SHOUTcast Re-streaming Possible with Wowza Media Server 2

Posted by Derrick on April 30, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

SHOUTcast re-streaming is possible with Wowza Media Server 2.  This is one of the many great features of the Streaming Server.  So, if you’re already streaming audio with your SHOUTcast server you can re-stream the content to the Wowza Server and provide it in the Flash Format. One really great feature of using the Wowza Media Server 2 is you can delivery the stream to the iPhone as well.  Since the iPhone is one of the “killer apps” people could listen to your audio stream on the go.  To learn more about SHOUTcast re-streaming attend one of our Wowza Media Server 2 Training classes. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or email us at info@freemancompression.com.

Video Streaming and Compression Training Available Monthly

Posted by Derrick on April 29, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Video Streaming and Compression Training is available Monthly from Freeman Compression Inc. If you’re looking to get up to speed quickly with Video Streaming and Compression then this class is for you.  You can take one of the On-line or In-class trainings for either Mac or PC.  Also for those that want to have a group of individuals trained at their location On-site training is available. View the upcoming training schedule for Freeman Compression Inc. classes.

Elemental Wins Mario Award from TV Technology Magazine

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Elemental Technologies, the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions, today announced that Elemental Live is a recipient of the 18th Annual Mario Award given by TV Technology magazine. NAB marked the unveiling of Elemental Live, a GPU-accelerated, enterprise-class video processing system that provides content distributors with video and audio encoding for live streaming to new media platforms. Elemental Live represents a significant leap forward in high-density video encoding for live events, delivering four times the performance of competitive CPU-only solutions at half the price.

Organized in 1993, the Mario Awards were established to recognize manufacturers whose products represent significant technical breakthroughs—many of these products have gone on to significantly impact the future of video technology. The awards are named after Mario Orazio, a pseudonym for a nameless engineer and a renowned technology columnist for TV Technology who pens the industry’s most widely read column, “The Masked Engineer.” The awards are given out annually at the NAB convention to companies that demonstrate forward-thinking and technical excellence in their products.

“We are thrilled that Elemental Live was singled out from the thousands of products showcased at NAB this year,” said Sam Blackman, CEO and chairman of Elemental Technologies. “We’ve put significant development effort into Elemental Live to create an exceptional live video streaming solution, so from one engineer to another, this is truly an honor.”

“Mario scours the NAB show floor for the 10 most innovative products that represent the pinnacle of technical achievement. We are proud to present these awards on behalf of the ‘Masked Engineer,’” said TV Technology Editor Tom Butts.

TV Technology is the industry’s leading magazine for technology news and reviews and is celebrating its 27th year covering the television industry. The magazine is published by NewBay Media LLC, the world’s largest publisher of audio and video publications.

ViewCast Streaming Media Management Software Now Supports Apple iPhone Mobile Devices

Posted by Derrick on April 28, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Read the First Comment

ViewCast Corporation, a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of digital media over IP and mobile networks, announced the release of Niagara SCX 6.2 – an enhanced version of the company’s powerful streaming media management software that now supports HTTP-based adaptive streaming to Apple iPhone, iPad and iTouch mobile devices. New features include integrated segmenting, adaptive bit-rate encoding, support for CDN authentication protocols, and built-in AES-128 encryption. Niagara SCX software supports all of the most popular media formats, including Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming, Windows Media, RealVideo, 3GPP and others.

“The adaptive and dynamic capabilities that we’ve brought to Niagara SCX 6.2 will markedly improve the live streaming delivery experience for both broadcasters and iPhone users,” said Dave Stoner, President and CEO of ViewCast. “By eliminating the need for an external stream segmenter, we have also simplified encoding workflows and reduced overall system costs. Adaptive HTTP streaming for Apple iPhone mobile devices is the first of many extended features that we have planned for Niagara SCX v6 software in 2010.”

Datasat Technologies and Network Foundation Technologies Announce Strategic Alliance

Posted by Derrick on April 27, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Datasat Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce their strategic alliance with Network Foundation Technologies (NiFTy).Working together, the companies plan to further develop high-speed broadband technologies and the delivery of video content.

“High-speed broadband is the future and we are in the right place at the right time,” stated Chris Thomas, President and CEO of Datasat Technologies. Utilizing wireless 802.11n technology, Datasat Technologies’ suite of products allows for high definition video content delivery, providing new solutions for interactive media and live streaming events.

“Through our shared commitment to technology we embark on this collaborative venture and anticipate many successes in the years to come,” said Marcus Morton, NiFTy’s President and co-founder. NiFTy provides complete end-to-end online broadcasting services with a patented technology that is optimized for live and long-play content.

Datasat Technologies and NiFTy both currently offer technology systems that are scalable and cost effective.

NiFTy was the first and only broadcaster to offer live broadcasting for professional sports leagues, that included all games, all teams, for entire seasons, completely Free-For-View to the viewer. Earlier this month, NiFTy announced their renewed partnership with the Arena Football League to air the 2010 season on the AFL Live online broadcast network, beginning April 2nd. And most recently, NiFTy received the Governor’s Award for Technology Company of the Year by the Louisiana Technology Council in recognition of the company’s advanced technology applications.

The Datasat Technologies’ solution allows for the reliable, high-speed delivery of digital communications using 802.11n wifi technology to deliver – broadband internet, cellular telephony and interactive media. The entrepreneur behind Datasat Technologies, Phil Emmel, also established Datasat Communications, a global leader in satellite network solutions. Datasat Technologies recently participated in the FCC’s panel on Address Challenges to Broadband Deployment Financing.

Through their strategic alliance, Datasat Technologies and NiFTy look to provide new solutions for video broadcasting and web content delivery.