Video Compression: 2015 Year in Review
It’s been pretty busy 2015 has been a very busy year in video compression, driven by the launch of 4K HEVC streaming services on the one hand,…
Netflix Assumes Leadership Position for OTT 2.0, Proving More Bits is Not Always Better
In a move that highlights the value of media optimization, online streaming giant Netflix announced that it is experimenting with ways to…
T-Mobile’s Bold “Binge On” Promise Compresses the Competition
Introduced to applause from consumers and confusion from competitors, the T-Mobile® Binge On plan enables subscribers to view video from 15…
It’s Unreasonable to Expect ISPs Alone to Finance OTT Video Traffic
The opposing forces at the core of data caps Data usage caps have nothing to do with technology limitations, but they have everything to do…
Is HEVC Ready for Prime Time?
You’re home from work, ready to kick back, relax and catch a new show or movie on Netflix – the service that streams over 90 million hours of…
It’s Getting Intense
Where two parties are fighting, can a third party win? I ended my previous post on a positive note, suggesting that media optimization could…
Is It Legit to JIT?
If you’re delivering OTT content or a TV Everywhere service, and looking for ways to reduce your expenses, Just-In-Time (JIT) encoding and…
1. 2. 3. Cheese
We live in an amazing time where with a smartphone alone, professional quality photos and videos are no longer limited to the exclusive…
Introducing Beamr Blogger – Eliezer (Eli) Lubitch, President
Hi, my name is Eliezer Lubitch, but everyone calls me Eli. As the President of Beamr, I basically think, eat, sleep, breath and even dream…
Why The Future of Sports Broadcasting Must Keep Pace with Live Streaming Adoption
Today’s sports fans expect digital availability everywhere and their viewing expectations are constantly rising. As fans have more choices to…