BBC R&D chomps streaming latency – just 7 years ’til all-IP

There was a time in recent memory where the BBC was considered the crème de la crème of video technology stack development, with an R&D department boasting an illustrious career not only as a traditional broadcaster, but as an early OTT video pioneer. BBC iPlayer was one of the world’s first online catch-up TV platforms, dreamt up in 2005 and delivered in 2007. However, with defunding of the UK public broadcaster now in full swing, seeking some $600 million in annual cost savings, the BBC’s legacy as a traditional broadcaster turned streaming trailblazer is at risk. But the Beeb likes a challenge. In a series of updates, the BBC has reminded the video industry that this giant is not sleeping,…