Using Origin Shields for Amazing CDN Performance, HLS vs. MPEG-DASH, Latest News from Streaming Tech providers, Latest OTT News and more
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Company Spotlight
In our Company Spotlight series, we highlight innovative companies that are driving transformation within the streaming industry.
VisualOn
VisualOn is a streaming solutions provider that empowers profitable and differentiated streaming media services for service providers worldwide with its AI-enhanced Universal Content-Adaptive Encoding solution and advanced media players.
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Latest OTT News
JioHotstar: India’s Largest OTT Platform Unveiled- JioStar, the joint venture between Viacom18 and Star India, has launched JioHotstar, a new streaming platform that combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
BBC Studios Expands Partnership with Movistar Plus+ to Launch BBC Player in Spain- BBC Studios has renewed and broadened its long-standing partnership with Movistar Plus+ in Spain, introducing the multi-genre VoD service, BBC Player, along with new FAST channels and an extended commitment to natural history and BBC Earth content.
JioStar Expands Sports Broadcasting Network Ahead of IPL 2025- JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Disney, and Bodhi Tree, is set for a major expansion and rebranding of its sports channels in preparation for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Warner Bros. Opens New TV Production Unit in Italy- Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced the launch of a new production business in Italy.
Max Gains 1.4 Million Subscribers in Southeast Asia Following Standalone Launch- Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, made a strong entry into Southeast Asia, gaining 1.4 million subscribers in Q4 2024, according to research from Singapore-based consultancy Media Partners Asia (MPA).
FuboTV Expands Multicultural Content with New Bundles for U.S. Viewers- FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has launched multicultural content bundles to offer U.S. audiences greater access to international programming.
NFL Playoffs and College Football Boost Broadcast and Cable Viewership- Broadcast and cable networks saw an increase in U.S. viewership in January, largely driven by the NFL and college football postseasons, according to Nielsen’s latest TV usage rankings.
Saudi Arabia Invests $1 Billion in DAZN, Forms Sports Streaming Joint Venture- Saudi Arabia is investing $1 billion (€0.95bn) in DAZN as part of a new partnership with the sports streaming company owned by Sir Leonard Blavatnik.
Dens.TV and Wedotv Partner to Expand FAST Channel Offerings in Indonesia- FAST network wedotv is expanding into the Asian streaming market through a new partnership with Indonesian platform Dens.TV.
Reliance-Disney to Introduce Hybrid Model for IPL Streaming, Ending Fully Free Access- The Reliance-Disney joint venture will end fully free streaming of IPL matches and move to a hybrid model where subscriptions will apply after a certain level of content consumption, three sources told Reuters.
YouTube TV and Paramount Global Renew Carriage Deal, Avoiding Channel Blackout- YouTube TV and Paramount Global have reached a new multi-year agreement, ensuring continued access to CBS stations, MTV, Comedy Central, and more than 20 other channels for subscribers.
NFL Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Over Social Media Restrictions- The National Football League (NFL) is facing an antitrust lawsuit from two fans who claim the league is preventing teams from joining the social media platform Bluesky.
Roku Exceeds Expectations in Q4 2024, Revenue Reaches $1.2 Billion- Roku delivered better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a 22% increase in revenue and a smaller net loss compared to the previous year.
Apple TV App Launches on Android After Eight-Year Wait- Apple has finally launched its Apple TV app for Android devices, more than eight years after the streaming service first debuted.
Philo Expands FAST Offerings and Plans TVOD Launch- Virtual MVPD Philo has provided updates on its business, revealing new revenue and subscriber figures, expanding its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) content, and announcing plans to introduce transactional video on demand (TVOD) early next year.
BBC Studios and Banijay Asia Sign Multi-Year Partnership for Indian Content- BBC Studios is teaming up with Banijay Asia, part of Banijay Entertainment, to make a bigger splash in India.
Sky Unveils Sky Glass Gen 2 with Upgraded Display and Sound System- Sky has launched the second generation of its Sky Glass TV, featuring a brighter 4K Quantum Dot display and an upgraded Dolby Atmos sound system.
Super Bowl LIX Sets New Viewership Records Despite Blowout Game- Super Bowl LIX attracted a record number of viewers, even though the game wasn’t close. The preliminary data by Nielsen and Fox showed that there were 126 million viewers in U.S. platforms.
Apple Music Now Included in TIM Plans, Plus Apple TV+ Discount- TIM has announced a new collaboration with Apple, allowing its customers in Italy to enjoy Apple Music as part of their mobile subscription.
Sun TV Reports Lower Profits in Q3 as Advertisers Shift to Digital- Sun TV Network, which runs multiple channels in Indian languages, has reported a 20% decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the third quarter of FY25.
ESPN and Major League Rugby Announce Broadcast Partnership- By signing a multi-year broadcast rights arrangement, ESPN and Major League Rugby (MLR) have increased rugby’s visibility in the U.S.
ITV to Broadcast LIV Golf 2025 Season for Free- LIV Golf’s 2025 season will be available for free in the United Kingdom, because of the new broadcast deal with ITV.
Latest From Streaming Tech Providers
Whip Media Appoints Welby Chen as Chief Executive Officer- Whip Media, is a next-generation software solutions for the business of content in the entertainment industry, today announced the appointment of Welby Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Chen succeeds Carol Hanley, who has served as CEO of Whip Media since 2023.
Dekkoo to have their new Lightning JS Application developed by TV2Z- TV2Z and Dekkoo have announced that TV2Z will be building Dekkoo a state-of-the-art Lightning application. TV2Z is starting the year with a new client, including Dekkoo in TV2Z’s ever-expanding clientele. As part of TV2Z’s relationship with Vimeo, Dekkoo will be benefiting from a Lightning application designed to reach millions of users.
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Using Origin Shields for Amazing CDN Performance & Video Streaming: Benefits and Providers
n origin shield is a crucial component in a Content Delivery Network (CDN) that acts as a buffer between the CDN and the origin server, protecting the server from traffic spikes, DDoS attacks, and potential downtime. By absorbing excess traffic and caching frequently accessed content, it enhances CDN performance by reducing latency, increasing throughput, improving availability, cutting bandwidth costs, and boosting scalability. Without an origin shield, origin servers risk being overwhelmed, leading to slow performance, downtime, and potential revenue loss. This is especially critical in video streaming, where uninterrupted content delivery is essential.
Krishna Rao Vijayanagar, founder of OTTVerse, shares details Using Origin Shields for Amazing CDN Performance & Video Streaming: Benefits and Providers - https://ottverse.com/origin-shield-cdn-video-streaming-benefits-providers/
HLS vs. MPEG-DASH – HTTP Video Streaming Protocols Compared
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) by Apple and MPEG-DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) are two leading adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming protocols that efficiently deliver video over the internet. Both use HTTP for seamless integration with CDNs, making video delivery scalable and cost-effective.
HLS, widely used due to its native support on iOS and Safari, uses M3U8 playlists to manage video segments, while MPEG-DASH, an open standard, employs MPD manifests and offers broader device compatibility outside the Apple ecosystem. Both protocols support features like fMP4, encryption (FairPlay for HLS and Widevine/PlayReady for DASH), low-latency streaming, and ad integration.
While HLS remains essential for iOS users, MPEG-DASH offers flexibility across platforms. Using fMP4 allows a unified file set for both protocols, optimizing storage.
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1 周The Origin Shield discussion sounds interesting - CDN efficiency is crucial for scaling high-performance streaming. Also, excited to dive into the HLS vs. MPEG-DASH comparison!