In this expansive interview with Simon Crownshaw, Microsoft's worldwide media and entertainment strategy director, we discuss how Microsoft customers are leveraging generative AI in all stages of the streaming workflow and how they're using it in content delivery and to enhance user experiences in a range of use cases. Crownshaw also digs deep into how Microsoft is building asset management architecture and the critical role metadata plays in effective large-language models (LLMs), maximizing the value of available data.
Nadine Krefetz //
15 Oct 2024
The 16th annual Streaming Media European Innovation Awards competition - formerly known as the Readers' Choice Awards - returns with 12 categories. With more than 9,000 votes, who are the finalists? And who are this year's winners?
Steve Nathans-Kelly //
27 Aug 2024
This article explores the current state of AI in the streaming encoding, delivery, playback, and monetization ecosystems. By understanding the developments and considering key questions when evaluating AI-powered solutions, streaming professionals can make informed decisions about incorporating AI into their video processing pipelines and prepare for the future of AI-driven video technologies.
Jan Ozer //
30 Jul 2024
How do others see us, and how do we measure our progress? New data on streaming power consumption will allow the industry to target further reductions in power consumption while working toward longer-term solutions that reuse old technologies alongside current best practices as a way to extend the life of streaming tech for years to come.
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
12 Mar 2024
MWareTV's COO discusses the easy way for non-specialists to build apps for all platforms.
Streaming Media Editorial Staff //
30 Aug 2024
Alexander Leschinsky talks data sovereignty, sustainability and the state of the streaming industry.
Katherine Allen //
19 Aug 2022
Despite the comeback of in-person events in 2022, online audience engagement remains important with a steady demand for interactivity in live streaming.
Streaming Media Editorial Staff //
05 Sep 2022
Blackbird's CEO talks about the appeal of cloud-native production, the importance of sustainability, and 'storycentric' production.
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
19 Jul 2021