On March 11, 2025, I (Jan Ozer) from the Streaming Learning Center interviewed Yoann Hinard, COO of Witbe. We discussed Witbe’s innovative approach to quality of experience (QoE) testing, their findings from Super Bowl performance monitoring, and what Witbe plans to showcase at NAB 2025. Key topics included the impact of device variability on performance, the role of low latency …

In their paper entitled, Multi-resolution Encoding for HTTP Adaptive Streaming using VVenC, Kamran Qureshi, Hadi Amirpour, and Christian Timmerer from the Christian Doppler Laboratory ATHENA (Alpen-Adria-Universität, Klagenfurt, Austria) propose an accelerated multi-resolution encoding strategy for HTTP Adaptive Streaming (HAS) using VVenC, an optimized open-source Versatile Video Coding (VVC) encoder. Their approach, called MEVHAS (Multi-resolution Encoding in VVenC for HTTP Adaptive …

For years, we’ve heard about the allure of HEVC, AV1, and even VVC, all new video codecs promising better quality and reduced bandwidth. But how do content providers, platforms, and CDNs navigate the complexities of adopting these new technologies? A recent panel discussion at Streaming Media Connect 2025 shed light on this crucial topic, featuring insights from industry leaders. All …