Best Transcoding Podcasts (2025)

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SLIM and Cloud Transcoding 43:26

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13d ago43:26

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In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Roblox product and engineering leaders Varun Mani, Sergey Makeev, and Tsvetan Tsvetanov to break down how SLIM (a hierarchical, dynamic level-of-detail system) and Cloud Transcoding are redefining what’s possible on Roblox.By Roblox

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The New Economics of Transcoding: How VPUs Unlock FAST, AVOD & Back-Catalog Revenue 9:50

8d ago9:50

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What 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 s…

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Scaling Video at the Edge: A Practical Roadmap 7:54

5d ago7:54

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Viewers 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 sho…

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So You Want A VPU? Here’s The No-Drama Way To Plug, Play, And Push To Your CDN 8:59

15d ago8:59

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Tired 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…

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Synchronizing 20 Perspectives: The Future Of Multi-View Esports 17:43

27d ago17:43

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Cameras 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 …

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Your Sports Car Is Cool, But The Taxi Wins On Power Bills 22:40

29d ago22:40

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What if your heaviest video jobs spun up in seconds, sipped power, and scaled wherever your viewers are? In this episode, we run NETINT VPUs inside Akamai Cloud and push them across live and just-in-time workflows—multi-codec ABR (AV1/H.264/HEVC), synchronization, DRM, and low-latency packaging included. We start with deployment trade-offs: on-prem…

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Cloud Bills Made You Cry? Gamers Already Fixed That 19:33

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Ever notice how interactive video feels great one moment and laggy the next? We dig into why - and what it takes to make streams feel as immediate and fair as a top-tier multiplayer game. Coming from a gaming-first background, we talk candidly about round-trip latency, jitter, and why 30 ms one way is the magic threshold for experiences where peopl…

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From Campbell to Codensity: A Practical Hero’s Journey in Video Encoding 13:46

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What if a hardware roadmap could read like a myth? We take Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and map it to a concrete engineering pivot - from life in the ordinary world of CPU/GPU encoding to a high-density, power-efficient future with NETINT’s Codensity G5-based VPUs. We talk through the initial reluctance to touch specialized hardware, the mentor…

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Hyperscale for Video | Stop Asking GPUs to Be Everything at Once 18:42

2M ago18:42

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What if video finally got its own processor, and your streaming costs dropped while quality and features went up? In this episode, we dig into the rise of the Video Processing Unit (VPU) - silicon built entirely for video - and explore how it’s transforming everything from edge contribution to multi-view sports. Instead of paying for general-purpos…

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Energy Is the New Bottleneck in Live Video | Why VPUs Beat GPUs for Low-Res ABR at 4–6x Energy Savings 10:09

2M ago10:09

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Live video is exploding, power budgets are shrinking, and the old “throw more GPU at it” mindset is breaking. We dig into the real constraint behind streaming at scale - energy - and share new data showing how VPUs can deliver 4–6x better efficiency than top-tier GPUs while holding quality where viewers notice it most. From the early days of CPU-on…

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The TikTok of Live TV | Swipe, Watch, Repeat 43:59

2M ago43:59

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When Ignacio "Nacho" Opazo opened his laptop in 2011, he wasn't just writing code, but rather, he was laying the foundation for what would become Latin America's pioneering OTT platform. A musician turned self-taught developer, Nacho's journey from creating El Telón (Latin America's first streaming television service) to building Zapping (now servi…

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Watts Up With Your Encoder? Akamai & Cires21 Benchmark VPUs vs. GPUs 44:40

2M ago44:40

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Energy efficiency is quickly becoming the new battleground in video processing infrastructure, and a groundbreaking benchmark study has revealed just how dramatic the differences can be between competing technologies. In this eye-opening conversation, Chris Milstead from Akamai and Dennis Mungai from Cires21 share findings from their joint research…

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Efficiency, Economics, and Innovation - Transforming Video Architectures 52:42

3M ago52:42

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The economics of video delivery are changing dramatically, forcing media companies to rethink their entire approach to content distribution architecture. In this fascinating roundtable discussion, leaders from Akamai, Scalstrm, and Arcadian reveal how the push for efficiency is reshaping video workflows across the industry. As streaming platforms e…

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Training Your Own LLM: The Untapped Value of Media Archives 40:20

3M ago40:20

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The AI revolution in media production is moving beyond marketing hype into practical applications delivering real value. Ryan Jesperson from Cires21 takes us deep into how their Media Co-Pilot platform is transforming workflows for tier-one broadcasters through thoughtfully implemented artificial intelligence. Unlike basic AI integrations that simp…

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Creator 53:11

3M ago53:11

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In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Nick Tornow and Roblox creator Jandel to discuss the future of creation on Roblox. The conversation covers how Grow a Garden became one of the most popular experiences on the platform, the engineering breakthroughs that make massive scale and live events possible, and how …

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The Engine Isn’t Enough: Building Robust Media Frameworks Around the VPU 46:41

3M ago46:41

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The beating heart of every video streaming service is its encoding technology, but raw power alone isn't enough to deliver exceptional viewer experiences. In this eye-opening conversation, Mark Donnigan explores what happens when you combine the incredible performance of Video Processing Units (VPUs) with thoughtfully designed software frameworks. …

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Silicon Showdown: CPUs, GPUs, and VPUs Battle for Data Center Dominance 53:20

3M ago53:20

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Hybrid cloud infrastructure has finally arrived for video streaming, and it's transforming how organizations balance performance, cost, and sovereignty requirements. In this enlightening conversation with Stefan Ideler from i3D.net, we explore how the gaming industry's early adoption of hybrid approaches now offers valuable lessons for video stream…

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Pixels, Profits, and Processing: The Hidden Economics of Streaming 59:52

4M ago59:52

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Ever 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 yea…

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Update On Our Safety Intiatives 43:52

4M ago43:52

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In this episode of Roblox Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman and Senior Director of Product Policy Eliza Jacobs to discuss how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom on the platform. The conversation covers: Our latest safety releases and how they help protect our…

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Mini Box, Massive Impact: How Advantech and NETINT built a compact edge server for high-performance streaming. 41:08

4M ago41:08

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Dom Mrakuzic from Advantech joins Voices of Video to unveil how this revolution is unfolding through solutions like the Quadra Mini Server, a collaboration with NETINT Technologies. This compact half-rack appliance represents a significant breakthrough in edge video processing, capable of encoding 20 simultaneous 1080p broadcast-quality streams whi…

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From Gaming to Streaming: How i3DNet's Hybrid Infrastructure Breaks Vendor Lock-in 39:40

4M ago39:40

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As the second most peered network globally with over 65 points of presence worldwide, i3DNet has built something remarkable - an infrastructure designed to satisfy gaming's most demanding users that now powers millions of concurrent streams on platforms like Discord. "Gamers are the most demanding users in the internet world," Stefan explains, high…

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Save 66%: Why Your Video Streaming Budget is Going Up in Smoke 31:42

4M ago31:42

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The numbers are staggering: using AWS Media Live for HD video processing costs approximately $10,117 per stream over three years, while the NetInsight/NetInt solution delivers the same capabilities for around $3,500 – a reduction of 66-70%. These aren't theoretical projections but real-world figures that are opening eyes throughout the industry. We…

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Quality, Cost, Latency: The Hidden Battles in Video Delivery 39:14

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Starting with signal reception at massive satellite dishes, Martin Azpiroz, director at Bold MSS walks us through the complete delivery chain, from transcoding and packaging to content protection and playback. We explore Bold MS's fascinating technical evolution from CPU to GPU to their current ASIC-based encoding approach. This shift hasn't just i…

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600 Channels, 1 Server - Reimagining Video Processing for Sustainability 32:16

5M ago32:16

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Hardware acceleration is changing the economics of video delivery, and Scalstrm is at the forefront of this revolution. After showcasing their just-in-time transcoding solution at NAB, Dominic returns to Voices of Video to share how they've partnered with NETINT to create a groundbreaking platform that's already winning customer deployments. • Scal…

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Safety 39:17

5M ago39:17

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In this episode of Tech Talks, Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki speaks with Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs about how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom at scale. They discuss new features like Trusted Connections and age verification, how AI and human moderation work together to protect the community, and the im…

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From VHS Tapes to Huddle: The Evolution of Sports Video Analysis 54:06

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Casey Bateman, Principal Engineer at Huddle, reveals how their video platform revolutionized sports analysis by replacing the old system of coaches exchanging physical tapes with instant digital access. Founded in 2006 at the University of Nebraska, Huddle now serves 97% of US high school football programs and has expanded globally to 40+ sports. •…

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Cores Galore: Video Processing Without the Computational Gymnastics 1:01:22

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ARM architecture is revolutionizing video processing with power-efficient processors that deliver predictable performance without the computational gymnastics required by traditional x86 systems. • Ampere builds ARM-based processors with massive core counts (up to 192 cores) focused on sustainable computing • Traditional x86 architecture struggles …

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The Onion Layers of Video: A Deep Dive into WebRTC 57:14

5M ago57:14

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WebRTC pioneer Tsahi Levent-Levi shares his extensive knowledge on this real-time communication protocol, explaining its inner workings, challenges, and proper implementation approaches. • WebRTC consists of both a protocol stack (standard specification) and Google's implementation (libwebrtc) used in all major browsers • The protocol is designed s…

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Who Owns Your Digital Brain? 51:26

6M ago51:26

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Reza Rasool, CEO of nonprofit AI lab KWAI, shares his vision for democratizing artificial intelligence through personal AI systems that prioritize user privacy and local computing. • KWAI aims to create personal AI assistants that run locally on users' devices rather than in the cloud • Current cloud-based AI services create privacy concerns as the…

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The Secret Sauce of Sub-Second Streaming (THEO Player - now Dolby) 45:15

6M ago45:15

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What happens when engineering brilliance meets streaming challenges? Peter Jan Spielmans, co-founder and CTO of Theo Technologies, takes us behind the scenes of video player technology and revolutionary low-latency streaming. Most viewers never think about the video player - it's the invisible interface between complex streaming technology and the …

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Why Your Storage Needs a Diet Plan and AI Is the Nutritionist 52:02

6M ago52:02

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Meet Predrag Mandelbaum, the innovative force behind MoreScreens - a company on a mission to deliver video to every device imaginable. From smartphones to smart TVs, set-top boxes to game consoles, they're tackling one of streaming's greatest challenges: multi-device compatibility. Founded in 1999 with live events in Italy, MoreScreens has evolved …

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The Roblox Engine 38:47

7M ago38:47

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In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by George ElKoura and Taylor Russ for an in depth look into the Roblox engine. They explore what it takes to simulate reality at scale, from building a generalized simulation system to delivering high-performance experiences across every device. They discuss breakthroughs in memory managem…

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VR and MultiView: How Tiled Media is Revolutionizing Sports Viewing 44:24

6M ago44:24

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Step into the future of video consumption with Rob Koenen, founder and chief business officer of Tiled Media, as he unveils the revolutionary potential of VR and MultiView technologies. These innovations are fundamentally transforming our relationship with video content by putting viewers in control. The core of this transformation lies in Tiled Me…

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No Silver Bullets: The Messy Reality of Video Streaming Technology 56:21

7M ago56:21

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The 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 persist…

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Game Over for Traditional Gaming? Not Quite Yet. 49:10

7M ago49:10

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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…

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CDN in Your Pocket: Nokia's Secret Weapon Against Buffering 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

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Imagine 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 (re…

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Streaming at the Speed of Soccer: How Zapping Conquered Latency 44:39

7M ago44:39

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Dive 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…

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Where's the CDN Market Heading? A Deep Dive with Mark de Jong 1:05:48

8M ago1:05:48

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Ever 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, pul…

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Greening the Streaming Industry 50:06

8M ago50:06

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Power 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 ecosyst…

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Discovery 53:30

8M ago53:30

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In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by Chen Zheng and Michelle Gong to explore the evolving world of search, recommendations, and personalization on Roblox. They discuss the complexities of discovery across different platforms, how Roblox is optimizing for long-term user and creator satisfaction, and the role of transparency…

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Are ASICs the Future of Video Processing? 1:06:16

8M ago1:06:16

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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…

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Akamai's Connected Cloud: 90% Cost Reduction for Video Processing 30:39

8M ago30:39

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Akamai 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 ha…

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The Lag Ends Here: Dolby's Battle Against Streaming Delay 24:50

8M ago24:50

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The 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 deliv…

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From AWS to On-Prem: Jet-Stream's Efficient Video Processing Revolution 28:14

8M ago28:14

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The 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 inn…

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VLC to VPU: Evolution of Video Processing retold by Easy Tools 28:04

9M ago28:04

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From 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 …

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AI in Game Development 48:52

9M ago48:52

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In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by Kiran Bhat and Nishchaie Khanna to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on game development. They explore the journey from classical AI to today’s generative AI, the challenges of 3D object generation, and how AI is shaping the future of interactive experiences.…

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From Brussels to the Cloud: When Government Video Gets Smart 34:41

9M ago34:41

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A 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 …

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Beyond CDNs: Conversations on Infrastructure Scaling with i3D.net 35:38

9M ago35:38

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Stefan 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 seaml…

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Cloud Meets Hardware: How Net Insight's Nimbra Edge Revolutionizes Video Routing 31:52

9M ago31:52

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The broadcast industry stands at a technological crossroads, with traditional satellite-based workflows gradually giving way to IP-native cloud solutions. In this illuminating conversation, Net Insight's Adam Nilsson and Pierre Le Fevre join Mark Donnigan to discuss how their Nimbra Edge platform is helping bridge this divide while dramatically red…

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Density, Efficiency, Power: Why VPUs Are Redefining What's Possible in Video Encoding 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Nacho 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 worke…