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Voices of VideoTrust, Footprint, and Milliseconds: The Real Levers of Live StreamingWhat if your live stream could feel instant, look sharper at the same bitrate, and cost less to run as you scale?In this episode of Voices of Video, we unpack how a fast-growing live gaming platform rethought its architecture, moved beyond a fully public cloud setup, and built a global hybrid model that delivered measurable results: lower egress spend, higher transcoding density, and a clear lead in end-to-end latency.We start with a hard truth many streaming teams face too late - public cloud convenience gets expensive at scale. Our guest walks...
2025-12-1821 min
Voices of VideoRethinking Live Publishing: Templates, Roles, and Hybrid ControlWhat does it take to run hundreds of live events without chaos? In this episode, we open up the architecture behind G&L’s Playout Hub - a hybrid publishing engine designed for broadcasters, public institutions, and distributed editorial teams that need broadcast precision at scale. Built on decades of systems integration experience at G&L Geißendörfer & Leschinsky GmbH, the platform mixes live inputs, VOD interstitials, graphics, and multi-target outputs into a unified, dependable workflow.We trace the evolution from bespoke integrations to a productized, composable platform grounded in three pillars:Custom solutions,Reusable comp...
2025-12-1117 min
Voices of VideoScaling Video at the Edge: A Practical RoadmapViewers won’t wait for your pipeline to catch up. This episode breaks down a practical roadmap for scaling video at the edge - where power limits, bandwidth costs, and live latency collide. With Advantech’s rugged, modular platforms (https://www.advantech.com/) paired with NETINT’s low-power, high-density ASIC encoders (https://netint.com/), we show how to move the heavy lifting closer to the camera and away from cloud bottlenecks - without compromising quality or operational control. Based on insights shared in Voices of Video Episode 72.We deta...
2025-12-0407 min
Voices of VideoThe New Economics of Transcoding: How VPUs Unlock FAST, AVOD & Back-Catalog RevenueWhat if transcoding stopped being the constraint and became the engine behind your content strategy? In this episode, Arcadian’s Joe Waltzer and Josh Pesigan explain how Video Processing Units (VPUs) are transforming the economics and timing of video workflows—and why the real win isn’t just lower cost, but the freedom to experiment, iterate, and ship smarter.We start with a reality everyone in streaming understands: massive back catalogs sit on shelves because cloud transcoding costs erase the margin. With VPUs, that equation flips. Suddenly multilingual versions, refreshed ABR ladders, and FAST-ready packaging become inexpensive enough...
2025-11-2709 min
Voices of VideoSo You Want A VPU? Here’s The No-Drama Way To Plug, Play, And Push To Your CDNTired of choosing between ripping out your video stack or standing still? In this episode, Kenneth Robinson, Director of Field Application Engineers at NETINT, walks through a practical playbook for deploying Video Processing Units (VPUs) at any stage of growth - from retrofitting a live server to scaling across edge, cloud, and hybrid environments.We start with hardware options that match real-world use cases: • T1U hot-swap modules that slide into existing servers - no downtime required. • Prebuilt 1RU systems with up to ten T1Us and your choice of ARM or x8...
2025-11-2008 min
Voices of VideoSynchronizing 20 Perspectives: The Future Of Multi-View EsportsCameras miss moments; fans don’t. We wanted every decisive peek, every clutch revive, and every chaotic final ring in Apex Legends to be watchable from any team’s perspective - live, synchronized, and affordable. That meant rethinking how we transcode and distribute dozens of POV streams at once without drowning in startup lag or compute spend.We walk through how Scalstrm integrated NETINT VPUs at a low level to pack up to 20 live channels onto a single card, slashing both costs and boot times for event-based streaming. Instead of relying on generic wrappers, they tapp...
2025-11-1317 min
Voices of VideoPixels, Profits, and Processing: The Hidden Economics of StreamingEver wonder what happens behind the scenes when your favorite streaming platform adds thousands of classic films overnight? The challenges are far more complex than most realize. Joe Waltzer, CEO and founder of Arcadian, pulls back the curtain on the intricate world of media workflow engineering in this enlightening conversation. With over five years of experience solving delivery challenges for major Hollywood studios and global media companies, Joe offers a rare glimpse into the technological puzzles that must be solved to bring content from production to your screen. "When you look at...
2025-08-2159 min
Voices of VideoNo Silver Bullets: The Messy Reality of Video Streaming TechnologyThe streaming video ecosystem has come a long way, but as Jason Thibeault candidly puts it, "The streaming video tech stack is a mess." In this illuminating conversation, the Executive Director of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) takes us behind the scenes of streaming video delivery, revealing both the remarkable progress and persistent challenges facing the industry. What started in 2014 as a small consortium of 17 companies has blossomed into an influential organization with approximately 130 member companies collaborating on critical streaming technologies. Unlike traditional standards bodies, the SVTA focuses on creating immediate, practical s...
2025-05-2256 min
Voices of VideoGame Over for Traditional Gaming? Not Quite Yet.The cloud gaming revolution is already here, quietly transforming how games reach billions of potential players worldwide. But unlike previous digital transformations, this one isn't about replacing high-end gaming setups. It's about expanding the gaming universe to include the massive, untapped audience who access digital content primarily through mobile devices. What makes this moment different from earlier attempts? According to David Cook of Radian Arc, we've reached the convergence point of three essential ingredients that power any digital transformation. First, content availability has expanded dramatically, with publishers increasingly recognizing the enormous opportunity of re...
2025-05-1549 min
Voices of VideoCDN in Your Pocket: Nokia's Secret Weapon Against BufferingImagine watching a live sports event where your stream is actually faster than broadcast television. This isn't science fiction. It's the reality of Nokia's groundbreaking approach to zero-latency streaming, as revealed by Senior Product Manager Keith Chow in this illuminating deep dive. When live sporting events drive 50-70% viewer concurrency (reaching 100% during World Cup matches), traditional streaming technologies buckle under the pressure. Keith explains how Nokia's solution handles these extreme demands through a sophisticated combination of UDP protocols, multicast distribution, and what he calls "CDN in your pocket" - a tiny 200-kilobyte client li...
2025-05-081h 03
Voices of VideoStreaming at the Speed of Soccer: How Zapping Conquered LatencyDive into the technological revolution happening in Latin American streaming as Nacho Opazo, co-founder and CTO of Zapping, breaks down how they've built one of the region's most innovative virtual TV operators from the ground up. What happens when a musician who's been coding since age 11 decides to reinvent television? You get a streaming service that's one minute ahead of competitors during soccer matches, delivers superior picture quality with 40% less bandwidth, and offers an interface that starts playing content immediately upon opening the app. Unlike most streaming platforms that focus primarily on...
2025-05-0144 min
Voices of VideoWhere's the CDN Market Heading? A Deep Dive with Mark de JongEver wondered what's happening behind the scenes when you stream your favorite show? The content delivery network (CDN) industry powers much of our digital experiences yet has operated in siloed isolation for decades. In this eye-opening conversation, Mark de Jong, Chairman of the CDN Alliance and industry veteran with 25 years in online video, pulls back the curtain on this crucial but often invisible infrastructure. Mark reveals how the CDN landscape is transforming into two distinct camps: "full-fledged" providers like Akamai that combine delivery with security and edge computing, and delivery-focused specialists like ...
2025-04-241h 05
Voices of VideoGreening the Streaming IndustryPower consumption might be the most underrated challenge facing the streaming video industry today. As Dom Robinson, founder of Greening of Streaming, reveals in this eye-opening conversation, the energy footprint of streaming video could represent 2-3% of global electricity consumption – a figure that demands attention from everyone in the ecosystem.What began as sideline discussions among network architects has evolved into a 30-member organization tackling streaming's energy challenges systematically. Robinson walks us through the complex relationship between video quality, network architecture, and power consumption, challenging many common assumptions along the way.Pe...
2025-04-1750 min
Voices of VideoAre ASICs the Future of Video Processing?What happens when the relentless demand for video processing slams into the hard walls of data center power and space limitations? Dennis Mungai, heading R&D at Cires21, takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of encoding hardware that's reshaping how broadcast giants like the BBC deliver content. "Density, density, density" emerges as the driving force behind Cires21's technological evolution. Starting with flexible but resource-intensive CPU-based encoding, Dennis reveals how their Madrid-based team methodically explored GPU acceleration before discovering the game-changing potential of Video Processing Units (VPUs). The conversation demystifies w...
2025-04-101h 06
Voices of VideoAkamai's Connected Cloud: 90% Cost Reduction for Video ProcessingAkamai and NETINT have joined forces to create something revolutionary in cloud video processing. The partnership brings NETINT's Video Processing Units (VPUs) to Akamai's Connected Cloud, fundamentally changing the economics and performance of cloud-based video encoding. Sarah Walter, Product Manager at Akamai, reveals how their Connected Cloud has evolved beyond traditional CDN services to offer a complete compute continuum with three tiers: core, distributed, and edge. This architecture allows media customers to deploy infrastructure strategically, placing resource-intensive workloads in the core while positioning other components...
2025-04-0330 min
Voices of VideoThe Lag Ends Here: Dolby's Battle Against Streaming DelayThe streaming revolution has arrived, and Dolby is at its cutting edge. In this enlightening conversation, Paul Boustead, VP of Product and Business Strategy for Dolby's Cloud Solutions Business Group, reveals how Dolby is transforming the sports viewing experience through unprecedented low latency streaming technology. Imagine sports content delivered with less than 500 milliseconds of delay - faster than traditional broadcast in some cases. Paul explains why consistency of this low latency across all viewers is even more critical than the raw speed itself. This consistency enables truly interactive experiences where viewers aren't spoiled...
2025-03-2924 min
Voices of VideoFrom AWS to On-Prem: Jet-Stream's Efficient Video Processing RevolutionThe streaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in Europe, where data sovereignty has become a critical concern for media companies. In this enlightening conversation, Stef van der Ziel, CEO of Jet-Stream, shares how his company has adapted to these changing demands by developing both sovereign cloud services and innovative on-premises solutions. Stef takes us through the evolution of Jet-Stream from its early days in 1994 to its current position as a provider of European sovereign cloud services and on-premises video processing systems. What's particularly fascinating is how European regulations around data privacy...
2025-03-2728 min
Voices of VideoVLC to VPU: Evolution of Video Processing retold by Easy ToolsFrom the dorm rooms of a French engineering school to the control rooms of major broadcasters, Christophe Massiot's journey represents the evolution of video technology itself. In this illuminating conversation, the co-founder of VLC Media Player and creator of EasyTools reveals how a student project designed to upgrade a Token Ring network became one of the world's most downloaded applications. Massiot takes us behind the scenes of his transition from open-source pioneer to broadcast technology innovator, sharing the moment of realization that led to EasyTools' creation: discovering that €30,000 commercial encoders were pe...
2025-03-2128 min
Voices of VideoFrom Brussels to the Cloud: When Government Video Gets SmartA groundbreaking collaboration between G&L and the European Parliament has transformed parliamentary broadcasting with a sophisticated streaming platform unlike anything seen before. Alexander Leschinsky unveils the technical marvel his team engineered to handle an extraordinary challenge: delivering 30 live channels, each with 32 audio tracks for different language interpretations, totaling nearly 1,000 simultaneous audio streams. The architecture combines sophisticated on-premises hardware in Brussels and Strasbourg with cloud-based processing capabilities, creating a true hybrid solution that balances security with scalability. Leschinsky walks us through how they leverage NETINT VPUs for efficient video...
2025-03-1934 min
Voices of VideoBeyond CDNs: Conversations on Infrastructure Scaling with i3D.netStefan Ideler, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of i3D.net, takes us behind the scenes of what makes a truly resilient global network. Founded in 2002, i3D.net has positioned itself as "the scaling experts" rather than just another CDN, working with gaming giants like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Discord to ensure their services scale seamlessly during crucial launches and beyond.What truly distinguishes i3D.net becomes clear as Stefan explains their network philosophy. While many providers prominently advertise their number of Points of Presence (POPs), Stefan reveals that the magic...
2025-03-1735 min
Voices of VideoDensity, Efficiency, Power: Why VPUs Are Redefining What's Possible in Video EncodingNacho Mileo of Cires21 takes us on a journey through the evolution of video encoding infrastructure, revealing how Video Processing Units (VPUs) have transformed from just one option among many to an essential technology enabling the next generation of streaming solutions. Founded in 2008 during the early days of streaming, Cires21 has always worked at the cutting edge of video technology. Starting with physical hardware encoders but maintaining a cloud-first mindset, they strategically positioned themselves to understand both worlds. This foresight has paid dividends as the industry evolved, allowing them to develop...
2025-03-1330 min
Voices of VideoHow Scalstream Replaced 40 Servers with Just TwoTransforming video processing with groundbreaking efficiency isn't just a tech achievement - it's an economic and environmental imperative. Scalstrm's Dominique Vosters joins us to reveal how their innovative approach to origin packaging and transcoding is delivering extraordinary results for broadcasters and video providers worldwide. When a single customer replaces 40 servers with just two while saving $90,000 annually on operational costs, the industry takes notice. Founded in 2017, Scalstrm built their high-performance video processing solutions from scratch, focusing on three core principles: performance, flexibility, and ease of use. Now, they're bringing that same...
2025-03-1127 min
Voices of VideoWhat Does it Take for Video to Reach Your Screen?Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of video streaming with our guest Alex Zambelli, Sr. Platform Manager at Dolby Laboratories, ex Technical Product Manager at Warner Bros Discovery. In this engaging episode, we unravel the complexities of video distribution at scale, highlighting how codecs underpin modern streaming experiences. Alex draws from his extensive background at Microsoft, where he worked on groundbreaking technologies that are now household names, to offer listeners unparalleled insights into the industry.We explore the critical differences between live streaming and on-demand content, discussing the unique challenges and pressures that come with...
2025-03-061h 03
Voices of VideoFrom Small Team to Major Player in Streaming TechWhat if you could transform a startup into a leading enterprise in the booming OTT space? Join us on Voices of Video as we chat with Dailos Medina, co-founder of 2Coders, who reveals the secrets behind his company's remarkable growth journey. Dailos shares stories from their humble beginnings in 2013 to becoming industry leaders in smart TV and mobile app development. Discover how a pandemic-driven expansion saw their team increase from 10 to 50, opening new offices in Tenerife and North Macedonia, and learn about the evolution from bespoke software to standardized, efficient solutions.Explore the e...
2025-02-2743 min
Voices of VideoTransforming Gaming Through Hybrid TechnologyWhat if gaming could be as accessible and universal as music on Spotify? Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut, joins us to discuss his revolutionary vision for cloud gaming. Olivier shares his journey from the Commodore 64 era to leading the charge in cloud gaming, detailing how Blacknut aims to provide a seamless and affordable gaming experience to a global audience with a library surpassing 700 games. We explore how the company’s innovative hybrid cloud architecture is set to transform gaming by optimizing performance and reducing costs, all while tackling challenges like internet instability in emerging markets.The conversation ta...
2025-02-2044 min