Monitoring An IP World - OTT - Part 2 July 13^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

In this second instalment of our extended article on monitoring in OTT and VOD, we take a look at the core infrastructure and discuss how to analyze systems to guarantee that video, audio and metadata is reliably delivered through network and CDN infrastructures to the home viewer.

Monitoring An IP World - OTT - Part 1 July 6^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Monitoring has always been the engineers’ best friend as it turns apparent chaos into order and helps us understand what is going on deep inside a system to deliver high-quality pictures and sound. As OTT continues to play a more prominent role, the need to monitor internet distribution systems is b…

HDR For Cinematography - Part 2 June 29^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

In this second installment of our extended article looking into HDR for cinematography we look at the practical aspects and applications of HDR.

The World Of OTT (Quality Assurance Pt2) - Monitoring From The Network Side June 23^rd 2021 - 09:00 AM

Part 1 of this series described how network-side QoE (Quality of Experience) measurement is fundamental to proactively assuring the quality of OTT services. At its core, the network-side can be an early warning system for QoS, which in turn correlates to actual QoE performance. This article considers the two types of…

HDR For Cinematography - Part 1 June 22^nd 2021 - 09:00 AM

High dynamic range and wide color gamut combined with 4K resolution and progressive frame rates have catapulted broadcast television to new levels of immersive experience for the viewer. As HDR and WCG are relatively new to television, we need to both understand their application and how we monitor them to…

Hybrid CDN - Part 2 June 15^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

This is the second instalment of our deep dive into the rapid growth of OTT, high user expectations and the developments in hybrid systems which combine CDN with storage and distributed processing to meet demand.

Hybrid CDN - Part 1 June 8^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Broadcasting video and audio has rapidly developed from the send-and-forget type transmission to the full duplex OTT and VOD models in recent years. The inherent bi-directional capabilities of IP networks have provided viewers with a whole load of new interactive viewing possibilities.

The World Of OTT (Quality Assurance Pt1) - Assuring QoE From The Network Side June 3^rd 2021 - 09:00 AM

The features we love about OTT services – such as combined linear and on-demand content, multi-device viewing mobility, tailored viewing experiences, and in some cases better resolutions – are driving the general rapid uptake of OTT services.

The World Of OTT (Content Pt4) - Personalizing Content For Maximum Impact May 12^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

A core promise of OTT is greater customer satisfaction through a more personalised viewing experience. Instead of linear channels with scheduled content that we may or may not be interested in, OTT enables us to combine tailored VOD and Live content into a single viewing window. This specific personalised viewing…

CableLabs Certifies First Low Latency DOCSIS Modem April 28^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

CableLabs, the industry body responsible for cable TV R&D and standards development, has certified the first cable modem supporting the low latency version of the DOCSIS data over cable specification.

The Liberation Of Broadcast Technology - Part 1 July 20^th 2021 - 09:30 AM

For many years broadcasters have been working with static systems that are difficult to change and upgrade. This two part series explores the unfolding of a more elastic future based on COTS hardware and flexible licensing.

Low Orbit Satellites - The Space-Age Future Of Live Streaming Video July 20^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

The launch of new low orbit satellites for global network coverage will have a significant impact on remote live streaming for broadcasters and webcasters. With the likes of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Amazon’s Kuiper, or one of the other vendors such as Oneweb vying for vertical space, the outlook for…

Stand By For NDI 5 July 19^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

NDI Version 5 is loaded with highly anticipated new features and unseen capabilities, because it was announced a month ago and hasn’t been released yet.

Parts And Chip Shortages July 15^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

TV equipment manufacturers are doing what broadcasters do best: Creatively helping each other work through a difficult technical challenge.

Internet Contribution For Broadcasters: Pt. 3 - Why Carriage Matters To Live Internet Video Delivery July 14^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

On the internet, congestion and latency is added at the points at which carriers connect to each other. Understanding this will help you design a better quality video service, says Bernhard Pusch, Head of Global Internet Strategy at Telstra Corporation.

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