The end of idle infrastructure: Why elastic cache is changing CDN economics
Every network operator understands the balancing act between quality and cost. To guarantee flawless delivery during peak moments such as a national sports final, a breaking news story or a major entertainment launch, CDNs are built for the highest possible demand. The problem is that this capacity sits idle most of the year. Those racks […]
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Televisa modernizes broadcast distribution with Synamedia MEG
How Mexico’s leading broadcaster reduced costs and gained flexibility with a software-based primary distribution solution. Overview Televisa, Mexico’s largest broadcaster, embarked on a strategic initiative to modernize its satellite-based primary distribution infrastructure. With a nationwide footprint and a population of nearly 130 million, the company needed a solution that could support advanced monetization features such […]
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Upper C-band reallocation: Assessing broadcast distribution options
The FCC’s 2020 reallocation of the lower C-band caused significant technical, operational, and financial challenges for distribution customers, including broadcasters, cable operators, and content distributors. Reduced satellite capacity led customers to shift services to upper C-band, Ku-band, or terrestrial options. Clearing the lower C-band required LNB replacements and brought the 5G frequencies closer. Some customers […]
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Reimagine broadcast distribution at the edge: Cut costs by up to 75% without compromise
The broadcast industry is undergoing a seismic shift. As satellite infrastructure ages and operational costs rise, content providers are increasingly looking to IP-based distribution not just as a transport replacement, but as a chance to rethink how content is received, processed, and delivered at the edge. Yet this transition is not without its challenges. Dependability has […]
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From stadium to screen: The challenge of sports content distribution
Every day, millions of sports fans tune in to watch their favourite teams and athletes compete, whether on TV, smartphones, or other connected devices. But behind every flawless viewing experience is a complex distribution chain that content owners, affiliates, and platform partners help bring to life. For sports leagues, associations, and content providers, the challenge […]
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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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Real-Time Video Quality Assessment with pVMAF
Accurate video quality measurement is crucial in today’s streaming and broadcast landscape. Discover how Synamedia’s pVMAF merges VMAF’s precision with the efficiency of simpler metrics, providing an effective real-time video quality solution with minimal computational overhead.
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A Brief History of Video Quality Measurement: From PSNR to VMAF and Beyond
Discover the evolution of video quality measurement, from traditional metrics like PSNR and SSIM to advanced models like VMAF and FUNQUE. Learn how pVMAF is shaping the future of live streaming.
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The Electric Scooter of Video Distribution: Synamedia MEG.mini
Synamedia's MEG.mini is the game-changer in video distribution, offering a compact, cost-effective, and agile solution. Drawing parallels with the efficiency of electric scooters, MEG.mini is set to revolutionize the way content owners distribute video at scale and speed.
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Breaking Barriers: Transitioning Distribution from Satellite to IP
We all know in our heart of hearts that satellite is a dated method of video distribution. While efficient, its mass approach of transmitting generic content that not all affiliates or virtual MVPDs might want, has a high-cost barrier, limits affiliate personalisation, and is expensive for anything other than mass delivery to thousands of receive endpoints.
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