New technology to bring high-speed video downloads

A new form of technology known as HDi could soon make it possible for people across the U.K to stream high-definition video over the internet, even if they do not have a super-fast broadband connection.

This revolutionary system, created by FilmOn has the ability to stream video without the ‘buffering’ lag, which is commonly experienced with current online video streaming methods. This is thanks to a new form of compression which ‘squeezes’ the signal, to achieve quicker transmission speeds.

At the minute, the technology is restricted to FilmOn’s online portal, but there are plans afoot to build the system into television set-top boxes, a format which is believed to be of interest to companies such as BT. 

This news comes in the wake of predictions from industry analysts Gartner that by the end of 2009, up to 20 million people worldwide will have subscribed to web TV services. James Wilkinson from live video streaming and web TV specialists Streaming Tank commented on these reports by saying:

“This is great news for those who either cannot subscribe to high-speed broadband services or are too far away from their local telephone exchange to achieve fast downloads. HDi is sure to strengthen the already broad appeal of web TV as the format of choice for broadcasters in the future.”

Backed by expert teams of designers, technicians and the world’s largest video streaming network, Streaming Tank provides a one-stop solution for the creation, design and delivery of high quality web TV content. They have worked with a host of high profile clients including Stella Artois, Pizza Hut and Save the Children.

To find out more about the range of streaming and webcasting services they offer, visit: http://www.streamingtank.com

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