Cloud-based streaming provider StreamGuys is to debut a network DVR-like (nDVR) functionality for live video streams.
SGrewind technology lets broadcasters automatically retain a rolling window of content from their live stream, giving their audience the ability to rewind, pause or restart a stream from the beginning of a programme. StreamGuys will take the wraps of the new capabilities at IBC 2018
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The nDVR is based on the SGrecast live stream repurposing and workflow management system.
“SGrewind is another powerful step in SGrecast’s mission of helping broadcasters flexibly and easily repurpose the content they’re already producing, so they can engage their audiences in new and exciting ways,” said Jason Osburn, EVP, StreamGuys. “Media enterprises are constantly looking for new ways to differentiate their offerings against their competitors, and SGrewind provides effortless tools to give their audiences more convenience and control over how they consume live streams.”
SGrewind-enabled live stream control will be available through StreamGuys’ advanced media players as well as third-party players and apps, the company said. SGrewind will be supported in StreamGuys’ managed, embeddable SGplayer, while compatible players with rewind controls can be also generated from within SGrecast. An SGrewind API and URL-based control strings also allow customers to integrate SGrewind support into their own players and custom mobile apps.
“As we start talking to customers about SGrewind, they keep surprising us with additional use cases that we didn’t envision right out of the gate,” said Osburn. “We love helping them turn those unique ideas into reality, and we look forward to officially unveiling the technology at IBC2018 to get even more feedback as we finalise its initial feature set.”
.The nDVR is based on the SGrecast live stream repurposing and workflow management system.
“SGrewind is another powerful step in SGrecast’s mission of helping broadcasters flexibly and easily repurpose the content they’re already producing, so they can engage their audiences in new and exciting ways,” said Jason Osburn, EVP, StreamGuys. “Media enterprises are constantly looking for new ways to differentiate their offerings against their competitors, and SGrewind provides effortless tools to give their audiences more convenience and control over how they consume live streams.”
SGrewind-enabled live stream control will be available through StreamGuys’ advanced media players as well as third-party players and apps, the company said. SGrewind will be supported in StreamGuys’ managed, embeddable SGplayer, while compatible players with rewind controls can be also generated from within SGrecast. An SGrewind API and URL-based control strings also allow customers to integrate SGrewind support into their own players and custom mobile apps.
“As we start talking to customers about SGrewind, they keep surprising us with additional use cases that we didn’t envision right out of the gate,” said Osburn. “We love helping them turn those unique ideas into reality, and we look forward to officially unveiling the technology at IBC2018 to get even more feedback as we finalise its initial feature set.”
