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VDOLive Internet Video Used in Launch of Yahoo! Internet Life and ZD/Yahoo! Computing

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VDOLive technology has been employed to enhance the launch of two new media products, Yahoo! Internet Life and ZD/Yahoo! Computing. These products are a breakthrough in publishing on the Web, allowing for interactive magazines and online guides to be released. The VDOLive technology has been praised for its innovative approach to video broadcasting on the Internet, allowing users to stream video in real-time at up to 15 frames per second with a 28.8 kbps modem.

Key Takeaways:

  • VDOLive technology has been used in the launch of Yahoo! Internet Life and ZD/Yahoo! Computing, showcasing its innovative approach to video broadcasting on the Internet.
  • The technology allows for real-time streaming of video at up to 15 frames per second with a 28.8 kbps modem, surpassing existing alternatives that run at one frame every five seconds.
  • VDOLive has conquered technical challenges presented by low bandwidth and complex communications environments of the Internet, enabling desktop video broadcasting and desktop video conferencing.
  • The technology promises to spur a new industry - desktop video broadcasting, allowing traditional users of video to reuse or repurpose existing video on the Internet.
  • Yahoo! Internet Life and ZD/Yahoo! Computing are designed to provide users with interactive experiences, including product demonstrations and video interviews with experts.
  • VDOLive's potential to enable video communications on the Internet has been highlighted by its ability to open new horizons for users, providing a more intuitive and rich experience.

Statistics:

  • 800,000 users per day visit Yahoo!'s website, making it one of the most frequently visited sites on the World Wide Web.
  • VDOLive technology can stream video in real-time at up to 15 frames per second with a 28.8 kbps modem.
  • 30 minutes is the approximate time required to download a one-minute file of video without the best modem connection using existing Internet video technologies.
  • VDOnet Corp. was founded in 1995 and has offices in the U.S. and Israel.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire release, "Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, Yahoo! Corporation, and VDOnet have announced that VDOLive Internet video is being used to enhance today's launch of two new media products and services..."
  • Interview with Asaf Mohr, President and CEO of VDOnet Corp.
  • Statements from David Shnaider, VP and General Manager of Ziff-Davis Interactive, and Jerry Yang, Chief Yahoo! and Co-Founder.

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