The Future of HEVC: It’s Coming, but with Plenty of Questions – Streaming Media Magazine

“HEVC is the next-gen compression technology lauded as the enabler for a host of new services and capabilities. I discuss the historical development of HEVC and its technical underpinnings in my article “What Is HEVC (H.265)?” In this article, I’ll briefly review those findings and focus on how quickly HEVC will make a mark in streaming media and OTT markets.”

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Come Test Out More Than 50 Different Streaming Devices and OTT Video Platforms, All In One Room – Dan Rayburn – StreamingMediaBlog.com

“With all the smart TVs, game consoles, tablets and $99 streaming media devices in the market, the OTT world is crowded with options. Trying to figure out which box offers the best choice of content platforms, quality and cost can be confusing. That’s why for the third year in a row we’re bringing back the special “Streaming Devices Pavilion” at the Streaming Media East show (#smeast), May 21-22, letting attendees get hands-on with more 50 over-the-top (OTT) video devices and platforms, all in one room.”

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Ericsson: MPEG DASH Makes Economic Sense to Operators – Streaming Media Magazine

While much of the MPEG DASH discussion has focused on what that adaptive streaming standard will bring publishers, operators are anticipating it for other reasons. Speaking at the recent Streaming Media West conference in Los Angeles, David Price, vice president of business development for Ericsson, said that DASH will be a boon for mobile video users.

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