August 22, 2016
Online Video News
Globosat, NET, and Elemental Team to Stream Olympics in Brazil
18 Aug 2016
Brazilian pay TV provider/broadcaster Globosat and pay TV/broadband provider NET are both using Elemental Technologies solutions to make the 2016 Rio Olympics the "most connected games in history."
Google Transitions Hangouts on Air Users to YouTube Live
16 Aug 2016
While a blog post announced that users won't be able to create new Hangouts on Air sessions, the product is actually being shifted to the enterprise.
Ooyala Announces AppStudio for Multi-Platform OTT Video
16 Aug 2016
In September, Ooyala will release AppStudio, which combines app templates with backend tools designed to help distribute and monetize video.
Twitter May Create Apple TV App for NFL Games, Other Live Video
15 Aug 2016
It's one month until the kickoff of Twitter's Thursday night NFL streaming, and having a set-top box app would make its live video easier to find and enjoy.
Featured Articles
Got Facebook Live? Take the Streaming Media Survey
18 Aug 2016
As Facebook Live generates more and more buzz in the industry, Streaming Media is surveying readers throughout our community on how they're using Facebook Live and their experiences so far. Click here to share your thoughts.
Voting Now Open in 2016 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards
12 Aug 2016
It's time to vote for your favorite products and services in the only industry awards program with results determined by the people who matter most—the end users.
Short Cuts
Video: How Can Content Providers Deliver a Consistent Experience Across Devices?
17 Aug 2016
Plex's Greg Edmiston, HBO's John Narus, and Machinima's James Glasscock discuss the challenges of controlling and standardizing the user/viewer experience across the diverse device landscape.
Industry News
Discovery Communications and Roku Announce Availability of TV Everywhere Content Offerings on the Roku Platform
Roku Customers to Enjoy Top Series from Several U.S. Networks
Zype Introduces Easy Live Video Streaming for OTT
Leading SaaS Video Distribution Provider Takes the Complexity Out of Live Streaming and Monetization For Video Businesses
V-Nova demonstrates why it has to be Perseus at IBC 2016
On-stand demonstrations of business models and deployments that are only economically or technically viable thanks to V-Nova Perseus show why it has to be Perseus at IBC 2016
McClatchy to publish SendtoNews' sports video content across its extensive network of news websites.
Ericsson sets out ‘TV as a service’ vision at IBC 2016
Ericsson will showcase a series of new TV and media solutions, launches and innovation concepts spanning its software portfolio including next generation playout solutions, augmented reality enriched experiences and immersive sports technologies at IBC 20
Avid Bundles Axle Media Management with Avid Nexis Pro
Axle Starter software included with Avid Nexis Pro storage configurations signals next step in shared storage: integrated tools to swiftly find, use, and share media
Blackmagic Design Announces Public Beta of New Operating System and User Interface for URSA Mini
Public beta of major new camera OS with new user interface, dozens of features and improved camera performance is now available for download!