Playback

Episode 7 of Playback is a conversation with industry expert, Michael Chan, focused on considerations and tactics for delivering a best-in-class OTT application.  Our co-hosts, Stanley Auger and Neil van Zyl, discuss what the discovery phase entails (4:35), the challenges with project timelines and how to manage it (11:30), the importance of QA automation (28:59), and how to determine the scope an...

Whether you are a sports fan or just in the world of sports in any capacity, our latest episode is a must listen. With digital sports delivery gaining traction in a myriad of ways, our co-hosts, sat down with industry expert Michael Shewchenko, VP of Digital Operations, Anthem Sports & Entertainment, to discuss how sports OTT has the potential to reach an increasing number of fans and bring th...

Today, we release a special episode of our podcast -  Playback! Our co-hosts sat down with the founders of Accedo, Michael Lantz, CEO, and Fredrik Andersson, VP of Products, to learn about Accedo's genesis story (2:20), the challenges they faced (11:08), and the guiding principles we've employed to continue our 20-year journey in the video streaming industry (6:12).  They also reveal how many IBCs...

In the latest episode of Playback, our co-hosts discuss Apple's Vision Pro and how the headset has reignited the XR industry with our expert guests - Lucy Nguyen, Business Development Director, Accedo, and José Somolinos, Solutions Strategist & XR Lead, Accedo. The discussion delves into Apple's foray into spatial computing, how Apple Vision Pro creates immersive experiences for the mass marke...

For our latest podcast episode, our co-hosts Stanley and Neil, dive deep into Online Video Platforms (OVPs) with Brightcove's Director of Sales Engineering, Carl Rutman (1:45). Since OVPs are a core part of the video ecosystem and with many vendors in the market, Carl shares vital factors to consider when selecting an OVP and how Brightcove's underleveraged features (27:25), flexibility, and Conte...

With the industry experts gathered in one place and the trade show back to its original glory, we wanted to bring you some key insights straight from the Centennial show floor. So, for our second episode of Playback, Neil asked our customers, partners, and fellow Accedonians what their most interesting or unexpected takeaway was from NAB this year. While some guests focused on monetizing content a...

In our first episode, our co-hosts, Stanley and Neil break down the upcoming NAB Show with Accedo's VP of North America, Mrugesh Desai. The conversation drills into what NAB means to the OTT industry, key trends (FAST, XR/VR, sustainability and more), what we hope to see at the show, and what Accedo will be showcasing. If you'd like to share your thoughts/questions, please write to:  playback.podc...

Playback focuses on discussing tech advancements, trends, deployment strategies, certification best practices, and news around the OTT and streaming industry. Steering the convos are our co-hosts, Stanley Auger and Neil van Zyl. If you'd like to share your thoughts/questions, please write to:  playback.podcast@accedo.tv Music by:  Jahzzar