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…

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.

Scalable Dynamic Software For Broadcasters - The Book November 7^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Scalable Dynamic Software For Broadcasters is a free 88 page eBook containing a collection of 12 articles which give a detailed explanation of the principles, terminology and technology required to leverage microservices based, software only broadcast production infrastructure.

Understanding IP Broadcast Production Networks - The Book October 18^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Understanding IP Broadcast Production Networks is a free 62 page eBook containing a collection of 14 articles which provide the basic building blocks of knowledge required to understand how IP networks actually work in the context of broadcast production systems.

Waves: Part 12 - Elementary Antennas October 5^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

To be useful for information purposes, electromagnetic radiation needs antennas. It’s a large subject with many specialist areas.

C-Suite Insight: Louis Hernandez Jr. Reshapes Grass Valley For Long-Term Success October 4^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

A self-described “technologist” at heart, Louis Hernandez Jr. knows an emerging trend when he sees one and likes to ride the wave as long as possible. Trained by his father, a computer science teacher, with his formal undergraduate and MBA in finance, he became a technology entrepreneur in the mid-1990s w…

Compression: Part 12 - The Evolution Of Video Compression September 27^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Having considered all of the vital elements of moving image coding this final part looks at how these elements were combined throughout coding history.

Network & System Orchestration Tools At IBC 2023 September 14^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

At the heart of virtually every IP infrastructure and its inherent IT network is a software layer that acts like a conductor to make sure the system is working smoothly. Some call it the orchestration layer because it instructs each device to do what it needs to do and exactly…

HD/4K/HDR Multi-Format Video Workflows At IBC 2023 September 12^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

From capture, through production and onwards to delivery, handling multiple formats simultaneously is a core challenge for broadcast workflows. Thankfully there will be plenty of technology options on show at IBC to facilitate even the most complex requirements.

Hybrid SDI/IP Network Technologies At IBC 2023 September 7^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

The reality of the adoption of IP based workflows is that most broadcasters are running hybrid infrastructure that combines SDI, IP and IP enabled cloud and there will be plenty at IBC to help smooth the hybrid transition.

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…

A Practical Guide To RF In Broadcast: The Future Of OTA TV In The US November 27^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

At the moment it is far from clear exactly how the OTA TV landscape will evolve in the US over the next few years… the only sure thing is that we are in a period of rapid change.

How Starlink Is Progressing As An Alternative To 5G November 23^rd 2023 - 10:00 AM

TV stations have mostly parked their satellite trucks and ENG vans in favor of mobile bi-directional wireless digital systems such as bonded cellular, wireless, and direct-to-modem wired internet connections. Is Starlink part of the future?

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.

A Practical Guide To RF In Broadcast: Other Radios In TV Stations November 20^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Why keeping control of wi-fi and other devices within a broadcast facility to ensure there is no interference with critical devices is essential.

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