Accordent Technologies :: Multicast Slides In-Stream :: REALLY!!

The newly released Accordent Multicast In-stream Technology is a “breakthrough that enables large organizations to leverage multicast-enabled networks to deliver high-quality streaming video with synchronized slides and graphics as a single, compressed stream. I was contacted by the team at Accordent and led through an early demo with my old pal Mike Lorenz, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (& fellow streaming media All-Star)!

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DTV Transition 2009 :: Industry effect :: Take the on-line poll now!

The DTV Transition that premiered in Wilmington, North Carolina was the first DTV Test Pilot Program in which Analog Broadcasts ended on September 8, 2008. According to the news releases, calls to the support hot line were primarily from individuals who did not read the instructions that came with their converter box. Ahhh, progress! Make … Read more

SPRINT:: Early Termination Fees & The New Democracy

It is important to understand that the way technology is distributed today, most manufacturer/distributors are unwilling to allow an effective demo period in order to ensure the technology you are buying is a complete and rational solution for your needs.  In fact, you can’t get a demo without signing a P.O. (Purchase Order) which means, you can become liable for payment.

This can result IF you find the product you signed up for does not work they way it needs to or if it takes longer than anticipated to build out what ever architecture is required until the solution is proven effective or otherwise.

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