Category: Industry Direction
Where broadcast and media technology is heading — IP, cloud, streaming infrastructure, and the economic and regulatory forces reshaping live production.
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Is It a Real IP Facility? Wrong Question.
An engineer told me his overhauled plant “isn’t a real IP facility.” He was measuring it against a purity that doesn’t exist — and missing the transformation he’d already achieved. “Is this a real IP facility?” is the wrong question.
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Live is the Moat
Twelve years ago I asked how critical LIVE is to your content. The last twelve years didn’t just prove the point — they raised the stakes.
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UX: Not Just Pretty Pixels – Driving Real Business Outcomes
In today’s media technology landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to gain an edge. While factors like innovative technology and strong marketing are crucial, one element often underestimated, yet incredibly powerful, is User Experience (UX). UX is not just about creating visually appealing interfaces; it’s…
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We’re On-The-Air… We don’t have time to worry about your gear!
I sit here on a plane on a rainy night in Rio de Janiero, bound to Sao Paulo to find my hotel bed to get some sleep… While the day was productive, I was yet again reminded about a topic that is often times lost…
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How critical is LIVE to your content
Some of the most important trends in recent years, is in the area of shelf life of content. While video-on-demand content continues to explore in the industry, and enabling access to anything your heart desires…. there are some things that are still regarded as the…
James Stellpflug 