July/August 2017
Magazine Features
Measure it, Improve it: For Video Publishers, QoE and QoS are Critical
31 Jul 2017
Today's market is too competitive for subpar experiences. If companies aren't monitoring quality of service and quality of experience, they're likely losing viewers—and profits.
One to Many: Streaming Live Video to Multiple Platforms
04 Aug 2017
If you're delivering a live video stream, you likely want to publish it on as many platforms as possible. Here's the best hardware and software to pull it off.
Lock it Down: How to Keep Enterprise Video Safe and Secure
03 Aug 2017
From pipes to pixels, enterprise video security is becoming big business. This article puts a spotlight on three types of content security solutions: encryption, rights management, and content management.
Beyond TCP: Meet the Next Generation of Transport Protocols
01 Aug 2017
Lower latency while increasing reliability: That's the promise of alternate transmission protocols that expand on TCP or simply replace it as the streaming transmission champ.
Comedy Streamer Laughly Goes Live, Bringing the Yuks in Real Time
02 Aug 2017
Standup aficionados know Laughly as the Spotify of comedy, with a library of thousands of hours of recorded material. Now, Laughly is expanding with live streams and original content.
How Netflix and Amazon Are Changing the Indie Movie Business
28 Jul 2017
The leading subscription services are flush with cash, and they're eager to buy hot titles on the festival circuits. For first-time directors, that often means trading a theatrical release for a guaranteed payday.
Catch the Buzz: Drone Racing Is the Next Frontier for Sports
04 Aug 2017
Drone racing is the latest esport moving from hobbists to mass appeal. Fast-paced events are help around the world, but live streaming remains an obstacle.
The Industry
Online Video Publishers Take a Hard Pivot at 2017 Newfronts
01 Aug 2017
This year's newfront presentations marked a shift in thinking by online video publishers. They're not going to create series that win against Netflix, so they'd better focus on what works.
The Video Doctor
The 9 Starter Questions to Answer Before Creating a Live Stream
02 Aug 2017
Creating a live stream for an event has gotten easier, but doing it right still requires advanced planning. Here's a roadmap for the first-timers.
Future in Focus
Latency: The Final Frontier for Streaming Video Entertainment?
03 Aug 2017
Delays of up to two minutes can really destroy the live sports experience. Walled garden solutions aren't working, so it's up to CDNs to provide relief.
The Producer's View
AV1 and Legal Challenges: Does the Codec Have a Future?
31 Jul 2017
Some of the best minds in the streaming industry say AV1 will be challenged by infringement claims, but some of the best minds could be wrong.
Class Act
More Than Enough Is Too Much: Educational Video Is Overused
04 Aug 2017
Creating educational videos is easy—too easy—and that's a problem. To best reach students, educators need to diversify their presentation tools.