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New Device Chart Lets You Compare Today’s Streaming Boxes and Content Platforms

Dan Rayburn — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:05 +0000

There’s more than a dozen streaming media boxes on the market today and trying to compare their technical specs and which content platforms they support can be a challenge. So I’ve put together an updated chart which compares the top 14 devices. This is an update to last year’s chart and includes recently released boxes from Roku 3, Hisense, Asus, Nintendo and also many of the new content platforms like Redbox and others. You can download a high-res PDF copy of the chart by clicking on the image below and you can always find the latest version of the chart at www.StreamingMediaDevices.com

I will update the chart throughout the year when new devices come out and new content platforms are supported. I’d like to thank many of the device manufactures who verified the information on the chart and helped put it together including Roku, Sony, Boxee, Western Digital, Netgear, D-Link, TiVo and Microsoft. Thanks also to Dolby and Encoding.com who sponsored the chart and helped us distribute print copies at the Streaming Media East show this week.

If you have questions on which box you should choose, send me an email and I’ll help you out. Chart corrections and suggestions can also be left in the comments section below.

The Evolution Of Content Delivery: From Bits And Bytes To Integrated Workflows

Dan Rayburn — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:08:24 +0000

Getting content from point A to point B is only half the problem. The other half is addressing the complexity of making sure that the right content is delivered to the right audience. Content delivery is evolving by converging the physical delivery with the workflow pieces required to create and manage the content that enables customers to capitalize on a heightened level of efficiency to their business.

On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, Limelight Networks explores how content delivery is evolving into an “outsourced business process” that includes content workflows and how businesses can benefit from the value provided by the integration of content and delivery workflows.

Now in its fifth year, the Content Delivery Summit is a one-day conference designed to bring together telecom carriers, service providers, content owners, and industry vendors for a detailed look at CDN platforms for the delivery of video and content acceleration. Online registration is now closed, but readers of my blog can still register onsite using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a ticket to the show for only $395.

Speakers and presenters include: Netflix, eBay, LinkedIn, Redbox, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, TeliaSonera, Comcast, Charter Communications, Telstra, Pacnet, Telin as well as many of today’s leading solution providers. (#cdnsummit)

Learn About Infrastructure Cost Management at The Content Delivery Summit

Dan Rayburn — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:05:10 +0000

As content delivery services become increasingly complicated and diverse with dominant IaaS players, multi-CDN strategies, private cloud deployments, and 3rd party SaaS platforms, trying to track operational costs per delivery service and region can be very difficult. On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, Stackpop will showcase a new platform designed to specifically address the pain points of Ops and IT professionals who manage the technical infrastructure that makes their companies run smoothly. See the latest tools that allow you to simplify managing, sourcing and optimizing infrastructure services from multiple vendors, while providing visibility into costs and contract terms for managing your IT deployments.

Deploying an Operator CDN to Enhance Customer Experience

Dan Rayburn — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:05 +0000

On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, Akamai and Charter Communications will discuss industry trends leading network operators to evaluate and implement CDN software, and will showcase Charter Communications’ successful implementation of CDN. Charter will explain its decision to utilize a standard CDN approach to video, the challenges and best practices for implementation, its architecture, rollout process, results and next steps.

The Future Of CDN And Cloud Delivery At Telefonica

Dan Rayburn — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:54:11 +0000

On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, Marta Garcia Lopez, Senior Manager of CDN Strategy and Marketing will give an in-depth look into Telefonica’s CDN initiatives and their present and future CDN strategy and deployments. Hear Telefonica´s view on the evolution of the CDN market and potential solutions for a converged CDN and cloud delivery scenario where telco’s play a key role in end-to-end delivery in the market. Analysis of different strategic solutions, including assessment of the future of interconnection models and partnerships will also be discussed.

Hear About Operator Strategies for OTT Video Delivery at The CDN Summit

Dan Rayburn — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:51:06 +0000

Many service providers are exploring ways to adapt their networks for the rapidly growing tidal wave of over-the-top video. While OTT offers a tremendous new opportunity, it also presents operators with a great challenge of scaling their networks. On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, (#cdnsummit) learn the different content delivery solutions and technologies available for network operators to prepare their networks for the future of online video. This presentation by Qwilt will cover both traditional long-haul transit delivery solutions, as well as the technical requirements for new subscriber edge video delivery solutions targeted at the short-haul network backbone. Lastly, it will look at how the different solutions can work together in a symbiotic manner.

Latest Backbone Router Data: Massive Ongoing Changes in Content Distribution

Dan Rayburn — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:44:31 +0000

On Monday at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, (#cdnsummit) Craig Labovitz, Co-Founder of DeepField presents the latest numbers on multi-terabits per second of traffic data from backbone routers and exchanges points to explore ongoing large-scale changes in content distribution infrastructure over the last year. Learn about growth of newer entrants like Amazon as well as market changes from the established players including Akamai, Limelight, Level 3 and EdgeCast. The data presented will also provide an insight into the impact of new, service specific caches from Netflix and Google on the CDN market.

The Business Case For Deploying Multi-Language Video

Dan Rayburn — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:19 +0000

Since only 5.5% of the world speaks English as its native language, there’s a big opportunity to grow your audience by moving rapidly into global markets. At the Streaming Media East show, taking place next week May 21-22 in NYC, we have a session that will focus on The Business Case For Deploying Multi-Language Video.

This panel is an opportunity to learn the economics and business case for producing and distributing video in multiple languages. Each participant will discuss best practices, what’s ahead, distribution options, and the economics of their investments in reaching the emerging world in video. Confirmed speakers include:

Moderator: David Orban, CEO, Dotsub
Tim Tyler, eLearning Manager, Coldwell Banker
Marc Osofsky, SVP, CMO, Lionbridge
Santiago Muro, COO, HSM USA

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, both keynotes from CBS and ESPN and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast

Learn How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media at #smeast

Dan Rayburn — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:45 +0000

At the Streaming Media East show, taking place next week May 21-22 in NYC, we have a session that will discuss how converging media technologies are redefining traditional distribution methods; how interactive and on-demand services are changing; and how entertainment and news video is being consumed. Come hear from publishers, and advertisers about the impact that video and new media is having upon their business models. Confirmed speakers include:

Moderator: Jose Castillo, President, thinkjose
Erin Gargan, President and CEO, Socialite
Mina Seetharaman, Senior Partner, Advanced Video Practice, OgilvyOne
Steven Siegel, Specialist Sales Executive, Video, Microsoft Advertising
Max Haot, Co-Founder, CEO, Livestream

The Future of Digital Entertainment in a Multiscreen World

Dan Rayburn — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:38 +0000

In the last five years, the advent of an ‘always-on, perpetually-connected’ culture has fundamentally altered the face of media products. As this evolution accelerates, what will premium media products look like in 2018? At the Streaming Media East show, taking place next week May 21-22 in NYC, we have a session entitled, “The Future of Digital Entertainment in a Multiscreen World“.

With a panel extending across media domains – sports, broadcast, film, cable programming, and social platforms – we will explore the evolution of data-driven product and distribution strategy for marquis media brands, including insight on the operational challenges associated with realizing an application-driven future that actively responds to a direct connection with individual audience members. Confirmed speakers include:

Moderator: Andrew Grant, Sr. Manager, Online Services, Dolby
John Pacino, VP, Digital Design and User Experience, NHL
Tony Petersen, VP, Digital Products, Viacom Media Networks
Greg Philpott, Founder & CEO, mDialog
Domenico DiMeglio, VP, Distribution and Operations, CBS Interactive