June 29, 2020

Online Video News

Xilinx Introduces Real-Time Server Appliances for Top Quality at Low Cost

The two new appliances, based on Alveo data center accelerator cards, use adaptable FPGA architecture to allow service providers to optimize quality and performance even after deployment

Brightcove, NAGRA, Akamai, and BuyDRM Deliver New Security Feature for Oscars Screening Platform

Online screeners are now more secure with forensic watermarking technology enabled by cloud services providers

Featured Articles

Server-Side Ad Insertion: Have a Good DAI

Given server-side ad insertion's fraud-resistance, accuracy, safety, and reliability, and the necessity to use thin-clients in large market sectors, it has become the best option.

Game On! With Traditional Live Sports on Hiatus, Will Esports Fill the Void?

The current spike in organized, competitive online gaming--driven in part by social changes brought on by COVID-19--lands on top of a widely reported 2019 esports boom, and already-high expectations for 2020 growth.

Short Cuts

What is Driving Consumer OTT Preferences in 2020?

Critical survey data on OTT consumption from Altman Vilandrie's Matt Rivet, with additional analysis from strategic consultant Sherry Brennan at Streaming Media East Connect 2020.

Pros and Cons of Going Live with Remote Production

As social distancing necessitates remote production, live producers face new challenges and new variables that raise the question: Is walking the live streaming highwire the right choice? It depends, say Ben Ratner and Alex Lindsay, in this clip from their panel at Streaming Media East Connect 2020.

Blog

The Publisher's Recipe for Video Revenue Optimization

With the right mix of ingredients and careful testing, publishers can overcome declining CPMs and increase revenue.

Industry News

Brightcove Launches Industry-Leading Virtual Event Experiences Solution; Empowering Companies to Quickly and Easily Connect with Audiences Online

New solution includes customizable, immersive, live, and always-on video experiences to help brands pivot physical events to virtual

Movies Anywhere now available on VIZIO SmartCast® TVs, Letting Users Bring Their Movie Collections Together In One Place

Movies Anywhere provides access to 7,900+ digital movies from across digital retailers

Telestream Plays the Unplayable with GLIM

New remote media player plays mezzanine and professional grade media files from anywhere in a browser