Tag: OTT

Basics of Streaming breaks down why game streaming shouldn't be treated like video streaming, highlighting that video is a distribution model while game streaming is a real-time computing system. It shows how two-way interaction, strict latency requirements, and per-user compute…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how interactive streaming turns video into a state-driven system where playback depends on user decisions, shifting the player, manifest, and delivery stack into a coordinated decision engine. It highlights the tradeoffs, including higher CDN costs…

From the Archives revisits HDHomeRun as an early hybrid model that turned free over-the-air broadcasts into IP-based streams across connected devices. It showed how local infrastructure could replicate core streaming behaviors like multi-device access and DVR without relying on licensing…

Basics of Streaming explains how accessibility features such as captions, subtitles, and audio descriptions are integrated into the streaming pipeline alongside video and audio delivery. These elements rely on coordinated workflows across encoding, manifests, metadata systems, and player technologies to…

From the Archives revisits Sling TV’s 2015 debut, when Dish Network launched a $20 internet-delivered bundle that kickstarted the skinny bundle era. By pairing major networks like ESPN with modular add-ons, Sling reset how live TV was packaged and distributed,…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the complex streaming supply chain that powers seamless video playback for viewers. From content creation to playback and monetization, each layer, encoding, CDN delivery, ad decisioning, metadata, localization, plays a critical role in performance, scalability,…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how the creator economy has become foundational infrastructure for the streaming industry. What began as individual talent has evolved into programmable distribution networks that drive engagement, discovery, and retention. From short-form content and live video…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the FAST channel supply chain, showing how a once-niche format has become a core revenue engine for the streaming industry. FAST works by blending traditional linear TV programming with OTT flexibility, powered by sophisticated content…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how live, DVR, and time-shifted viewing have become essential pillars of modern OTT strategy. These features aren’t just conveniences, they directly impact engagement, session time, and retention. As more platforms lean into live events and…

Accedo and Magine Pro will merge their SaaS streaming businesses into a new jointly owned company, combining Accedo One with Magine Pro’s platform and customer base to form what they position as a global SaaS leader for OTT streaming. The…