Haivision Report Shows Broadcasters Embracing HEVC and 4K
10 Mar 2022
Third annual Broadcast IP Transformation Report highlights how broadcasters are rapidly adopting 4K and HEVC, IP networking, cloud services, and hybrid workflows
MPEG LA VVC Licensing Terms: What Do They Mean for the Streaming Industry?
24 Feb 2022
Who's contributing to the two VVC patent pools, and will the combined royalties accelerate or discourage adoption? We sat down with two industry experts and the CEOs of both MPEG LA and Access Advance to get their insights.
Is FTP Really Dead? Survey Deadline Extended to March 1
16 Feb 2022
We're doing research into the state of file transfer, and we need your input. Just for taking the Media and Broadcast File-Transfer Workflow survey, you'll be entered into a drawing to win a DJI Mini SE drone.
MPEG LA Announces VVC Licensing Terms
28 Jan 2022
The terms are out—20 cents per unit for hardware/paid software and 5 cents per unit for free software—but there's lots of fine print and plenty of questions remain, including those about the contributors that aren't in either the MPEG LA pool or the Access Advance pool.
Take the Autumn 2021 State of Streaming Survey
21 Sep 2021
Share your professional and personal insights and enter to win an iPad or Osprey Talon 4K-SC hardware encoder
Moscow State Reports: FFmpeg Still Tops for H.264, but Falters for HEVC and AV1
11 Jun 2021
The good news: As always, Moscow State's codec studies are some of the most comprehensive available. The bad news: Unless you're TikTok or Tencent, you won't have access to some of the best performers.
IBC Show Moves to December
25 May 2021
Citing vendor and attendee reluctance to attend a September event, and the need to guarantee health and safety, IBC announced that this year's event will take place December 3-6 in Amsterdam
Take the Encoding and Transcoding 2021 Survey
24 May 2021
Take a 5-minute survey about codecs, encoding workflows, and premium video features, and enter for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card.
V-Nova LCEVC Royalty Structure Announced
20 May 2021
Royalty will be paid by streaming service providers; the codec will be free for encoder/player developers
Rethink Technology Forecast is Bullish on VVC
04 May 2021
Rethink Technology Research's "Media & Entertainment Transcoding Workload and Device Royalty Forecast" breaks down anticipated codec penetration through 2030
Bitmovin Raises $25 Million in Series C Financing
20 Apr 2021
Investment led by Swisscom Ventures with Climb Ventures, Atomico, Highland Europe, and Constantia New Business, and brings Bitmovin's total funding to $68 million
IBC Plans Hybrid Event for September, with Fallback Dates in December
17 Feb 2021
Hybrid in-person and digital event set for September 10-13, with the RAI on hold for the first week of December as a backup.
Integrating OWNZONES Connect with Major Streaming Platform to Simplify Technicolor Delivery
04 Dec 2020
Process enables direct IMF package delivery via API entirely in the cloud, saving Technicolor time because there is no need to download IMF locally and re-upload it to deliver to a platform
The State of Streaming Autumn 2020
30 Nov 2020
The latest State of Streaming report shows that in addition to increased viewing, the pandemic has hastened streaming publishers' moves to the cloud and software-defined infrastructures.
Verizon Preps 5G Edge for 8K Live with AWS and Zixi
20 Nov 2020
Zixi's Software-Defined Video Platform and live protocol are being used to deliver the 8K stream with AWS and Verizon for a major global broadcaster
AWS Takes SDI in the Cloud to Next Level
18 Nov 2020
Proof of concept of uncompressed live video workflow in the cloud demonstrates future production possibilities and opens up interop can of worms
H.264 Still Dominates Streaming Industry, According to Bitmovin Report
05 Oct 2020
The latest Bitmovin Video Developer Report reveals shifts in business models, ad insertion technology, and codec usage
Streaming Media West Connect is This Week
22 Sep 2020
We've got speakers from Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Comcast, and more talking about all things OTT and streaming video next week. Registration is free! Read on to find out more.
Moving Picture, Audio, and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence: "A New Way to Make Money"
16 Sep 2020
New standards body MPAI plans to develop new specifications for data coding, using AI to bridge the gap between technology and licensing.
Haivision's Teltoo Acquisition Adds WebRTC and P2P to Its SRT Offerings
09 Jul 2020
Teltoo's real-time analytics and WebRTC-enabled P2P gives Haivision an end-to-end low latency ecosystem