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NAB Show New York 2018: IBM Aspera, Ooyala, Thinklogical Tout Latest Products, Strategies, Trends
NEW YORK — IBM Aspera, Ooyala and Thinklogical were among the many members of the Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) that showcased their latest products, services an... More
NAB Show New York: CBS Sports Chairman Predicts Slow Broadcast Transition to UHD
NEW YORK — It’s likely going to take more time for Ultra High-Def (UHD) to be fully embraced in the traditional broadcast TV industry, according to CBS Sports Chairman Sean McM... More
ESCA Returned to HITS Fall with Innovative, Deep-Dive Supply Chain Solutions
The Entertainment Supply Chain Academy (ESCA) was the Media & Entertainment Services Alliance’s (MESA) first brand, first community and the genesis for the Alliance, and its one-... More
NAB Show New York: Avid, AWS Elemental, Caringo Tout Latest Products, Strategies
NEW YORK — Avid, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental and Caringo were among the many members of the Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) that are showcasing their lates... More
HITS Fall: TPN Heads Offer Updates
LOS ANGELES — The heads of the Trusted Partner Network (TPN) — the industrywide content security initiative geared toward helping companies prevent breaches and leaks of pre-re... More
Netflix Doubles Down on Bundling, Simultaneous Theatrical-Streaming Releases
In addition to reporting strong subscriber growth for the third quarter (ended Sept. 30), Netflix said Oct. 16 that it’s continuing to expand its bundling pacts with pay TV provi... More
HITS Fall: IBM Aspera, FOX Sports Tout Challenges They Overcame to Deliver FIFA World Cup Coverage
To successfully deliver video coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup from Moscow, FOX Sports and IBM Aspera had to overcome various challenges, according to executives from those comp... More
M&E Journal: Is AI-Driven Metadata the Best Kept Secret in Hollywood?
By Ian Cameron, VP of Digital Media, and Daniel Mayer, CMO and SVP for Products, Expert System Enterprise - In 2016, the seven biggest film studios were hit by an estimated 15 p... More
Videocites: Tracking Videos, Wherever They Go
Video-based search is a powerful novel technology that enables a new set of tools for superior video discovery and management. That’s where Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm V... More
HITS Fall: Blockchain Can Help Production Workflow, But Challenges Remain, DXC Director Says
Blockchain stands to help content production workflow, but there continue to be some challenges around the technology, so each organization must determine if it’s the right solut... More
HITS Fall: M&E Companies Must Make ‘Bold’ Moves Now to Succeed in the Future, Cognizant Exec Says
Media and entertainment (M&E) companies need to make “bold” moves today to better compete, drive growth and succeed in the future, according to Robert Brown, associate VP at Co... More
HITS Fall: Enhancing User Experience, Metadata Crucial in ‘Engagement Economy,’ ThinkAnalytics Says
Enhancing the video user experience, enhancing metadata and creating real-time campaigns have become increasingly important strategies for video platforms across the board to imple... More
