Making Cloud Systems Secure - Part 1 April 17^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Security for cloud and internet systems is playing an ever-increasing role in broadcast infrastructures. High value media assets and communication channels to broad audiences are at risk so it is reasonable to assume that unidentified hostile actors are lurking in every corner.

The Main Components Of The OTT Ecosystem April 14^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

All video services begin with some form of content production and acquisition, so we will assume this is constant regardless of the content distribution method.

The Sponsors Perspective: Metaverse - The Next Chapter Of Broadcast April 12^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

The broadcast industry has been evolving towards greater immersion since its inception. As technology evolves, so do the capabilities of broadcasters and content creators to bring audiences inside of their stories.

The Principles & Terminology Of The OTT Ecosystem April 6^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

OTT is becoming more and more prevalent in the world of video consumption. Some people would say that it will become the dominant form of video delivery in years to come as the underlying technologies expand, develop or mature, and consumer behaviour continues to revolve around convenience, flexibility and personalization.…

The Streaming Tsunami: Part 2 - Preventing The Flood March 31^st 2023 - 09:00 AM

The Streaming Tsunami is emerging as broadcasters tune in to their own streaming video strategies. Today, most broadcasters deliver less than 10% of their total viewing hours via OTT streaming services. But things are changing due to consumer preferences for streaming, broadcaster strategies to focus on streaming, and industry-level choices about…

Delivering Timing For Live Cloud Productions - Part 1 March 28^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Video and audio signals represent synchronous sampled systems that demand high timing accuracy from their distribution and processing infrastructures. Although this has caused many challenges for broadcasters working in traditional hardware systems, the challenges are magnified exponentially when we process video, audio and metadata in software.

The Big Guide To OTT: Part 1 - Back To The Beginning March 27^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Part 1 of The Big Guide To OTT is a set of three articles which take us back to the foundations of OTT and streaming services; defining the basic principles of the OTT ecosystem, describing the main infrastructure components and the terminology used.

Learning From The Experts At The BEITC Sessions at 2023 NAB Show March 21^st 2023 - 09:30 AM

Many NAB Shows visitors don’t realize that some of the most valuable technical information released at NAB Shows emanates from BEITC sessions. The job titles of all but one speaker in the conference are all related to engineering, technology, development and research.

Empowering Cloud Through Microservices - Part 2 March 20^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Achieving higher levels of scalability and flexibility demands a hybrid approach were microservices run in the cloud, on- and off-prem. Also, common APIs hide the complexity of the infrastructure from the user to provide a seamless operation.

The Streaming Tsunami: Part 1 - Seeing The Tsunami Coming March 17^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Streaming video is on the cusp of becoming a major problem for broadband networks. Up to now we have been dealing with a swell in the streaming sea that has caused a few large waves to crash on to the shores of broadband networks. These waves have made headlines in…