OTT - The Broadcast Bridge - Connecting IT to Broadcast

Up to 30% of ad revenue can be lost through ad blocking.

Inside Secure Shields Ads Against Blockers September 27^th 2018 - 04:00 PM

Inside Secure at IBC 2018 unveiled a package to meet the growing challenge of ad blocking which is depleting online revenues for many commercial broadcasters and video service providers.

Ooyala, one of the early pace makers in OTT video platforms, is now owned by Australian Telco Telstra.

Ooyala Extends Support For Interoperable Master Format September 26^th 2018 - 05:00 PM

Ooyala announced extended support for the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) in its Flex Media Platform around IBC 2018.

DekTec Adds OTT Stream Analysis to StreamXpert August 16^th 2018 - 03:00 PM

Dektec’s StreamXpert real-time transport-stream analyser gains an new feature with the latest release, version 2.3. The MPEG-2 analyzer now includes OTT analysis. OTT streaming is rapidly establishing itself as a mainstream way to reach large audiences, with higher requirements for content availability and quality as a result. It is in the interest of broadcasters and operators to assure that manifest files on its servers can be reached, are complete and correct, and that the referred streams decode with no problems.

Edgeware argues that OTT has emerged from the shadow of broadcast.

Edgeware Promotes OTT Personalization and Security at IBC 2018 August 3^rd 2018 - 01:50 PM

Edgeware is showing its TV CDN and Origin systems at IBC 2018 this September in Amsterdam under the theme that OTT services are now capable of surpassing their legacy broadcast equivalents in potential for personalization and content security.

OWNZONES’ European operation based in Romania is targeting that country’s diaspora.

OWNZONES Unifies Cloud Platform With Consumer Video Applications June 1^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

OWNZONES Media Network, a California based provider of tools and apps for OTT, has integrated its cloud-based Connect media logistics platform with its consumer video applications. The goal is to cut costs and manage discovery for content owners by exploiting the firm’s app framework, irrespective of the technology they are currently using.

VO & SoftAtHome’s End-to-End TV Solution Enables Ad Targeting to Households October 26^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Viaccess-Orca, SoftAtHome, and their partner Viznet, jointly demonstrated an end-to-end solution for addressable TV at IBC 2018.

SRT optimizes streaming performance across unpredictable networks with low latency secure streams.

SRT Alliance Signs Microsoft To Open Source Low Latency Streaming Standard September 21^st 2018 - 12:30 PM

Latest SRT Alliance membership signals mass adoption of SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) for low latency video streaming workflows, it is claimed.

Harmonic Announces Launch of Dynamic Ad Insertion With VOS360 SaaS September 14^th 2018 - 07:00 PM

As part of the company’s commitment to SaaS, Harmonic demonstrated the advanced capabilities available in the cloud with VOS360 video SaaS. Officials say it offers new cost savings and monetization opportunities for content owners and video service providers.

Media Links Integrates TICO Lightweight Compression into its MDP Series September 14^th 2018 - 05:00 PM

At IBC, Media Links’ MDP3040 IP Media Gateway will support 4K by including ultra-low latency TICO compression technology developed by intoPIX.

IBC2018 Show Event Channel