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Universally Unique Identifier

Unique 128-bit identifier, usually represented as a 32 hexadecimal string. UUIDs are extensively used to uniquely identify entities in computing systems, including media streaming workflows.

URL Tokenization

The process by which a token is generated and applied to the URL within the HTTP structure.

User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is one of the main transport protocols used in IP networks. It corresponds to Layer 4 in the OSI 7-layer model of the networking…

Variant

Program content that has been encoded into a particular bit rate, frame size and/or frame rate. ABR streaming technology provides consistent, high-quality viewing in situations where bandwidth may…

Varnish Cache

VAST Ad-Stitching Process

VAST-based advertisement insertion into a video streaming session.

Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI)

Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) is a period of time within the vertical blanking period of a video signal. It is a fundamental component of analog television and some…

Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC)

Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC) is a method of encoding timecode information into the VBI of a video signal, typically an analog video signal like NTSC or PAL. VITC…

Video on Demand

VOD systems allow users to select and watch video content over a network as part of an interactive television system. VOD systems either "stream" content, allowing viewing while…

Video.js

Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor

A virtual multichannel video programming distributor emulates the content offering of MVPD (cable or satellite TV provider) using IP infrastructure as the method of transmission. Examples include/included DirecTV…

VLAN

Virtual Local Area Network

VOD Addressable

Addressable ads inserted into Video on Demand viewed content. This term is typically associated with traditional pay-TV operators delivering these services over set-top box.

Vorbis

Vorbis is an open-source royalty-free audio compression format developed as a replacement for proprietary audio encoding formats such as MP3 and AAC.

VPN

Virtual Private Network – A network technology that provides a secure and private connection between a user and the internet or a private network.

VQ

Video Quality

Watermarking

Watermarking is the technique of embedding data into either the audio or video portions of an asset that can be reliably extracted, even if the asset has been…

WATTs KPI For Streaming Sustainability

Greening of Streaming has an objective to improve the energy efficiency of streaming ecosystems. It adopts a WATTs first target, in the belief that by focusing on reducing…