5G Broadcast: Part 2 - 5G Broadcast Unites & Divides Different Factions December 18^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

5G Broadcast is coming to the boil as different factions converge on the field, including traditional broadcasters, streaming providers, mobile operators, CDN (Content Delivery Network) companies, and mobile device makers, as well as regulators at both global and national levels.

Evolving CDNs To Improve OTT December 15^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

To attract and retain an audience, OTT services must provide excellent customer experience by delivering content at the highest possible quality. Service must be smooth, uninterrupted and in the resolution required by the customer. This is one of the key ways OTT will continue to attract more viewers and fulfil…

5G Broadcast: Part 1 - A Major Milestone For Mobile Broadcast December 5^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

We present the first in a series of articles on 5G Broadcast, starting with its history and why it is rising up the agenda for broadcasters. Future articles will delve deeper into the technology and standardization, including interaction with existing digital terrestrial networks, with some examples of early trials and…

CDN For Live And VOD December 1^st 2023 - 09:00 AM

CDNs are much more than just high-speed links between Origins and ISP (Internet Service Provider) networks. Instead, they form a complete ecosystem of storage and processing, and they create new possibilities for highly efficient streaming at scale that will likely replace broadcasting technologies. In this article we look at the…

Re-Evaluating OTT/Streaming Security: Part 5 - Tackling Streaming Credentials Sharing November 28^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Pay TV operators have followed major video streamers to combat unauthorized credentials sharing among friends and family beyond the subscriber’s home. But they face a delicate balance between cracking down on the practice and avoiding annoying innocent customers.

The Streaming Tsunami: Part 7 - How Immersive Experience Pushes Streaming Video Technology Forwards November 21^st 2023 - 09:00 AM

We discuss the accelerating evolution of immersive media experiences & consumer technology, whether the mainstream media is keeping pace with the gamification of media consumption and the exponential growth in delivery capacity that will be required to support mass audience consumption.

The Big Guide To OTT: Part 7 - Content Delivery Networks November 17^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Part 7 of The Big Guide To OTT is a set of three articles which examine the pivotal role of CDN’s, how they are evolving and how Open Caching aims to support broadcast grade streaming.

Re-Evaluating OTT/Streaming Security: Part 4 - Embedded Security And Trusted Execution Environments November 14^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

The role of embedded security baked into hardware for video services has extended beyond the set top box to DRMs and mobile viewing devices such as smartphones, through Trusted Execution Environments.

ISPs And The Growth Of OTT Video November 3^rd 2023 - 09:00 AM

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are experiencing significant growth in bandwidth consumption largely due to the uptake of OTT video services and the growth in numbers of connected devices per household. ISPs are therefore navigating the path of making investments in their networks that support their own financial requirements and their…

Re-Evaluating OTT/Streaming Security: Part 3 - Forensic Watermarking October 31^st 2023 - 09:00 AM

Forensic watermarking is extending beyond premium movie and live sports content to protect lower value on demand assets as well. It is becoming an essential pillar of revenue protection, alongside DRM and encryption.