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

Latency

In computer networking, latency, or delay is an articulation of how much time it takes for a data packet to travel from one defined point to another. One can measure the network latency by determining the round-trip time (RTT) for a data packet to travel to a destination and back again. During live streaming, the latency occurs when the camera captures an event, and the specific event being displayed to viewers. Latency also depends on which type of channel you…

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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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Live Streaming

Live streaming is the process of broadcasting real-time, video feed or live video footage to an audience over the internet. The viewer can access the video stream on a digital screen, smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. Live streaming requires a form of source media (e.g. an existing feed, a video camera, screen capture software, an audio interface), an encoder to digitize the content, a media publisher, and a content delivery network (CDN) to distribute as well as deliver the content.  …

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LMS (Learning Management System)

LMS or Learning Management System is a software program that helps you create, manage & deliver eLearning courses anywhere on any device. An LMS delivers and manages all types of content, including documents, courses, and videos. A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as discussion forums, video conferencing, and threaded discussions. Today, the majority of the LMSs focus on the corporate market even though the first LMS appeared in the higher…

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Upcoming Webinar

Keep it Secure, Keep it Safe: Tips and Techniques to Protect Your Video Content
Keep it Secure, Keep it Safe: Tips and Techniques to Protect Your Video Content

Streaming content security has quickly elevated to the number one priority across the industry. That’s because billions are being lost in live event revenue, such as sporting events, to pirates each year. But securing streaming content from theft isn’t an easy task. There are hundreds of possible vectors, everything from network intrusion to player/app doppelgangers to CDN leeching, through which pirates can obtain and redistribute content. In this webinar, SVTA CEO Jason Thibeault will take a look at some of the more prominent vectors, techniques and tips to mitigate potential problems, and discuss the recent SVTA Security Working Group publication, “OTT Streaming Security Checklist.” 

Why Attend the Webinar:

  • Understand the current state of streaming piracy.
  • Understand some of the more popular ways through which pirates get access to content.
  • Learn some tips and techniques to create a “layered” approach to mitigating piracy.
  • Learn about the new SVTA publication, “OTT Streaming Security Checklist”.

Upcoming Webinar

April 25

8:00 AM PST

30 Minutes