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📣 Calling all IT Directors, AV professionals, Video Specialists, PIOs, and decision-makers in government communications! Tackling complex A/V projects—whether it’s launching closed captioning, a new streaming app, or building a city council chamber—comes with major challenges. Sign up for Cablecast by Tightrope Media Systems webinar to help you navigate roadblocks like: ✅ Misaligned teams; ✅ Lack of stakeholder buy-in; ✅ Budget and timeline issues; ✅ Coordinating vendors. Join us to hear from experts who have navigated these challenges and come out on top. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to ensure your next big video project hits the ground running—with every stakeholder on board. Registration link in the comments.

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Headed to InfoComm Show for the first time next week in #LasVegas? Here are 5 tips to make your first trip a meaningful one: 1. Stay Hydrated in the Desert Air Las Vegas's arid climate is notorious for catching first time visitors off guard. Especially in the cooler months. Prioritize hydration to fend off dehydration and exhaustion and keep your energy levels up. If you are there in the summer months, this applies double. I recommend grabbing a case of water from a CVS or Walgreens before checking into the hotel room. If you bring a reusable water bottle, make sure that it can clip on to something or be secured in a bag. You don't want to get stuck having to hold it all day. 2. Choose Comfortable Footwear Given the sheer size of Las Vegas's conference venues, comfortable shoes are a must to prevent fatigue, blisters, and discomfort. Opt for footwear that offers support for long days on your feet. Function and fashion can coexist! 3. Smart Transportation Planning Las Vegas is sprawling with numerous conference centers that are much further apart than they seem. Stay near your convention center if possible or explore transport options like the Las Vegas Monorail, which can be a lifesaver when taxi and Uber lines stretch endlessly. Note that you can't just hail a cab or catch a ride anywhere on the street like you can in other major cities. Hotels and convention halls often have dedicated pick up/drop off areas. Be sure you know where those are ahead of time. 4. Schedule Time for Nightly Events Most of the time either the trade show or exhibitors will sponsor nightly events that give you a chance to see a different side of Las Vegas. Balance your schedule by attending an after hours party, hockey game, or a show, embracing the entertainment Las Vegas is famous for. This not only provides a much-needed change of pace but also offers unique networking opportunities in a more relaxed setting. These informal interactions have proven to be some of the most impactful conversations of my career. 5. Practice Moderation and Professionalism Las Vegas is synonymous with indulgence, offering temptations that can easily lead to overconsumption and potentially unprofessional behavior. Be mindful of your alcohol intake and social interactions, remembering that you represent not only yourself but also your company or brand. The key is to enjoy the vibrant nightlife and entertainment responsibly, ensuring that your conduct remains professional at all times. This approach will help you maintain the safety and respect of your peers and potential business contacts, making your trade show experience both enjoyable and beneficial for your professional reputation. -- Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - LVCVA, #infocomm24

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Is cross-platform gaming the future of the industry? Cross-platform play is revolutionizing the gaming world by allowing gamers to connect and progress across different devices, whether they’re on a console, PC or mobile. This unified and flexible gaming experience means players can enjoy their favorite games with friends, no matter what platform they use. However, challenges like unbalanced playing fields, cheating and security concerns still need to be addressed, and the sooner, the better. Discover more about the benefits and challenges of cross-platform gaming in our latest blog post! #Irdeto #Denuvo #VideoGames #Gaming #MobileGames #ProtectYourGames

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Today I talk with Maximillian Naza about building relationships, AI, Automation and more. Check out AGL 384: Maximillian Naza | A Geek Leader Podcast https://lnkd.in/e2f5uRBs

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See Scale Logic at NAB and get a Live Demo of CaraOne On Prem AI Search Engine with Predictive story boarding - book a meeting now.https://https://lnkd.in/gxPn4nQ2

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Troubles Plaguing Cable TV are Coming for Broadcast Next. With the Los Angeles Dodgers sprinting to a 3-0 lead in the World Series much of the street and the sports business media focused on how a sweep would impact Fox’s economics. The broadcast network reportedly stood to miss out on as much as $150mm in ‘potential’ advertising revenue if the New York Yankees could not extend the series. “But when it comes to major sports’ broadcast partners, all of them, largely succeed or fail based upon the value of multi-year contractual retrans fees; and the MLB post post-season, including the World Series, is no exception.” Nevertheless, retransmission fees are collected, like pay TV network fees, based on the number of subscribers inside the bundle. If that universe continues shrinking, the broadcast networks will eventually find themselves in a similar circumstance to their cable counterparts. (Great Read) - John Wall Street "Times are changing and FreeCast was commercially constructed for this moment when scaling profits is on top and costs to reach the largest mass of consumers is zero. Plus the highest possible earnings in advertisement engagement are the target at all moments. Forget monies being left on the table anywhere and reel back billions being lost on piracy." - Bill Mobley Good Thing We are Fixing All This..... FreeCast: NASDAQ Symbol: CAST Dropping Soon. 25 year Vision - Originator of Streaming TV 10 years in Development $MM's Invested #corp.freecast.com #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #NoMoreAppDiving #EndtheStreamingChaos https://lnkd.in/ey4tA-8a

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What is driving the future of live music, from URL to IRL? The newest report from JamBase and Forward identify trends in live entertainment as we look to 2025! #livemusic #musictech #trends

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This weekend marked a pivotal moment in sports entertainment as the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson streamed live on Netflix, drawing over 60 million households and peaking at 65 million concurrent viewers. This unprecedented viewership underscores the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, where digital platforms are redefining fan engagement. The event's joyous spectacle mirrored the innovative approaches championed by Donn Davis and the Professional Fighters League (PFL), blending athleticism with modern media strategies to captivate and truly entertain audiences. As a longtime admirer of Mike Tyson, witnessing his return to the ring was a nostalgic experience, and Jake Paul's respectful performance highlighted the sport's enduring appeal. This fusion of traditional boxing with contemporary distribution channels not only entertained millions but also set new benchmarks for how sports content can and will be delivered and consumed. It's an exciting time for fans and professionals alike as we witness the reimagining of sports entertainment. #Boxing #SportsEntertainment #JakePaul #MikeTyson #CombatSports #Netflix #StreamingRevolution #DigitalMedia #SportsBroadcasting #InnovationInSports #FutureOfSports #LeadershipInSports #Trending #BreakingNews #EventRecap #Engagement #SportsFans

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A big round of applause for Netflix on streaming its first-ever live sporting event, featuring the epic showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul! 👏 As a streaming technologist, I know firsthand that live sports broadcasting isn’t just “flipping a switch.” Delivering a seamless live experience at scale, with millions of concurrent viewers tuning in, presents unparalleled challenges in terms of real-time encoding, adaptive bitrate management, and maintaining low-latency, high-quality streams. The stakes are incredibly high, and every millisecond matters. While there were some well-publicized technical issues during this event—something any first attempt can experience—this venture demonstrates a bold leap into the competitive world of live sports. Netflix’s willingness to take on this challenge shows their commitment to pushing boundaries, learning, and innovating in real-time. 📡 Netflix’s move into live sports showcases: • The power of their Open Connect CDN to support massive real-time traffic. • Their ambition to diversify content offerings beyond on-demand streaming. • A recognition of shifting viewer habits, where live engagement still captures hearts. As someone passionate about streaming solutions, I’m excited to see where Netflix takes this next. It’s a complex path, but with their tech stack, expertise, and commitment to quality, I have no doubt they’ll continue to elevate live streaming standards. Congratulations, Netflix, on stepping into the ring! 🥊 Here’s to more firsts, smoother streams, and even greater successes down the road. #Streaming #LiveSports #Netflix #StreamingTechnology #InnovationInTech #JakePaulVsMikeTyson #TechCommunity

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Today’s audiences want viewing experiences that are as lively as a cat chasing its tail—super dynamic, highly interactive, and ultra-immersive. Multiview experiences enable fans to watch multiple streams on a single screen, a game-changer for sports aficionados who can't decide which angle or part to focus on. Our blog covers Bitmovin's Multiview for the Player, including deployment options, benefits, and what makes our Multiview stand out in a sea of mediocrity. https://okt.to/0sjx7G #VideoStreaming #Sports #Sportsstreaming

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A very valid point… we are not just transforming newsrooms - we are challenging the very foundations of traditional news production. The story-centric approach is the future, and it's time for the industry to catch up. Or at least NBCU and ABC champion this view at our recent NAB panel. But in this post, I see that their justification is beneficial; Break Down Silos - Traditional, siloed workflows are outdated. Embrace collaboration and see the difference / Centralise Information - Stop juggling multiple sources. One source of truth for all editorial and media content / Integrate Seamlessly - The right technology can revolutionise your newsroom without disrupting production. Disrupt the Status Quo!

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When you get to collab with NYSE and the amazing Trinity Chavez 🤓 Be sure to check out her #TakingStock segment today with Vapor IO, and I hope you're all reading our SiliconANGLE & theCUBE articles for daily news and exclusive insights with the IT leaders reshaping our world 🌎 Study up! #EnterpriseTech #EdgeComputing #CXOtrends #WallStreetTech

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Check out this incredible testimonial from Pixar's Head of Data Center & IT Infrastructure, Eric Bermender, about the VAST Data Platform: "With VAST, we are able to build beyond our current level of animation and consider new techniques that no one had ever considered before." VAST collaborated with Pixar to explore and achieve innovative techniques previously thought impossible due to lack of supporting technology. Watch the full customer story to learn more! #VASTData #Innovation #Pixar https://lnkd.in/gUMkqdDG

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How does Verimatrix Counterspy tackle piracy in bold new ways? According to Dr. Klaus Schenk, SVP Security and Threat Research at Verimatrix, "We are migrating more and more to a “boxless” future, at least in streaming, with a diverse ecosystem of video apps across various devices. This trend has increased the attack surface of the ecosystem that pirates can exploit. They’re attacking weakly protected streaming apps and their environments to extract or manipulate valuable data like access tokens, credentials, and details on the inner structure of video apps. This information allows them to modify and reroute JSON web tokens (JWTs) and license request URLs, essentially granting them access to DRM license keys and, by extension, clients’ content delivery networks (CDNs). Alternatively, pirates can use this information to extract content keys directly from manipulated content decryption modules, or they can rip content directly from outputs. Once the pirates get hold of access tokens and DRM license keys, the pirate’s end consumer can directly “leech” the content from the CDNs of the legitimate content distributor. Recent estimates show that 30% of the CDN traffic costs are due to such illegal streams. This creates a very appealing business model for pirates since they work at close to zero operational costs. The classic “restreaming” of ripped content bears considerable operational costs to the pirates. No matter if content is distributed via CDN leaching or restreaming of ripped content, professional pirates are offering their content to their end customers through appealing mobile or web apps. And there is also the non-profit theft of content via social media posts, using the same methods of content stealing as professional pirates, which accounts for a large portion of piracy in the market. Counterspy is really exciting; it goes beyond traditional methods to ensure top-tier security for media app subscribers, safeguarding content across mobile, web, and even embedded devices. It fills the gap in authentication created by the shift from operator-controlled set top box hardware to retail or app-based OTT clients, allowing operators to distribute content confidently while preventing piracy. With Counterspy, each app instance is authenticated and tied to a specific subscriber, ensuring transparency and control over access. By safeguarding the authentication token from theft or manipulation, Counterspy prevents abuse and ensures legitimate access to content. Counterspy also monitors the environments of video apps for crafted Content Decryption Modules that may leak keys and marks the corresponding apps as not being eligible to receive license keys for content. Counterspy is covering the gaps and vulnerabilities of existing DRM and watermarking infrastructures." Read more @ https://lnkd.in/g2PBcH22 #verimatrix #counterspy #antipiracy

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I can’t believe this is still even a discussion. #YouTube is here to stay and only getting bigger and more mainstream. Is it a video platform? Yes Is it vertical video platform? Yes Is it a community platform? Yes Is it a social platform? Yes Is it a commerce platform? Yes Is it an interactive platform? Yes Is it a revenue generating platform? Yes Is it a search engine? Yes The list keeps going! It can be utilized in all or some of the above ways, but not utilizing the platform should not be considered an option. #socialvideo #socialmedia #socialmaketing https://lnkd.in/gSCbVKnd

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