-
Beyond TV – a Real World Example
“The kids have been super excited about the Disney Jr. and Watch TV Everywhere experience,” according to Clint Carter, Director | Technology and New Service Introduction, of Tennessee broadband service provider North Central Telephone Cooperative. In the above interview, Carter discusses their experience in providing multiscreen video services. Befitting the idea that the younger generation has…
-
OTT & Pay TV Blending
“Consumers just want to consume their content,” said Albert Lai of Brightcove. The challenge is making it easy for the consumer to select and view content while adhering to the business rules of the content owners, regardless of location and type of device the viewer has. In the above video, Lai suggests some methods, beyond…
-
Embracing Over-The-Top
“If we embrace that [IP technology that drives Over-the-Top], we can do wonderful things,” said NCTC president Rich Fickle. He suggests that operators need to embrace OTT video, as that is a driver of high-speed data growth. Fickle indicates that the existing video business model will continue to be under pressure and that operators need to…
-
A Cooperative Using Its Roots to Help Out with IPTV
Ubiquitous delivery of video via IP is what allows cable and telco operators to offer the multiscreen video services. In the above interview, Corey McCarthy of NCTC discusses their efforts to create a converged IPTV platform that could be used by any of its 400+ telco operator members as well as the hundreds of cable…
-
Efficient Multi-Channel/Multi-Screen Video Encoding
Up to 48 transcoded channels in a single 1 RU chassis is what Transparent Video System’s latest encoder offers. TVS’ encoder is ideal for multi-screen encoding, where resolution requirements range from high-definition to smart phone. Efficient compression is another highlight of this device. The modular nature of the physical interface of the unit provides for…
-
Multiscreen Authentication for the Small Operator
Obtaining rights to stream programming to multiple screens is one of the major issues that cable and IPTV operators face these days, as shown by the latest dust-up between DirecTV and Viacom. In this interview, filmed at the 2012 ACA Summit, NCTC president, Rich Fickle explains how his purchasing cooperative is working to include multiscreen…
