Rapidly growing OTT video traffic is creating serious challenges for network operators. Some operators are using caching to relieve network bandwidth, manage transit costs and improve QoE. Others, such as BT, Verizon and Telefonica, are using on-net caches to create a new line of business, launching commercial CDNs to compete with Akamai and Limelight.

On Monday May 20th, at the Content Delivery Summit in NYC, we’ve got a session with Cisco, TeliaSonera, Deutsche Telekom, Edgeware and Hewlett-Packard discussing, “Caching & Content Delivery Strategies For Network Operators.”

This session explores the various caching strategies and technologies available to network operators and how they can best deploy them for managing OTT video. Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Tony Lapolito, Director of Product Management, Videoscape Distribution Suite, Cisco
• Staffan Gojeryd, VP, Product Management, TeliaSonera
• Tony Tramontana, Content & New Media Specialist, Deutsche Telekom
• Bruno D’Avanzo, Head of Content Delivery Solutions, Hewlett-Packard
• James Kirby, Director Pre-Sales Engineering, Edgeware

Now in its fifth year, the Content Delivery Summit is a one-day conference designed to bring together telecom carriers, service providers, content owners, and industry vendors for a detailed look at CDN platforms for the delivery of video and content acceleration. Readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a ticket to the show for only $395.

With the emergence of TV Everywhere, consumers can enjoy the benefits of authenticated channels like FOX Now, TWC TV, ESPN, Xfinity, and others across a multitude of devices. But is TV Everywhere a success today? Are providers seeing increased retention? At the Streaming Media East show, taking place May 21-22 in NYC, we’ve got a session entitled “The Business of TV Everywhere” which will answer these and other questions. Are new revenue models emerging that might exist as extensions for the TV Everywhere experience? What will TV Everywhere look like in the next five years? Join us for a lively discussion with the experts behind the TV Everywhere movement. Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Scott Rosenberg, VP, Business Development, Roku
• Mark Swan, VP, Advanced Product and Business Development, Comcast
• Nora Ryan, Chief Of Staff, Epix
• Evan Silverman, SVP, Digital Media, A+E Networks
• Sean Knapp, CTO, Co-Founder, Ooyala

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, both keynotes from CBS and ESPN and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast

The Internet has disrupted nearly every facet of the TV industry, from programming to distribution to audience. And while the networks still rule the living room, many of them are looking to find their footing online. At the Streaming Media East show, taking place May 21-22 in NYC, we’ve got a session entitled “Online Distribution and Monetization Strategies for the TV Industry” which will we’ll explore some of the distribution options for those that want to bring their content to online audiences. The panelists will delve into the pros and cons of sharing content with YouTube, subscription-based services and syndication networks and will explore what kind of content—short form vs. long form—makes sense for each outlet. Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Ran Harnevo, SVP, AOL Video
• Lisa Valentino, SVP, Multimedia Sales, ESPN
• Lisa Waks, VP, Video, Scripps Networks Interactive
• Gabriel Sauerhoff, VP, Digital Media Distribution, Discovery Communications

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, both keynotes from CBS and ESPN and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast

Broadcasters design their OTT distribution platforms considering many different factors, some of which can conflict with one another. Designing a product that both appeals to customers and enhances the offering can be constrained by budget, technical limitations, a fluctuating consumer device market, and existing licensing agreements and partnerships. At the Streaming Media East show, taking place May 21-22 in NYC, we’ve got a session that will explore how some of the most notable content owners in the industry are looking to satisfy the desires of consumers as they successfully deliver their product through non-traditional distribution. Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Michael Dube, Manager, Systems Integration and Operations, HBO
• Frank Besteiro, VP, Head of Business Development and Partnerships, AOL Video
• Kun Gao, CEO, Co-Founder, Crunchyroll
• Jonathan Weitz, Partner, IBB Consulting Group

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, both keynotes from CBS and ESPN and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast

On Monday May 20th, the fifth annual Content Delivery Summit will kick off in NYC with a keynote from Ken Florance, VP of Content Delivery at Netflix. Ken will highlight how major ISPs around the world are using the Netflix Open Connect Content Delivery Network to deliver Netflix video efficiently. If you’d want to hear the latest on Netflix’s CDN plans, go online and register using the discount code DR13 and get a pass for only $395.

The Content Delivery Summit has become the go-to event to learn about the technology behind web, acceleration and media delivery infrastructure. Telcos, carriers, ISPs, MSOs, major content owners and CDNs all gather to present case studies on real-world deployments, see demos of new technology platforms and discuss business model considerations for web acceleration and media delivery. And it’s not just about the infrastructure of video being presented at the show. We’re also covering commerce, caching strategies for small objects, dynamic content delivery and front end optimization.

You can see the entire agenda and full lineup of speakers on the Content Delivery Summit website.

With so many streaming devices in the market, trying to determine what each one offers in the way of streaming quality and content inventory can be quite confusing. At the Streaming Media East show, taking place May 21-22 in NYC, I will present hands-on demos showcasing the leading streaming devices, including those from Apple, Roku, Boxee, Western Digital, Vizio and Netgear. Attendees will see these devices in action, learn which content platforms they run, and have a chance to get hands-on with them. I’ll also be given these devices away at the end of my presentation.

In addition, we’ll have an entire area on the exhibition floor, called the “Streaming Device Pavilion“, where attendees can get hands-on with more than 50 different devices and over-the-top (OTT) platforms.

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of DR13, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, the device pavilion, both keynotes from CBS and ESPN and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast