Protecting your investment: why watermarking is essential for sports rights licensees
Live sports are big business, and bigger targets. Every year, the industry loses an estimated $28 billion to piracy, fuelled by 230 billion views of pirated streams worldwide. With 80% of online piracy happening through illegal streaming services, live sports content is under relentless attack. This is more than lost revenue; it’s an erosion of exclusivity — the very asset that […]
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From idea to screen: highlights and innovations from the Senza Hackathon
I recently returned to Silicon Valley, where I spent some of the best times of my life at Stanford and Apple, to host an event introducing our new cloud-based video platform to the developer community: Synamedia Senza. Hopefully you would have heard by now that Senza makes it super easy to develop web apps for […]
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Synamedia joins the National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC)
Empowering service providers to meet the demands of the next-gen broadband and video era In the broadband and video services market, the pace of change is relentless. Today’s consumers expect more than just fast internet or clear video—they demand seamless, personalised, and secure digital experiences across all devices, anytime, anywhere. For service providers, especially those […]
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Multi-CDNs: the slam dunk for your streaming strategy
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the 2025 NBA Playoffs, it’s that “it’s not over, until its over.” For fans, that means being ready for that one play that can change it all. For video service providers, it means having a cohesive plan to ensure high video quality, scale up and down, and prepare […]
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Local stories, global screens: why regionalised content still reigns in streaming
A look back: when TV was local and we took it for granted If you grew up in London, UK, (and you are as old as me), you’ll remember tuning into Channel 3 and watching Carlton and London Weekend TV. What we probably didn’t realise at the time was that our Northern cousins had a […]
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Preparing for the Upper C-band Transition: What’s in it for you?
The broadcast and content distribution landscape is shifting—fast. With the FCC’s recent moves to repurpose the upper C-band spectrum, broadcasters are being nudged toward more efficient IP- and CDN-based workflows. It’s a pivotal moment, and the question you may be asking is: What’s the smartest way forward? At Synamedia, we believe the key lies in […]
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The partner difference: achieving technology breakthroughs with best-of-breed partners at NAB
Have you ever wondered how we meet so many different customer needs? The answer is often thanks to our incredible ecosystem of Video Network partners who add specialist technologies and expertise to our portfolio. Here’s just a taste of what we’ll be serving up in Las Vegas. And don’t forget to use the link at […]
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Beyond Broadcast: Unlocking addressable value with dynamic Ad Routing
The value of teamwork in Basketball and Advertising In basketball, each player has a unique role and responsibility. For example, the point guard handles the ball, calls the plays, and sets up teammates for good shots with timely and accurate passes. However, a “good” shot varies for each player based on their skills. Some excel […]
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The Hidden Value of SaaS in Sports Streaming: Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg
In the world of sports streaming, success isn’t just about delivering high-quality content – it’s about doing so efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively. The debate between Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and on-premises solutions often focuses on costs. While SaaS may appear more costly, it’s best understood by comparing it to an iceberg: with on-premises solutions, the visible costs […]
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Streaming Without Interruptions: How Synamedia’s CDN Solutions Lead the Way
Streaming issues arise from network congestion during peak demand, similar to holiday traffic jams. Private CDNs optimize delivery paths, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted streaming.
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Streamlining Video Encoding Operations with Real-Time Quality Monitoring
Synamedia’s pVMAF powers real-time video quality insights, optimizing operational costs, simplifying workflows for streaming and traditional TV.
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Unlocking Real-Time Video Quality Measurement with x264-pVMAF
Synamedia’s x264-pVMAF offers real-time, VMAF-like video quality accuracy with minimal CPU impact, making it ideal for efficient encoding workflows. Learn how to enable and utilize this powerful metric.
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