High Efficiency Streaming Protocol (HESP): Bringing Instant Start-Up, Zapping and Seeking to Online Video
by THEOplayer on April 27, 2020
A recognizable issue with online video streaming is the frequency of loading spinners and its impact on viewer engagement. Slow zapping – the switching between linear channels – and slow seeking is causing abandonment and preventing mass adoption of OTT delivery instead of traditional …
VR360: Immersive Engagement for your Viewers
by THEOplayer on April 16, 2020
Amid the global circumstances today, video is providing the connections we need, now more than ever. While across the globe people are locked down in their homes, online video is being consumed and relied upon by millions. Consumers are looking for engaging video content, and what bet …
High Efficiency Streaming Protocol (HESP): Delivering the Sub-Second Latency Online Viewers Expect
by THEOplayer on April 8, 2020
Live streamed events are generally delayed by 30 seconds or more compared to the traditional broadcast feed. This results in a spoiler effect during sports events, when you hear neighbors cheer for an action you haven’t seen yet, or when you already see commentary on social media befo …