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White Paper: Understanding OTT – The Basics

October 25, 2021 10.12 Europe/London By Broadband TV News reporter

Broadcasting and the technology that underpins it is in the midst of profound change. 

Purpose-built facilities are reaching end of life. There is no longer a need to build expensive rooms full of racks of equipment that serve just the one purpose. Systems built with software are transforming the economics of the industry. 

Included in this paper

  • Overview of OTT as distribution method 
  • Adapting legacy to OTT 
  • What standards can we re-use? 
  • How does OTT transport work
  • Explanation of OTT as distribution method 
  • Explanation of OTT reception
  • How does OTT transport work
  • OTT consumption model 
  • The critical importance of monitoring OTT 

Understanding OTT – The Basics

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Filed Under: Featured Right, White Papers Edited: 28 October 2021 12:36

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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