Wes Simpson
Wes Simpson is President of Telecom Product Consulting, an independent consulting firm that focuses on video and telecommunications products. He has 30 years experience in the design, development and marketing of products for telecommunication applications. He is a frequent speaker at industry events such as IBC, NAB and VidTrans and is author of the book Video Over IP and a frequent contributor to TV Tech. Wes is a founding member of the Video Services Forum.
Latest articles by Wes Simpson
Leveraging LDAP
By Wes Simpson published
Large enterprises often find that administering a single, centralized directory for all users is easier than creating accounts and passwords for each user on every server and application.
New Spec Published for TV Everywhere
By Wes Simpson published
CableLabs OLCA standard simplifies out of home viewing
Synchronizing Audio and Video Over Ethernet
By Wes Simpson published
Part of what is holding broadcasters back from using Ethernet as a universal platform is the unpredictable nature of packet-based networks.
SMPTE 2022 and the Future of Video Over IP
By Wes Simpson published
As broadcasters migrate towards IP networks for video transport, many systems are being phased out in favor of products that offer interoperability based on standards.
The Advantages of Inverse Multiplexers
By Wes Simpson published
By combining several different signals into one stream, muxes are frequently deployed in satellite links, telecom circuits, and other applications
New Rec for Studio Video Over IP Approved
By Wes Simpson published
This recommendation was developed specifically to address the need within modern media production facilities to have an efficient, flexible method to transport uncompressed signals of various types.
Synchronous Signals Over Asynch Networks
By Wes Simpson published
Many useful types of signals are synchronous, meaning that they use bit patterns that are transmitted using a built-in, fixed-frequency clock signal.
Using IEEE 1588 PTP in Video Networks
By Wes Simpson published
The IEEE 1588 Precision Timing Protocol defines a set of techniques for synchronizing various devices across packet-based networks, including Ethernet switches and IP routers.
Can Ethernet SRP Support Production?
By Wes Simpson published
Audio Video Bridging technology is being considered for use in high-performance Ethernet networks as a potential replacement for SDI video infrastructure in the studio.
SMPTE ST 2110-10: A Base to Build On
By Wes Simpson published
A look at the transport layer protocol
SMPTE ST 2110-30: A Fair Hearing for Audio
By Wes Simpson published
Getting the details on transporting audio via SMPTE ST 2110-30
SMPTE ST 2110-20: Pass the Pixels, Please
By Wes Simpson published
New standard frees up valuable bandwidth
SMPTE ST 2110-21: Taming the Torrents
By Wes Simpson published
This is the third installment in a series of articles about the newly-published SMPTE standard covering elementary media flows over managed IP networks.
Calculating IP Video Signal Bandwidths for the Studio
By Wes Simpson published
Figuring out the amount of bandwidth a video signal requires on an IP network isn’t terribly hard, but it does require some familiarity with the underlying technologies and packet formats.
Exploring Internet Tunneling
By Wes Simpson published
Data tunnels that are constructed through the public Internet that allow secure video and data transport.
Exploring the Impact of HTML5 on Broadcasters
By Wes Simpson published
One major issue is the current lack of a Digital Rights Management capability.
The Challenges of IPTV System Testing
By Wes Simpson published
Over-the-air DTV transmitters are relatively easy to test, at least with respect to the integrity of the outgoing video stream.
Uncompressed Wireless HD
By Wes Simpson published
New technologies are emerging that have the bandwidth capacity to handle these jumbo-size bit streams
The Care and Feeding of 3D Signals
By Wes Simpson published
Dual stream or frame compatible?
SMPTE to Standardize HD Over IP
By Wes Simpson published
New standards will allow for uncompressed 1080p over 3 Gbps
When Does Fiber Make Sense?
By Wes Simpson published
At 3 Gbps, even short optical links can be competitive
Spanning Tree Protocol
By Wes Simpson published
Spanning tree protocol is an essential function of Ethernet networks, and it provides several useful capabilities when used properly.