The Royal Opera House commissioned a campaign to attract millennials to opera. Research found that millennials see opera as irrelevant and inaccessible. The brief is to change perceptions by showing opera's relatable themes and making it more accessible through popular media. The team created a Netflix series, social media campaign and interactive elements to engage millennials and establish a more positive view of opera.
A study on Over The Top Streaming services and analysis of Key Performance I...Neranjan Viduranga
This document provides an overview and summary of Over The Top (OTT) streaming services and protocols. It discusses the key requirements for an OTT platform, including storage, streaming capabilities, and video delivery. Common video streaming protocols used in OTT platforms are described, such as RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-DASH, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, HTTP Dynamic Streaming, and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). Popular OTT services Netflix and YouTube are also briefly discussed. The document analyzed a research study on key performance indicators of the YouTube platform.
What is ott (over the top) understanding the video streaming app developmentMayaJosephine
Over-The-Top(OTT) is the one of the most wanted services of Media Streaming Industry in this Corona Virus Pandemic Season. In this blog, you will come to know all about OTT and Business Opportunities you get through OTT.
The research, final thesis for the MSc in Media Management at Bocconi, aims to define peculiar business models for web TV, still an almost unexplored ground inside the economic theory, despite technological progress and a steady growing audience made it recently so attractive in terms of investments for both entrepreneurs and advertisers.
This document discusses the history and development of streaming media and websites like Netflix and YouTube. It describes how ESPN streamed the first live event in 1995 and how companies like RealNetworks, Microsoft, and Adobe contributed to the evolution of streaming technology over the next decade. The document outlines advantages like access to a variety content from any location and disadvantages like dependence on internet connectivity and temporary availability of content. It concludes that while streaming technology is still improving, it has revolutionized media consumption.
Close Captions and Descriptive Audio - Requirements, Challenges and Opportuni...EllisReidIV
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) of 2010 establishes multiple content accessibility requirements. This white paper provides an overview of current FCC regulations, identifies challenges commonly encountered in achieving compliance and introduces a simple solution for operators to not only address these challenges but also
seize the opportunity to grow their markets.
The document discusses the growing adoption of video on-demand (VOD) services by European cable and satellite operators. It outlines how the two largest UK cable operators, NTL and Telewest, have launched VOD services with a mix of free, subscription, and pay-per-view content. Operators agree the best business model includes all three approaches. While cable networks are more advanced for VOD currently, telcos are working to improve their infrastructure for competitive services. Experts debate the advantages of centralized versus distributed server architectures, with most favoring a hybrid approach to accommodate different network and content needs over time.
DWS16 - TV and Video Forum - Florence Le Borgne, IDATE DigiWorldIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses obstacles to creating a digital single market in Europe, focusing on copyright and geo-blocking. It notes that territorial copyright laws and difficulties clearing rights have limited cross-border access to digital content. While most online brands and services are available across multiple countries, they are locally adapted in each market. The European Commission has proposed reforms to address geo-blocking and facilitate cross-border licensing to help develop the digital single market, including ensuring portability of online services and making it easier for broadcasters and video on demand services to obtain licenses for cross-border distribution. However, factors like language costs, regulatory differences, and infrastructure issues also present challenges beyond just copyright and geo-blocking.
The Royal Opera House commissioned a campaign to attract millennials to opera. Research found that millennials see opera as irrelevant and inaccessible. The brief is to change perceptions by showing opera's relatable themes and making it more accessible through popular media. The team created a Netflix series, social media campaign and interactive elements to engage millennials and establish a more positive view of opera.
A study on Over The Top Streaming services and analysis of Key Performance I...Neranjan Viduranga
This document provides an overview and summary of Over The Top (OTT) streaming services and protocols. It discusses the key requirements for an OTT platform, including storage, streaming capabilities, and video delivery. Common video streaming protocols used in OTT platforms are described, such as RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-DASH, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, HTTP Dynamic Streaming, and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). Popular OTT services Netflix and YouTube are also briefly discussed. The document analyzed a research study on key performance indicators of the YouTube platform.
What is ott (over the top) understanding the video streaming app developmentMayaJosephine
Over-The-Top(OTT) is the one of the most wanted services of Media Streaming Industry in this Corona Virus Pandemic Season. In this blog, you will come to know all about OTT and Business Opportunities you get through OTT.
The research, final thesis for the MSc in Media Management at Bocconi, aims to define peculiar business models for web TV, still an almost unexplored ground inside the economic theory, despite technological progress and a steady growing audience made it recently so attractive in terms of investments for both entrepreneurs and advertisers.
This document discusses the history and development of streaming media and websites like Netflix and YouTube. It describes how ESPN streamed the first live event in 1995 and how companies like RealNetworks, Microsoft, and Adobe contributed to the evolution of streaming technology over the next decade. The document outlines advantages like access to a variety content from any location and disadvantages like dependence on internet connectivity and temporary availability of content. It concludes that while streaming technology is still improving, it has revolutionized media consumption.
Close Captions and Descriptive Audio - Requirements, Challenges and Opportuni...EllisReidIV
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) of 2010 establishes multiple content accessibility requirements. This white paper provides an overview of current FCC regulations, identifies challenges commonly encountered in achieving compliance and introduces a simple solution for operators to not only address these challenges but also
seize the opportunity to grow their markets.
The document discusses the growing adoption of video on-demand (VOD) services by European cable and satellite operators. It outlines how the two largest UK cable operators, NTL and Telewest, have launched VOD services with a mix of free, subscription, and pay-per-view content. Operators agree the best business model includes all three approaches. While cable networks are more advanced for VOD currently, telcos are working to improve their infrastructure for competitive services. Experts debate the advantages of centralized versus distributed server architectures, with most favoring a hybrid approach to accommodate different network and content needs over time.
DWS16 - TV and Video Forum - Florence Le Borgne, IDATE DigiWorldIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses obstacles to creating a digital single market in Europe, focusing on copyright and geo-blocking. It notes that territorial copyright laws and difficulties clearing rights have limited cross-border access to digital content. While most online brands and services are available across multiple countries, they are locally adapted in each market. The European Commission has proposed reforms to address geo-blocking and facilitate cross-border licensing to help develop the digital single market, including ensuring portability of online services and making it easier for broadcasters and video on demand services to obtain licenses for cross-border distribution. However, factors like language costs, regulatory differences, and infrastructure issues also present challenges beyond just copyright and geo-blocking.
Over-the-top (OTT) technology has emerged as a game-changer in the media and entertainment industry, transforming the way viewers consume and engage with content. OTT refers to the delivery of video, audio, and other media content over the Internet, bypassing traditional distribution channels such as cable, satellite, or terrestrial broadcasting.
Issues in the industry is a huge aspect of media that must be known to all who work in it. My powerpoint includes aspects such as rating wars, technologies and regulatory bodies. Audience effect theories are also explained and applied.
Streaming technologies are rapidly gaining popularity as a way to deliver dynamic media over the Internet. As bandwidth increase and compression technologies mature, it becomes increasingly easier to deliver real-time, dynamic media, such as video, audio, animation, Java applications and 3-D and vector graphic using streaming technologies. USTREAM is one such technology which allows user to access live events as and when they are happening. USTREAM technology is fashioned on a client-server model. It has gained popularity because most internet users do not have fast enough connections for downloading large multimedia files. In the streaming scenario, the client browser or plug-in starts playing dynamic data as soon as a sufficient amount of data has arrived from the streaming server. This directly contrasts with a static model of data delivery, where all the data is delivered to the client machine prior to actual playback. If used properly, streaming applications can add impressive capability to any site.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as the industry shifts to delivering television content over the internet rather than traditional linear TV. These dynamics are: 1) Reaching across screens 2) Internet TV streaming 3) TV distribution and the cloud 4) Measurement 5) Programmatic ad technology 6) Addressable advertising 7) Viewer engagement. The convergence of TV and internet video is having a profound impact on delivery, advertising, and the viewer experience as television content becomes available anywhere, anytime on any internet-connected device.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as it shifts to being delivered over the internet: 1) Reaching across screens to provide programming on any device, 2) Internet TV streaming, 3) TV distribution and cloud-based delivery, 4) Improved measurement of viewership across platforms, 5) Programmatic ad technology, 6) Addressable advertising, and 7) Increased viewer engagement. This shift is having a profound impact on delivery, advertising and the viewer experience as TV adapts to being viewed anytime, anywhere over the internet.
The document discusses how television viewing has changed in the digital age. It summarizes that (1) simultaneous viewing of live TV events is rare now as viewers can watch content on demand via streaming or downloads on multiple devices, (2) this challenges the rationale for regulating broadcast TV which was based on spectrum scarcity but the internet has eliminated that scarcity, and (3) new services like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube allow people to produce and watch content over the internet independent of traditional broadcast models and regulation.
The document discusses various technologies related to television, including satellite and cable television, major television providers, the history of the BBC, how television viewing has changed from analogue to digital, and the rise of internet streaming services. It also covers technologies like HD, 3D, pay-per-view, video on demand, digital video recorders, and the factors that enabled online streaming to become practical for consumers.
VOD usage is growing, especially among older age groups, but it still represents a small portion of overall viewing. Catch-up services like the BBC iPlayer are very popular drivers of online video consumption. Most viewing of online video is incremental to broadcast TV rather than replacing it. Monetizing VOD remains a challenge, as consumers are generally unwilling to pay subscription fees for online content. Advertising is currently the main revenue model, but new social and multi-platform viewing behaviors may open up future opportunities.
Major film studios have begun bypassing theatrical releases and releasing films directly on OTT platforms due to the pandemic closing theaters. Some of these films released on OTT platforms have been successful, indicating producers may continue choosing this release route if OTT deals are attractive enough.
The mass market for camera phones has increased the supply of user-generated video. Traditional methods of personal video distribution, such as making a DVD to show to friends at home, are unsuited to the low resolution and high volume of camera phone clips.
Business model OTT'S ---[Autosaved].pptxsuhanivirdi
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 provides for certain benefits to employees in case of sickness,
maternity and employment injury and also makes provisions for certain other matters in relation thereto. The Act
has been amended by the Employees’ State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2010 for enhancing the Social
Security Coverage, streamlining the procedure for assessment of dues and for providing better services to the
beneficiaries.
The Act extends to the whole of India. The Central Government is empowered to enforce the provisions of the
Act by notification in the Official Gazette, to enforce different provisions of the Act on different dates and for
different States or for different parts thereof [Section 1(3)]. The Act applies in the first instance to all factories
(including factories belonging to the Government) other than seasonal factories [Section 1(4)]. According to
the proviso to Section 1(4) of the Act, nothing contained in sub-section (4) of Section 1 shall apply to a factory
or establishment belonging to or under the control of the Government whose employees are otherwise in receipt
of benefits substantially similar or superior to the benefits provided under the Act. Section 1(5) of the Act empowers
the appropriate Government to extend any of the provisions of the Act to any other establishment or class of
establishments, industrial, commercial, agricultural or otherwise after giving one month’s notice in the Official
Gazettee. However, this can be done by the appropriate Government, only in consultation with the Employees’
State Insurance Corporation set up under the Act and, where the appropriate Government is a State Government,
it can extend the provisions of the Act with the approval of the Central Government. Under these enacting provisions, the Act has been extended by many State Governments to shops, hotels,
restaurants, cinemas, including preview theatres, newspaper establishments, road transport undertakings, etc.,
employing 20 or more persons. It is not sufficient that 20 persons are employed in the shop. They should be
employee as per Section 2(9) of the Act, getting the wages prescribed therein (ESIC v. M.M. Suri & Associates
Pvt. Ltd., 1999 LAB IC SC 956). According to the proviso to sub-section (5) of Section 1 where the provisions of
the Act have been brought into force in any part of a State, the said provisions shall stand extended to any such
establishment or class of establishment within that part, if the provisions have already been extended to similar
establishment or class of establishments in another part of that State.
It may be noted that a factory or an establishment to which the Act applies shall continue to be governed by this
Act even if the number of persons employed therein at any time falls below the limit specified by or under the Act
or the manufacturing process therein ceases to be carried on with the aid of power. [Section 1(6)]
The coverage under the Act is at present restricted to employees
Understand develop technologies in the television and filmJade Medley
This document discusses various technologies used in the television and film industries. It covers consumer products like mobile phones and editing software. It also discusses technologies like satellites that enabled cable TV and the transition from analogue to digital transmission. Further topics include high definition video, 3D, pay-per-view, on-demand viewing, streaming content, and digital recorders. Both advantages and disadvantages are provided for many of these technologies.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as the industry shifts to delivering television programming over the internet. These dynamics are: 1) Reach across screens, 2) Internet TV streaming, 3) TV distribution and the cloud, 4) Measurement, 5) Programmatic ad technology, 6) Addressable advertising, and 7) Viewer engagement. The convergence of traditional linear TV and internet video is having a profound impact on how television is delivered, advertised, and experienced by viewers. This transformation presents both risks and opportunities for TV programmers, distributors, and advertisers.
OTT video is growing rapidly and threatening traditional pay TV business models. Usage of services like Netflix is exploding, with 2/3rds of Netflix subscribers shifting primarily to streaming. This is driving changes in user behavior like longer viewing sessions. While some research finds little impact on TV viewing, pay TV providers could still be disrupted by online services that provide content directly without the provider. Pay TV providers face challenges managing or monetizing growing OTT traffic on their networks. Some providers are starting to offer their own multi-platform video services to try to become video distributors themselves.
This is an article about the cost of developing a video streaming app. It discusses the factors that affect the cost, such as the features included and the platform, The cost of developing a video streaming app depends on a number of factors, including the features included, the platform, and the complexity of the app. The article also provides tips on how to reduce the cost, such as building a minimum viable product (MVP) first.
TV Online allows users to watch television through their broadband internet connection rather than traditional methods like cable or antennas. It provides more choices of programming, interactivity, tailored content, and localized outside of standard broadcasts. Many companies now offer IPTV services which bring the connected entertainment experience of the internet to televisions through applications. While online TV is currently limited by needing a PC, companies are working to change this and bring the online experience directly to televisions and homes.
This presentation discusses streaming video content available through various TV hosting applications. It outlines several free and paid applications that provide access to movies, TV shows, and other content. These applications can be accessed through devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV boxes. The presentation also covers industry trends like the growth of streaming services, networks moving content to their own hosting sites, and the transition to 4K streaming video.
1) Online video content and IPTV markets in Europe are growing rapidly, with the online video market expected to nearly match the size of the IPTV market by 2011.
2) Broadcasters and studios are distributing film and TV content online through various business models like transactional, subscription, and ad-supported services.
3) While physical DVD sales still dominate, digital distribution of content online and through IPTV is increasing quickly and new business models are shaping the industry.
Disruptive innovation, How Uber and Netflix Caused InnovationElton Cosper
Uber disrupted both the black car service and taxi industries by offering on-demand transportation via smartphone at lower prices. It created a new market by making black car rides more affordable for those who could not previously pay high costs. Uber's use of new technology, like GPS and app-based booking and payments, provided a more pleasant experience than traditional taxis. This allowed Uber to gain market share and revenue at the expense of taxis and black car services. Overall, Uber is considered a disruptive innovation as it created new ways for people to get from place to place using emerging technologies that incumbents did not adopt.
While Apple is an international success that designs popular electronics like the iPhone and iPad, the company is often criticized and has not received unanimous support from the public. A former Apple executive questioned how innovative Apple truly is, despite its legal victory over Samsung, arguing that Apple has not invented many things itself. The article discusses criticism of Apple's role in the consumer electronics industry from Jean-Louis Gassee, who nearly became Apple's president in the late 1980s.
Over-the-top (OTT) technology has emerged as a game-changer in the media and entertainment industry, transforming the way viewers consume and engage with content. OTT refers to the delivery of video, audio, and other media content over the Internet, bypassing traditional distribution channels such as cable, satellite, or terrestrial broadcasting.
Issues in the industry is a huge aspect of media that must be known to all who work in it. My powerpoint includes aspects such as rating wars, technologies and regulatory bodies. Audience effect theories are also explained and applied.
Streaming technologies are rapidly gaining popularity as a way to deliver dynamic media over the Internet. As bandwidth increase and compression technologies mature, it becomes increasingly easier to deliver real-time, dynamic media, such as video, audio, animation, Java applications and 3-D and vector graphic using streaming technologies. USTREAM is one such technology which allows user to access live events as and when they are happening. USTREAM technology is fashioned on a client-server model. It has gained popularity because most internet users do not have fast enough connections for downloading large multimedia files. In the streaming scenario, the client browser or plug-in starts playing dynamic data as soon as a sufficient amount of data has arrived from the streaming server. This directly contrasts with a static model of data delivery, where all the data is delivered to the client machine prior to actual playback. If used properly, streaming applications can add impressive capability to any site.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as the industry shifts to delivering television content over the internet rather than traditional linear TV. These dynamics are: 1) Reaching across screens 2) Internet TV streaming 3) TV distribution and the cloud 4) Measurement 5) Programmatic ad technology 6) Addressable advertising 7) Viewer engagement. The convergence of TV and internet video is having a profound impact on delivery, advertising, and the viewer experience as television content becomes available anywhere, anytime on any internet-connected device.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as it shifts to being delivered over the internet: 1) Reaching across screens to provide programming on any device, 2) Internet TV streaming, 3) TV distribution and cloud-based delivery, 4) Improved measurement of viewership across platforms, 5) Programmatic ad technology, 6) Addressable advertising, and 7) Increased viewer engagement. This shift is having a profound impact on delivery, advertising and the viewer experience as TV adapts to being viewed anytime, anywhere over the internet.
The document discusses how television viewing has changed in the digital age. It summarizes that (1) simultaneous viewing of live TV events is rare now as viewers can watch content on demand via streaming or downloads on multiple devices, (2) this challenges the rationale for regulating broadcast TV which was based on spectrum scarcity but the internet has eliminated that scarcity, and (3) new services like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube allow people to produce and watch content over the internet independent of traditional broadcast models and regulation.
The document discusses various technologies related to television, including satellite and cable television, major television providers, the history of the BBC, how television viewing has changed from analogue to digital, and the rise of internet streaming services. It also covers technologies like HD, 3D, pay-per-view, video on demand, digital video recorders, and the factors that enabled online streaming to become practical for consumers.
VOD usage is growing, especially among older age groups, but it still represents a small portion of overall viewing. Catch-up services like the BBC iPlayer are very popular drivers of online video consumption. Most viewing of online video is incremental to broadcast TV rather than replacing it. Monetizing VOD remains a challenge, as consumers are generally unwilling to pay subscription fees for online content. Advertising is currently the main revenue model, but new social and multi-platform viewing behaviors may open up future opportunities.
Major film studios have begun bypassing theatrical releases and releasing films directly on OTT platforms due to the pandemic closing theaters. Some of these films released on OTT platforms have been successful, indicating producers may continue choosing this release route if OTT deals are attractive enough.
The mass market for camera phones has increased the supply of user-generated video. Traditional methods of personal video distribution, such as making a DVD to show to friends at home, are unsuited to the low resolution and high volume of camera phone clips.
Business model OTT'S ---[Autosaved].pptxsuhanivirdi
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 provides for certain benefits to employees in case of sickness,
maternity and employment injury and also makes provisions for certain other matters in relation thereto. The Act
has been amended by the Employees’ State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2010 for enhancing the Social
Security Coverage, streamlining the procedure for assessment of dues and for providing better services to the
beneficiaries.
The Act extends to the whole of India. The Central Government is empowered to enforce the provisions of the
Act by notification in the Official Gazette, to enforce different provisions of the Act on different dates and for
different States or for different parts thereof [Section 1(3)]. The Act applies in the first instance to all factories
(including factories belonging to the Government) other than seasonal factories [Section 1(4)]. According to
the proviso to Section 1(4) of the Act, nothing contained in sub-section (4) of Section 1 shall apply to a factory
or establishment belonging to or under the control of the Government whose employees are otherwise in receipt
of benefits substantially similar or superior to the benefits provided under the Act. Section 1(5) of the Act empowers
the appropriate Government to extend any of the provisions of the Act to any other establishment or class of
establishments, industrial, commercial, agricultural or otherwise after giving one month’s notice in the Official
Gazettee. However, this can be done by the appropriate Government, only in consultation with the Employees’
State Insurance Corporation set up under the Act and, where the appropriate Government is a State Government,
it can extend the provisions of the Act with the approval of the Central Government. Under these enacting provisions, the Act has been extended by many State Governments to shops, hotels,
restaurants, cinemas, including preview theatres, newspaper establishments, road transport undertakings, etc.,
employing 20 or more persons. It is not sufficient that 20 persons are employed in the shop. They should be
employee as per Section 2(9) of the Act, getting the wages prescribed therein (ESIC v. M.M. Suri & Associates
Pvt. Ltd., 1999 LAB IC SC 956). According to the proviso to sub-section (5) of Section 1 where the provisions of
the Act have been brought into force in any part of a State, the said provisions shall stand extended to any such
establishment or class of establishment within that part, if the provisions have already been extended to similar
establishment or class of establishments in another part of that State.
It may be noted that a factory or an establishment to which the Act applies shall continue to be governed by this
Act even if the number of persons employed therein at any time falls below the limit specified by or under the Act
or the manufacturing process therein ceases to be carried on with the aid of power. [Section 1(6)]
The coverage under the Act is at present restricted to employees
Understand develop technologies in the television and filmJade Medley
This document discusses various technologies used in the television and film industries. It covers consumer products like mobile phones and editing software. It also discusses technologies like satellites that enabled cable TV and the transition from analogue to digital transmission. Further topics include high definition video, 3D, pay-per-view, on-demand viewing, streaming content, and digital recorders. Both advantages and disadvantages are provided for many of these technologies.
The document discusses 7 dynamics that are transforming TV as the industry shifts to delivering television programming over the internet. These dynamics are: 1) Reach across screens, 2) Internet TV streaming, 3) TV distribution and the cloud, 4) Measurement, 5) Programmatic ad technology, 6) Addressable advertising, and 7) Viewer engagement. The convergence of traditional linear TV and internet video is having a profound impact on how television is delivered, advertised, and experienced by viewers. This transformation presents both risks and opportunities for TV programmers, distributors, and advertisers.
OTT video is growing rapidly and threatening traditional pay TV business models. Usage of services like Netflix is exploding, with 2/3rds of Netflix subscribers shifting primarily to streaming. This is driving changes in user behavior like longer viewing sessions. While some research finds little impact on TV viewing, pay TV providers could still be disrupted by online services that provide content directly without the provider. Pay TV providers face challenges managing or monetizing growing OTT traffic on their networks. Some providers are starting to offer their own multi-platform video services to try to become video distributors themselves.
This is an article about the cost of developing a video streaming app. It discusses the factors that affect the cost, such as the features included and the platform, The cost of developing a video streaming app depends on a number of factors, including the features included, the platform, and the complexity of the app. The article also provides tips on how to reduce the cost, such as building a minimum viable product (MVP) first.
TV Online allows users to watch television through their broadband internet connection rather than traditional methods like cable or antennas. It provides more choices of programming, interactivity, tailored content, and localized outside of standard broadcasts. Many companies now offer IPTV services which bring the connected entertainment experience of the internet to televisions through applications. While online TV is currently limited by needing a PC, companies are working to change this and bring the online experience directly to televisions and homes.
This presentation discusses streaming video content available through various TV hosting applications. It outlines several free and paid applications that provide access to movies, TV shows, and other content. These applications can be accessed through devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV boxes. The presentation also covers industry trends like the growth of streaming services, networks moving content to their own hosting sites, and the transition to 4K streaming video.
1) Online video content and IPTV markets in Europe are growing rapidly, with the online video market expected to nearly match the size of the IPTV market by 2011.
2) Broadcasters and studios are distributing film and TV content online through various business models like transactional, subscription, and ad-supported services.
3) While physical DVD sales still dominate, digital distribution of content online and through IPTV is increasing quickly and new business models are shaping the industry.
Disruptive innovation, How Uber and Netflix Caused InnovationElton Cosper
Uber disrupted both the black car service and taxi industries by offering on-demand transportation via smartphone at lower prices. It created a new market by making black car rides more affordable for those who could not previously pay high costs. Uber's use of new technology, like GPS and app-based booking and payments, provided a more pleasant experience than traditional taxis. This allowed Uber to gain market share and revenue at the expense of taxis and black car services. Overall, Uber is considered a disruptive innovation as it created new ways for people to get from place to place using emerging technologies that incumbents did not adopt.
While Apple is an international success that designs popular electronics like the iPhone and iPad, the company is often criticized and has not received unanimous support from the public. A former Apple executive questioned how innovative Apple truly is, despite its legal victory over Samsung, arguing that Apple has not invented many things itself. The article discusses criticism of Apple's role in the consumer electronics industry from Jean-Louis Gassee, who nearly became Apple's president in the late 1980s.
Social media played a key role in mobilizing and organizing protests during the Arab revolutions. It helped raise awareness of issues and spread propaganda more widely due to increased globalization. The document discusses how social media changed the dynamics of social movements and opened up new possibilities for sharing news. Examples of online articles about the influence of social media on the Arab revolutions are provided.
The document summarizes the key topics from a conference on the future of digital books. It discusses how digital books are developing new tools and presenting challenges and opportunities for publishers and authors. The conference was optimistic about the future of digital publishing and explored how some are willing to experiment to transition to digital formats and find new ways of working with authors across countries.
This document discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Georgia over territorial issues in the Caucasus region. Specifically, it mentions that South Ossetia is part of Georgia but claims independence, while Russia recognizes South Ossetia but Georgia does not. It also notes that Russia disapproves of Georgia becoming closer to Western countries like the United States, contributing to tensions between Russia and the West.
The document summarizes the main media groups in France in 2012, noting that the three largest groups are now controlled by powerful industrial sectors related to government like aviation, defense, construction and public works. The first two French groups, Socpresse and Hachette Filipacchi Medias, are controlled by weapons industrial groups. Mergers and acquisitions have continued, with the top 10 French press groups now producing 62% of the total sector turnover. There are concerns that press freedom and pluralism may be at risk.
This document discusses global warming, its causes and consequences. It notes that global warming refers to the rise in average temperatures of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans over time. The phenomenon is affecting many parts of the world and has serious economic, human and environmental impacts. The document lists some consequences of global warming such as rising sea levels and the spread of disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior, with symptoms developing slowly and worsening over time. It destroys brain cells and causes changes to memory, behaviors and loss of bodily functions, gradually taking away a person's identity and ability to interact with others. It is estimated that there are currently 18 million people worldwide with Alzheimer's disease, projected to nearly double to 34 million by 2025, with much of the increase in developing countries due to aging populations.
The document discusses the Occupy Wall Street movement and how its slogan "We are the 99 Percent" has been successfully implanted in popular culture and politics. The movement protests the vast wealth inequality between the 1% of Americans with disproportionate wealth and the remaining 99%. While most Occupy camps have been removed, the slogan continues to stand and shape discussions around economic issues in the US. The author monitors news about indignation and Occupy movements on social media like Twitter and through Google alerts to include relevant discussions in a daily blog post review.
Opera is an art form that combines music, singing, acting and theatrical elements. It tells dramatic stories through musical scores performed by singers and musicians. The document discusses an opera called "La Traviata" performed at the Royal Opera House in London. It describes the plot of the opera and notes that the music allows the voices to soar. Tickets for performances of "La Traviata" can be reserved online through the Royal Opera House website.
The document discusses Mexico's ongoing drug war between drug cartels and government authorities. It outlines three major cartels - Los Zetas, Sinaloa, and Juarez - that control drug trafficking territories and markets in Mexico and the U.S. The cartels engage in extreme violence against each other and civilians to maintain control. Maps show the areas of Mexico most impacted by cartel violence and drug conflicts.
Paul Amaury chose to focus his presentation on the theme of innovation. He notes that innovations coming out nowadays would interest anybody without needing specific knowledge. As an example, he summarizes an article reviewing the newly released iPhone 4S, noting the marketing strategy, technical specifications, and conclusion that only minor changes were made. To research for his presentation, Paul plans to use search engines, metasearch engines, RSS feeds, Google Alerts, and Twitter to find recent information on innovations.
The document discusses the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany. It is held annually in Wacken since 1990. It brings together major metal bands and has grown from 800 attendees in 1990 to over 75,000 currently. The festival features 8 stages and areas for music performances as well as other entertainment like wrestling and Viking battles. The village of Wacken and its residents help organize the large-scale event.
Greenpeace is an independent global organization that works to protect the environment and promote peace through direct action, lobbying, and research. It focuses on issues like climate change, forests, oceans, agriculture, toxic pollution, and nuclear weapons. The document discusses Greenpeace's goals and methods, and provides an example of a successful campaign by Greenpeace that convinced Mattel to adopt more sustainable sourcing practices after Greenpeace protested the company's links to deforestation.
Shark overfishing has led to the disruption of entire marine ecosystems. Because sharks are fished for their fins, which are used to make soup, shark populations have been depleted. This document proposes creating an online watch to raise awareness about shark overfishing and provide regular updates on the issue. The watch would source information from organizations working on shark conservation and provide articles and messages to inform people who want to help address overfishing.
This article discusses how trials of transplanting pig tissues into humans are imminent. While transplants of solid organs like hearts are still years away, trials using pig pancreatic islets for diabetes or brain cells for Parkinson's disease could begin soon. Researchers have made progress reducing rejection risks through genetically modified pigs. The article cites experts from the University of Pittsburgh who say transplanting pig cells and tissues, rather than whole organs, now offers the best option for treating diseases like diabetes and blindness in the near future.
This document discusses strategies for monitoring information about French cuisine online. It provides examples of websites focused on French recipes, cooking schools, restaurants, and chefs. The document recommends using "push" techniques like Google alerts and RSS feeds to have relevant information delivered automatically, as well as "pull" techniques like bookmarks and newsletter subscriptions to follow topics of interest. The goal is to stay updated on trends and news related to French food culture and share messages about new restaurants, dishes, and cooking sources.
1) The document discusses the hacker collective Anonymous and their declaration to "destroy" the social media platform Facebook on November 5th, 2011 by hacking the site.
2) Anonymous accuses Facebook of abusing users' privacy and allowing governments to spy on users.
3) The source of the information is an article from the website ITPROPORTAL from August 10, 2011.
The document summarizes an article about new discoveries related to distant galaxies providing clues about the early universe. Observations of ultraviolet light and hydrogen atoms in distant galaxies allow astronomers to reconstruct the timeline of cosmic evolution and how quickly conditions changed in the early universe. The article was found through a Google alert set up to monitor news about astronomical discoveries.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Dandelion Hashtable: beyond billion requests per second on a commodity serverAntonios Katsarakis
This slide deck presents DLHT, a concurrent in-memory hashtable. Despite efforts to optimize hashtables, that go as far as sacrificing core functionality, state-of-the-art designs still incur multiple memory accesses per request and block request processing in three cases. First, most hashtables block while waiting for data to be retrieved from memory. Second, open-addressing designs, which represent the current state-of-the-art, either cannot free index slots on deletes or must block all requests to do so. Third, index resizes block every request until all objects are copied to the new index. Defying folklore wisdom, DLHT forgoes open-addressing and adopts a fully-featured and memory-aware closed-addressing design based on bounded cache-line-chaining. This design offers lock-free index operations and deletes that free slots instantly, (2) completes most requests with a single memory access, (3) utilizes software prefetching to hide memory latencies, and (4) employs a novel non-blocking and parallel resizing. In a commodity server and a memory-resident workload, DLHT surpasses 1.6B requests per second and provides 3.5x (12x) the throughput of the state-of-the-art closed-addressing (open-addressing) resizable hashtable on Gets (Deletes).
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
The Microsoft 365 Migration Tutorial For Beginner.pptxoperationspcvita
This presentation will help you understand the power of Microsoft 365. However, we have mentioned every productivity app included in Office 365. Additionally, we have suggested the migration situation related to Office 365 and how we can help you.
You can also read: https://www.systoolsgroup.com/updates/office-365-tenant-to-tenant-migration-step-by-step-complete-guide/
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
High performance Serverless Java on AWS- GoTo Amsterdam 2024Vadym Kazulkin
Java is for many years one of the most popular programming languages, but it used to have hard times in the Serverless community. Java is known for its high cold start times and high memory footprint, comparing to other programming languages like Node.js and Python. In this talk I'll look at the general best practices and techniques we can use to decrease memory consumption, cold start times for Java Serverless development on AWS including GraalVM (Native Image) and AWS own offering SnapStart based on Firecracker microVM snapshot and restore and CRaC (Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint) runtime hooks. I'll also provide a lot of benchmarking on Lambda functions trying out various deployment package sizes, Lambda memory settings, Java compilation options and HTTP (a)synchronous clients and measure their impact on cold and warm start times.
Northern Engraving | Modern Metal Trim, Nameplates and Appliance PanelsNorthern Engraving
What began over 115 years ago as a supplier of precision gauges to the automotive industry has evolved into being an industry leader in the manufacture of product branding, automotive cockpit trim and decorative appliance trim. Value-added services include in-house Design, Engineering, Program Management, Test Lab and Tool Shops.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/temporal-event-neural-networks-a-more-efficient-alternative-to-the-transformer-a-presentation-from-brainchip/
Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
The expansion of AI services necessitates enhanced computational capabilities on edge devices. Temporal Event Neural Networks (TENNs), developed by BrainChip, represent a novel and highly efficient state-space network. TENNs demonstrate exceptional proficiency in handling multi-dimensional streaming data, facilitating advancements in object detection, action recognition, speech enhancement and language model/sequence generation. Through the utilization of polynomial-based continuous convolutions, TENNs streamline models, expedite training processes and significantly diminish memory requirements, achieving notable reductions of up to 50x in parameters and 5,000x in energy consumption compared to prevailing methodologies like transformers.
Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
[OReilly Superstream] Occupy the Space: A grassroots guide to engineering (an...Jason Yip
The typical problem in product engineering is not bad strategy, so much as “no strategy”. This leads to confusion, lack of motivation, and incoherent action. The next time you look for a strategy and find an empty space, instead of waiting for it to be filled, I will show you how to fill it in yourself. If you’re wrong, it forces a correction. If you’re right, it helps create focus. I’ll share how I’ve approached this in the past, both what works and lessons for what didn’t work so well.
"Scaling RAG Applications to serve millions of users", Kevin GoedeckeFwdays
How we managed to grow and scale a RAG application from zero to thousands of users in 7 months. Lessons from technical challenges around managing high load for LLMs, RAGs and Vector databases.
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
The objectives of the Lunch and Learn presentation were to:
- Review what KM ‘is’ and ‘isn’t’
- Understand the value of KM and the benefits of engaging
- Define and reflect on your “what’s in it for me?”
- Share actionable ways you can participate in Knowledge - - Capture & Transfer
Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
Enjoying high-performance CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, for
seamless data management.
Speakers:
Russell Alfeche, Technology Leader, RPA at qBotic and UiPath MVP
Charlie Greenberg, host