May 02, 2016

Online Video News

Accenture Report Shows 3 Ways Broadcasters Can Win With OTT

While native digital services are growing fast and gaining subscribers, Accenture says broadcasters have a significant advantage.

Comcast Creates theVideoPlatform for Multi-Screen OTT Services

Customers are free to choose the full technology stack or just the elements they need to launch and develop new consumer video offerings.

Adobe Adopts Multi-DRM Sales, Discontinues Reseller Agreements

Customers can now license the four major DRM systems with one account in cloud or on-prem implementations.

Featured Articles

Streaming Video in Higher Education Has Had a Slow Evolution

Colleges and universities were among the earliest adopters of online video, but getting it right took some time. Here's a look back at a 21-year history.

Review: Sony PXW-FS5

Talk about a rave review: This Sony delivers everything needed in a professional video camera: Sony's large-sensor, an interchangeable-lens, and 4K-capable PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super35.

The Video Doctor

The HEVC Holding Pattern: Will '16 Be the Year for H.265 Support?

While the x265 codec is making big strides in quality and file size, the major browsers are in no rush to support H.265. With interest in 4K growing, maybe it's up to Flash to save the day.

Industry News

StreamGuys Expands Podcast Publishing, Monetization and Statistical Toolset for SGrecast Software

New podcast editing features in SaaS-based platform streamline publishing workflows and enable deeper integration with targeted advertising ecosystem

Kaltura Launches Kaltura University

A source of knowledge, training and certification for the wider video community

BT Standardizes on Elemental to Deliver Premium Content to Any Device

Unified headend powers seamless transition and expansion of BT TV Everywhere, BT Sport App, and BT Ultra HD services