All VOD articles – Page 16
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Industry TrendsSatellite technology: Advances in connectivity
Over the past several months, it has become clear that, in many ways, far from being a distinct sector, the satellite industry is a microcosm of the larger broadcast industry in which it operates.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Seth Shapiro, Alpha Networks
Seth Shapiro, Emmy winner and CEO / founder of Alpha Networks, is preparing for the launch of that company’s blockchain – enabled entertainment platform. Exposing viewers to underappreciated content from foreign markets is just one of the things the offering will focus on.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Mike Darcey, M247
The TV industry is grappling with a ‘three-way profit squeeze’, which means many companies will not make as much money as they did in the past, warns veteran broadcasting executive Mike Darcey.
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WhitepaperWhitepaper: Live remote production and monitoring matters
Two whitepapers in one: Insights into the challenges Online Video Providers (OVPs) face and the solutions for consideration as they seek to keep current customers and attract new viewers.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Michelle Munson, Eluvio
The leader of new ‘content-centric’ software start-up Eluvio shares her thoughts on evolving distribution models, and the merits of perceiving AI and blockchain as ‘tools’ to ease system implementation.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Yves Padrines, Synamedia
With the competition from OTT and media companies who are now distributing content directly to subscribers, pay-TV operators have been in search of ways to enhance their services beyond these offerings with truly personalised, high quality video experiences for their subscribers, explains Synamedia Chief Executive Yves Padrines.
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Technical PapersUsing machine learning to create personalised 'snackable' content
In this paper, we explore a platform which utilises state-of-the-art ML algorithms for the real-time analysis of thousands of hours of multilingual multimedia content, including television and VoD.
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Industry TrendsGetting to grips with TV’s golden age
IBC2018: The state of scripted, the future of linear TV and the effectiveness of digital advertising were all topics of debate at a session devoted to debunking received wisdom in TV.
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Thought LeadershipBest of breed: The future of OTT success depends on it
As OTT growth gains pace and traditional linear TV declines the importance of flexible architecture increases, writes M2A Media Solutions Architect Valentijn Siebrands.
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Thought LeadershipThe state of streaming: It’s the end of an ‘error’
As it stands, the US is one of the most expensive places in the world to get internet. One in four homes are unable to get broadband-level speeds necessary for effective streaming, while the Federal Communications Commission continues to do awaywith plans to make high-speed Internet more affordable, writes Phenix ...
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Industry TrendsAndroid TV and Roku catch IBC’s eye
IBC2018: In a session devoted to eye-catching innovation at IBC, Accedo’s Fredrik Andersson highlights Android TV and Roku as well as other ground breaking products.
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Industry TrendsArqiva launches blockchain trial
IBC2018: Broadcast infrastructure firm says trial is an opportunity for TV companies to experiment with the technology.
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Industry TrendsAPAC and MENA: Huge complications, but opportunities
IBC2018: India has eight versions of Big Brother, while young people are abandoning conventional TV in the Middle East… The challenges of operating in the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets were laid bare in two IBC panels.
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Industry TrendsEurosport looks to “service the superfans”
IBC2018: Broadcaster plans to develop a global lifestyle platform around golf, followings its acquisition of rights to the PGA Tour.
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Industry TrendsSky puts facial recognition tech to the test
IBC2018: Machine learning tool trialled during coverage of this year’s Royal Wedding can be used in live sports, awards and political events.
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Industry TrendsBeyond Netflix: How to survive as a niche streaming service
IBC2018: Key to success for specialist OTT platforms is to pitch yourself as a ‘delicatessen’ compared to ‘supermarkets’ like Netflix and Amazon, IBC delegates told.
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Industry TrendsYouTube’s Mohan: ‘New EU directive is anti-creator’
IBC2018: The Chief Product Officer of YouTube, Neil Mohan, tells IBC audience that European Union’s recently approved Copyright Directive will “impact the creative ecosystem.”
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Industry Trends“Partnerships” are key to growth, says Netflix
Striking partnership deals with pay-TV and telco operators has helped Netflix take its subscriber numbers “to the next level”, says Maria Ferreras, Vice President of Business Development EMEA.
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Industry TrendsCould cord cutters be a lifeline for linear TV?
The trend for subscribers to dump pay TV services is gathering pace in the face of OTT growth.
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Industry TrendsPeled spells out strategy for Synamedia
The newly named company, which is being acquired from Cisco, looks to tap into content boom and mulls a possible IPO in a few years
