Blog Archives: January 2012
Introducing The State of HTML5 Video Report
by Jeroen Wijering on 2012-01-26 14:07
Today we announced the public launch of our latest resource, The State of HTML5 Video Report. For two years our JW Player team has researched and monitored the evolution of HTML5 video capabilities so that we could effectively support it. Beyond our own products, we believe that the community at large will benefit from this work. We are extremely pleased to share our detailed research with the community.
We grouped our test results into the few topics we've found to be the most critical. Each section is fleshed out, and to the best of our ability accurately represents the state of HTML5 online video today - complete with our published test pages & results. The topics covered in the report include:
- Market Share of Browsers and Devices
- Media Formats
- Tag Attributes
- Fullscreen Playback
- Adaptive Streaming
- Accessibility
Get full access to the online report here. Each time we update the report, we will post a notification on our Facebook page, as well as on our Twitter account. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay informed.
Whether you are well-acquainted with HTML5, or just getting started, the content presented in our report is an indispensable resource for tracking the progress of HTML5 video. As HTML5 video progresses, we will update and amend this report to accurately reflect the state of the industry.
We have already received such a great response from our community, and as always appreciate the support. In addition to the applause, we have also received valuable feedback from other HTML5 experts, and intend to edit the report where necessary.
The JW Player team will be participating in discussions with the community around HTML5 video. Visit us on Facebook to join the conversation.
2011: Year in Review
by Dave Otten, CEO on 2012-01-09 11:46
With 2011 behind us and beginning of 2012 well on its way, I thought that it would be a good time to share some of our progress over the past twelve months.
In short, 2011 was an amazing year for LongTail Video. We experienced incredible customer growth across all of our products (more on that below) and successfully released a number of fantastic new products and features. Here are a few of the highlights:
- Over 1.5M sites now actively use our products
- Launched HTML5 support in the JW Player
- Released our new content syndication product called LongTail.tv
- Introduced Bits on the Run Free accounts for our users
- Achieved positive net income and cash flow for the entire year
Of course, all of this could not have been possible without the ongoing support of our customers and community, which provide us with an invaluable feedback on what the market needs. Our entire team cannot thank you enough for all of your input.
Looking forward, we have several exciting product releases on the horizon that we think will further cement our position as the leading provider of affordable video tools for publishers seeking to manage and monetize their online video. We look forward to working with you to ensure that we are meeting your expectations.
Thanks again for your incredible support. Here’s to another great year in 2012!
Best Wishes,
Dave
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