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video monitoring tools are brought together,
monitoring can occur at multiple points within a
given workflow. In this model, monitoring starts
with the raw content as it flows into the cloud
and then continues through encoding and pack-
aging, and finally as it goes to the CDN and out
to consumers.
Looking to the future
One of the questions that often comes up around
OTT and high-quality streaming for live events
is whether OTT is broadcast grade. As broad-
band and wireless networks speeds improve, in
some cases we’re reaching a tipping point where
OTT quality has the potential to become better
than “broadcast quality.” Looking to the future,
it’s possible that OTT services could be the first
to deliver full range of 4k content. In this rap-
idly advancing world, a robust quality assurance
monitoring solution is critical to ensuring a high-
quality user experience, capturing market share
and minimizing churn.
Dan Murray is a product manager in the Video
Product Line at Tektronix and has more than 20
years of experience bringing networking, perfor-
mance, and security products to market. Prior to
Tektronix, he was responsible for security visibility
solutions at APCON and held senior positions with
Kentrox and abc Telecommunications. He holds
an electrical engineering degree from Portland
State University.
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