Voices of Video

The beating heart of every video streaming service is its encoding technology, but raw power alone isn't enough to deliver exceptional viewer experiences. In this eye-opening conversation, Mark Donnigan explores what happens when you combine the incredible performance of Video Processing Units (VPUs) with thoughtfully designed software frameworks. Mark Donnigan compares the VPU to a high-perf...

Hybrid cloud infrastructure has finally arrived for video streaming, and it's transforming how organizations balance performance, cost, and sovereignty requirements. In this enlightening conversation with Stefan Ideler from i3D.net , we explore how the gaming industry's early adoption of hybrid approaches now offers valuable lessons for video streaming platforms facing similar pressures....

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when your favorite streaming platform adds thousands of classic films overnight? The challenges are far more complex than most realize.     Joe Waltzer , CEO and founder of Arcadian , pulls back the curtain on the intricate world of media workflow engineering in this enlightening conversation. With over five years of experience solving delivery challenges...

Dom Mrakuzic from Advantech joins Voices of Video to unveil how this revolution is unfolding through solutions like the Quadra Mini Server , a collaboration with NETINT Technologies . This compact half-rack appliance represents a significant breakthrough in edge video processing, capable of encoding 20 simultaneous 1080p broadcast-quality streams while consuming just 10 watts of power. What makes...

As the second most peered network globally with over 65 points of presence worldwide, i3DNet has built something remarkable - an infrastructure designed to satisfy gaming's most demanding users that now powers millions of concurrent streams on platforms like Discord. "Gamers are the most demanding users in the internet world," Stefan explains, highlighting how meeting their expectat...

The numbers are staggering: using AWS Media Live for HD video processing costs approximately $10,117 per stream over three years, while the NetInsight/NetInt solution delivers the same capabilities for around $3,500 – a reduction of 66-70%. These aren't theoretical projections but real-world figures that are opening eyes throughout the industry. We explore the innovative partnership between N...

Starting with signal reception at massive satellite dishes, Martin Azpiroz, director at Bold MSS walks us through the complete delivery chain, from transcoding and packaging to content protection and playback. We explore Bold MS's fascinating technical evolution from CPU to GPU to their current ASIC-based encoding approach.  This shift hasn't just improved video quality; it has also dram...

Hardware acceleration is changing the economics of video delivery, and Scalstrm is at the forefront of this revolution. After showcasing their just-in-time transcoding solution at NAB, Dominic returns to Voices of Video to share how they've partnered with NETINT to create a groundbreaking platform that's already winning customer deployments. • Scalstrm built their transcoding solution fr...

Casey Bateman, Principal Engineer at Huddle, reveals how their video platform revolutionized sports analysis by replacing the old system of coaches exchanging physical tapes with instant digital access. Founded in 2006 at the University of Nebraska, Huddle now serves 97% of US high school football programs and has expanded globally to 40+ sports. • Huddle's first client was Nebraska football...

ARM architecture is revolutionizing video processing with power-efficient processors that deliver predictable performance without the computational gymnastics required by traditional x86 systems. • Ampere builds ARM-based processors with massive core counts (up to 192 cores) focused on sustainable computing • Traditional x86 architecture struggles with video workloads due to multi-threading causin...

WebRTC pioneer Tsahi Levent-Levi shares his extensive knowledge on this real-time communication protocol, explaining its inner workings, challenges, and proper implementation approaches. • WebRTC consists of both a protocol stack (standard specification) and Google's implementation (libwebrtc) used in all major browsers • The protocol is designed specifically for real-time communication with...

Reza Rasool , CEO of nonprofit AI lab KWAI , shares his vision for democratizing artificial intelligence through personal AI systems that prioritize user privacy and local computing. • KWAI aims to create personal AI assistants that run locally on users' devices rather than in the cloud • Current cloud-based AI services create privacy concerns as they require uploading personal data to remote...

What happens when engineering brilliance meets streaming challenges? Peter Jan Spielmans , co-founder and CTO of Theo Technologies , takes us behind the scenes of video player technology and revolutionary low-latency streaming.   Most viewers never think about the video player - it's the invisible interface between complex streaming technology and the viewing experience. Yet this critical com...

Meet Predrag Mandelbaum , the innovative force behind MoreScreens - a company on a mission to deliver video to every device imaginable. From smartphones to smart TVs, set-top boxes to game consoles, they're tackling one of streaming's greatest challenges: multi-device compatibility.    Founded in 1999 with live events in Italy, MoreScreens has evolved from basic streaming into a complete...

Step into the future of video consumption with Rob Koenen , founder and chief business officer of Tiled Media , as he unveils the revolutionary potential of VR and MultiView technologies. These innovations are fundamentally transforming our relationship with video content by putting viewers in control.   The core of this transformation lies in Tiled Media's sophisticated "tile streaming&...

The streaming video ecosystem has come a long way, but as Jason Thibeault candidly puts it, "The streaming video tech stack is a mess." In this illuminating conversation, the Executive Director of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) takes us behind the scenes of streaming video delivery, revealing both the remarkable progress and persistent challenges facing the industry.   Wh...

The cloud gaming revolution is already here, quietly transforming how games reach billions of potential players worldwide. But unlike previous digital transformations, this one isn't about replacing high-end gaming setups. It's about expanding the gaming universe to include the massive, untapped audience who access digital content primarily through mobile devices.    What makes this mome...

Imagine watching a live sports event where your stream is actually faster than broadcast television. This isn't science fiction. It's the reality of Nokia's groundbreaking approach to zero-latency streaming, as revealed by Senior Product Manager Keith Chow in this illuminating deep dive.     When live sporting events drive 50-70% viewer concurrency (reaching 100% during World Cup ma...

Dive into the technological revolution happening in Latin American streaming as Nacho Opazo , co-founder and CTO of Zapping , breaks down how they've built one of the region's most innovative virtual TV operators from the ground up.   What happens when a musician who's been coding since age 11 decides to reinvent television? You get a streaming service that's one minute ahead o...

Ever wondered what's happening behind the scenes when you stream your favorite show? The content delivery network (CDN) industry powers much of our digital experiences yet has operated in siloed isolation for decades. In this eye-opening conversation, Mark de Jong , Chairman of the CDN Alliance and industry veteran with 25 years in online video, pulls back the curtain on this crucial but ofte...

Power consumption might be the most underrated challenge facing the streaming video industry today. As Dom Robinson , founder of Greening of Streaming , reveals in this eye-opening conversation, the energy footprint of streaming video could represent 2-3% of global electricity consumption – a figure that demands attention from everyone in the ecosystem. What began as sideline discussions among net...

What happens when the relentless demand for video processing slams into the hard walls of data center power and space limitations? Dennis Mungai , heading R&D at Cires21 , takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of encoding hardware that's reshaping how broadcast giants like the BBC deliver content.   "Density, density, density" emerges as the driving force behin...

Akamai and NETINT have joined forces to create something revolutionary in cloud video processing. The partnership brings NETINT's Video Processing Units (VPUs) to Akamai's Connected Cloud , fundamentally changing the economics and performance of cloud-based video encoding. Sarah Walter , Product Manager at Akamai, reveals how their Connected Cloud has evolved beyond traditional CDN servi...

The streaming revolution has arrived, and Dolby is at its cutting edge. In this enlightening conversation, Paul Boustead , VP of Product and Business Strategy for Dolby's Cloud Solutions Business Group, reveals how Dolby is transforming the sports viewing experience through unprecedented low latency streaming technology. Imagine sports content delivered with less than 500 milliseconds of dela...

The streaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in Europe, where data sovereignty has become a critical concern for media companies. In this enlightening conversation, Stef van der Ziel , CEO of Jet-Stream , shares how his company has adapted to these changing demands by developing both sovereign cloud services and innovative on-premises solutions. Stef takes us thr...