

Linux Streaming Wins Respect in Europe

European Commission awards UK council that created “transparent” system to stream to constituents running Linux.
Wed., Mar. 7, by Tim Siglin

Sports Streaming Organizations Step Up Their Game

Servecast和Sports Video Group都在主办或合作举办备受瞩目的行业活动，以继续推动体育视频作为一种广播艺术和重要的收入来源.
Mon., Feb. 26, by Tim Siglin

Streamticker 2006: The Deals That Reshaped the Online Video Space

Google, Adobe, Vitalstream, and more bring mergers and acquisitions of tech companies back to center stage in the mainstream media

The Perfect Storm: 2006 Media & Entertainment Year in Review

2006 was a turning point for streaming media, but which direction is it headed in now?

This Week in Streaming: New Approaches to Mobile Content

From both the programming and technology sides, announcements from ESPN, Media Excel, and ExpertVillage.com suggest the ways that mobile video is moving to the next level.
Wed., Feb. 14, by Tim Siglin

Digital Rights Management Takes Center Stage

从出人意料的史蒂夫·乔布斯站出来支持不受保护的音乐，到荒谬的一个人因为下载了微不足道的五首歌而被美国唱片工业协会起诉，最近的事件凸显了数字版权管理的根本问题.
Wed., Feb. 7, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: YouTube to Share Revenues—But With Whom?

YouTube's announcement that it will begin some sort of revenue-sharing program opens a Pandora’s Box of legal, ethical, and business questions.
Tues., Jan. 30, by Tim Siglin

The Week In Streaming: MIDEM, MySpace, and More

Announcements from MySpace, Merlin, France Telcom, and a Chinese search engine point towards the future of digital media online.
Wed., Jan. 24, by Tim Siglin

Ericsson Acquires Redback and Hires a Streaming Media Pioneer

A late-2006 acquisition plugs a hole for a service provider and creates a real-world lab for Alan Lippman.
Wed., Jan. 17, by Tim Siglin

HD Streaming Comes on Strong at CES 2007

Not content just to move standard-definition content around the home, consumer electronics companies are pushing HD content delivery to the forefront.
Thurs., Jan. 11, by Tim Siglin

Apple Drops the Computer, Picks up the Phone, and Streams to the Living Room

Steve Jobs's keynote at MacWorld was short on the Mac but long on mobile media and home entertainment, with the announcement of the iPhone and a demo of Apple TV.
Wed., Jan. 10, by Tim Siglin

Streaming Already the Rage at Consumer Electronics Show

SlingMedia, Sony, and Microsoft all announced products or initiatives to free streaming video from the PC and deliver it to other devices, while a portion of the stream of Bill Gates’ keynote was interrupted to protect intellectual property.
Mon., Jan. 8, by Tim Siglin

World Trade Centers Association Hopes Streaming Turns Education into a Revenue Source

Global 100 ties together vendor-sponsored education, streaming capabilities, and market experts for educational initiatives worldwide.
Wed., Dec. 20, by Tim Siglin

Sling Media Slings Content to the Masses

The popularity of the company’s easy-to-use, place-shifting Slingbox continues to grow as consumers look for new ways to control the content they watch.
Wed., Dec. 13, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: Cisco, TI "Go Video"

The big boys are embracing video, and not without warning. But it was the smaller, scrappy players that got them back in the game.
Tues., Dec. 5, by Tim Siglin

Akamai Adds Media Management Tools With Purchase of Nine Systems

In the ever-more-competitive CDN space, the acquisition of Nine Systems—and its Stream OS platform—expands Akamai's media management and publishing capabilities.
Tues., Nov. 28, by Tim Siglin

PS3, Zune, and More Highlight This Black Friday

From game consoles that download to music players that share content wirelessly, the nation’s biggest shopping day of the year is sure to include something for the streamer of your choice.
Tues., Nov. 21, by Tim Siglin

Review: NewTek TriCaster Pro

NewTek的TriCaster Pro建立在最初TriCaster的坚实基础上，但增加了一些功能，使其值得在专业环境中使用. The $6,995 price point positions the product well below the price of other all-in-one products currently on the market, most of which have been created by streaming-centric companies. Given NewTek’s background in video, audio, and RGBHV, the TriCaster product line—with a few tweaks—could rival and outdo products of many times its cost.

Review: Grass Valley REV Pro

As an acquisition, editing, and playback format, this newest Iomega mass-storage cartridge has potential, and Grass Valley has done a fine job augmenting Iomega’s product with its own brand of video hardware expertise. The drive and media both performed well; they have a sturdy, rugged feel, and, for an external device, the REV Pro is quiet during operation.

Review: Inlet Technologies Semaphore Pro 2

信号量是一个积极的第一步，它允许普通用户准确地评估基于文件的广播产生的质量问题. As a standalone product, Semaphore allows for consistent quality control in the field; coupled with FathomPro, Semaphore creates a much more compelling scenario for enhancing mid-sized and large broadcasters’ workflows.

Streams of Thought: Passing It On: Recording (and Consuming) Our Hobbies and Habits

Several sites have sprung up recently that feature consumer-generated, how-to video content, a trend that carries with it deeper social meaning than initially meets the eye. Each of these sites—ViewDo.com, VideoJug.com, and ExpertVillage—have several social drivers in common.

TI Advocates for Moving Transcoding From the Core

Texas Instruments evangelizes just-in-time and point-of-presence transcoding through a new sponsored study from IDC, arguing that it's crucial for the proliferation of video entertainment and the devices that play it.
Thurs., Nov. 9, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: Here Come the Brides

最近，一位准新娘的母亲问了我一个问题，这让我想到:还有什么比网络直播婚礼更能说明流媒体已经达到了临界点呢?
Wed., Nov. 1, by Tim Siglin

First Look: Adobe Soundbooth

Easier to use than Audition but nearly as powerful, Adobe’s new audio software sets its sights on streaming video producers and Flash developers.
Mon., Oct. 30, by Tim Siglin

Commentary: A Serious Acquisition Creates More Magic for Adobe

Adobe’s recent acquisition of Serious Magic is good news for current Adobe video customers, and bodes well for streaming users. And while Adobe’s thinking about acquisitions, here are some other companies it might be considering.
Wed., Oct. 25, by Tim Siglin

Review: Digital Rapids StreamZ

If your workflow requires both a transcoding and an encoding solution, and speed is paramount, strongly consider putting a StreamZ system on your short list.
Mon., Oct.9, by Tim Siglin

Licensing Sweetens Deal as Google Buys YouTube

YouTube’s deals with Universal and Sony BMG may have been the deal-clincher, as they could help reduce Google’s risk of taking on copyright infringement liability along with the user-video startup.
Tues., Oct. 10, by Tim Siglin

ESPN Shifts Mobile Video Focus

The network shut down Mobile ESPN after only seven months, realizing that customers weren’t willing to make service-provider choices based upon available video content.
Tues., Oct. 3, by Tim Siglin

Adobe Rolls Out Integrated PDF/Flash Products

Adobe puts Macromedia technologies to good use in the recently-released Captivate 2 and Acrobat 8 products.
Sun., Sept. 24, by Tim Siglin

Yes Virginia, There Is a Webcast

A recent symposium showed how streaming helped Virginia claim the title of Forbes’ Best State for Business.
Mon., Sept. 18, by Tim Siglin

Mobile Video in the Spotlight at IBC 2006

This year’s show demonstrates that the mobile video market is maturing rapidly, with an emphasis on DVB-H.
Thurs., Sept. 14, by Tim Siglin

IBC 2006: Is HD Coming, or is it Already Here?

Pre-IBC announcements show flurry of activity in HD streaming and broadcasting space
Fri., Sept. 8, by Tim Siglin

How-To Video Sites Gaining Traction

The appearance of UK-based Videojug.com suggests that the appeal of DIY video is growing, but potential investors in such sites would do well to consider three factors before signing the dotted line.
Wed., Aug. 30, by Tim Siglin

Cisco Solidifies VOD Footprint Through Arroyo Acquisition

Along with the Scientific Atlanta acquisition, the Arroyo deal positions Cisco to be a major player in the video-on-demand market.
Tues., Aug. 22, by Tim Siglin

Nokia’s Loudeye Acquisition Points to New Mobile Business Models

Since it gives Nokia control over encoding, distribution, and devices, it gives the company an end-to-end solution that may free mobile service providers to focus on their core competencies.
Tues., Aug. 15, by Tim Siglin

Telestream adds Popwire Tools to its Product Base

收购巩固了Telestream在Mac编码市场的地位，同时两家公司都定位于追求下一代编码工具.
Tues., Aug 8, by Tim Siglin

ViewDo.com Helps People Help Themselves

With social networking, advertising, and an eye toward product placement and manufacturer partnerships, this how-to video website has plenty of growth potential.
Tues., July 25, by Tim Siglin

Case Study: Video Interpreter Services at the Alameda County Medical Center

Tandberg和Cisco通过为口译员提供视频通信技术，帮助不会说英语的患者获得所需的护理.
Tues., July 11, by Tim Siglin

A Storage Area Network Primer

With the advent of lower-cost drives and ubiquity of 1GB Ethernet connectors, the cost and complexity of creating a storage area network (SAN) is falling. Is a SAN right for you?
Mon., July 3, by Tim Siglin

Parallels Desktop Lets Mac Users Do Windows (Media) Too

New virtual machine tool allows near full-speed access to processors on Intel-based Macs. And, unlike Apple's own Boot Camp beta, it lets users run Windows and OS X at the same time.

The (Small) Business of Streaming Media

When small businesses decide to enter the world of streaming media, the questions are the same as for large businesses: Should I outsource? Do everything in house? Or find a balance?
Tues., June 20, by Tim Siglin

iPodding InfoComm 06

The addition of podcast integration into rich media recording workflows highlighted product upgrades announced by Accordent, Anystream, and Sonic Foundry.
Mon., June 12, by Tim Siglin

Texas Instruments Provides Code Enhancements for DaVinci

DaVinci Technology Development Kit includes bundled codec package and software modules, taking some of the heavy lifting off the shoulders of developers.
Friday, June 9, by Tim Siglin

VitalStream Inserts Eonstreams’ Technology Into Advertising Lineup

The acquisition not only ends months of speculation about VitalStream’s ad insertion plans and Eonstreams’ future, but also serves as a prime example of the robust growth of a maturing industry.
Tues., May 30, by Tim Siglin

The Changing Digital Music Landscape

Announcements in the last week by Apple, Loudeye, and MTV show just how fluid the digital music delivery space has become.
Tues., May 16 by Tim Siglin

NAB 2006: Finding the Right Business Models

While the "big three"—subscription/pay-per-view, advertising, and promotional–still dominate, industry leaders at NAB suggest it's time to consider additional approaches.
Tues. April 25, by Tim Siglin

NAB 2006: Streaming Takes Center Stage

Beyond the slew of product announcements that always accompanies the opening of the show, this year’s NAB finds keen interest in streaming throughout the show floor.
Mon. April 24, by Tim Siglin

Gearing Up for NAB

As broadcasters focus more attention on delivering content online, this year’s show promises to be a showcase for streaming media tools.
by Tim Siglin

NSCA 2006: Streaming Invades the Conference Room

The National Systems Contractor Association’s annual Expo has traditionally focused on audio, and analog audio at that. But this year’s show, held earlier this month in Las Vegas, saw streaming products move front and center.
by Tim Siglin

Review: On2 Flix Pro 8 for Flash 8

An easy-to-use interface, myriad output options, and relatively fast transcoding make Flix Pro worth considering.
by Tim Siglin

CeBIT 2006: Americans in Hannover

The world’s largest technology show didn’t disappoint this year, with compelling advances in VoIP, display, and optical storage pointing towards the future.
by Tim Siglin

Company Profile: EonStreams Helps Terrestrial Radio Ads Reach Targeted Online Audiences

Marrying traditional media experience with new-world streaming tools, CEO Steve Newman hopes to help company rebound from loss of Clear Channel.
by Tim Siglin

Moving Beyond Text Search

Even today, video indexing systems are still based on textual search modalities. But if some cutting-edge research projects are any indication, that’s all about to change.
by Tim Siglin

Company Profile: On2 Technologies Pledges Continued Innovation

Despite the unexpected departure last week of CEO Doug McIntyre, On2 continues to search for the ever-elusive low bit-rate, low processor-power sweet spot.
by Tim Siglin

Commentary: The Year of Video Search

Google Video and the AOL/Truveo deal aren’t the only reasons why video search could take off in 2006. Other vendors like Accordent, Sonic Foundry, and Pictron are poised to step up their search game, too.
by Tim Siglin

H.264 Moves to Center Stage in 2006

The huge iPod Video sales numbers released by Apple at Macworld this week tell only part of the story, as H.264 takes hold for good.
by Tim Siglin

Video iPod Sales Growth Portends Big Things for Streaming Media in 2006

苹果最新的成功故事可能正是打开我们一直期待的移动流媒体行业闸门的关键.
by Tim Siglin

Review: CNN Pipeline

Despite a few quirks, the network's new broadband video service is a news junkie's dream.
by Tim Siglin

Streaming for Holiday Travel

Whether planning to go somewhere exotic or mundane this season, more and more travelers check out the online views and reviews first, opening up new opportunities for Web sites to capitalize on the power of streaming video and audio.
by Tim Siglin

Adobe Completes Macromedia Acquisition

The April announcement of the deal paved way for speculation on how Adobe would leverage Macromedia’s Web and interactivity tools. With word that the acquisition is now complete comes a clearer, though somewhat surprising, picture of what the future may hold.
by Tim Siglin

Schooled in Streaming

Homeschoolers are embracing streaming in growing numbers, just as they embraced the Internet in the mid- to late-1990s, presenting significant revenue opportunities for content providers.
by Tim Siglin

Streaming in the Worship Market

It’s only natural that churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious institutions would make the leap to streaming, podcasts, and other online delivery methods. In doing so, they both support their congregants and expand their reach.
by Tim Siglin

An Education in Streaming: Educause 2005

From Blackboard integration to podcasts, rich media recording companies offer new options as they vie for the academic market’s dollars.
by Tim Siglin

Commentary: Streaming Matters

Many of us maintain that streaming is a delivery tool, not an industry unto itself. But recent developments suggest that perhaps it’s time to reevaluate our perceptions.
by Tim Siglin

Flash 8 Video: Flash in the Pan or Serious Contender?

With improvements in quality and On2's aggressive marketing of its encoding tools, Flash 8 may be set to compete with Windows Media and other formats.
by Tim Siglin

Texas Instruments Joins the Video Fray—Again

Introduction of DaVinci could move TI to a dominant position across entire video acquisition and delivery chain.

Case Study: Pickin’ for Donations

The streaming community responded to Hurricane Katrina in ways big and small. In Kingsport, Tennessee, a bluegrass concert turned into a fundraiser, with digital media helping to get the word out.

Multiple Delivery Mechanisms for Streaming

P2P, personal area networks, and progressive layering of downloads are just a few of the mechanisms that will ensure streaming's success in the future.

Brave New Interfaces

By taking a cue from video games, the next generation of interfaces will give users new choices in what they watch.

Analysis: EU Issues Paper Threatens Internet Expression Worldwide

By suggesting that a version of the “fairness doctrine” be applied to the Web, proposed European Union regulations undercut the very nature of Internet communication.

Supreme Advice on Peer-to-Peer

The court’s ruling in the MGM v. Grokster case is good news for “legit” P2P media delivery, says Kontiki’s Stuart Clearly.

A Tale of Two Shows: Supercomm and Infocomm

If there was any doubt that streaming is now everywhere, a walk around either of these trade shows quickly dispelled that notion.

Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Future of Open-Standard Internet Video

At Streaming Media East last month, three industry experts took a look into the crystal ball, and reached different conclusions regarding whether the standards-based H.264 or Microsoft’s proprietary VC1 will win out.

Streaming Media East 2005: From the Show Floor

在最近的流媒体东2005展会上的展台和演示显示，供应商和与会者对流媒体行业充满了兴奋.

Commentary: Macromedia Acquisition Solidifies Adobe’s Position

As the love fades from Adobe’s relationship with Apple, Macromedia’s Web development and video products could give the company a leg up in the creative tools war.

NAB 2005: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now

With a larger provider presence, smaller hardware, and more buzz about VC-1 and H.264, NAB has become a must-visit show.

Akamai-Speedera: The Industry Responds

Consolidation may be an unavoidable consequence of the streaming industry’s growth, but it could also prove a boon to smaller providers.

Raising the Video Streaming Quality Bar

Joe Kane's Digital Video Essentials Professional is designed to help A/V pros calibrate displays. Along the way, it so happens that he’s helping increase the quality of Windows Media and H.264 for the entire streaming industry.

Microsoft Settles Burst.com Lawsuit

The $60 million settlement fee is lower than many had expected, and the agreement may make it difficult for Burst to pursue future licenses.

The Sound of Things to Come

Streaming audio is the next frontier for home sound systems. Three manufacturers showed off their solutions last week at the Electronic Home Expo in Orlando.

Commentary: Napster to Go -- Do Hedged Bets Equal Innovation?

Napster’s new "Napster to Go"—the latest round in the "subscribe vs. buy" online music argument—suggests that, Super Bowl ads aside, the debate’s really over.

Ultra Wideband Technology Holds Promise for Streaming

Ultra wideband technology succeeds where 802.11b fails, handling multiple simultaneous transmissions across a wide band of frequences.

News Analysis: Too Much, Too Soon?

As Optibase shifts its focus back to network and streaming products, whither Media 100? It's a stark switch from the compay's public stance six months ago.

H.264 Begins Its Ascent

To quote Mark Twain, reports of the codec's demise are premature. If anything, H.264 is just beginning to gain traction.

Videophones, Round 3: Finally as easy as picking up the phone?

最近的一批公告和即将到来的CES产品公告表明，可视电话可能只是准备好了他们的特写.

Streaming Helps AV Industry Eliminate Cable Clutter

现在是精明的制造商利用传统模拟视听设备和基于ip的设备日益融合的时候了.

Commentary: Are We There Yet?

We shouldn’t be thinking about creating a "streaming industry" anymore. Rather, we should focus on all the vertical markets for which streaming can provide solutions. A look at streaming’s past offers lessons for the future.

H.264 Video Prepares MPEG-4 For Prime Time

As broadcasters shift from tape- to disk-based digital acquisition, editing, and transmission systems, MPEG-4 system vendors’ products can gain significant market share against MPEG-2. Adoption will depend on several factors, such as de-mystifying H.264 and its availability as a codec within MPEG-4.

IBC 2003 Streaming Products Wrap-Up

The broadcast and streaming worlds are rapidly becoming one entity, if product announcements and show-floor buzz at IBC2003 are any indication. Tim Siglin gives an overview of interesting pre-launch and shipping products demonstrated at the show.