Vidiator

Xenon™ 6.5 Platform Release

Vidiator — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:22:44 +0000

19^th March 2013

We are excited to announce the Xenon™ 6.5 platform release today with a list of enhancements to improve our customers’ digital media delivery services.

Content production improvements

We have optimized H.264 encoder implementation in Xenon 6.5 further improving picture quality in video output at no additional cost on bandwidth (live) or file size (VOD).

Xenon™ 6.5 also includes a DRM framework for integration with 3^rd party DRM solutions to better protect Live and VOD content and secure service revenues. Verimatrix_® DRM and Microsoft_® PlayReady_® DRM integration are built-in, other 3^rd party DRM solutions can be integrated via professional services.

Xenon Live Encoder™ (XLE) has also been enhanced to support a new set of Scheduling APIs allowing for integration with 3^rd party CMS to control program scheduling in real-time, giving customers more flexibility on content workflow.

Operation improvements

Introducing the newly designed Agile Capacity Engine (ACE) in Xenon™. ACE accelerates server operations in a dynamic production environment. It reduces operational work during server deployment and relocation and adjusts traffic distribution between streaming servers.

We also introduce IPv6 support on Xenon™ streamers to meet the market trend in migration from IPv4 to IPv6.

Furthermore, we also improved the Xenon Administration Centre™ (XAC) interface to make it easier to operate digital media delivery services via the web interface.

For further information on the new Xenon™ 6.5 release and how to obtain a test license please get in touch with a member of our team via our contact us page.

Vidiator survey reveals consumers in CEE markets are ready and waiting for mobile video

Vidiator — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:35:24 +0000

Mobile users in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are waiting for the right mobile video services to be deployed, according to a new report release today by new media delivery specialists Vidiator®. The report found that consumers are starting to explore the potential of smartphones and there is an appetite to pay for mobile video content.

CEE’s increasingly empowered and web-enabled mobile consumers, much like their counterparts in western markets, are showing signs of a potentially huge appetite for mobile video content. As a result operators, broadcasters and content providers are looking at how to make the most of this market opportunity, one that is currently being driven by consumer demand and one that presents new challenges and revenue opportunities.

Based on a survey of 1105 mobile phone owning consumers from five countries in CEE – Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, the report outlines consumers’ mobile usage habits, the current demand for mobile video services, content preferences, the potential video consumption use cases and the factors impacting consumers’ willingness to pay for mobile video services. The report is available to download HERE.

The key highlights include:

Half of all respondents expressed a definitive interest in watching TV on their mobile phones. This figure was as high as 69% in Romania
Only 15% of total respondents claimed to have no interest in watching TV services on their mobile phones
Local news and weather was the most desirable genre of content in every region, with as many as 71% of respondents in Poland expressing an interest in this type of content
69% of respondents indicated a desire to consume mobile video services whilst traveling or going about their daily commute to work. This was the most popular scenario in all regions, particularly in BulgariaMore than a third of total respondents would be willing to pay for continuous engagement e.g. a service that lets you stream live TV/movies on your mobile whilst out and about… then pick up from where you left off on the main living room TV
A relatively high number of respondents looking to use their mobile to watch TV in the bedroom, which has major implications for operators andhighlights the opportunity for them to act as a gateway to content not only outside but also inside the home
The vital link between providing a good user experience and consumers’ willingness to pay for services with quick load times with no buffering and guaranteed sound and picture quality identified as the most important factors in all regions

“Our new report shows that consumers in central and Eastern Europe are ready and waiting to pay for mobile video content,” said Tae Sung Park, CEO at Vidiator. “The smartphone revolution is clearly happening in the countries we surveyed and as a result people want access to more content on the move and on second screens in the home. Operators and content owners now need to step up and roll out these services at the right price point – working with an end-to-end solution provider who knows the challenges and how to effectively monetise their content.”

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Mobile Video Opportunities in CEE

Vidiator — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:55:37 +0000

According to telecoms group Ericsson’s 2012 Mobility Report there are now more than 619m mobile subscribers in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) with device penetration standing at 128%. Consumers in the emerging CEE markets are beginning to choose mid-range and smartphone devices capable of facilitating growing mobile internet usage. So much so, that according to CEE online research agency Gemius in June 2012, every 17th page view in the region was made via a mobile phone or tablet.

This report analyses primary data gathered in a survey commissioned by Vidiator_®and conducted by research specialist Toluna in February 2013. The survey polled 1105 mobile phone owning consumers from five countries in CEE – Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.

The report outlines:

Consumers’ mobile usage habits
The current demand for mobile video services
Consumers’ content preferences
The potential video consumption use cases
The factors impacting consumers’ willingness to pay for mobile video services

Read the full report here.

Continuous Engagement Webinar

Vidiator — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:24:22 +0000

We’d like to invite you to join our webinar – Continuous Engagement: The key to success in mobile video

Continuous engagement refers to the process of being able to put content in front of a user, regardless of where they are or the time of day. This is increasingly becoming a key strategy for mobile operators, content owners and Pay TV platforms, especially when considering new and innovative ways to monetise mobile video services.

On 19th of February we will be co-hosting a webinar with our partners Verimatrix looking at a number of key areas concerning continuous engagement, including;

•    The Market for Mobile Video
•    New ways to consume mobile TV
•    Content security as a market-enabler

Speakers:

Andrew Bielinski is Senior Manager, Technical Solution Sales at Vidiator, where he is responsible for assisting both existing and new customers with their technical solution requirements.

Andy has over 13 years’ experience in telecommunications, internet and online video, having previously worked at RealNetworks, T-Mobile International, Lehman Brothers, and British Telecommunications, as well as a number of US and UK startups.

Steve Christian (VP, Marketing) has a wealth of experience in the digital media and Internet technology space and is a speaker on media technology and business trends at industry events around the globe At Verimatrix he is responsible for product strategy, marketing programs and management of brand equity. Prior to joining Verimatrix Mr. Christian was VP Marketing at streaming media specialist Nine Systems and has also run his own “virtual VP” technology marketing consultancy, helping the growth of a variety of software, wireless and Internet security ventures. His background includes product and services management at Wind River, ST Microelectronics and Raytheon. Mr. Christian has a 1st class degree in Physics from the University of Bristol and an MBA from the Open University in the UK.

Mobile World Congress 2013, Barcelona

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:30:13 +0000

Vidiator will once again be returning to Barcelona this February to showcase their latest products and solutions at Mobile World Congress from 25th-28th February. You can find us in Hall 5, stand 5I30. If you would like to prearrange a meeting, then please get in contact with us via our contact form.

EurasiaCom 2013, Istanbul

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:25:38 +0000

Vidiator will be at EurasiaCom in Istanbul from 26th-27th March 2013. If you would like to prearrange a meeting for the show, please get in touch with us via our contact form.

The Mobile Show 2013, Dubai

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:20:22 +0000

Vidiator will be exhibiting at The Mobile Show in Dubai from 14th-15th May 2013. You will be able to find us at stand M-A26. If you would like to prearrange a meeting for the show, please get in touch with us via our contact form.

East Africa Com, Kenya

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:15:16 +0000

Vidiator will be at East Africa Com in Kenya from 21st-22nd May 2013. If you would like to prearrange a meeting for the show, please get in touch with us via our contact form.

Broadcast Asia, Singapore

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:10:30 +0000

Vidiator will be exhibiting at Broadcast Asia in Singapore from 18th-24th June 2013, you can find us on Level 5, Stand 5M7-12. If you would like to prearrange a meeting for the show, please get in touch with us via our contact form.

Africa Com, South Africa

Vidiator — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:03:16 +0000

Vidiator will be exhibiting at Africa Com in South Africa from 12th-14th November 2013, you can find us at Stand E17b. If you would like to prearrange a meeting for the show, please get in touch with us via our contact form.