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Cloud DRM allows an operator to outsource the operational complexity of dealing with on-site DRM systems

Can cloud solve multiple DRM complexity? February 26th 2015 - 05:00 PM

Operators are increasingly challenged by the multiple DRM systems required to serve the wide variety of devices popular with consumers, including proprietary devices like Microsoft’s Xbox that only support one DRM type. This leads to integrating, maintaining and operating several DRM systems. Cloud DRM allows an operator to outsource the operational complexity of dealing with such on-site DRM systems. Another cloud DRM operator benefit is the addition of elasticity that a cloud solution can offer when there is a peak in consumer demand.

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Social media and TV are combining to drive mobile app usage.

​Social networking drives video streaming growth February 26th 2015 - 10:42 AM

This could be the year streaming video overtakes traditional linear TV viewing for the first time, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Video consumption is increasingly being driven by the popular social media sites, especially Twitter and Facebook through recommendation, and is also accounting for a growing proportion of online content such as news and adverts.

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Wall-sized dashboard showing system flow and status to multiple operators.

Media workflow dashboards February 23rd 2015 - 11:30 AM

In any endeavor there are three types of decision making; operational, tactical and strategic. Dashboards are one effective method of presenting that information.

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Today

The Video Content Question: To Stream or Not to Stream? February 20th 2015 - 06:02 PM

Most of today’s devices can instantly play video, even as it downloads from a Web server. However, managers often overlook the value of streaming video content. They could be missing valuable opportunities if they fail to understand how video streaming could fit into their organization.

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The future of video and television facilities is file-based and IP centric. Image courtesy Playbox.

Smoothing the rocky road to IP February 19th 2015 - 07:57 PM

Over the next two months, Gary Olson, president of the GHO Group, will provide a multi-part overview of the changing technology used in broadcast and production facilities. His thoughts will provide valuable insight into the types of decisions and solution selection you will soon need to make.

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Broadcasters have new competition from streaming services that do not require licensed RF spectrum.

Broadcasters without Spectrum February 13th 2015 - 04:19 PM

Broadcasters had almost 75 years of exclusivity in program delivery. That is now being challenged by new and inexpensive streaming technology.

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At CES 2015 a group of content owners and CE manufacturers announced a plan to stimulate the market for Ultra High Definition Television.

Industry Looks to Help Consumers Understand What “UHD” Means February 12th 2015 - 04:00 PM

With the Consumer Electronics industry hell-bent on making Ultra High-Definition (UHD) television sets and other related products the next best thing, the video production and distribution community is looking to help with content—now that we all know what “UHD TV” actually means.

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With the proper circuit management tools, broadcast engineers can establish IP broadcast links with a few clicks. Image courtesy Lera Blog

Transforming contribution infrastructure with IP February 10th 2015 - 02:00 PM

Contribution – backhaul in the U.S. – has always been a challenge for broadcasters. In the early days most of the engineering effort in a remote broadcast went toward creating the wireless links back to the studio.

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