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Explanation of terms and acronyms related to the media and broadcasting world. Updated every week!

OVP (Online Video Platform)

OVP or Online Video Platforms can use a user-generated content [UGC] model, software as a service [SaaS] business model or a do it yourself [DIY] model. OVP offers an end to end solution from creating a website, uploading video, encoding video, video playback to user management for both video on demand and live streaming. Usually, OVPs have Content Management System [CMS] where users need to login to add content, upload video, setting up monetization plan, view video analytics which may…

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NVOD (Near Video-On-Demand)

NVOD or Near Video on Demand is a video delivery service. It allows a viewer to choose from a restricted number of broadcast video channels when they are broadcasted. NVOD channels are used for Pay-Per-View services and they have pre-designated schedule times. In NVOD, programs made available for selection are broadcast at staggered intervals (e.g. 20 minutes) on a group of channels, so that the viewer can select the most suitable start-time.  

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API

API or Application Programming Interface is a set of subroutine protocols, tools and definitions for creating Application Software. In other words, it is a code which makes possible for two software programs to interact with each other. API makes it simpler to develop a software application by providing all the building blocks. Types of API There are different types of APIs for websites, applications or operating systems. APIs take three basic forms: program-like, web-like and local. Popular API Examples: Google…

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Linear TV

Linear TV is a real-time television service that broadcasts scheduled programs, conventionally over the air or through satellite/cable, not streamed to a specific user. Nearly, all broadcast television services count as linear TV.  

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