Video Caching Best Practices
Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00am (PT)
Webinar Recording
Topics Covered
- What is a cache and how does it work?
- What are some of the data points to collect from a cache which can help to measure its effectiveness and optimize it?
- What are some of the configuration settings that can lead to a more efficient cache?
- Does a caching strategy change for different kinds of networks?
- What are some strategies for managing caches across multiple networks? How can a video distributor purge objects simultaneously from caches in different CDNs?
- What special considerations need to be made for caching in mobile networks?
- What is the vision for Open Caching? How can it improve caching? What is the value it provides to content delivery?
- What is the state of Open Caching? What specs are being developed?
- Can you talk about the relationship between Open Caching and CDNi?
- What’s next for caching? Are there innovations on the horizon? Does edge compute play a role?
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Panelists
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Eric Klein (VP, Media Distribution at SiriusXM)
Eric Klein is VP, Media Distribution Technology at SiriusXM. Eric graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a bachelor degree in Film Studies. Following university, Eric focused on early streaming video initiatives with Synaptic Digital, a public relations and marketing company working with brands such as Adidas and General Motors on their video delivery initiative. Eric has taken roles in product management, product marketing and project management, focusing on video platform development, live event streaming, social media integration and online video market analysis. He previously worked at Limelight Networks as a Solutions Engineer. He is an avid early technology adopter, with a passionate focus in home entertainment and a specialized interest in video quality and delivery.
Sanjay Mishra (Associate Fellow at Verizon)
Accomplished Telecommunications professional with extensive experience in launching new and strategic products and services. Laser sharp Focus on technology innovation in areas of web-based media and cloud-based platforms. Skilled at service and product definition, system and network architecture, market and technology assessment and business process engineering,
Holder of US Patent for innovative design of enabling a mechanism for online ordering content such as video-on-demand. The mechanism allows ordering via a set-top-box on a TV or Internet-based online ordering. Content can be rendered on a TV or any device connected to the Internet. The mechanism also simultaneously initiates provisioning and billing of the asset on the underlying Network and Operations & Billing Support Systems (OSS/BSS) granting either perpetual ownership license and/or setting time-limit for rentals based on type of purchase. [US Patent: 9446261]
Yoav Gressel (SVP, Research and Development at Qwilt)
Yoav drives the product research, design, development and quality assurance activities at Qwilt bringing over a decade of technology development and management expertise in software and computer networking.
Eric Klein (VP, Media Distribution at SiriusXM)
Eric Klein is VP, Media Distribution Technology at SiriusXM. Eric graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a bachelor degree in Film Studies. Following university, Eric focused on early streaming video initiatives with Synaptic Digital, a public relations and marketing company working with brands such as Adidas and General Motors on their video delivery initiative. Eric has taken roles in product management, product marketing and project management, focusing on video platform development, live event streaming, social media integration and online video market analysis. He previously worked at Limelight Networks as a Solutions Engineer. He is an avid early technology adopter, with a passionate focus in home entertainment and a specialized interest in video quality and delivery.
Sanjay Mishra (Associate Fellow at Verizon)
Accomplished Telecommunications professional with extensive experience in launching new and strategic products and services. Laser sharp Focus on technology innovation in areas of web-based media and cloud-based platforms. Skilled at service and product definition, system and network architecture, market and technology assessment and business process engineering,
Holder of US Patent for innovative design of enabling a mechanism for online ordering content such as video-on-demand. The mechanism allows ordering via a set-top-box on a TV or Internet-based online ordering. Content can be rendered on a TV or any device connected to the Internet. The mechanism also simultaneously initiates provisioning and billing of the asset on the underlying Network and Operations & Billing Support Systems (OSS/BSS) granting either perpetual ownership license and/or setting time-limit for rentals based on type of purchase. [US Patent: 9446261]
Yoav Gressel (SVP, Research and Development at Qwilt)
Yoav drives the product research, design, development and quality assurance activities at Qwilt bringing over a decade of technology development and management expertise in software and computer networking.
CEO
Jason Thibeault is the Chief Executive Officer of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance, the international association of companies collaborating to solve critical challenges in delivering a better streaming video experience and increasing adoption. Prior to this role, Jason spent eight years at Limelight Networks, a leading CDN, where he held several roles including product manager and marketing strategist. Jason is an inventor on multiple technical patents in the streaming industry and a proven entrepreneur. He is also a contributing editor to Streaming Media Magazine.
About the Streaming Video Technology Alliance
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