We contacted six organizations that make extensive use of streaming media, whether for internal communications or for consumer delivery. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Accenture, the state of Montana, DL.TV, blip.tv, and ESPN.com were all kind enough to share with us the decision-making processes behind their streaming video implementations, as well as the reasons behind their choices of video formats.
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Posted 15 Nov 2006
 Flix Publisher puts processing load on content creator's machine, easing the burden on websites.
Wed., Nov. 1, by Lisa Larson
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Posted 01 Nov 2006
Easier to use than Audition but nearly as powerful, Adobe’s new audio software sets its sights on streaming video producers and Flash developers.
Mon., Oct. 30, by Tim Siglin
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Posted 30 Oct 2006
 Adobe’s recent acquisition of Serious Magic is good news for current Adobe video customers, and bodes well for streaming users. And while Adobe’s thinking about acquisitions, here are some other companies it might be considering.
Wed., Oct. 25, by Tim Siglin
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Posted 25 Oct 2006
What's New in Windows Media
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Posted 06 Oct 2006
 Company admits information was missing from the Squeeze Compression Suite user agreement, but says it didn’t foresee the product being used by user-generated encoding services.
Mon., Oct. 2, by Lisa Larson
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Posted 02 Oct 2006
 Adobe puts Macromedia technologies to good use in the recently-released Captivate 2 and Acrobat 8 products.
Sun., Sept. 24, by Tim Siglin
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Posted 24 Sep 2006
All’s quiet on the Flash Video front, at least as far as Adobe’s public statements go. In fact, it was Sorenson Squeeze and newcomer WowzaTV that grabbed much of the attention at the latest Flashforward show.
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Posted 19 Sep 2006
 Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia both have killer features that may swing the pendulum in their favor, but once you get to know their strengths and weaknesses, it really is hard to imagine living without either one.
Tues., Aug. 22, by Jan Ozer
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Posted 22 Aug 2006
A discussion with Adobe about the history of Flash and Flash Video, and more importantly, a few hints about Apollo, which frees them both from the browser.
Tues., Aug. 15, by Geoff Daily
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Posted 15 Aug 2006
Acquisition solidifies Telestream’s place in the Mac encoding market while positioning both companies to pursue next-generation encoding tools.
Tues., Aug 8, by Tim Siglin
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Posted 08 Aug 2006
While no digital rights management solution is 100% effective in deterring piracy, the right approach can help you maximize profits while minimizing unauthorized use.
Tues., July 25, 2006, by Tim Siglin
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Posted 25 Jul 2006
Video quality shouldn't be the only--or even the most important--factor when it comes to selecting a format. Scalability, rights management, user experience, and other considerations are just as crucial to your decision.
Tues., July 18, by Dan Rayburn
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Posted 22 Jul 2006
New virtual machine tool allows near full-speed access to processors on Intel-based Macs. And, unlike Apple's own Boot Camp beta, it lets users run Windows and OS X at the same time.
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Posted 27 Jun 2006
A delicious recipe for Apple-flavored media, including tips on encoding audio and video encoding and publishing your content to iTunes.
Tues., June 27, by Jose Castillo
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Posted 27 Jun 2006
In the first installment of our "First Look” series—a column devoted to no-holds-barred, irreverent takes on new developments in the streaming market—our intrepid writer takes on Microsoft’s latest media player and the MTV-backed music store inside it.
Tues., June 13, by Jose Castillo
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Posted 13 Jun 2006
These three video production companies take very different approaches to delivering Flash Video for clients. But each one maximizes the format’s capabilities while downplaying its limitations.
Tues., May 30, by Jan Ozer
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Posted 30 May 2006
Cutting-Edge Online Video
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Posted 19 May 2006
Announcements in the last week by Apple, Loudeye, and MTV show just how fluid the digital music delivery space has become.
Tues., May 16 by Tim Siglin
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Posted 16 May 2006
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