Media Security: Part 2 March 2^nd 2015 - 01:00 PM

John Watkinson* looks at the importance of virus protection and some methods to help prevent cyber-attacks. Some steps may include proper staff training to adopting unique hardware and software designs.

Social networking drives video streaming growth February 26^th 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

Media workflow dashboards February 23^rd 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.

The Video Content Question: To Stream or Not to Stream? February 20^th 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.

Broadcasters without Spectrum February 13^th 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.

Industry Looks to Help Consumers Understand What “UHD” Means February 12^th 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.

Global IPTV market to triple in value by 2020 February 10^th 2015 - 12:30 PM

Amid all the OTT hype IPTV will increase its share of the global pay TV market according to various forecasts, with the latest from Transparency Market Research predicting a trebling in worldwide revenues generated by the sector between now and 2020. The firm’s latest forecast ‘IPTV Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size,

Super Bowl 15 - A Technological Feat of Super Proportions February 6^th 2015 - 01:00 PM

What broadcast engineer, video or audio technician or camera person hasn’t wanted to work the Super Bowl? Being part of the broadcast team for the most high-profile event in U.S. television is considered by many to be a career-crowning achievement. For those who do work the Super Bowl, i