Cable Operators Still Losing Customers to OTT Providers in US July 11^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Cable operators in the US are still failing to match Internet TV players for quality of experience despite having their own multiscreen offerings, according to research commissioned by pay TV subscription, billing and CRM vendor Paywizard. Americans are being drawn to the higher level of customer service from providers like

Is Digital Media Invading the Television Business? June 30^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Digital media has failed at its original vision and is now turning into the third leg of the television business, said Michael Wolff, a tech entrepreneur and author of the book “Television Is the New Television: The Unexpected Triumph of Old Media In the Digital Age.”

News Stations Encourage Citizen Journalists To Use Streaming Media June 28^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

While there’s been a lot of talk about how large multi-channel video distributors—mostly cable and satellite TV—are using highly automated over-the-top (OTT) infrastructures and other forms of streaming methods to reach new customers with on-demand and live audio and video content, many independent TV station groups and indiv

Over-The-Top Television Moves into Super Niches June 24^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

When most of us think of “over-the-top” television, we think of video programming distributed over the internet by services such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple and a host of other online programmers. But the OTT business is rapidly changing — bringing in a diverse new group of niche players who are filling in th

Reality Check For 4K CDNs As Satellite And Mobile Operators Weigh In June 23^rd 2016 - 03:00 PM

It has already been a big year for CDN launches with new entrants along with developments from the large existing players such as Akamai and Amazon. At least three somewhat overlapping themes can be identified, optimization for Ultra HD (UHD) content, CDNs specializing in delivery to mobile devices and moves

What Is Required To Create The Perfect Picture? June 15^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Viewers want big displays and big displays look their best with new UHD 4K content. While the content is being developed today, producers still grapple with difficulties and challenges facing them as they create new UHD 4K images. That quality level must soon become as common the HDTV equivalent.

Be Your Own OTT Mogul June 6^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Traditional broadcasting faces increased competition from heavily funded network-based channels. But now, there are new, smaller and much lower-cost ways for content makers to get their message to an audience. Enter NomadTV, a company that builds low-cost OTT services for any niche audience.

Viewpoint: Time To Take A Fresh Look At The True Potential Of Multiscreen April 14^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

To realize the full business potential of multiscreen content delivery, service providers, including Telco’s and premium broadcasters, need to come to grips with how to bring content ‘silos’ together. The key is getting the right data and then knowing what to do with it.