Streaming Media East, Day 1
Checked in and did an initial sweep of the Exhibit Hall - New and Familiar faces were gleaming with enthusiasm as SME '07 opened for business. The SM Industry has seen its ups and downs historically speaking. This year an upwards trend is setting the "mood". I made some quick stops at some vendor booths to test my perception and was quickly greeted with upbeat dialog - "you can't do it all" said a CDN service provider...
Managing and distributing large media data files, streaming live video across continents is complicated. Meaning that each CDN provider will have to serve a niche.
We may not all be worrying about delivering content globally, but I can safely say that we can relate to the complexities that SM technology challenges us with. Let's see how the solution providers address these challenges and keep us moving forward. Check back for more details as the event matures.
