Vision247™ solves time delay issues for live programming over the internet

• Ensures over the top (OTT) internet streaming is viable for time-sensitive channels like news, auctions, gambling and other live programming

• Reduces delay to just 5 seconds in most popular protocol for global live streaming

• Company sets new industry low HLS latency record

Miptv Cannes, Stand G3.20 – Broadcast specialist Vision247, has cracked the issues of time delay in live video transmissions with the launch of a new low latency service which reduces the delay in HLS (HTTP live streaming), the de facto delivery protocol for streaming broadcast content to any device over the internet.

The issue of latency in broadcast, most recognisable as the time delay when a live news reporter is speaking from the other side of the world, is a particular challenge for the latest generation of content distribution networks. As live news, live auction and gambling channel operators move to online video platforms for content distribution, the demand is there to compare and match the sync achieved with satellite or terrestrial transmission with the over the top internet stream onto any device. This is a particular challenge, especially onto mobile devices which can potentially access a stream from anywhere on the planet

Despite HLS (HTTP live streaming) gaining market share to become the delivery protocol for OTT streaming, the latency it exhibits - on average as much as five times that of Flash streaming – can prove a considerable disadvantage when seeking to broadcast live. With a proven track record in delivering low latency streaming service which are comparable to a satellite broadcast with Flash and Silverlight, Vision247 has turned its attention to delivering new encoder and server technology to reduce HLS streaming latency to a minimum.

Matt Vidmar, Vision247 chairman and group CTO explained: “Measuring from video input to client device screen, we set ourselves the task of achieve around a five to a maximum of seven seconds delay. That is a real challenge, especially when it comes to fine tuning HLS streaming to mobile devices.”

With the commercial launch this week of Vision247’s new encoder and server, the company’s new low latency service has achieved this remarkable benchmark observing a delay of only 5 seconds, fluctuating typically by maximum 350milliseconds for even the most remote regions globally.

For a demonstration of this low latency HLS solution, visit Vision247 at MIPTV, 1st – 4th April 2012, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France, stand G3.20

FACTFILE:
 First to market in the provision of functional internet delivered broadcast, Vision247 provides a complete solution to clients wanting to create compelling TV and video services for connected audiences worldwide. The Vision IPTV platform can be customised for clients and supports all current commercial models from subscription, pay-as-you-go to PPV and advertiser funded. www.vision247.tv