One of the most important enabling technologies for the roll out of 5G video is network slicing. Here’s a piece written for a client that examines what it is and why it’s important to their customers’ media business.
HDR learns to go with the flow
Really pleased with this one; the first article I’ve written for the good people at Televisual for absolutely ages and a great way to reconnect with a load of good contacts in the post industry once more.
Films at 59 deploys PixStor central storage
Another press release, this time for Pixit Media.
Toyotaism and the broadcast industry
Perhaps I need to get out more, but the whole idea of Toyotaism and Just in Time manufacture really rather fascinates me. So I did some digging and I wrote this up for a client.
System T makes the news for Waterman Broadcasting
I don’t write a huge amount of press releases, so rather enjoy them when they turn up. This one was for audio console manufacturer SSL.
The challenges for OTT in 2019
A piece for InBroadcast that does pretty much what it say on the tin, looks at the main challenges facing OTT in 2019.
The problem with toasters (and other technology)
A while back, I had to buy a new toaster. You would think this was a simple process; it’s not. And the problems I encountered along the way tell us a lot about what is wrong with buying technology today.
The future in 350 words exactly
Several years ago, the rather excellent New Scientist held a short story competition where you had to imagine the future in 350 words. So, one hungover morning, I wrote this. It didn’t win, but I still rather like it.
Blockchain, Bitcoin, and their effects on the video industry
What Blockchain is, why it works, and why it might honestly go on to change rather a lot…