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• Cores Galore: Video Processing Without the Computational Gymnastics

  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 with video workloads due to multi-threading causing unpredictable performance• Single-threaded cores in ARM processors provide predictable execution crucial for video processing• ARM processors consuming just 1 watt per core enable 320 simultaneous 1080p30 live transcodes in a single 1RU server• When paired with VPUs for encoding, ARM cores can handle complex tasks like de-interlacing, MPEG-2 decoding and AI captioning• Real-world implementations show dramatic improvements in density and efficiency for video streaming platforms• Ampere processors are now available in over 25 cloud providers worldwide including Oracle, Google, and Microsoft Azure• The video industry is seeing rapid adoption of ARM architecture due to performance, predictability, and power savings• Software compatibility has significantly improved with modern compilers optimized for ARM instruction sets• The combination of VPUs and ARM CPUs enables entirely new workflow capabilities previously impossible or prohibitively expensiveDiscover more about NetInt's video processing solutions at netintcom.Stay tuned for more in-depth insights on video technology, trends, and practical applications. Subscribe to Voices of Video: Inside the Tech for exclusive, hands-on knowledge from the experts. For more resources, visit Voices of Video.

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• The Onion Layers of Video: A Deep Dive into WebRTC

  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 specifically for real-time communication with sub-second latency requirements• When building with WebRTC, consider using third-party solutions rather than building from scratch• Quality challenges arise from network unpredictability, requiring compromises to maintain real-time communication• Simulcast (creating multiple streams at different bitrates) remains more widely adopted than SVC due to hardware compatibility• Media servers are essential for scaling WebRTC applications beyond peer-to-peer communications• WebRTC can scale to millions of users when properly implemented, but ultra-low latency requirements dramatically increase costs• Companies should analyze actual problems before jumping to solutions like codec changes• AV1 works well for text-heavy content at low bitrates but requires significant CPU resourcesStay tuned for more in-depth insights on video technology, trends, and practical applications. Subscribe to Voices of Video: Inside the Tech for exclusive, hands-on knowledge from the experts. For more resources, visit Voices of Video.

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• Who Owns Your Digital Brain?

  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 they require uploading personal data to remote servers• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology separates language models from knowledge bases for more efficient local processing• The streaming media industry's evolution provides valuable lessons for developing standardized, component-based AI systems• Moving AI processing from cloud to edge devices addresses both privacy concerns and power consumption limitations• Comparing KWAI's mission to Linux - an open-source reaction to monopolized operating systems that made the industry healthier• Personal AI Operating System will provide a framework for running AI assistants with extensible "abilities" similar to apps• Technical innovations like Mamba architecture reduce computational complexity from quadratic to linear growth• Future vision includes distributed, peer-to-peer AI networks functioning as digital public infrastructure• The opportunity window for creating democratic, user-controlled AI is limited and requires volunteer participationVisit kwai.ai to explore KWAI's proof-of-concept avatar and learn more about joining their community of over 500 volunteers working to democratize AI.Stay tuned for more in-depth insights on video technology, trends, and practical applications. Subscribe to Voices of Video: Inside the Tech for exclusive, hands-on knowledge from the experts. For more resources, visit Voices of Video.

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• The Secret Sauce of Sub-Second Streaming (THEO Player - now Dolby)

  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 viewing experience. Yet this critical component determines not just how video looks and performs, but provides essential analytics about user behavior. Peter Jan explains how TheoPlayer evolved from addressing the fragmentation of streaming protocols to becoming a comprehensive solution handling everything from DRM protection to quality adaptation.  The conversation shifts to an exciting innovation in streaming technology: HESP (High Efficiency Streaming Protocol). Unlike traditional protocols that struggle to balance latency with quality, HESP delivers sub-second latency - around 800 milliseconds - while maintaining broadcast-quality video. This breakthrough comes from a clever dual-stream approach that decouples GOP size from latency, enabling rapid channel changes without sacrificing compression efficiency.  For interactive applications like sports betting, webinars, and live auctions, this ultra-low latency creates possibilities previously unattainable with conventional streaming methods. Peter Jan outlines how TheoLive makes implementing this technology remarkably straightforward - simply provide an RTMP or SRT feed, and the service handles everything from transcoding to delivery and playback.  The discussion also explores the evolving codec landscape, with insights into how organizations are implementing hybrid encoding ladders that leverage HEVC for higher-quality renditions while maintaining H.264 compatibility. Peter Jan shares valuable perspective on when commercial players make sense versus open-source alternatives, highlighting the hidden costs of maintaining complex integrations with analytics, advertising, and DRM systems.  Whether you're a video engineer weighing technology options or a product manager seeking to understand streaming innovations, this episode provides both technical depth and practical guidance for navigating today's video delivery challenges.Stay tuned for more in-depth insights on video technology, trends, and practical applications. Subscribe to Voices of Video: Inside the Tech for exclusive, hands-on knowledge from the experts. For more resources, visit Voices of Video.

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• Why Your Storage Needs a Diet Plan and AI Is the Nutritionist

  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 from basic streaming into a complete end-to-end OTT solution provider. What began as live video delivery gradually expanded to include VOD, content management systems, and multi-device support as customer demands grew. Today, they power streaming services for telecom operators, broadcasters, content providers, and sports organizations across Europe.  The conversation delivers fascinating insights into European streaming infrastructure, where regulatory requirements often dictate on-premises deployments rather than public cloud solutions. GDPR compliance and data sovereignty concerns create a distinctly different operational landscape compared to markets like the United States. Predrag notes that while public cloud services might offer flexibility, many European operators prefer keeping infrastructure in-country for both regulatory compliance and cost control.  Optimization emerges as MoreScreens' defining philosophy. Predrag shares a remarkable customer migration where they reduced server count from 25 to just 6 - a testament to their engineering efficiency. Their pragmatic approach to AI yields equally impressive results: an SVOD provider using their AI-powered personalized messaging saw a 15% reduction in subscriber churn when users attempted to cancel.  The discussion covers the future of streaming technologies, including AI applications for content discovery, metadata enrichment, and storage optimization. Their "AI storage optimizer" leverages machine learning to predict popular content and intelligently cache it, potentially reducing storage requirements tenfold - critical savings for operators managing hundreds of catch-up TV channels.  Whether you're a streaming technology enthusiast, video engineer, or content provider navigating the complex world of multi-device delivery, this conversation provides valuable insights into the technical challenges and innovative solutions shaping the future of video streaming. Check out morescreens.com to learn how they're making "video on every device" a reality.Stay tuned for more in-depth insights on video technology, trends, and practical applications. Subscribe to Voices of Video: Inside the Tech for exclusive, hands-on knowledge from the experts. For more resources, visit Voices of Video.

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