Two events happened in Amsterdam last week and the two were more closely related than many people realize. The two events were: The first event was attended by publishers representing some of the most valuable media content in the world, and secondly the people who are building the next generation of protocols enabling AI assistants…
TL;DR Video workflows are becoming more automated, measurable, and real-time across the stack, but adoption is running ahead of what teams have actually operationalized. Four data points make the case: Each year, Bitmovin surveys video developers, product leaders, and executives from around the world to understand how the technologies, business models, and priorities shaping streaming…
TL;DR For much of FAST’s early growth, channel expansion was a major measure of progress. Channel counts are still climbing and existing libraries keep turning into new lineups, but launching a channel is no longer the differentiator it once was. The harder question is what happens once that channel is live and running 24/7. Reliability,…
Set-top boxes (STBs) remain central to streaming strategies for broadcasters, telecom operators, and OTT providers globally, providing for viewers who value a consistent TV experience with a familiar remote control interaction. These devices span multiple operating systems, including Android, RDK, and Linux, each with unique technical characteristics and user-experience considerations. Among these, Android-powered set-top boxes…
Streaming teams rely on observability data to understand how playback performs across devices, platforms, and networks. Error metrics sit at the heart of this, helping engineering teams catch problems that affect startup time, playback stability, and overall viewer experience. But acting on those signals is not always straightforward.
AI-powered observability. Real-time ad signaling. Automated content clipping. Q4 2025 brought significant new capabilities across Bitmovin’s full product suite, from a single-score playback health indicator to a Search and Clipping Agent that finds and cuts moments across your entire library. Read the full quarterly roundup and find out what’s on the roadmap for Q1.
For developers working on streaming apps across Apple platforms, error resolution has often felt like chasing shadows. Playback interruptions might show up as vague “Operation couldn’t be completed” messages, offering little guidance for debugging or pattern recognition. When every second of viewer downtime impacts QoE and revenue, these generic error codes don’t just slow teams…
Super Bowl LIX became the most-streamed NFL event in history, drawing over 15.5 million peak concurrent viewers on FOX’s Tubi platform. To deliver seamless playback at that scale, FOX deployed Bitmovin’s Player – optimizing startup times, adaptive bitrate streaming, and cross-device consistency. Combined with real-time telemetry that captured over 25 billion playback beacons, the result set a new benchmark for live sports streaming.
The dust has just about settled from the 2025 edition of NAB! As always, it was fantastic to see all of our customers, partners, and industry friends in Las Vegas once again and get a real sense of the trends that will shape the media and entertainment technology industry in the coming months. There’s no denying the last couple of years have been…
Bitmovin’s Observability provides valuable insights that can take the performance and efficiency of your video streaming workflow to new levels. By leveraging Observability, you can optimize encoding profiles, improve player performance, gain deeper understanding of audience behavior, and ultimately, deliver a superior viewing experience while managing costs effectively. This blog post will explore seven…
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