August 12, 2015

Online Video News

Haivision Launches the Calypso Enterprise Video Platform

This enterprise-ready video hub includes simulated multicast delivery and strong multi-location support. Native apps will follow in six weeks.

NFL and Twitter Sign Two-Year Deal for Curated Video Highlights

Fans will be able to view a variety of video clips in their Twitter timelines from the pre-season to the Super Bowl.

Top 10 U.S. Pay TV Operators Lose Over 400K Subscribers in Q2

According to a report from Informitv, declines continue for cable and satellite providers, with DirecTV seeing the biggest loss.

Featured Articles

The Great UHD Debate: 4K Battles HDR for the Future of TV

Does a higher resolution guarantee the best image quality, or does better contrast and brightness? And can today's limited bandwidth handle all that data?

Infographic Shows OTT Trends, Including a Strong Shift to Fiber

An infographic created from Level 3 and Unisphere Research data shows a change in OTT business practices, as well as the top 10 OTT challenges.

HEVC Advance: What Do the Royalties Mean for Video Publishers?

While there have been some heated arguments against the royalties announced by the new patent group, the payments appear to be appropriate. We break it down with real-world numbers.

Industry News

ChyronHego Acquires VidiGo

ChyronHego today announced that the company has acquired VidiGo, a Dutch provider of innovative, IT-based software solutions for live broadcast production workflows. Based in Amsterdam, VidiGo provides a suite of tools for the creation and management of b

Envivio's Innovations Help Service Providers Accelerate ROI for Their Video Services

From Live UHD with HDR, all-software broadcast head-end to Cloud DVR and Dynamic Ad Insertion, Envivio will show at IBC how software and cloud solutions are redefining the television landscape

Imagine Dragons Launches Twitch Channel Using Blackmagic Design Products

Blackmagic Design today announced that Grammy® award winning and multi platinum rock group Imagine Dragons launched its new Twitch Channel using Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Cameras, an ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K and Blackmagic Design Mini Convert

Rock Star Hotel Builds Live Streaming Workflow with Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K

Blackmagic Design announced today that the Rock Star Hotel in Osaka City has built a full 4K broadcast workflow, which is built around three Blackmagic Studio Camera 4Ks and an ATEM Production Studio 4K, to stream live events from the hotel.