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Real-Time Video Quality Assessment with pVMAF

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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Beyond Broadcast: Moving Toward Convergence with “Total TV” Advertising

Beyond Broadcast: Moving Toward Convergence with “Total TV” Advertising

Operating a multi-screen TV service can be a bit like competing in a triathlon. The best triathletes must master different disciplines, each of which requires different strengths and skills in very different environments.

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A Brief History of Video Quality Measurement: From PSNR to VMAF and Beyond

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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What Matters Most to Broadband Service Providers When Offering Small Business Broadband Services

What Matters Most to Broadband Service Providers When Offering Small Business Broadband Services

In my previous blog I drew some comparisons of a Family Road trip vs a Tour Group road trip. I compared the two through the lens of a small business's broadband needs. Today I'd like to use that same road trip analogy, but from the perspective of the broadband provider's needs.

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Synamedia unveils the Senza network of innovation, developer and reseller partners

Synamedia unveils the Senza network of innovation, developer and reseller partners

As we launch Synamedia Senza and break down the barriers caused by user device proliferation and fragmentation, we are also launching a network of partners who have contributed to Senza's vision and who will push forward innovation, along with our Developers' Program.

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The Electric Scooter of Video Distribution: Synamedia MEG.mini

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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Addressing the Unique Broadband Needs of Small Businesses

Addressing the Unique Broadband Needs of Small Businesses

Imagine planning a road trip. For a family of four, you would need a car or SUV that anyone can drive and offers enough space and comfort for everyone. The vehicle should have various features to ensure comfort and get them from point A to point B without excessive cost or complexity.

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Beyond Broadcast: Realising the benefits of linear programmatic

Beyond Broadcast: Realising the benefits of linear programmatic

In our blog, Beyond Broadcast: new approaches for localised digital advertising, we looked at how cloud connectivity enables targeted ads on broadcast devices and networks. Although these approaches primarily focused on localised or channel-based targeting, data-driven advertising methods such as programmatic are also possible.

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Breaking Barriers: Transitioning Distribution from Satellite to IP

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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It’s Time to Upgrade: Unleash the Power of vDCM, the Future-Proof Digital Content Manager!

It’s Time to Upgrade: Unleash the Power of vDCM, the Future-Proof Digital Content Manager!

For over 20 years, DCM has been a reliable tool for video processing and distribution. Now, it's time to upgrade to vDCM, a next-generation Digital Content Manager that offers superior efficiency, advanced features, and future-proof technology. Learn about the 10 compelling reasons to make the switch today.

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Revolutionizing cDVR – slash cDVR operational costs

Revolutionizing cDVR – slash cDVR operational costs

Synamedia, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offers a scalable and cost-effective cDVR solution. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, innovative storage tiering, and intelligent data transfer algorithms, Synamedia's solution reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 95% without compromising performance.

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How a new recommendations engine led to gold with a 30% lift in conversion rates

How a new recommendations engine led to gold with a 30% lift in conversion rates

In this Olympic year, I've been pondering the striking parallels between Olympic success and the vital role of pay TV operators in delivering content their subscribers desire (no judgment, please). Much like athletes' dedication to excellence in a fiercely competitive environment, pay TV operators must provide uncompromised, tailored content in their own competitive environment. 

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