April 15, 2015

Online Video News

Akamai Incorporates Adobe Primetime Server-Side Ad Insertion

The collaboration pairs Akamai's scale with Adobe's ad technology, and should launch commercially in Q3.

NAB 2015: NewTek Announces Advanced Edition TriCaster Software

The upgrade adds over 60 features, including the ability to create real-time data driven graphics and automate repetitive tasks.

Imagine and VDMS Partner on Multiscreen OTT Distribution System

The combined solution lets broadcasters create custom end-to-end workflows that stream linear content to over-the-top audiences.

Featured Articles

NAB 2015: Should the FCC Regulate OTT Video Providers Like MVPDs?

In a spirited NAB panel discussion, an FCC commissioner and four industry experts debated the pros and cons of regulating online video services.

NAB 2015 Keynote: Google Sends Greetings From 'Valleywood'

Hollywood and Silicon Valley have created explosive new options for both viewers and video advertisers; Google sees a new golden age.

NAB 2015: Winning the Next Generation of Viewers with OTT Services

OTT services are experimenting with business models, multiscreen delivery, and content packages to appeal to the growing number of viewers who are looking for alternatives to traditional pay TV offerings.

Industry News

VDS Introduces Sentinel Cloud to Bridge the Gap Between Over-the-Air Broadcast and Internet Television Systems

The cloud-based system provides real-time data for streaming, social media and digital advertisers to create more targeted campaigns

VideoBlocks Launches Premium Stock Video Marketplace Where Contributors Keep 100% of Commissions, Customers Save 40% Per Download

THIS TECHNOLOGY Debuts Major Upgrade To First-To-Market Alternate Content Solution, Addressing Regionalized Content Delivery Complexity

SwitchStream 3.0 introduces Audit Central, Event Dashboard and Map View features to give MVPDs and programmers verification reporting and efficient control of alternate content events.

iStreamPlanet Launches Aventus on Google Cloud Platform

Live Multiscreen SaaS Combined with Extensive Worldwide Network Provides Higher Quality Video Ingest

EditShare Strengthens Ties with Adobe in Las Vegas

EditShare Flow 3.2 media asset platform demonstrates deep Adobe Premiere Pro CC integration with updated extension panel at NAB 2015

Harmonic Launches the Harmonic Video Network (HVN) Delivering OTT Channels for the Video Industry

HVN-1 Will Offer Insight Into the Technology Behind Efficient Video Delivery, While HVN-2 Features Striking Footage That is Available Royalty-Free in 4K

For the First Time Ever, X-Ray for Movies and TV Shows Now Available Directly on Your TV—Answer the Classic Movie-Watching Question “Who’s that Guy?” With Your Amazon Fire TV

X-Ray for Movies and TV Shows is available exclusively on Amazon Instant Video and is powered by IMDb—the #1 movie website in the world, with a database of more than 180 million data items, plus over 200 million unique monthly visitors worldwide

Telestream Boosts GPU Acceleration with New Lightspeed K80 Server

Lightspeed K80 Server takes advantage of the latest GPU/CPU acceleration technologies to increase speed and productivity for Vantage software-enabled media processing platform products

Wowza Media Systems Expands Partner Ecosystem to Deliver Best of Breed Live Streaming Solutions

Works With Wowza Program Expands Camera Choices With the Addition of Sony SRG-300SE Remote Camera

Wowza Drives Next Level of Live Streaming With Customizable, Advanced Streaming Solutions

Wowza Extends Leadership in Streaming Media With Live Solutions That Continue to Offer Unmatched Control, Scale and Flexibility

Wowza Streaming Cloud and Wowza Streaming Engine Pro Deliver High-Quality, Custom-Branded Live Streaming to Audiences of Any Size, on Any Device

Wowza Continues to Lead the Way in Live Streaming With Unmatched Brand Control, Flexibility and Economics

Ramp Announces Integration with WebEx, Making WebEx Recordings Easy to Search, Retrieve and Play via Ramp’s Award-Winning Video Platform

New Product Option Makes it Possible to Find and Share WebEx Sessions for Better Communication and Productivity Across Global Business Teams

Deluxe and Xstream team up to offer leading turnkey solution for OTT services

End-to-end solution offers a rich library of content and video management platform to launch or expand OTT services quickly and cost-effectively

axle Video Announces Support for New Version of Adobe Anywhere

axle Projectr provides media management and extends collaborative capability; company is exhibiting at NAB Booth SL16015

Artesyn Virtualizes Multiple Independent Software Functions for Broadcast and OTT Video Streaming at NAB

At NAB, Artesyn will demonstrate compatibility with software applications from Elecard, MainConcept, Noisypeak, FromTo, Vanguard Video, Vantrix, and Wowza Media Systems.

New 4SeTV Streaming Device Brings Four-in-One Viewing Experience to Tablets, Smartphones, Big Screen TVs

Networked TV Tuner Eliminates Missed Plays, Social Media Spoilers

Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Transition to an IP-Based "Virtual Master Control" for Linear Broadcast Operations

First major network transition to cloud playout solution for enhanced revenue generation, efficiency and flexibility