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Articles for Joel Strauch

Streaming Across the Seven Seas

When the U.S. Navy looked to have a "town hall" meeting with its East and West coast offices, it turned to Polycom and its ViewStation system. Contributor Joel Strauch shows how videoconferencing is forever changing the way the Navy communicates.

Terrestrial Radio Stations Still Dark

With terrestrial radio stations still cautious to stream, AFTRA claims it's being scapegoated while Internet-only radio finds plenty of airtime.

New Directions for Streaming Games

New applications and business models are emerging, but getting users to pay to play is still a barrier to growth. Fresh from the E3 show, contributor Joel Strauch takes a look at the latest in streaming and digitally delivered game services.

Streaming to the Home

Streaming media is leaping into your living room as SonicBlue, Microsoft and RealNetworks make deals.

Comparison Box

Video Capture on a Shoestring

Sub-$200 capture cards from Winnov and Osprey provide the basics to capture and process video for streaming; but they're not created equal. Contributor Joel Strauch takes a look at these two video capture offerings.

What's the Frequency, Net Radio?

The potential for online radio – both in terms of content and revenue – appears huge. Although online radio stations were among the first streaming entertainment sites, few have found the end of the rainbow. Contributor Joel Strauch tunes us into the current rethinking of Internet radio models.

Games On Demand: New Revenue Streams?

Streaming games – part of the software-on-demand trend – present a range of new possibilities for software publishers and service providers. How do the streaming games service providers hope to attract customers and generate revenue? And how well do games on demand really work? We take a closer look at the nascent segment in this special report.