THEO Technologies Secures Series A Funding
by THEOplayer on March 11, 2020
THEO Technologies announced that it raised $10M in a Series A funding round led by SmartFin Capital with participation from PMV and Media Invest Vlaanderen (MIV).
Ultimate Mini Guide to ABR Logic
by THEO Technologies on March 3, 2020
A bitrate indicates the speed (which can also determine the cost) at which video content (or any other data) is delivered. It represents the amount of bits per second that are transmitted digitally across a network. In a video context, higher bitrate usually indicates a higher quality …
Basics of Video Encoding: Everything You Need to Know
by THEOplayer on February 20, 2020
What is video encoding? In simple terms, encoding is the process of compressing and changing the format of raw video content to a digital file or format, which will in turn make the video content compatible for different devices and platforms. The main goal of encoding is to compress …
The Retirement of VPAID: What it Means for the Future of Online Advertising
by THEO Technologies on January 23, 2020
The introductions of new online technologies have changed the landscape for advertisements and how they are used and viewed. This has resulted in new levels of interaction between brands and consumers. In advertising, the increased visibility, reach and position benefits stakeholders, …
The Impact of Apple's Update of LL-HLS: Removing HTTP/2 Push Requirements
by THEOplayer on January 13, 2020
Last Friday Apple announced an update of their Low Latency HLS specification. In the new update, Apple is stepping away from the HTTP/2 push requirement stated in earlier specifications and seems to be moving closer to the community version of LHLS. In the overview below we will go th …
Accessibility with THEOplayer
by THEOplayer on January 7, 2020
Integrating accessibility features on the web is crucial to accommodating viewers with limitations, optimise the general viewer experience and maximise overall reach. The basis of video accessibility means that viewers with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and engage w …
Mini Guide to Content Protection
by THEO Technologies on December 24, 2019
With piracy on the rise again, it is worth taking a moment to consider how you can prevent your content from being pirated. Pirated content (ranging from link sharing to straight-out downloading of content) generally results in a loss of revenue. While there are many approaches to pro …
Twenty to Follow in 2020
by THEOplayer on December 19, 2019
The video industry landscape is continuously evolving and innovating, and it’s important to keep up with the latest happenings. THEO Technologies has a monthly newsletter to keep subscribers informed about our latest content releases, innovations, developments and blog posts. As a hol …
2019: A Year in Review
by THEOplayer on December 19, 2019
It's been a year filled with innovation, collaboration, development and accolades for THEO Technologies in 2019. Here are just some of this years highlights:
THEO Launches Resources
by THEOplayer on December 5, 2019
THEO's Resources is a collection of video-related content for those keen to learn more about all things video. The content is suitable for beginners to industry professionals, with insights into the latest industry topics and developments.