Spring 2013 (Sourcebook)
Magazine Features
Safety Instructions: Please Read Before Streaming
Joel Unickow //
06 Mar 2013
Streaming video online and flying a plane might not have much in common, but that doesn't stop Streaming Media's publisher from offering a few helpful pre-flight tips.
An Instragram for Video? No Thanks, Says the Industry
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
06 Mar 2013
Take a step back and see that the online video industry has grown up. It's more concerned with what works than what's sexy.
The State of the Streaming Industry 2013
Jake Ward //
05 Mar 2013
Online video consumption grew massively in 2012, and leading video platforms are preparing for even more expansion in 2013.
A Buyer's Guide to Live Encoders
Jan Ozer //
06 Mar 2013
What used to be a simple choice has become much more complex as output options and viewing devices have multiplied.
The State of Multiscreen Delivery 2013
Adrian Pennington //
05 Mar 2013
TiVo and Liberty Global battle for the home; BBC readies VOD store; ITV bets on micropayments; Sky's pre-emptive VOD strike; and European indies embrace YouTube.
A Buyer's Guide to Streaming Appliances
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
06 Mar 2013
When is a streaming appliance a good addition to an online video workflow? Read on for the answers, as well as the different types of streaming appliances.
A Buyer's Guide to Cloud Transcoding
Jan Ozer //
06 Mar 2013
For both live and on-demand video transcoding, there are compelling reasons to move to the cloud. Read this before making a decision.
A Buyer's Guide to Format Conversion Tools
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
06 Mar 2013
Do you need to transrate, transcode, transmux…or all three? Here are four essential questions to ask before making a purchase.
A Buyer's Guide to Non-Real-Time Hardware Transcoders
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
06 Mar 2013
File-based hardware solutions present a unique set of decision points. Some offer faster-than-real-time encoding, even with ad insertion.
A Buyer's Guide to Enterprise Video Platforms
Jan Ozer //
06 Mar 2013
Every company wants an affordable and useful ‘YouTube for the enterprise'; here's how to pick the right approach for your organization.
A Buyer's Guide to Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Dom Robinson //
06 Mar 2013
Where have all the CDNs gone? None of the most prominent CDNs want to be thought of as CDNs anymore. What does that mean for buyers or for the industry?
A Buyer's Guide to Multiformat Streaming Media Servers
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
06 Mar 2013
MPEG DASH is the biggest factor to consider -- or is it? Here are the key features to know about before making a decision.
A Buyer's Guide to Cellular Multiplexers
Dom Robinson //
06 Mar 2013
Forget the sexy form factor and look deep inside the technology. Here are the three questions to ask before buying a cellmux.
Preparing for IPv6, a New System for Internet Addressing
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
06 Mar 2013
The move to IPv6 is certain to be painful. Here's what the streaming industry needs to know about device-level addressability in an everything-connected world.
Encoding for Multiple Devices
Jan Ozer //
06 Mar 2013
Reach viewers no matter where they are. Check out these strategies for reaching the most devices with the smallest number of files.
Produce a Professional-Quality Webcast
Shawn Lam //
06 Mar 2013
It's all about finding the right technologies and creating the best workflow, especially when streaming live video.